OverviewVariBlast® Compact Safety Air Gun is a compact, lightweight cast aluminum safety air gun with an ergonomic grip and an adjustable trigger valve that provides variable force. It accepts any 1/8 NPT engineered air nozzle and can be fitted with chip shields and extension pipes for access to confined or hard-to-reach areas. The gun delivers a focused blast of air suitable for chip removal, liquid blowoff, part cooling and drying.
Applications- Part cleaning
- Chip removal
- Liquid blowoff
- Part cooling
- Part drying
Advantages- Compact, lightweight cast-aluminum body with ergonomic grip for extended use
- Adjustable trigger valve for precise, variable flow control
- Highly focused air blast improves blowoff and cleaning performance
- Nozzle and extension options reach tight spaces and internal bores
- Reduced compressed air consumption compared with non-engineered blowoffs
- Complies with OSHA noise and pressure safety requirements
Materials and Nozzle Options- Gun body: cast aluminum with ergonomic finish
- 316 stainless steel nozzles: excellent corrosion resistance; max temperature 1000°F (538°C)
- Zinc-aluminum alloy nozzles: general-purpose; max temperature 250°F (121°C)
- PEEK thermoplastic nozzles: protect product surfaces; excellent chemical resistance; max temperature 320°F (160°C)
Accessories- Aluminum extension pipes (1/8 NPT) available in lengths from 6" (152 mm) to 72" (1829 mm) to extend reach
- Coiled hose with swivel: heavy-duty coiled compressed-air hose available for convenient storage and use (recommended models available)
- Chip shields: included on CS variants to protect operator and redirect chips/coolant
Performance (selected models)Model 1699 (Nozzle: 1103 Mini Super Air Nozzle) — Air Consumption / Force / Sound Level:
SCFM 10 — SLPM 283 — Force 9 ozs (255 g) — Sound Level 71 dBA
Model 1696SS (Nozzle: 1108SS Stainless Steel Atto Super Air Nozzle) —
SCFM 2.5 — SLPM 71 — Force 2.0 ozs (57 g) — Sound Level 58 dBA
Model 1697SS (Nozzle: 1109SS Stainless Steel Pico Super Air Nozzle) —
SCFM 4.9 — SLPM 139 — Force 5.0 ozs (142 g) — Sound Level 68 dBA
Model 1698SS (Nozzle: 1110SS Stainless Steel Nano Super Air Nozzle) —
SCFM 8.3 — SLPM 235 — Force 8.1 ozs (230 g) — Sound Level 75 dBA
Model 1629 (Nozzle: 1126 Zinc Aluminum 1" Flat Super Air Nozzle) —
SCFM 10.5 — SLPM 297 — Force 9.8 ozs (278 g) — Sound Level 75 dBA
Model 1680SS (Nozzle: 1010SS Stainless Steel Micro Air Nozzle) —
SCFM 13 — SLPM 368 — Force 12 ozs (340 g) — Sound Level 80 dBA
Model 1690 (Nozzle: 1009 Zinc Aluminum Adjustable Air Nozzle) —
SCFM 13 — SLPM 368 — Force 12 ozs (340 g) — Sound Level 79 dBA
Model HP1629 (Nozzle: HP1126 Zinc Aluminum 1" High Power Flat Super Air Nozzle) —
SCFM 17.5 — SLPM 495 — Force 16 ozs (454 g) — Sound Level 82 dBA
Model 1604SS-6 (Back Blow) — Nozzle: 1004SS Back Blow Air Nozzle, 6" Aluminum Extension and Chip Shield —
SCFM 4.5 — SLPM 127 — Sound Level 75 dBA — Use with inside diameters 1/4" - 1" (6.3-25.4 mm)
*Force measured at 12" (305 mm) from target. Sound level measured at 3' (914 mm). All measurements at 80 PSIG (5.5 BAR).
Gallery / VariantsMultiple VariBlast Compact Safety Air Gun variants are available, including CS variants with chip shield, SS stainless-steel nozzle variants, PEEK nozzle variants and high-power HP variants. Inlet configurations on illustrated models: dual 1/4" FNPT.
Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques- Commercial name: VariBlast® Compact Safety Air Gun
- Brand: EXAIR
- Typical product SKU on this page: P1696-CS
- Body material: cast aluminum (lightweight, ergonomic)
- Nozzle thread: accepts 1/8 NPT engineered air nozzles
- Inlet: dual 1/4" FNPT (on illustrated models)
- Available nozzle materials: 316 stainless steel, zinc-aluminum alloy, PEEK thermoplastic
- Available extension pipes: 1/8 NPT, lengths 6" to 72" (152 mm to 1829 mm)
- Chip shield: included on CS variants
- Price (listed): 151.80 USD (per piece, shown for product/variant on the page)