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Feeding screw for a Weldy BOOSTER EX2 and BOOSTER EX3 hand extrusion welder, shown with the two machines at Weissenberg Store
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Weldy EX2/EX3 Feeding Screw Guide: Function, Wear & Replacement

Quick answer The extrusion welder feeding screw is the auger inside the barrel of a Weldy BOOSTER EX2 or BOOSTER EX3. It takes welding rod from the inlet, conveys it through the heated barrel and...

BOOSTER EX2Weldy BOOSTER EX2 and EX3 extrusion welder rod feed troubleshooting at Weissenberg Store: the extruder shown with the feeding screw, drive brushes 115.069 and the 114.753 drive unit

Extrusion Welder Rod Feed Problems: Slipping, Surging & No Output

Quick answer An extrusion welder feed problem is a change in the way the welding rod is pulled into the extruder: rod that slips, surges or stops moving. On a Weldy BOOSTER EX2 or BOOSTER EX3 the...

BOOSTER EX2Weldy 115.069 drive brushes for the BOOSTER EX2 and EX3 extrusion welders, shown with the two machines they fit

Weldy Booster Drive Brushes 115.069: Compatibility & Wear Signs

Quick answer 115.069 carbon brushes (drive motor brushes) are the drive brushes for the BOOSTER EX2 and BOOSTER EX3 hand extrusion welders. They sit in the drive motor that feeds welding rod into...

BOOSTER EX2Extrusion Welding Thick HDPE & PP: Single-Pass vs Multi-Layer Welds

Extrusion Welding Thick HDPE & PP: Single-Pass vs Multi-Layer Welds

When fabricators weld thick HDPE or PP sheet, one of the first questions is whether the joint needs one pass or several. The common assumption is that heavy sections always demand multiple layers. ...

booster ex2Weldy Booster EX2 vs EX3: Which Extrusion Welder Should You Buy?

Weldy Booster EX2 vs EX3: Which Extrusion Welder Should You Buy?

Quick Answer: Booster EX2 — compact, lighter, 1.5–2.2 kg/h output. Best for tank fabrication, restricted-access repairs, and smaller PP/HDPE work. Booster EX3 — longer barrel, 2.5–3.6 kg/h output....

Booster EX2Plastic Welding Accessories Guide: Nozzles, Rollers & Welding Rods

Plastic Welding Accessories Guide: Nozzles, Rollers & Welding Rods

Quick Accessory Guide Nozzles control heat distribution — pick by welding style (speed, overlap, tacking). Rollers ensure consistent fusion pressure — 40 mm silicone is the all-rounder. Welding ...