Many needles and metal parts begin to rust over time. This is not only annoying but can later affect the stability of the object. But with the help of a needle scaler, you can effectively counteract this and make your needles usable again. You can choose between an electric needle scaler and a compressed air scaler.
To help you recognize the differences between the various versions and to provide you with more information about the needle scaler, we have created a suitable checklist for you. But also our product recommendations have many examples of different needle scalers ready for you.
- Most needle scalers are powered by compressed air. To use these needle scalers, you need a compressor with a compressed air tank.
- These devices are relatively light and handy. If necessary, they can also be operated with one hand. They are suitable, for example, for rusting chassis and body parts on the car.
- Electric needle dusters are offered by only a few manufacturers. The machines are about the size of a hammer drill and, with a weight of 4 to 5 kg, more than twice as heavy as a compressed air needle scaler. In principle, they are only suitable for industrial use, for example in steel construction or shipbuilding.
- The number of blows is an essential characteristic for the performance of a needle scaler. It is given in beats per minute.
- 3.A nail scaler should achieve at least 3000 strokes per minute.
- Devices with a stroke rate of 4,000 > or 4,500 strokes per minute enable faster work.
- Usually, compressed air needle scalers are operated with an air pressure of about 6 bar .
- Even more important than the pressure, however, is the air consumption. Depending on the unit, air consumption ranges from 100 to around 250 liters per minute. The compressor must be correspondingly powerful.
- Needle scalers with 14, 15 or 19 needles are suitable for rough rust removal work.
- The needles have a diameter of 3 mm and are very resilient. However, the needle tips are further apart.
- Needle scalers with 24, 29 or 30 need les are suitable for finer, smaller rust removal work. These needles usually have a diameter of 2 mm. The needle tips are closer together.
- The needles and the needle plate installed between the needles and the machine are wearing parts. When buying a needle scaler, pay attention to whether the manufacturer offers replacement need les and what they cost. Price differences for replacement needles can be up to 100% dependingon the manufacturer and model.
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FAQ About Needle Scalers
A needle scaler is a tool or aid that removes rust, dirt or paint from surfaces. There are needle scalers for large and small surfaces. This saves effort, strength and time.
In the nail scaler there is a plate on which you have to place the different needles. The resulting air pressure pushes the needles forward so that the rust can chip off.
The needle scaler requires compressed air in order for you to use it. These models are relatively small and can therefore be used well for rust removal work on the car. Electric ones, on the other hand, are relatively large and heavy, so they are usually not used for home use. On the other hand, they are often used in shipbuilding.
A needle scaler can cost up to 200 euros or more.
In order to be able to use the needle scaler optimally, it should have a stroke rate of at least 3000 strokes per minute.
The air consumption is usually around 100 to 250 liters per minute. Therefore, you should always make sure that you purchase a powerful compressor.
The needles of the deruster are likely to show signs of wear with frequent use. Therefore, you should check whether the manufacturer offers spare parts or, in the best case, purchase certain spare parts in advance.
A needle scaler with up to 19 needles is mainly suitable if you want to remove coarse dirt over a large area. Needle scalers with up to 30 needles, on the other hand, make more precise work possible.
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