Safety Air Guns & Pneumatic Vacuums

About Us With a rich history dating back to 1942, Guardair Corporation is a leading US manufacturer of best-in-class, tools and accessories for MROP (Maintenance, Repair, Operations, Production) applications. Headquartered in Chicopee, Massachusetts, the Company features three distinct brands: Safety Air Guns feature exceptional performance including protection from chip fly-back, noise suppression, and syphon capabilities. Designed for safe, and effective cleaning, the line includes a wide-range of specialty air guns for a multitude of industrial applications. All meet OSHA Standards when cleaning...

MEETING OSHA STANDARDS At Guardair Corporation, our number one concern is worker safety. Given this focus, all Guardair safety air guns meet or exceed applicable OSHA Standards. OUTPUT PRESSURE Factory air lines normally operate at pressures between 80 and 120 psi (pounds per square inch). Most pneumatic tools, including air guns, require such high pressures to operate effectively. However, OSHA requires that should the nozzle tip of an air gun become dead-ended (blocked), the static pressure at the point of blockage be no more than 30 psi. All Guardair safety air guns meet this requirement....

APPLICABLE OSHA STANDARDS OUTPUT PRESSURE/CHIP GUARDING OSHA STANDARD 29CFR Part 1910.242 (b) Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general. Compressed air used for cleaning. Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 psi and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment. October 30, 1978 Office of Program Operations February 14, 1972 OSHA PROGRAM DIRECTIVE #100-1 To: National and Field Offices Subject: Reduction of Air Pressure Below 30 psi for Cleaning Purposes Attachment: Acceptable Methods for Complying with...

PalmJet® Safety Air Guns Innovation in the palm of your hand.

PalmJet® Safety Air Gun Series Designed to be the most advanced, thumb-switch style safety air gun on the market today, the PalmJet features a comfortable, ergonomic handle and a rugged, stainless steel, 1/4" diameter extension – ideal for cleaning the tightest cavities. Choose from eight popular bent and straight extension configurations. Precision volume control sets the airflow – from a whisper to a blast. Star-tip nozzle provides OSHA compliance and superior, debris-cleaning performance. 1/4" FNPT inlet. H igh impact, polypropylene body oft rubber, ergonomic grip S E xtended, comfort trigger...

Ultra® Safety Air Guns The ultimate in comfort and performance.

Ultra® Venturi Series (Short Trigger) Ideal for cleaning inaccessible and hard-to-reach areas. Efficient Venturi nozzle boosts thrust up to 300% over conventional air guns, yet limits static pressure to less than 30 psi should the tip become blocked. Patented, adjustable hanging hook can be repositioned for convenient storage. Ergonomic, cushioned pistol-grip style handle provides unparalleled comfort. C ast aluminum body with premium cushion grip Contoured ergonomic trigger Adjustable hanging hook Aluminum extension Zinc alloy Venturi nozzle 1/4" or 3/8" FNPT inlet eets OSHA standards M Air...

Ultra® XtraThrust® Series (Short Trigger) Ultra XtraThrust Series delivers maximum thrust along with superior performance and comfort. Engineered for the toughest applications and to move the heaviest debris, Generates the highest thrust in the Ultra Family yet limits static pressure to less than 30 psi should the tip become blocked. Patented, adjustable hanging hook can be repositioned for convenient storage. Ergonomic, cushioned pistol-grip style handle provides unparalleled comfort. C ast aluminum body with premium cushion grip Contoured ergonomic trigger Adjustable hanging hook Aluminum extension...

Ultra® WhisperJet® Series (Short Trigger) Ultra WhisperJet Series incorporates exclusive WhisperJet nozzle technology to provide superior thrust at reduced noise levels. Ideal where low noise coupled with extended reach capability is required. Solid conical tip prevents nozzle blockage, thereby meeting OSHA requirements. Patented, adjustable hanging hook can be repositioned for convenient storage. Ergonomic, cushioned pistol-grip style handle provides unparalleled comfort. C ast aluminum body with premium cushion grip Contoured ergonomic trigger Adjustable hanging hook Aluminum extension Aluminum...

Ultra® WhisperJet® Safety Air Gun Best in class bench-top gun, the Ultra WhisperJet incorporates exclusive WhisperJet nozzle technology to provide superior thrust at reduced noise levels. Solid conical tip prevents nozzle blockage, thereby meeting OSHA requirements. Ergonomic, cushioned pistol-grip style handle provides unparalleled comfort. Ultra WhisperJet Ultra WhisperJet C ast aluminum body with premium cushion grip Contoured ergonomic trigger Aluminum WhisperJet nozzle 1/4" and 3/8" FNPT inlet versions available M eets OSHA standards

Classic+ Safety Air Guns Original “classic” design with OSHA-compliant features

Original Safety Air Gun First safety air gun to incorporate protective air cone technology to shield user from dangerous “chip fly-back.” Powerful Venturi nozzle draws in ambient air to increase thrust. Nozzle is permanently pinned to body to prevent tampering. Features ergonomic, Classic+ pistol grip-style handle for maximum user comfort. D urable cast aluminum body with hanging hook Wide comfort trigger Precision air volume control Safety air shield Zinc alloy Venturi nozzle 1/4" FNPT inlet eets OSHA standards M JetGuard Safety Air Gun Featuring a proprietary, protective air cone to shield...

JetGuard with Volume Control Safety Air Gun Featuring a proprietary, protective air cone to shield against dangerous “chip fly-back.” Perfect for close-in applications. Ergonomic, Classic+ pistol grip-style handle provides maximum user comfort. Adjust the air flow from a whisper to a blast. D urable cast aluminum body with hanging hook Wide comfort trigger Precision air volume control Safety air shield Pinned tamper-proof nozzle 1/4" FNPT inlet M eets OSHA standards JetGuard with Volume Control Rubber Tip Safety Air Gun Features a proprietary, protective air cone to shield against dangerous “chip...