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EXAIR is Offering a Promotional Item With Purchase of a Safety Air Gun. 

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From August 1st to September 30th, 2026, with qualified purchases, EXAIR will be giving away a model 6013SS Stainless Steel Air Jet, a $185.00 value, with a purchase of our Safety Air Guns, including the VariBlast Precision, VariBlast Compact, Soft Grip, Heavy Duty, and TurboBlast Safety Air Guns.  We are promoting the importance of safety in the workplace with the EXAIR Safety Air Guns. 

Compressed air guns are one of the most commonly used pneumatic products in manufacturing plants.  They are used at workstations to blow off debris and clean parts and tools.  Because of the large quantities that are used in a plant, they are the most targeted by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).  The majority of the common brands of air guns fail to comply with two common violations, rule 29CFR 1910.95(a) for noise levels and rule 29CFR 1910.242(b) for dead-end pressure.  The reason for this is due to the type of nozzle that comes with the compressed air gun.  OSHA fines can be very expensive, and you can alleviate these penalties by purchasing an EXAIR Safety Air Gun.  Safety is everyone’s responsibility: management, the HSE department (Health and Safety Engineer), supervisors, and even the operators. 

With EXAIR Safety Air Guns, we supply an efficient, effective, and, most importantly, safe air nozzle with all of our air guns.  They are CE Compliant and exceed the OSHA sound level and dead-end pressure requirements, even above 30 PSIG (2 bar).  With substandard air guns, the operators will have to listen to loud noises all day or wear hearing protection.  And for the dead-end pressure, the EXAIR nozzles are engineered to not allow the operator to completely block the end of the nozzle with their hand or skin.  This is very important because if the pressure exceeds 30 PSIG, air can penetrate the skin and cause an air embolism.  With our design, the compressed air is able to escape, and the pressure against the skin will not exceed 30 PSIG, even with the compressed air pressure set at 100 PSIG.  Safety is a major concern for all of our customers and a priority for EXAIR in manufacturing our products. 

As I mentioned above, the nozzles are one of the most significant parts of making a compressed air gun safe and OSHA compliant.  Combining our engineered nozzles with a quality air gun makes the EXAIR Safety Air Guns one of the best products in the market.  We currently have six different styles; the VariBlast Precision, VariBlast Compact, Soft Grip, Heavy Duty, Super Blast, and TurboBlast Safety Air Guns.  These Safety Air Guns are ergonomically designed to comfortably fit in your hand, and they come with quality trigger mechanisms and a durable valve assembly.  The VariBlast Precision Safety Air Guns are great for tight spaces and clearing out small holes.  The VariBlast Compact Safety Air Guns have a cast aluminum body for rugged use with our smaller air nozzles.  The Soft Grip Safety Air Guns provide extra comfort for long, extended uses, and the Heavy Duty Safety Air Guns are rugged, heavy-duty industrial air guns with nozzles for larger forces.  The Super Blast and TurboBlast Safety Air Guns use our largest nozzles for cleaning large areas quickly.  In combination with the EXAIR nozzles, the Safety Air Guns can offer another important attribute; we can save you money!!!  Compressed air is very expensive to make, and with our Safety Air Guns, we use less compressed air but still create a strong blowing force.  We do this by entraining the free ambient air into the air stream.  If you increase the mass of air at the target, it will give you a hard-hitting force to remove debris from surfaces or clean tools and holes.  The amplification ratio can be as high as 25 to 1.  That means that for every one part of compressed air that it uses, the EXAIR Nozzles will entrain 25 parts of free ambient air.  This will add mass to the airstream to give a powerful impact.  Also, the payback period for using an EXAIR Nozzle with our Safety Air Guns can be within weeks due to the savings in electrical costs from your air compressor.  With EXAIR products, we were able to partner with Energy Star and power facilities.  For the amount of energy saved, some power companies offer rebates for using EXAIR products.     

A substandard blow-off gun is unsafe, loud, and wasteful.  EXAIR Safety Air Guns can help improve these situations.  They are OSHA compliant, very safe, and very quiet.  They use less compressed air, which saves you money.  And with a variety of different nozzles, they can better fit your application to decrease downtime.  In the U.S., EXAIR offers a 30-day unconditional guarantee on our cataloged items so you can try them out.  You can see for yourself how effective these compressed air guns can be.  And for a short while, you can receive a promotional gift. If you need help matching the best Safety Air Gun to your application, you can contact an Application Engineer. Remember, safety is everyone’s responsibility.

John Ball
Application Engineer

Email: johnball@exair.com
Twitter: @EXAIR_jb

Press Release: New Air Holster Safety Air Gun Mount

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EXAIR has introduced the Model 5930 Air Holster, which offers a practical solution for securely storing Safety Air Guns at various workstations within a facility. This innovative product ensures that operators have a designated spot for their airguns when not in use, thereby reducing the likelihood of misplaced tools and promoting a more organized and efficient work environment. Its thoughtful design makes it particularly suitable for manufacturing, assembly, maintenance, and other industrial settings where Safety Air Guns are commonly utilized.

The Air Holster is designed to firmly attach to any robust magnetic surface, enabling users to swiftly access their tools during the workday. With its full-length front opening, it allows for the easy retrieval and replacement of longer tools and air guns after use. This holster offers reliable storage solutions for demanding industrial settings, presenting an effective method to enhance organization and efficiency in proximity to machinery such as mills, lathes, and cutoff saws.

EXAIR has expanded its range of accessories with the introduction of the Air Holster, enhancing the versatility and convenience of its Safety Air Guns. This new accessory complements existing offerings such as extension pipes for accessing hard-to-reach areas, Chip Shields that safeguard operators from debris, and flexible Stay Set Hoses designed for applications needing frequent adjustments. Additionally, EXAIR provides service kits and replacement parts to ensure the optimal performance of Safety Air Guns. The Air Holster is available for $38.

If you have any inquiries about the Air Holster, or any other EXAIR products, please feel free to contact us.

Jason Kirby
Application Engineer
Email: jasonkirby@exair.com
Twitter: @EXAIR_jk

The Human Side of Safety: Why EXAIR’s Certifications Are Your True Safety Net

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On a busy production floor, it’s easy to look at an agency certification—like OSHA, UL, or
CE—as just another piece of administrative paperwork. But at EXAIR, we see them differently. We see them as a promise made to the people who power your business every day.

For your operators, these certifications aren’t just labels; they represent certainty. Here is how our commitment to these standards changes the daily lives of your team.

Preserving the Sound of Life

Constant, high-pitched air noise isn’t just an annoyance; it’s a health hazard. Excessive noise leads to permanent hearing loss, chronic stress, and fatigue that can cause workplace accidents. By engineering our products to meet OSHA 1910.95(a) standards, we ensure your team can communicate clearly and go home without ringing in their ears. It’s about protecting their long-term health, not just hitting a decibel target.

Removing the Risk of “Dead-Ending”

The risk of an air embolism—where high-pressure air enters the bloodstream—is a terrifying reality in industrial environments. Our compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.242(b) means we’ve engineered that danger out of the equation. Our nozzles feature safety relief paths that can never be blocked by a person’s skin while still operating the nozzles at a pressure level that can still deliver forceful blowing results. We believe that a simple cleaning task should never lead to a medical emergency.

Peace of Mind Through Global Compliance

Whether it’s ensuring our electrical products are UL Listed to protect your equipment or maintaining CE and RoHS compliance for our global partners, we handle the technical heavy lifting. This allows you to focus on your production goals, knowing your tools are ethically sourced, environmentally safe, and meet the highest global quality benchmarks.

Success Story Spotlight: Silencing the Shop Floor

One of our favorite examples of these standards in action involves a customer who was struggling with deafening noise levels.

The Human Challenge:
The facility was using open-ended blow-off guns that produced a staggering 104 dBA. For the operators, this meant constant discomfort, heavy ear protection, and high stress. Though the guns were “functional,” the environment they created was unsustainable.

The EXAIR Solution:
The facility replaced their old equipment with 355 EXAIR Soft Grip Safety Air Guns

The Transformation:

  • The Sound of Silence: Noise levels dropped to 82 dB – a perceived reduction of over 150% for the human ear.
  • Full Compliance: The shop floor immediately met OSHA allowable noise exposure standards, creating a vastly more comfortable environment.
  • A Financial Win: Along with the safety boost, the facility saved over $28,500 annually in compressed air costs.

The Outcome:
The operators finally had a workspace where they could focus and stay safe. It’s a perfect example of how choosing the right certified tool doesn’t just improve the bottom line – it improves the work lives of the people who matter most. And that’s what we are all about, solving technical problems with a set of solutions that keep operator safety, health and operational efficiency at the forefront of the process.

Neal Raker, Application Engineering Manager

Revolutionize Your Internal Pipe Cleaning with EXAIR Back Blow Nozzles

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In industrial manufacturing, cleaning the inside of pipes, tubes, and blind holes has traditionally been a challenge. Standard forward-blowing nozzles often push debris deeper or create safety hazards by ejecting material out the far end. EXAIR solved this problem with their innovative Back Blow Air Nozzles, designed specifically to “wipe” internal surfaces clean by directing airflow backwards toward the operator.

How They Work

These nozzles utilize the Coanda effect to amplify compressed air, entraining surrounding ambient air to create a high-velocity 360-degree cone of air. Because the air is directed back toward the inlet, it pulls coolant, chips, and debris out of the opening rather than forcing them further in.

See the “Back Blow Magic” in Action

Watch this EXAIR video demonstration to see a Back Blow Nozzle clear debris from a plugged pipe in a single pass.

Common Applications

Manufacturers across various industries use these nozzles to improve efficiency and safety. Typical uses include:

  • Machined Part Cleaning: Removing coolant and metal chips from blind holes or internal threads.
  • Hydraulic Cylinder Repair: Cleaning honed bores ranging from 2″ to 16″ in diameter.
  • Tube & Pipe Manufacturing: Clearing debris from long lengths of pipe where forward blowing is impractical.
  • CNC Machining: Quickly cleaning out spindles between tool changes.
  • Electronics Recycling: Removing residual powder from spent toner cartridges.

Key Product Features

  • Material: Manufactured from durable Type 316 Stainless Steel for superior corrosion and wear resistance.
  • Size Range: Available in three sizes—M4, 1/4 NPT, and 1 NPT—covering internal diameters from 1/4″ to 16″.
  • Safety & Compliance: Meets OSHA standards for noise and dead-end pressure.
  • Configurations: Can be mounted on VariBlast, Soft Grip, or Heavy Duty Safety Air Guns with extensions up to 72″ and optional chip shields for operator protection.

Would you like to know which Safety Air Gun model or extension length is best suited for your specific pipe diameter? Give us a call!

Al Wooffitt
Application Engineer

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