The Makita DHG181 is a cordless heat gun powered by an 18V LXT battery, delivering adjustable hot air up to ≈550 °C with variable airflow. This versatile tool is ideal for construction, installation, and repair tasks requiring precise temperature control.
Key Applications:
- Drying & Shrinking Materials
- Drying plaster, sealants, paint, or putty where faster curing is needed
- Shrinking heat-shrink tubing (on wires/cables)
- Removing Coatings & Surface Treatment
- Stripping old paint, varnish, or vinyl coatings
- Removing adhesive residues and mastics
- Plastic Forming & Installation
- Bending PVC pipes (e.g., for plumbing)
- Installing/disassembling plastic components or rods
- Softening plastics for easier assembly
- Specialized Tasks
- Thawing frozen metal pipes or locks
- Activating/deactivating adhesives (e.g., during wallpapering or removal)
- Detaching glued parts
Unlike household hairdryers, this professional-grade heat gun produces a much hotter and more concentrated airflow (up to ≈550 °C), enabling tasks like surface heating, melting, or softening materials.
Advantages of the Cordless Version:
- Portability: No cords—ideal for off-grid work.
- Adjustable Temperature & Airflow: Customize settings for different tasks.
- Compatibility with Accessories: Use attachments from corded heat guns to expand functionality.
Technical Specifications:
- Battery Voltage: 18V
- Battery Chemistry: Li-ion
- Temperature Range: 150 – 550 °C
- Weight (with battery): 1.0 – 1.4 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H): 173 × 79 × 255 mm
- Includes various attachments
Tool rental conditions
All equipment provided for rent must be used strictly for its intended purpose, carefully and professionally, in compliance with technical requirements and safety regulations.
The rented equipment must be returned within the agreed timeframe, in accordance with the rental agreement.
If an extension of the rental period is required, the renter must contact us in advance to agree on and extend the rental.
Important!
Upon return, the equipment must be:
- clean
- in proper working condition
- free from mechanical damage and signs of improper use
In case of return of dirty or damaged equipment, additional charges may apply in accordance with the rental agreement.
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