The Steinel HL1820S Pistol Grip Heat Gun has a powerful motor with approximately 600 hours of motor life Both temperature and air flow rate is controlled in three stages It has a balanced lightweight design and an ergonomically shaped handle with a soft inlay that ensures optimum handling There is also an integrated thermal cut-out that prevents over heating The tool can be used with all industry standard nozzles making all sorts of different applications even easier For example de-icing drying shaping heat shrinking and much more