FAQ

  • What is the difference between the Soft Grip Safety Air Gun and the Heavy Duty Safety Air Gun?

    The Soft Grip Safety Air Gun has a 1/4 NPT female compressed air connection, is physically smaller and can be outfitted with 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 NPT nozzles. The Heavy Duty Safety Air Gun has a 3/8 NPT female compressed air connection, is larger and can be outfitted with 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 NPT nozzles.

  • Do the Super Blast and TurboBlast Safety Air Guns have a "dead man’s valve"?

    Yes, they have a spring loaded valve which will close if the operator lets go of the gun.

  • Are EXAIR’s Air Guns OSHA safe?

    Yes, in combination with an EXAIR air nozzle Air Guns meet the OSHA dead end pressure standard 29 CFR 1910.242(b) and noise level exposure standard 29 CFR 1910.95(a). Our guns will produce full pressure at the nozzle to maximize force and velocity of the air.

  • What lengths of extensions are available for the Soft Grip Safety Air Gun and the Heavy Duty Safety Air Guns?

    Aluminum pipe extensions are available in the following sizes:

    6" (152mm)
    12" (305mm)
    18"(457mm)
    24" (610mm)
    36" (914mm)
    48" (1,219mm)
    60" (1,524mm)
    72" (1,829mm)

  • Can I use a Stay Set Hose on a Safety Air Gun?

    Yes, Stay Set Hoses can be used on Soft Grip Safety Air Guns with 1/4" or 1/8" NPT Super Air Nozzles attached.

  • Can I change the nozzles on the Safety Air Guns?

    The nozzles can be changed on the Safety Air Guns but adapters may be required for proper fit. Contact an Application Engineer for details.

  • What is the material of construction of the Chip Shield?

    The Chip Shield is made of durable polycarbonate.

  • Which Chip Shield do I need for my existing Safety Air Gun?

    Depending on if your gun has an extension or not will decide which part you will need to equip the gun with a Chip Shield.

    For Guns with existing extension the part numbers below are offered.

     Part Number Description   Extension Diameter Tolerance
     901220 Chip Shield for Precision Safety Air Gun 

     .190" - .280"

     901221  Chip Shield for 1/8" Extension  .360" - .430"
     901222  Chip Shield for 1/4" Extension  .490" - .580"
     901223  Chip Shield for 3/4" Extension  .710" - .780"

    For a Safety Air Gun without an existing extension the thread size of the nozzle will need to be known. The part numbers below are listed with given thread sizes.

    Part Number  Description 

     901231

    Chip Shield Retrofit Kit for Safety Air Gun w/ 1/8" NPT Nozzle 
     901232 Chip Shield Retrofit Kit for Safety Air Gun w/ 1/4" NPT Nozzle
     901233 Chip Shield Retrofit Kit for Safety Air Gun w/ 3/8" NPT Nozzle
    901234 Chip Shield Retrofit Kit for Safety Air Gun w/ 1/2" NPT Nozzle

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