EXAIR has many options when considering Air Nozzles, Air Jets and Safety Air Guns. When considering the safety in using these tools one should consider the extra protection that EXAIR Safety Shields offer. Let’s look at the options and sizes of our Chip Shields.
EXAIR Chip Shields are durable polycarbonate shields that can be used with or without extension pipes. The Chip Shield, as the name suggests, protects the operator from flying debris such as metal chips, shavings and liquid coolants. The use of Chip Shields help meet the requirements of OSHA 1910.242(b) for safe use of compressed air.
If you are ordering a new Safety Air Gun from EXAIR and need a Chip Shield you simply place a “-CS” after the Safety gun model number, For example if you order Model 1210 VariBlast Compact Safety Air Gun (SAG) and want a Chip Shield you would order Model 1210-CS and EXAIR will automatically know the size of the shield and will ship the Safety Air Gun and properly sized Shield. If you would like the same gun with a 12″ extension you would order as such; 1210-12-CS and you will receive the Model 1210 VariBlast SAG with a 12″ Aluminum extension and Chip Shield.
If you have a SAG with an extension pipe and want to add or replace a Chip Shield then we must consider the extension pipe and nozzle NPT. All of the Chip Shields are the same size with the exception of the center diameter and the rubber grommet which will accommodate the NPT size of the Air Nozzle and extension. Here is a list of the replacement shields:
If you have a SAG and do not have an extension pipe or shield we have Chip Shield Kits that will allow you to retrofit your existing gun:
One important note is that SAG’s that are equipped with a Stay Set Hose will not allow for the Chip Shield to be installed. Choosing the correct Chip Shield or Retrofit Kit can be tricky but EXAIR Application Engineers are always ready to help. Please visit EXAIR.com and check out our informational site where ordering is easy.
Eric Kuhnash
Application Engineer
E-mail: EricKuhnash@exair.com
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