Facom Industrial Grade Pneumatic Needle Scaler (V.352F) - replaces V.352 . Used for scaling and surface preparation. A great for removing weld slag, paint, rust, epoxy, etc. Needles adjust to the contours of the surface and can clean an area to bare metal (even irregular surfaces) in a short amount of time. Delivered with 2mm diameter needles for fine cleaning with larger 3mm needles available for rough removal. Suggested retail - $944.00.

Features include.....

• Straight and compact design allows easy operation even in hard to reach areas.
• High performance motor delivers 4200 blows per minute for efficient working.
• Tool used for aggressive material removal for example to remove rust.
• Needle action great to work on irregular surfaces providing access to cracks or slots.
• 3 mm needles available as accessory for rougher removal when needed.
• Delivered with 27 needles diameter 2 mm with matching needle plate.
• Blows per minute 4200 cpm.
• Working pressure 6,2 bar.
• Average air consumption 24 l/min.
• Average air consumption 0,9 cfm.
• Air inlet 1/4".
• Minimum hose diameter 10 mm - 3/8".
• Vibration 11,7 m/s²/a.
• Vibration 1,66 m/s²/K.
• Sound pressure 94 dB(A).
• Sound power 105 dB(A).
• Spares (if changing needles, don't forget to order the appropriate needle plate):

• Set of 27 needles diameter 2 mm: V.352FA1.
• Needle plate for 2 mm needles: V.352FSAV16A.
• Set of 12 needles diameter 3 mm: V.352FA1D3.
• Needle plate for 3 mm needles: V.352FSAV16B.

 

I've looked at other Needle Scalers available and there are a lot of online comments about quality issues. The Facom unit is now a consideration. This unit has been around for years (as a V.352) and now refreshed with 2 available needle diameters. Rebuild parts are now available through Ultimate Garage to keep this tool in service for years to come.