Comet 500

The COMET 500 by Leister is a high-performance hot-wedge welding machine designed for reliable and efficient welding of thermoplastic geomembranes, making it an indispensable tool for construction and industrial professionals in Riyadh and Jeddah.

Why Choose the COMET 500?

Whether you’re sealing landfills, constructing water reservoirs, or working on aquaculture projects, the COMET 500 delivers unmatched precision and durability. Its advanced features ensure seamless welding even in challenging terrains, making it a trusted choice for professionals across Saudi Arabia.

Key Features

• High-Speed Welding: Achieve speeds of up to 8 m/min (26.24 ft/min) without the need for gearbox conversion, ensuring faster project completion.
• Automatic Wedge Positioning: The hot wedge is automatically positioned at the correct point in the overlap, reducing manual adjustments and improving accuracy.
• Force Module: Easily adjust welding pressure using the force module with an adjustment screw, tailored to the material and application requirements.
• Versatile Pressure Rollers: Choose from a wide variety of pressure rollers and wedges to suit different weld seam geometries, including steel, silicone, and test channel options.
• Robust Performance: The powerful drive motor and high grip pressure rollers ensure reliable welding on uneven and steep terrains, maintaining consistent quality.
• Digital Display: Monitor and control welding parameters such as speed and temperature via the intuitive digital display, ensuring precision throughout the process.
• Ergonomic Design: Thoughtfully designed handle positions make the COMET 500 easy to handle, guide, and lift, even during extended use.
• Wide Material Compatibility: Weld a variety of plastic films, including PE, LLDPE, PP, TPO, FPO, PVC, and CSPE, making it ideal for diverse applications.
• Swiss Precision: Developed and produced in Switzerland using high-quality components, the COMET 500 is built to last and deliver exceptional performance.

Where the COMET 500 Shines

The COMET 500 is your trusted partner for a range of applications across Saudi Arabia. Picture sealing a landfill in Jeddah’s humid climate or constructing a water reservoir near Riyadh—the COMET 500 handles it all. It’s perfect for contractors welding HDPE geomembranes in mining projects, engineers sealing foundations with PP films, or tradespeople installing pond liners with LLDPE. Whether you’re a large firm managing industrial builds or a smaller outfit focusing on precast solutions, this machine delivers safety, efficiency, and performance every time.

Support and Services for Comet 500 from Global Source

At Global Source, we are committed to providing professionals in Riyadh and Jeddah with the highest quality products and services. Our partnership with Leister ensures that you receive cutting-edge welding solutions backed by over 70 years of expertise. Additionally, we offer:

• Comprehensive maintenance and repair services for Comet 500 using original spare parts.
• Customized training sessions for Leister machines, available at our offices or your location.
• Local support and quick delivery options to keep your projects on track.

Get Your Comet 500 Today!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to elevate your welding capabilities. Stock is moving fast at our Riyadh and Jeddah locations! Contact Global Source today to order your Comet 500 and experience the difference quality makes in your projects.

• Article
  170.562
• Voltage
  230 V
• Frequency
  50/60 Hz
• Power
  2300 W
• Temperature
  80 – 460 °C
• Speed
  0.8 – 8 m/min
• Welding Technology
  Hot wedge
• Hot wedge length
  60 mm
• Hot wedge width
  50 mm
• Hot wedge material
  Copper
• Max. overlap
  125 mm
• Max. welding pressure
  1000 N
• Weld seam width
  2 x 15 mm / 2 x 0.59 in
• Roll material
  Steel roller sharp diagonal
• Travel roller equipment
  Field-Kit
• LQS
  No
• Display
  Yes
• Length
  325 mm
• Width
  245 mm
• Height
  260 mm
• Weight
  9.2 kg
• Welding materials
  FPO; HDPE; LDPE; LLDPE; PE; PP; TPO
• Weldable material thicknesses
  0.5 – 3 mm
• Power cable length
  3 m
• Plug
  CEE blue, 3 poles, 16A
• Approvals
  CE; UKCA
• Protection class
  I
• Country of origin
  Switzerland