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    Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches

    Image of ProductInUse. Handle Actuator Shown in Use. Front orientation. Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches.
    Image of ProductInUse. Trigger Actuator Shown in Use. Front orientation. Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches.

    Handle Actuator Shown in Use

    Trigger Actuator Shown in Use

    Image of ProductInUse. Toggle Switch Actuator Shown in Use. Side1 orientation. Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches.

    Toggle Switch Actuator Shown in Use

    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
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches. Electric, Toggle Switch Actuator.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches. Electric, Handle Actuator.

    Toggle Switch

    Actuator

    Handle Actuator

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches. Electric, Trigger Actuator.

    Trigger 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—Mount on top of your hose and control the toggle with your thumb. They’re smaller and lighter than switches with handle and trigger actuators, but harder to use with bulky gloves.
    Handle Actuator—Mount these below your hose to grip the switch and hose together. The large surface area provides leverage when squeezing the switch in your palm, even when wearing bulky gloves.
    Trigger Actuator—Extra grip allows you to twist and maneuver the hose without straining your wrist. The trigger is simple to squeeze, even when wearing bulky gloves. To prevent accidents, an included secondary safety lock requires two motions to begin blasting.
    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.
    NEMA
    Type
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Features
    Each
    Toggle Switch2 Off
    2SPDT
    10 amp @ 125V AC, 125V DC125V AC, 125V DCRubber
    Hardwire42"4 1/16"2"5053N1010000000
    Handle1 Off
    3SPST-NC
    5 amp @ 24V DC28V DCStainless Steel
    PlasticHardwire12 1/2"5"3"5053N14000000
    Trigger1 Off and 1 On
    5SPST-NO
    15 amp @ 24V DC24V DCPlasticPlasticPlug InL5-15
    1 3/4"8"8 1/2"Hose Clamps, Secondary Safety Lock5053N17000000
    Air Powered
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches. Air Powered, Handle Actuator.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches. Air Powered, Trigger Actuator.

    Handle Actuator

    Trigger 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.
    Handle Actuator—Mount these below your hose to grip the switch and hose together. The large surface area provides leverage when squeezing the switch in your palm, even when wearing bulky gloves.
    Trigger Actuator—Extra grip allows you to twist and maneuver the hose without straining your wrist. The trigger is simple to squeeze, even when wearing bulky gloves. To prevent accidents, an included secondary safety lock requires two motions to begin blasting.
    Air Inlet
    Actuator
    Style
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Pipe
    Size
    Gender
    Thread
    Type
    Pressure Range,
    psi
    Handle
    Material
    Housing
    Material
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Features
    Each
    Handle1 Off
    1/8, 1/4
    MaleNPT
    55 to 150Stainless Steel
    Plastic2 1/2"5"3"5053N150000000
    Trigger1 Off and 1 On
    1/8, 1/4
    MaleNPSM
    78 to 150PlasticPlastic1 3/4"8"8 1/2"Hose Clamps, Secondary Safety Lock5053N18000000
    Abrasive Blaster Safety Switch Repair Kits

    Easy-Hold Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches

    Image of ProductInUse. Shown in Use. Front orientation. Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches. Easy-Hold Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches.

    Shown in Use

    Reduce fatigue during long blasting sessions—these switches are built into a holder for your blaster hose. The holder has a brace that adjusts to shift most of the hose’s thrust away from your arms and grip, and repositions for comfort or different blasting angles. Switch easily between right- and left-hand use without having to take it apart. The housing has upper and lower rail mounts for optional accessories such as a side handle or flashlight (both sold separately). The mounts swivel around the clamp to keep accessories steady as the hose twists during blasting.
    Also known as deadman switches, these switches stop blasting if you lose control. They automatically spring back to the off position to prevent injuries and reduce wasted material. To avoid accidental activation, a secondary safety lock requires an additional motion to begin blasting.
    Electric
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches. Easy-Hold Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches, Electric, Trigger Actuator.

    Trigger 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.
    Actuator
    Style
    For Hose OD
    Switch Starting
    Position
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage,
    V DC
    Housing
    Material
    Electrical
    Connection Type
    NEMA
    Type
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Features
    Each
    Trigger1 3/16", 1 1/2", 1 7/8", 2 5/32"1 Off
    4SPST
    7 amp @ 12V DC
    3 amp @ 24V DC
    24PlasticPlug InL5-15
    5 1/4"11 3/4"13"Adjustable Brace, Secondary Safety Lock, Upper and Lower Rail Mount8816N110000000
    Accessories and Replacements for Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches
    Air Powered
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches. Easy-Hold Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches, Air Powered, Trigger Actuator.

    Trigger 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.
    Air Inlet
    Actuator
    Style
    For Hose OD
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Pipe
    Size
    Gender
    Thread
    Type
    Pressure Range,
    psi
    Housing
    Material
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Features
    Each
    Trigger1 3/16", 1 1/2", 1 7/8", 2 5/32"1 Off
    1/4
    MaleNPSM
    80 to 150Plastic5 1/4"11 3/4"13"Adjustable Brace, Secondary Safety Lock, Upper and Lower Rail Mount8816N120000000
    Accessories and Replacements for Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches
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