In order to make sure you’re able to get the most out of your Intelligent Compressed Air Products from EXAIR, we offer a wide variety of various hoses and tubing to complement several of our product lines.
For any Line Vac Pneumatic Conveyor application, you may need appropriate tubing to handle the intake and outlet flow of the conveyor. EXAIR offers a clear reinforced PVC hose from stock in sizes ranging from 3/8” to 3” ID for use with our smooth Aluminum, Stainless Steel, and Heavy Duty Line Vacs. The PVC hose is available in lengths up to 50’ in 10’ increments and is on the shelf ready to ship, alongside the Line Vacs themselves. The hose is very flexible with a smooth internal bore that eliminates material build up. The reinforced, heavy wall of the clear hose provides visual confirmation that the material is moving when compressed air is supplied to the Line Vac. These hoses are rated for use in temperatures ranging from -4 to 150°F (-20 to 66°C).
To help supply air to your Safety Air Guns, we offer (3) different styles of 12’ (3.6m) coiled hoses to help keep the area free of tangled air lines. Sizes are available in 1/8 NPT x ¼” ID, ¼ NPT x 3/8” ID, and 3/8 NPT x 3/8” ID. Each coiled hose has swivel fittings installed on either end for ease of installation.
If you need a bit longer length to supply your point-of-use products, or need a larger diameter hose, we also have both 3/8” and ½” ID compressed air hoses. These are manufactured with a reinforced synthetic rubber to assure long life and protection against ozone, weathering, and temperatures up to 158°F (70°C). Hose lengths are available in 10’, 15’, 20’, 30’, 40’, and 50’.
For EXAIR’s E-Vac Vacuum Generators, polyurethane vacuum tubing (along with various push-in fittings) is available to help connect to the necessary vacuum cups. The tubing comes in either ¼” ID or 3/8” ID in lengths ranging from 10’ to 50’. This allows you to build up a complete vacuum system when including the mufflers, vacuum cups, and generator itself!
All of these options are available from stock to ship alongside any Intelligent Compressed Air Product. If you need help determining the proper hose sizes based on your point-of-use products get in contact with an Application Engineer today for help!
EXAR’s VariBlast® Compact Safety Air Guns are small and lightweight air guns capable of handling the toughest of jobs. With its variable flow trigger being its greatest design feature, it can take on small jobs and even big ones! This means you can get different flow and force out of the same nozzle by just adjusting the amount you pull the trigger.
The VariBlast Safety Air Gun, when outfitted with an EXAIR nozzle is OSHA safe and CE compliant.
VariBlast Safety Air Gun With Extension and Chip Shield
The VariBlast can also be customized by adding one of our many 1/8 NPT engineered air nozzles, a chip shield and even an extension pipe up to 72″ long.
Flat Air Nozzle, with Chip shield and extension
Back Blow Nozzle, with 6″ extension and Chip Shield
The VariBlast is easy to rebuild, every wear item is available in the 902001 rebuild kit. These parts can be used to rebuild any VariBlast Compact Safety Air Gun that, through use, has become worn. See this video to see how easy it is to rebuild this gun, and make it feel brand new!
If you have questions about the VariBlast or to discuss any of the 15 different EXAIR Intelligent Compressed Air® Product lines, feel free to contact EXAIR and one of our Application Engineers can help you.
EXAIR has been manufacturing Intelligent Compressed Air Products since 1983. In that time, we have engineered many new products for new and existing markets that had better efficiency, versatility, and effectiveness. To gauge how a new product is received by your peers, we like to send them to different committees for evaluations. This year, we sent our VariBlast Safety Air Gun to Plant Engineering to compete against other new products in the manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries. In the compressed air category, the EXAIR VariBlast Safety Air Gun won the Silver Award at the Plant Engineering Product of the Year event.
How was EXAIR able to achieve such a prestigious award? Well, let me tell you how our newest safety air gun was able to receive this award. I will discuss the features and benefits with the VariBlast Safety Air Guns, so you can decide for yourself.
To start, the unique feature that sets the VariBlast apart from other small air guns is the force variability. Unlike the “all or nothing” blowing forces with most air guns, this valve is designed to control the opening to allow for a variable force with the same nozzle. This will help you to not “overuse” your compressed air blowing. The VariBlast Safety Air Gun is made from a durable cast aluminum construction for tough industrial use. It has a rugged ergonomic grip with a user-friendly trigger. The compressed air inlets are located in two different positions to best fit your application. They have an easy storage handle to hang the Safety Air Gun nearby. In addition to the VariBlast Safety Air Gun, EXAIR has options to enhance the features and benefits. Here is a list of them:
Model 1103 – Super Air Nozzle
Air Nozzles:
Air Nozzles can make or break an air gun in safe, efficient and effective use. EXAIR Air Nozzles are OSHA compliant for noise and dead-end pressure. We offer nine different air nozzles with the VariBlast Safety Air Gun; making it very effective for a wide range of applications.
Chip Shields:
OSHA 1910.242(b) requires chip guarding when compressed air is used for cleaning. EXAIR offers Chip Shields with the VariBlast Safety Air Guns to meet this requirement. They are made from a polycarbonate disc which is practically unbreakable. It protects the operator from any blow back of shavings and coolant. They come standard with a durable rubber grommet that squeezes onto the extensions and can be adjusted for maximize protection.
Extension Pipes:
For those far away targets and hard-to-reach areas, EXAIR offers aluminum extension pipes to attach to the VariBlast Safety Air Guns. They can range from 6” (15 cm) to 72” (183 cm) in length. This light-weight and durable material allows for easy handling when reaching high above your head or spanning across unsafe areas. With the EXAIR air nozzles at the end, the blowing force is not sacrificed as the back pressure will create a high velocity air stream.
Coiled Hoses:
To get the proper amount of compressed air from the piping system to the VariBlast Safety Air Guns, EXAIR offers Coiled Hoses. They are made of a durable abrasion-resistant nylon material that is 12 feet long (3.6 meters). They have swivel fittings to allow for easy uncoiling, and a spring strain relief to keep the hose from kinking at the ends. The coiled design makes it easy to reach around the work area and retract back to the substation. This will help to keep the hose off the ground where potential dangers could occur.
Regulator and filter
Filter Separators/Regulators:
To improve the use of the VariBlast Safety Air Guns, EXAIR offers a series of filters and regulators. The Filter Separators will remove dirty particles and liquid water from the compressed air that can affect the performance as well as contaminate the surface that you are cleaning. The Regulators are used to control the amount of air pressure used by the VariBlast Safety Air Gun; making them even more efficient. The idea for compressed air savings is to use the least amount of compressed air to do the job. The combination of a filter and regulator will allow you to control the proper amount of clean dry air to be used.
Not all air guns are the same. There should be a check list created prior to purchasing an air gun. Is it safe, efficient, quiet, durable, ergonomic, and flexible? The VariBlast Safety Air Guns meet every item on that list. This is why the EXAIR VariBlast Safety Air Gun was awarded the Silver award by Plant Engineering. If your current air gun does not meet these requirements, you may want to try the VariBlast Safety Air Gun. You will not be disappointed. If you are within the U.S. or Canada, we do offer a 30-day unconditional guarantee to try them out.
