Typical applications of industrial heat guns include usage in operations such as drying paints and chemicals, soldering, de-soldering, paint stripping, curing and laminating. Some industries that use heat guns are plastics, electronics and automotive.

Some important features of traditional heat guns are their heat generating mechanism, air blowers and nozzles.Use traditional heat guns for normal applications that do not require a lot of heat. Use modern heat guns such as an infrared heat gun for complex industrial applications that require a very high temperature.

Some important parameters you must consider before buying heat gun tools are:

1. Temperature range for the heat guns
2. Air volume requirement
3. Required current and voltage supply for the heat gun
4. Total weight of the heat gun and heat gun parts

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Buy heat guns from reputable heat gun manufacturers

Once you have identified your requirements, evaluate various industrial heat guns available from reputable manufacturers.

I recommend: Master Appliance, a designer and manufacturer of industrial tools, provides heat gun tools suitable for applications such as drying, heating, welding, shrinking, soldering and desoldering. Leister Technologies supplies battery-powered heat guns, hobby heat guns, contractor heat guns and industrial heat guns. Seelye is a reputable manufacturer of thermoplastic welding equipment including a portable heat gun. IDEAL offers heat gun kits for various industries, such as plumbing, woodworking, ceramics and electronics.

Buy heat guns from heating equipment distributors or retailers

Compare different heat guns based on their features and prices at distributors or retailers' websites.

I recommend: Grainger is an industrial supplier that offers heat guns from various manufacturers such as Milwaukee, Weller and Master Appliance. You can buy an embossing heat gun or a mini heat gun at Dick Blick Art Materials, a distributor of equipment and supplies for artists. At International Tool, you can buy heat guns at attractive prices. Cableorganizer.com is a cable supplier that also provides heat guns for various operations such as welding, drying, paint stripping and disinfecting surfaces.

Buy specialty or customized heat guns

If standard heat guns available in the market do not meet your requirements, opt for specialty or customized heat guns.

I recommend: Portable Heat Tools offers flameless heat guns that use modern technologies such as radiation and piezo ignition. If you are looking for an infrared heat gun, check out products offered by The Eraser. Milwaukee offers heat guns with multiple nozzles and special features such as stay-cool handles.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Read the manufacturer's guidelines before using the heat guns to avoid the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock and injuries.
• •  Keep an inventory of heat gun parts such as nozzles, adaptor tubes and connecting wires.
• •  Store heat guns in a dry, enclosed place.