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Air Gun Selection — Quick Reference
"Air guns" covers compressed-air tools that direct air, fluid, or mechanical energy via a gun-format body — blow guns, descalers, chisels, spray guns. Selection turns on application (blowing/cleaning vs descaling vs painting vs cutting).
| Air Gun Type | Best For | CFM Demand |
|---|---|---|
| Air Blow Gun (Standard Nozzle) | Workshop swarf + dust clearing — bench cleanup | 3 – 8 CFM @ 90 PSI |
| Air Blow Gun (Safety Nozzle / OSHA) | Compliant with reduced-pressure regs — diffused tip prevents skin penetration | 3 – 8 CFM |
| Air Duster Gun (Aluminium) | Long-reach swarf + chip clearing — light fatigue | 3 – 8 CFM |
| Air Wash Gun (Solvent / Wash) | Solvent or wash fluid spray cleaning — parts cleaning | 3 – 6 CFM |
| Needle Descaler / Scaler | Rust, scale, weld spatter removal — multiple steel needles strike surface | 4 – 6 CFM |
| Air Chisel / Hammer | Cutting, riveting, panel work, scaling — single-tool concussion | 4 – 6 CFM |
| Gravity-Feed Spray Gun (HVLP) | Touch-up + production painting — high transfer efficiency | 10 – 18 CFM (most demanding) |
| Suction-Feed Spray Gun | Heavy + thick coatings — siphon from cup | 10 – 18 CFM |
| Engine Cleaning Gun | Vehicle bay degreasing — solvent + air mix | 4 – 8 CFM |
System sizing: Spray guns are the most demanding (10-18 CFM @ 90 PSI sustained) — undersized compressor = poor atomisation + finish. Blow guns at 90 PSI can exceed OSHA 30 PSI dead-end rule — use safety nozzle in workplace. Brands: Speed Tools, Retracta, Hansa, Trax. Companion: pneumatics, air compressors, pneumatic fittings.
Air Blow Guns, Spray Guns, Needle Descalers and Air Wash Guns for Workshop and Industrial Use
The air guns category covers a range of compressed air tools that direct or deliver air, fluid or mechanical energy via a gun-format body connected to the compressed air supply.
In the workshop and industrial maintenance context, this includes air blow guns for blowing swarf, dust and chips off machined parts and work areas; needle descalers and air chisels for removing rust, scale, weld spatter and paint from metal surfaces; gravity-feed spray guns for touch-up and production painting; and air wash guns for solvent cleaning of components.
AIMS Industrial sells a wide range of air gun products from Speed Tools, Retracta, Hansa and Trax — industrial pneumatic tool, fluid handling and workshop equipment brands used across Australian engineering workshops, maintenance operations and fabrication facilities.
The Air Guns Range
Our product range covers air blow guns, air duster guns, air wash guns, needle descalers, air chisel hammers, gravity-feed spray guns and engine cleaning guns.
- Air Blow Guns: Speed Tools stainless steel blow gun, Retracta aluminium blow gun kit, Hansa HBG blow gun and Trax ARX-2007 blow gun provide directed high-velocity air for blowing swarf, chips and dust from machined parts, machine tool surfaces, air filters and work areas. The Retracta adjustable flow blow gun (RA-AGP) allows variable air volume control for delicate cleaning applications.
- Air Duster (4" Blow Gun): Trax ARX-ADG4N is a 4” air duster blow gun cleaner for cleaning dust and debris from enclosures, control cabinets, electronic equipment and hard-to-reach areas using a directed air stream.
- Air Wash Gun: Hansa HWG-1 aluminium-bottle air wash gun delivers solvent cleaning fluid mixed with compressed air for cleaning engine components, machined parts and greasy surfaces. The integral bottle holds cleaning solvent and the air atomises and delivers it to the work surface.
- Needle Descalers: Trax ARX-JI24 (4000 BPM) and ARX-1110 (3700 BPM) air needle descalers remove rust, mill scale, weld spatter, paint and corrosion from steel surfaces using a bundle of reciprocating hardened steel needles. Faster and more effective than grinding or wire brushing on pitted or uneven surfaces.
- Air Chisel Hammers: Trax ARX-715R and ARX-715H long air chisel hammers accept standard chisel and scraper attachments for removing welds, cutting bolts, chipping rust and breaking seals. The Wonder Gun Kit (ARX-2007K) provides an all-in-one air blow, cleaning and chiselling solution.
- Gravity Spray Guns: Trax gravity-feed spray guns (ARX-FR107, ARX-FR100, ARX-FR200) cover 0.8mm, 1.6mm and 2mm nozzle sizes for touch-up painting, panel repair and spot coating. Spare pots are available to allow rapid colour changes in production spray environments.
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People Also Ask — Air Guns (Blow Guns and Spray Guns)
Q: What types of air guns does AIMS stock?
Blow guns (workshop cleaning): pistol-grip or trigger-style for blasting dust and debris off workpieces. Air spray guns: paint spraying, primer application, automotive refinishing — HVLP and conventional. Air-powered nail/staple guns (covered separately under fastener tools). Air horns and signal guns (workshop and marine). Air dusters (precision blow guns for electronics and CNC). Match air gun to application — blow gun for cleaning, spray gun for paint/coatings.
Q: OSHA-compliant blow gun — what does this mean?
OSHA (US workplace safety) and Safe Work Australia recommend blow guns with safety relief or restricted pressure — limits the discharge pressure to 30 psi if the nozzle is blocked, preventing dangerous high-pressure air entering wounds or eyes. Standard blow guns at 90 psi can inject air subcutaneously through skin, causing serious injury. For workshop safety compliance, specify OSHA-compliant blow guns with safety relief design. Most modern workshop blow guns include this safety feature.
Q: HVLP or conventional spray gun?
HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure): atomises paint at lower pressure (~10 psi at gun cap), produces less overspray and bounce-back, higher transfer efficiency (60-70% of paint reaches the work). Standard for automotive refinishing and quality work. Conventional (high-pressure): faster application, more overspray (transfer efficiency 30-40%), best for large surfaces and heavy production. For workshop quality work and EPA compliance: HVLP. For commercial production spraying: conventional.
Q: What air supply does a spray gun need?
HVLP spray guns: typically 6-15 CFM at 30-60 psi at the regulator (gun cap pressure 10 psi). Conventional spray guns: 7-12 CFM at 40-70 psi. Verify your compressor delivers required CFM at the operating pressure — undersized compressors starve spray guns and produce inconsistent finish. Use dedicated filter for spray application (oil-mist contaminates paint — use coalescing filter PLUS additional desiccant if needed for water removal).
Q: Can I use the same air gun for cleaning and spraying?
No — separate tools for separate functions. Blow guns are designed for cleaning compressed air discharge; spray guns are precision atomisers for paint. Cross-using contaminates the spray gun with whatever's been blown through it (dust, oil residue) and ruins paint finish. Keep dedicated spray guns clean and stored separately from workshop tools. For workshop daily use: blow gun for cleaning, dedicated spray gun for paint, never crossed.