Heat guns are an extremely versatile tool used widely in a variety of settings, from industrial environments (including manufacturing, aerospace, and automotive industries) through to the home, where it can be a useful aid for renovation work. Applications include paint stripping, easing the removal of bolts and screws, bending plastic and metals, and removing adhesives, as well as being a tool for waxing, shrink wrapping items, and even the sterilisation of other tools and equipment.