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    Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches.
    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 ProductInUse. Safety Guard Shown with Toggle Switch. Front orientation. Contains Border. Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches. Electric, Toggle Switch Actuator.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches. Electric, Handle Actuator.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches. Electric, Toggle Switch Actuator.
    Image of Product. Safety Guard. Front orientation.

    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
    Handle1 On
    3SPST-NC
    5 amp @ 24V DC28V DCStainless Steel
    PlasticHardwire12 1/2"5"3"00000000000000
    Toggle Switch2 Off
    6DPDT
    10 amp @ 24V DC250V ACPlasticHardwire52 1/2"3"2 1/2"0000000000000
    Accessories for Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches
    Safety Guard for Electric Toggle Switch (12" Chain Lg.)—To reduce fatigue on especially long jobs without compromising safety, add one of these safety guards to your toggle switch. If you drop the switch, the chain pulls the guard out from under the toggle, and the hose turns off.
    Each
    Repair Kit for Electric Toggle Switch (Includes Access Plate, Rubber Gasket, Toggle Assembly, Two 6-32 × 1/4" Screws)0000000000000
    Safety Guard for Electric Toggle Switch (12" Chain Lg.)000000000000
    Air Powered
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches. Air Powered, Handle Actuator.

    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.
    Air Inlet
    Actuator
    Style
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Pipe
    Size
    Gender
    Thread
    Type
    Pressure Range,
    psi
    Handle
    Material
    Housing
    Material
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Each
    Handle1 On
    1/8, 1/4
    MaleNPT
    55 to 150Stainless Steel
    Plastic2 1/2"5"3"00000000000000
    Abrasive Blaster Repair Kits
    Each
    Repair Kit for Air-Powered Handle Switch (Includes Screw, Seal, Spring, Valve Assembly)0000000000000
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