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Novatek 12 In-Line Needle Scaler – 12NS100

Novatek 12 In-Line Needle Scaler – 12NS100

Brand: NovatekSKU: 12NS100Available to order
$455.00

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12 InLine Needle Scaler for Irregular Surfaces

The 12NS100 is Novatek's smallest inline needle scaler, built for descaling and coating removal in spaces too tight for a full-size tool. A 12-needle set of 3mm chisel-tip needles cycles at 3,800 blows per minute, conforming to welds, fillets, and rounded profiles that a flat chisel cannot follow. All-steel components carry the impact load through long production shifts.

12NS100 Needle Set and Front Tube

The tool ships with 12 pieces of 3mm by 7-inch chisel-tip needles in an oval front tube that concentrates the needle pattern. The sliding front tube advances to keep working length consistent as the needles wear.

  • Follows weld beads and curved surfaces a chisel skips over
  • Clears rust and loose coating at 3,800 blows per minute
  • Concentrates impact through an oval front tube for faster cleanup
  • Maintains needle reach with a sliding front-tube adjustment
  • Runs on a portable compressor through a 1/4-inch NPT inlet
  • Accepts an optional 2mm needle holder for finer surface profiles

12NS100 Applications and Environments

Marine and shipyard crews use the 12NS100 for hull and weld descaling in confined compartments. Bridge and structural-steel contractors prep welds and connection points, tank cleaners strip interior corrosion, and restoration teams remove coatings from irregular substrates before recoating.

Specifications

Tool Type Inline needle scaler
Needle Set 12 pcs, 3mm x 7 in, chisel tip
Blows Per Minute 3,800
Optional Needles 2mm needle holder
Air Inlet 1/4 in NPT

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Manual

Product Warranty Information

"180 Days"

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many needles does the 12NS100 hold?
It ships with 12 pieces of 3mm by 7-inch chisel-tip needles. An optional 2mm needle holder is available for finer surface profiles.
When should I choose needle scaling over a chisel?
Needles flex to follow welds, fillets, and curved or pitted surfaces, while a chisel works best on flat areas. The 12NS100 converts to a chisel scaler when you need flat-surface removal.
What air supply does the 12NS100 need?
It has a 1/4-inch NPT air inlet and low air consumption, so it runs on a small portable compressor.
What is the oval front tube for?
The oval front tube concentrates the 12 needles into a tight working pattern, and it slides forward to maintain needle reach as the tips wear down.
How does the 12 differ from the larger scalers?
The 12 is the most compact body at 3,800 blows per minute with 12 needles. The 19, 28, and 35 bodies hold more needles and hit harder at slower speeds for heavier material removal.

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