OverviewVariBlast Compact Safety Air Gun (Model 1600) — compact industrial blow gun designed for targeted compressed air cleaning and drying applications. Cast aluminum body with ergonomic grip for repeated use in production environments.
MaterialsBody: durable cast aluminum. Grip: ergonomic design for improved operator handling. Nozzles: available in zinc-aluminum, stainless steel (SS) and PEEK variants depending on model.
Accessories- Aluminum Extension Pipe (1/8 NPT) — extends reach of the VariBlast Compact Safety Air Gun. Available lengths: 6" (152 mm) to 72" (1829 mm).
- Coiled Hose with Swivel — heavy-duty compressed air hose, coiled for convenient storage. Available length: 12' (3.7 m). Use Model 900750 Coiled Hose with VariBlast Compact Safety Air Guns.
- Chip Shields — polycarbonate shields to protect operators from flying debris and to control splashback during drying operations.
Performance / Model DataModel 1699 VariBlast Compact Safety Air GunNozzle: 1103 Mini Super Air Nozzle
Inlet: Dual 1/4 FNPT
Air Consumption: 10 SCFM / 283 SLPM
Force*: 9 Ozs / 255 Grams
Sound Level: 71 dBA
Also available: 1699SS with 1103 Stainless Steel Mini Super Air Nozzle; 1699-PEEK with 1103-PEEK PEEK Plastic Mini Super Air Nozzle
Model 1696SS VariBlast Compact Safety Air GunNozzle: 1108SS Stainless Steel Atto Super Air Nozzle
Inlet: Dual 1/4 FNPT
Air Consumption: 2.5 SCFM / 71 SLPM
Force*: 2.0 Ozs / 57 Grams
Sound Level: 58 dBA
Also available: 1696-PEEK with 1108-PEEK PEEK Plastic Atto Super Air Nozzle
Model 1697SS VariBlast Compact Safety Air GunNozzle: 1109SS Stainless Steel Pico Super Air Nozzle
Inlet: Dual 1/4 FNPT
Air Consumption: 4.9 SCFM / 139 SLPM
Force*: 5.0 Ozs / 142 Grams
Sound Level: 68 dBA
Also available: 1697-PEEK with 1109-PEEK PEEK Plastic Pico Super Air Nozzle
Model 1698SS VariBlast Compact Safety Air GunNozzle: 1110SS Stainless Steel Nano Super Air Nozzle
Inlet: Dual 1/4 FNPT
Air Consumption: 8.3 SCFM / 235 SLPM
Force*: 8.1 Ozs / 230 Grams
Sound Level: 75 dBA
Also available: 1698-PEEK with 1110-PEEK PEEK Plastic Nano Super Air Nozzle
Model 1629 VariBlast Compact Safety Air GunNozzle: 1126 Zinc Aluminum 1" Flat Super Air Nozzle
Inlet: Dual 1/4 FNPT
Air Consumption: 10.5 SCFM / 297 SLPM
Force*: 9.8 Ozs / 278 Grams
Sound Level: 75 dBA
Also available: 1629SS with 1126SS Stainless Steel 1" Flat Super Air Nozzle (0.015" / 0.38 mm shim installed)
Model 1680SS VariBlast Compact Safety Air GunNozzle: 1010SS Stainless Steel Micro Air Nozzle
Inlet: Dual 1/4 FNPT
Air Consumption: 13 SCFM / 368 SLPM
Force*: 12 Ozs / 340 Grams
Sound Level: 80 dBA
Model 1690 VariBlast Compact Safety Air GunNozzle: 1009 Zinc Aluminum Adjustable Air Nozzle
Inlet: Dual 1/4 FNPT
Air Consumption: 13 SCFM / 368 SLPM
Force*: 12 Ozs / 340 Grams
Sound Level: 79 dBA
Also available: 1690SS with 1009SS Stainless Steel Adjustable Air Nozzle
Model HP1629 VariBlast Compact Safety Air GunNozzle: HP1126 Zinc Aluminum 1" High Power Flat Super Air Nozzle
Inlet: Dual 1/4 FNPT
Air Consumption: 17.5 SCFM / 495 SLPM
Force*: 16 Ozs / 454 Grams
Sound Level: 82 dBA
Also available: HP1629SS with HP1126SS Stainless Steel 1" High Power Flat Super Air Nozzle
Model 1604SS-6-CS VariBlast Compact Back Blow Safety Air GunNozzle: 1004SS Stainless Steel Back Blow Air Nozzle, 6" Aluminum Extension and Chip Shield
Inlet: Dual 1/4 FNPT
Air Consumption: 4.5 SCFM / 127 SLPM
Sound Level: 75 dBA
Use With (inside diameter): 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).
Technical specifications- Commercial name: VariBlast Compact Safety Air Gun
- Model / SKU: 1600
- Brand: EXAIR
- Body material: Cast aluminum
- Ergonomic grip: Yes
- Primary product description: VariBlast Compact Safety Air Gun Only
- Included / compatible accessories: Aluminum extension pipes (1/8 NPT, 6"–72"), Coiled hose with swivel (12' available), Chip shields (polycarbonate)
- Price (unit): $57.40 (USD) — price shown on product page
- Performance data: See performance section above for nozzle and model configurations with SCFM / SLPM, force, and sound level values