Rolls-Royce is using Leister hot-air tools from Welwyn Tool to produce
the leather-covered interior components and trim for its new Phantom
motor car. The Leister Electron hot air blowers and smaller Leister Triac
'S' hot-air hand tools apply hot air at around 650oC to activate a
water-based adhesive when it is touch-dry on both the leather covering
and carrier surfaces. Large areas are covered using the Electron, while
more intricate work in smaller areas is undertaken using the Triac. Both
tools are also used in the finishing process where gentle heat is
required to shrink any light wrinkles in the leather and give it a rich
lustre and 'feel'.