Needleguns
Desco Needleguns — or Needle Scalers — are designed with productivity, ergonomics and durability in mind. Desco needleguns are offered in a variety of sizes and are all capable of being outfitted with dust collector attachments for use on flat surfaces, inside corners and pipe. When utilized with Desco critical filtration vacuums, our tools are suitable for applications involving lead abatement, silica dust mitigation and radioactive decontamination.
Model 24 Needleguns
The Model 24 Needlegun is a revolutionary pneumatic tool that can be used for a wide range of jobs. The tool is lightweight and affords the user maximum ease and efficiency in a variety of applications. Durability, low maintenance, and ease of use are the main features of this needlegun. Interchangeable dust shrouds comply with OSHA regulations for hazardous coating removal. Only three moving parts of solid metal construction insure long term reliability. Options are available to use either 2mm, 3mm or 4mm needles.
Applications
Needleguns excel at cleaning in and around obstacles where other tools are not effective.
| Removing coatings | Removing millscale & non-skid | Cleaning castings |
| Removing rust & corrosion | Cleaning angles and corners | De-slagging welds |
Needles Conform to Shape
Desco needleguns have the ability to conform to the contour of the surface they are cleaning. In the process, the needles adhere to an objects shape while stepping over obstacles and stepping into voids. As a result, needleguns produce excellent results in places where other tools can not.
 Bolt Heads & Nuts |
 Rivet Heads |
 Divots or Voids |
 Corners |
Configurations
| Part | Description | Accessories Furnished |
|---|---|---|
| 130.2246 | Needlegun, System | Shroud (Flat, Inside Corner), needle reload, whip assy, oil bottle, cary case |
| 130.224 | Needlegun | Flat shroud |
| 130.2243 | Needlegun | Inside corner shroud |
| 130.124 | Needlegun | None |
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Air requirement: | 85 psi @ 9.5cfm |
| Strokes per minute: | 4,000 SPM |
| Stroke Length: | 5/8″ |
| Needle Size (count) | |
| Standard w/gun: | 3mm x 7″ (23) |
| Optional: | 2mm x 7″ (53) or 4mm x 7″ (12) |
| Hose Requirement: | |
| Diameter | 3/8″ ID (minimum) |
| Length | 50′ (maximum) |
| Weight: | 6.1 lbs. (without needles) |
| Length: | |
| Tool without needles: | 11″ |
| Tool with needles: | 13-3/4″ |
Consumables and Accessories
| Part | Description |
|---|---|
| Replacement Needles (All Models) | |
| 130.024 | Needle, 7″ x 3mm, flat point (standard) |
| 130.024.2 | Needle, 7″ x 3mm, flat point (200/pack) |
| 9130.024 | Needle, 7″ x 3mm, flat point (1000/pack) |
| 130.026 | Needle, 7″ x 3mm, chisel point |
| 130.026.2 | Needle, 7″ x 3mm, chisel point (200/pack) |
| 9130.026 | Needle, 7″ x 3mm, chisel point (1000/pack) |
| 130.023 | Needle, 7″ x 2mm, flat point (2mm needle holder required) |
| 9130.023 | Needle, 7″ x 2mm, flat point (1000/pack) |
| 130.020 | Needle, 7″ x 3mm, flat point, stainless steel |
| 9130.020 | Needle, 7″ x 3mm, flat point, stainless steel, (100/pack) |
| 130.028 | Needle, 7″ x 3mm, flat point, beryllium/copper (spark resistant) |
| Accessories and Replacement Parts | |
| 500.008 | Whip assembly (lubricator/filter/evaporator) |
| 500.062 | Replacement filter for whip assembly |
| 500.015 | Oil bottle |
| 130.040 | Dust collector, Model 24, flat style |
| 130.041 | Dust collector, Model 24, inside corner style |
| 130.070 | Needle holder, Model 24, for 3mm needles |
| 130.069 | Needle holder, Model 24, for 2mm needles |
| 500.060 | Replacement brush for flat style dust collector |