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    Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches

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

    Toggle Switch Actuator Shown in Use

    Handle Actuator Shown in Use

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

    Trigger 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, Handle 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.
    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.
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    Handle1 Off
    		3SPST-NC
    		5 amp @ 24V DC28Stainless Steel
    		PlasticHardwire12 1/2"5"3"5053N140000000
    Air Powered
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches. Air Powered, Handle Actuator.

    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.
    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.
    Air Inlet
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    Handle1 Off
    		1/8, 1/4
    		MaleNPT
    		55 to 150Stainless Steel
    		Plastic2 1/2"5"3"5053N150000000
    Abrasive Blaster Safety Switch Repair Kits
    Each
    Repair Kit for Air-Powered Handle Switch (Includes Screw, Seal, Spring, Valve Assembly)5053N16000000
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