DescriptionVariBlast Compact Safety Air Gun Model 1699 delivers variable blowoff force via a trigger-valve adjustment. The cast aluminum body provides a lightweight, ergonomic grip. The gun accepts any 1/8 NPT engineered air nozzle; extension pipes are available for hard-to-reach areas.
Applications- Part cleaning
- Chip removal
- Liquid blowoff
- Part cooling
- Part drying
Advantages- Lightweight, ergonomic cast aluminum body
- Comfortable for extended use
- Variable-flow trigger for precise force control
- Highly focused air blast
- Nozzle and extension fit into tight spaces
- Lower compressed air consumption
- Improved blowoff performance
- Enhanced operator safety
- Meets OSHA noise level requirements
- Meets OSHA pressure requirements
Materials / Nozzle Options- Gun body: durable cast aluminum with ergonomic grip
- Type 316 stainless steel nozzles: excellent corrosion resistance. Maximum temperature: 1000°F (538°C)
- Zinc aluminum alloy nozzles: general-purpose applications. Maximum temperature: 250°F (121°C)
- PEEK thermoplastic nozzles: protect from product scratches; excellent chemical resistance. Maximum temperature: 320°F (160°C)
Accessories- Aluminum extension pipe: 1/8 NPT available in lengths from 6" (152 mm) to 72" (1829 mm)
- Coiled hose with swivel: heavy-duty compressed air coiled hose, available in 12' (3.7 m) length; use Model 900750 for VariBlast Compact Safety Air Guns
- Chip shields: polycarbonate shields to protect operators from debris and control splashback
Performance (Model 1699 with 1103 Mini Super Air Nozzle)Nozzle: 1103 Mini Super Air Nozzle
Inlet: Dual 1/4 FNPT
Air consumption: 10 SCFM / 283 SLPM
Force*: 9 oz / 255 grams (measured at 12" / 305 mm)
Sound level: 71 dBA (measured at 3' / 914 mm)
Also available: 1699SS with 1103 stainless steel nozzle; 1699-PEEK with 1103-PEEK PEEK plastic nozzle
Technical specifications- Model (SKU): 1699
- Commercial name: VariBlast Compact Safety Air Gun
- Gun body material: cast aluminum (ergonomic grip)
- Nozzle thread / compatibility: 1/8 NPT engineered air nozzles
- Standard supplied nozzle for this SKU: 1103 Mini Super Air Nozzle
- Inlet: Dual 1/4 FNPT
- Air consumption (1699, 80 PSIG / 5.5 BAR): 10 SCFM (283 SLPM)
- Force measured at 12" (305 mm): 9 oz (255 grams)
- Sound level measured at 3' (914 mm): 71 dBA
- Nozzle material options: 316 stainless steel (max 1000°F / 538°C), zinc aluminum alloy (max 250°F / 121°C), PEEK plastic (max 320°F / 160°C)
- Meets OSHA noise and pressure requirements
- Available accessories: extension pipes (6"–72"), coiled hose with swivel (12'), chip shields
- Price indication on page: $107.40 (see price field)