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Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches
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Add these switches to your abrasive blasting hose to prevent it from spraying if the operator loses control. Also known as deadman switches, they prevent injuries and reduce wasted material by springing back to the off position when the operator lets go. All are for use with blasting systems that allow remote control blasting. Attach to your hose with hose clamps.
Electric
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Toggle Switch Actuator | Handle Actuator |
These switches send an electric signal to the control panel on the blaster to stop the spray. Because the signal is electric, these switches respond quickly even when your hose is long. They're recommended for hose that's over 100-ft. long and required by OSHA standards for hose that's over 200-ft. long.
Toggle Switch Actuator—Switches with toggle switch actuators are smaller and lighter than switches with handle actuators, so they're less tiring on longer jobs. They may be harder to use with bulky gloves than handle actuators, however. Press and hold the toggle switch with your thumb.
Handle Actuator—Switches with handle actuators have a large surface area, so you still have leverage when squeezing the switch in your palm, even when wearing bulky gloves.
Actuator Style | Switch Starting Position | No. of Terminals | Switch Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Handle Material | Housing Material | Electrical Connection Type | Wire Lead Lg., ft. | Wd. | Lg. | Ht. | Each | ||
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| Toggle Switch | 2 Off | 6 | DPDT | 10 amp @ 24V DC | 250V AC | — | Plastic | Hardwire | 5 | 2 1/2" | 3" | 2 1/2" | 0000000 | 0000000 | |
| Handle | 1 On | 3 | SPST-NC | 5 amp @ 24V DC | 28V DC | Stainless Steel | Plastic | Hardwire | 1 | 2 1/2" | 5" | 3" | 0000000 | 000000 |
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Safety Guard Shown with Toggle Switch | Safety Guard |
For Switch Type | Chain Lg. | Each | ||
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| Toggle | 12" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Air Powered
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Handle Actuator |
Send an air signal to the blaster’s inlet and outlet valves to stop the spray. These switches are easier to install and maintain than electrical switches. However, signal delay increases with hose length, so these switches are not recommended for hose over 100-ft. long.
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Actuator Style | Switch Starting Position | Pipe Size | Gender | Thread Type | Pressure Range, psi | Handle Material | Housing Material | Wd. | Lg. | Ht. | Each | ||
| Handle | 1 On | 1/8, 1/4 | Male | NPT | 55 to 150 | Stainless Steel | Plastic | 2 1/2" | 5" | 3" | 0000000 | 0000000 | |
