The Kayak and Canoe Plastic Welder is a complete repair kit designed for making permanent repairs to cracked or damaged kayaks and canoes. These vessels often endure impacts from rough waters, rocky terrain, and narrow channels, leading to cracks and damage. Unlike short-term DIY fixes, this plastic welder creates strong, lasting repairs that restore the vessel’s functionality. The Kayak and Canoe Plastic Welder offers a reliable solution for extending the lifespan of well-used kayaks and canoes.
Qty: 1 | Airless plastic welder
Qty: 1 | Tear Drop Welding Tip
Qty: 30 | 12-inch-long polyethylene plastic welding rods (3/8" x 1/16" profile)
Qty: 1 | Stainless steel reinforcing mesh (5" x 10")
Qty: 1 | Airless welder stand
The difference between LDPE (low density polyethylene) and HDPE (high density polyethylene) is the length of the molecule chains. HDPE has longer molecular chains than LDPE and the melting temperature of HDPE is often higher than that of LDPE.
LDPE's lower melting temperature usually makes using it as filler rod easier-to-use than welding HDPE filler rod to HDPE plastics.
HDPE is also "tougher" and more abrasion resistant than LDPE, but the practical difference is minimal when doing repair work. If you need the best wear characteristics and can live with making slower, more difficult welds, use HDPE rod. In most cases, we see better quality welds when using LDPE rod for typical crack or hole repair on boat hulls and ATV plastics.
"The Book of Plastic Repair" is a comprehensive guide to identifying, repairing and refinishing virtually any plastic.
