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    37 Products

    Adjustable Air-Powered Needle Scalers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Needle Scalers. Adjustable Air-Powered Needle Scalers, Straight Grip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Needle Scalers. Adjustable Air-Powered Needle Scalers, Pistol Grip.

    Straight Grip

    Pistol Grip

    Change the blows-per-minute by varying the pressure on the speed control. The small needles on these tools gently tap surfaces to remove unwanted rust, scale, paint, and weld spatter. They generate little dust and are excellent for use on irregular-shaped areas and in tight spots.
    Piston Stroke—Piston stroke determines the force of a scaler. The longer the stroke, the greater the force.
    Air Inlet
    Needle
    Blows per
    min.
    Piston
    Stroke
    Average Air Consumption,
    ft³/min
    Recommended Operating
    Air Pressure, psi
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    For Air
    Hose ID
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    No.
    Included
    Cap.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Material
    Housing
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Each
    Straight Grip—Lever Speed Control
    0 to 13,0003/4"4901/4
    NPT
    Female1/4"12 1/2"2.51891/8"5"SteelSteelAluminum
    00000000000000
     
    Pistol Grip—Button Speed Control
    0 to 13,0003/4"4901/4
    NPT
    Female1/4"11 1/2"2.51891/8"5"SteelSteelAluminum
    0000000000000
     
    Replacement Needles

    Scaler Needles

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Scaler Needles. Scaler Needles.
    Needle
    Wd.
    Needle
    Lg.
    Needle
    Material
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1/8"5"Stainless Steel
    1000000000000000
    1/8"7"Stainless Steel
    100000000000000
    2 mm7"Steel100000000000000
    3 mm5"Steel10000000000000
    3 mm7"Steel10000000000000
    4 mm7"Steel140000000000000

    Air-Powered Needle Scalers/Chiseling Hammers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Needle Scalers. Air-Powered Needle Scalers/Chiseling Hammers.
    Use as a needle scaler or insert a chisel into the built-in retainer and use like an air-powered chiseling hammer. The small needles gently tap surfaces to remove unwanted rust, scale, paint, and weld spatter. They generate little dust and are excellent for use on irregular-shaped areas and in tight spots.
    Piston Stroke—Piston stroke determines the force of a scaler. The longer the stroke, the greater the force.
    Air Inlet
    For
    Chisel Shank
    Needle
    Blows per
    min.
    Piston
    Stroke
    Average Air Consumption,
    ft³/min
    Recommended Operating
    Air Pressure, psi
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    For Air
    Hose ID
    Type
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    No.
    Included
    Cap.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Material
    Housing
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Each
    Straight Grip—Lever Speed Control
    5,5003/8"12901/4
    NPT
    Female5/16"0.495" Octagon51/64"13 3/4"5.319191/8"5"SteelSteelSteel00000000000000
    4,0001 1/8"13901/4
    NPT
    Female5/16"0.495" Octagon51/64"15"5.819191/8"5"SteelSteelSteel0000000000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Needle Scalers

    Economy Air-Powered Needle Scalers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Needle Scalers. Economy Air-Powered Needle Scalers.
    Small needles gently tap surfaces to remove unwanted rust, scale, paint, and weld spatter. They generate little dust and are excellent for use on irregular-shaped areas and in tight spots.
    Piston Stroke—Piston stroke determines the force of a scaler. The longer the stroke, the greater the force.
    Air Inlet
    For
    Chisel Shank
    Needle
    Blows per
    min.
    Piston
    Stroke
    Average Air Consumption,
    ft³/min
    Recommended Operating
    Air Pressure, psi
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    For Air
    Hose ID
    Type
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    No.
    Included
    Cap.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Material
    Housing
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Each
    Straight Grip
    4,6001 1/8"3901/4
    NPT
    Female3/8"0.495" Octagon51/64"15"638191/8"7"SteelSteelSteel00000000000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Needle Scalers

    Adjustable Air-Powered Needle Scalers with Chisels

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Needle Scalers. Adjustable Air-Powered Needle Scalers with Chisels.
    The included adapter lets you use chisels in these scalers. Change the blows-per-minute by varying the pressure on the speed control. The small needles gently tap surfaces to remove unwanted rust, scale, paint, and weld spatter. They generate little dust and are excellent for use on irregular-shaped areas and in tight spots.
    Piston Stroke—Piston stroke determines the force of a scaler. The longer the stroke, the greater the force.
    Air Inlet
    Needle
    Blows per
    min.
    Piston
    Stroke
    Average Air Consumption,
    ft³/min
    Recommended Operating
    Air Pressure, psi
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    For Air
    Hose ID
    Type
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    No.
    Included
    Cap.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Material
    Housing
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Includes
    Each
    Straight Grip—Lever Speed Control
    0 to 13,0003/4"4901/4
    NPT
    Female1/4"7/16" Octagon12 1/2"2.51891/8"5"SteelSteelAluminum
    7" Long Gouge Chisel
    9/16" Wide × 4" Long Flat Chisel
    7" Long Grooving Chisel
    3 1/2" Long Peening Chisel
    Chisel Adapter
    00000000000000
     
    Pistol Grip—Button Speed Control
    0 to 13,0003/4"4901/4
    NPT
    Female1/4"7/16" Octagon11 1/2"2.51891/8"5"SteelSteelAluminum
    7" Long Gouge Chisel
    9/16" Wide × 4" Long Flat Chisel
    7" Long Grooving Chisel
    3 1/2" Long Peening Chisel
    Chisel Adapter
    0000000000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Needle Scalers

    Nonsparking Scaler Needles

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Scaler Needles. Nonsparking Scaler Needles.
    Needle
    Wd.
    Needle
    Lg.
    Needle Material
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1/8"5"Beryllium Copper200000000000000
    1/8"7"Beryllium Copper20000000000000

    Heavy Duty Air-Powered Needle Scalers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Needle Scalers. Heavy Duty Air-Powered Needle Scalers.
    With no internal springs to break, this tool provides consistent performance. Small needles gently tap surfaces to remove unwanted rust, scale, paint, and weld spatter. They generate little dust and are excellent for use on irregular-shaped areas and in tight spots.
    Piston Stroke—Piston stroke determines the force of a scaler. The longer the stroke, the greater the force.
    Air Inlet
    Needle
    Blows per
    min.
    Piston
    Stroke
    Average Air Consumption,
    ft³/min
    Recommended Operating
    Air Pressure, psi
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    For Air
    Hose ID
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    No. Included
    (Wd. × Lg.)
    Cap.
    Material
    Housing
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Each
    Pistol Grip—Lever Speed Control
    4,5003/4"12853/8
    NPT
    Female3/8"13 1/4"7.828 (3 mm x 7")
    14 (4 mm x 7")
    28
    14
    Steel
    Steel
    Aluminum
    Aluminum
    00000000000000
     
    Replacement Needles

    Low-Vibration Air-Powered Needle Scalers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Needle Scalers. Low-Vibration Air-Powered Needle Scalers, Straight Grip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Needle Scalers. Low-Vibration Air-Powered Needle Scalers, Pistol Grip.

    Straight Grip

    Pistol Grip

    These scalers produce 80-90% less vibration than other scaling tools. Small needles gently tap surfaces to remove unwanted rust, scale, paint, and weld spatter. They generate little dust and are excellent for use on irregular-shaped areas and in tight spots.
    Piston Stroke—Piston stroke determines the force of a scaler. The longer the stroke, the greater the force.
    Air Inlet
    Needle
    Blows per
    min.
    Piston
    Stroke
    Average Air Consumption,
    ft³/min
    Recommended Operating
    Air Pressure, psi
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    For Air
    Hose ID
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    No.
    Included
    Cap.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Material
    Housing
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Each
    Straight Grip—Lever Speed Control
    7,0001 1/8"3901/4
    NPT
    Female3/8"7 3/4"3.618181/8"5"SteelSteelSteel000000000000000
     
    Pistol Grip—Lever Speed Control
    3,4007/8"4901/4
    NPT
    Female3/8"14"5.819191/8"7"SteelSteelSteel00000000000000
     
    Replacement Needles

    Air-Powered Needle Scalers/Chiseling Hammers with Chisels

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Needle Scalers. Air-Powered Needle Scalers/Chiseling Hammers with Chisels.
    Use as a needle scaler or insert one of the included chisels into the built-in retainer and use like an air-powered chiseling hammer. The small needles gently tap surfaces to remove unwanted rust, scale, paint, and weld spatter. They generate little dust and are excellent for use on irregular-shaped areas and in tight spots.
    Piston Stroke—Piston stroke determines the force of a scaler. The longer the stroke, the greater the force.
    Air Inlet
    For
    Chisel Shank
    Needle
    Blows per
    min.
    Piston
    Stroke
    Average Air Consumption,
    ft³/min
    Recommended Operating
    Air Pressure, psi
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    For Air
    Hose ID
    Type
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    No. Included
    (Wd. × Lg.)
    Cap.
    Material
    Housing
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Includes
    Each
    Straight Grip—Lever Speed Control
    5,5003/8"12901/4
    NPT
    Female5/16"0.495" Octagon51/64"13 3/4"5.338 (1/8" x 5")
    19 (1/8" x 7")
    19Steel
    Steel
    SteelSteel1 3/8" Wide × 6 1/8" Long Angle Chisel
    1 3/8" Wide × 6 1/8" Long Straight Chisel
    3/4" Wide × 7" Long Flat Chisel
    00000000000000
    4,0001 1/8"13901/4
    NPT
    Female5/16"0.495" Octagon51/64"15"5.838 (1/8" x 5")
    19 (1/8" x 7")
    19Steel
    Steel
    SteelSteel1 3/8" Wide × 6 1/8" Long Angle Chisel
    1 3/8" Wide × 6 1/8" Long Straight Chisel
    3/4" Wide × 7" Long Flat Chisel
    0000000000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Needle Scalers

    Economy Air-Powered Needle Scalers with Chisels

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Needle Scalers. Economy Air-Powered Needle Scalers with Chisels.
    The included adapter lets you use chisels in these scalers. The small needles gently tap surfaces to remove unwanted rust, scale, paint, and weld spatter. They generate little dust and are excellent for use on irregular-shaped areas and in tight spots.
    Piston Stroke—Piston stroke determines the force of a scaler. The longer the stroke, the greater the force.
    Air Inlet
    For
    Chisel Shank
    Needle
    Blows per
    min.
    Piston
    Stroke
    Average Air Consumption,
    ft³/min
    Recommended Operating
    Air Pressure, psi
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    For Air
    Hose ID
    Type
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    No.
    Included
    Cap.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Material
    Housing
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Includes
    Each
    Straight Grip
    4,6001 1/8"3901/4
    NPT
    Female3/8"0.373" Round13/16"15"638191/8"7"SteelSteelSteelOne 1-3/8" wide × 6-3/4" long Angle Chisel
    Two 3/4" Wide × 7-1/4" Long Flat Chisels
    One 1-3/8" wide × 6-3/4" long Flat Chisel
    00000000000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Needle Scalers
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