Your extrusion welding rod matters

Solmax discusses why choosing your extrusion welding rod matters, and the best ways to perform an extrusion weld on a geomembrane. Circular geomembrane extrusion weld. Photograph courtesy of Solmax Extrusion welding is a highly effective seaming method that’s primarily used for detailed patching work on polymeric geomembranes such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE). It also works well [...]

By |2022-04-27T01:49:00-05:00April 27, 2022|

Leister introduces SEAMTEK W-900 AT low-voltage wedge welder

Leister Technical Textiles has released the SEAMTEK W-900 AT low-voltage wedge welder, an energy efficient and safe welder with direct transmission of power to a thin welding wedge. The W-900 welds at a speed of 98 feet (30 m) per minute, uses no energy when in standby mode, can reach the desired target temperature in [...]

By |2018-10-12T15:35:13-05:00October 12, 2018|

Geosynthetics installers to compete in GeoGames during 2019 Geosynthetics Conference

The International Association of Geosynthetic Installers (IAGI) will host the inaugural Geo Games at the 2019 Geosynthetics Conference in Houston, Texas, on Feb. 12, 2019. The remarkable proficiency and skills utilized by geosynthetic installers displayed in the competition will highlight both the quality and speed of professional industry installers. Teams will be charged with welding [...]

By |2018-08-27T13:48:48-05:00August 27, 2018|

COMANCO teams up with Solmax and GSE on electrically conductive-backed geomembrane welding training

This is your opportunity to reserve an exhibit space for Geosynthetics 2019. COMANCO Environmental Corp. liner technicians who participated in Solmax and GSE Environmental’s training for extrusion gun and isolation wedge welding of conductive-backed geomembranes. Photography courtesy of COMANCO Environmental Corp. During the first week of February, Florida geosynthetics installer COMANCO Environmental Corp. [...]

By |2018-02-22T03:08:14-06:00February 22, 2018|
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