Improving Landfill Operations with the WELDPLAST 605 

Author: Chloe Stambaugh, Marketing Associate, Leister Technologies LLC

The landfill recently achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency by utilizing the Leister WELDPLAST 605, contributing to environmental protection. This was a key reason for Leister to be on-site, providing training on Leister welding technology.

Showcasing Leister’s Largest Extruder

The goal of our visit to the landfill was clear: We aimed to showcase the advanced capabilities of our high-performance extrusion welding machine, the WELDPLAST 605. This device has the potential to revolutionize the installation of landfill gas lines, offering exceptional performance and reliability.

The Leister WELDPLAST 605 offers a range of advanced features that make it a powerful tool for extrusion welding. The following highlights the key details and advantages of the device:

• High-Performance Extrusion Welding: The WELDPLAST 605 is designed for demanding extrusion welding applications, ensuring top-notch performance in processing plastic materials. This results in robust and durable weld seams.
• Advanced Control Technology: The device is equipped with modern control systems that allow precise regulation of welding parameters, including temperature control, extrusion speed, and pressure, to achieve optimal welding results.
• Brushless Drive Motor: The WELDPLAST 605 utilizes a brushless drive motor, which offers higher efficiency and longevity. This motor ensures smooth and reliable performance without the maintenance needs of traditional motors.
• Practical Training Feature: The device enables hands-on training on-site, allowing personnel to directly experience and handle the WELDPLAST 605. This facilitates quick familiarization and integration into daily operations.
• Data Recording System Integration: The WELDPLAST 605 supports the integration of data recording systems, providing detailed monitoring and documentation of welding processes. This is crucial for quality assurance and process tracking.
• User-Friendly Interfaces: The digital interface of the WELDPLAST 605 is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, allowing for easy operation and adjustment of settings. 
• Robust and Safe Design: The device features a sturdy housing with no sharp edges, designed to prevent damage to materials and ensure safe operation. 
• Efficient Heat and Speed Control: The WELDPLAST 605 employs closed-loop control systems for heat and speed, ensuring consistent and precise results in every welding operation. 

Training Objectives

The training was designed to allow on-site staff to experience the device hands-on. Participants included members of the landfill's drilling and piping team, under the guidance of Field Operations Manager Camron Dornfeld. It was crucial for the personnel to grasp the nuances of the WELDPLAST 605 to seamlessly integrate the machine into their daily operations. 

The training had two main objectives: mastering the digital interface of the WELDPLAST 605 and the Leister Quality Systems (LQS), and successfully performing test welds. With the support of our Leister product specialist Scott O'Malley, a thorough overview of the device’s functions was provided, with a focus on the brushless drive motor.

Achieving High-Quality Sealing Work 

Switching from a competitor’s device to the WELDPLAST 605 was a logical step for the drilling and piping company. Since then, multiple Leister extruders are in daily use, ensuring high-quality sealing work.

The introduction of the WELDPLAST 605 by our field service team in North Central Illinois represents a significant shift towards improved practices in the industry. This successful transition highlights the importance of innovative tools for minimizing environmental impact and underscores the landfill’s commitment to leading the way in waste management and environmental protection.