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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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Safety Guard Shown with Toggle Switch | Handle Actuator | Toggle Switch Actuator | Safety Guard |
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.
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.
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.
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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Handle | 1 On | 3 | SPST-NC | 5 amp @ 24V DC | 28V DC | Stainless Steel | Plastic | Hardwire | 1 | 2 1/2" | 5" | 3" | 0000000 | 0000000 | |
Toggle Switch | 2 Off | 6 | DPDT | 10 amp @ 24V DC | 250V AC | — | Plastic | Hardwire | 5 | 2 1/2" | 3" | 2 1/2" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Air Powered
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Handle Actuator |
These switches send an air signal to the inlet and outlet valves on the blaster to stop the spray. Because the signal can be delayed for longer hose lengths, these switches are not recommended for hose that's over 100-ft. long. They have a long, handle actuator that you can squeeze in your palm, even when wearing bulky gloves.
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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 |