Heat gun
makerA heat gun is an electric tool that emits a stream of hot air for various applications.
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A heat gun is designed to produce a jet of hot air typically ranging between 50°C to 650°C (122°F to 1202°F), used for tasks such as stripping paint, shrinking heat shrink tubing, and thawing frozen pipes. Its applications are broad in fields requiring controlled heat for material manipulation or removal without combustion.
examples
Using a heat gun to strip paint off a wooden surface.
Commonly used in home renovation for paint removal requiring specific high temperatures for efficient paint softening without damaging wood.
Heat shrinking electrical insulation tubing around wires.
Frequently utilized in electronics and automotive sectors for creating insulated connections by applying a heat gun to shrink tubing snugly around wires, requiring control temperatures of approximately 200°C (392°F).