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Novatek 5 Ft LRS Al. w/ Needle Attach – 28XN5AL

Novatek 5 Ft LRS Al. w/ Needle Attach – 28XN5AL

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Novatek 28XN5AL 5 Ft Aluminum Long Reach with Needle Attachment — Overhead Rust Removal, Lighter Barrel

The 28XN5AL is a 5-foot air-powered needle scaler on an aluminum barrel. It drives 28 chisel-tip needles to strip rust and scale off high walls and overhead steel from the floor, and the aluminum construction cuts weight against the steel version for crews holding the tool overhead through long runs. The needle head conforms to welds, pits, and contoured surfaces a flat chisel skips.

Why Crews Run the 28XN5AL

Full 5-foot reach for overhead work, lighter aluminum barrel, and a needle head that handles irregular surfaces. The sliding front tube takes up needle wear so the working face holds as the 3mm needles shorten. Where heavy impact durability matters more than weight, the steel 28XN5ST is the alternative.

  • Strip rust and scale off high walls and overhead steel from the floor — no ladder or scaffold
  • Lighter aluminum barrel holds overhead longer than the steel version
  • 28 chisel-tip needles conform to welds, pits, and contoured surfaces a flat chisel skips
  • Drives needles at 2,200 blows per minute
  • Sliding front tube adjusts for needle wear as the 3mm needles shorten
  • Runs on 5 SCFM from a portable compressor

28XN5AL Applications and Environments

Marine deck, bulkhead, and weld-seam descaling, overhead structural steel rust removal, and high-wall coating stripping. The aluminum barrel suits overhead and wall runs where tool weight is the limiting factor; the needle head suits irregular and pitted surfaces.

Specifications

Model 28XN5AL
Reach Length 5 ft
Construction Aluminum
Attachment Type Needle scaler
Needles 28 chisel-tip needles, 3mm
Blows Per Minute 2,200
Air Consumption 5 SCFM
Needle Wear Adjustment Sliding front tube
Grip Padded comfort grip
Power Source Portable air compressor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Aluminum vs steel for the 5 ft needle scaler?
The aluminum 28XN5AL is lighter for sustained overhead and wall work. The steel 28XN5ST trades weight for durability under heavy repeated impact. Both share the 5-foot reach and 28-needle head.
Needle or chisel attachment?
The 28XN5AL uses 28 chisel-tip needles that conform to welds, pits, and contoured surfaces. For flat coating and tile removal, the chisel 28XC5AL is the better choice.
How does it handle needle wear?
The sliding front tube adjusts for needle wear, keeping the working face as the 3mm needles shorten with use.
Why the 5 ft reach?
The 5-foot barrel puts the needle head on high walls and overhead steel from the floor without a ladder. A 2 ft model suits closer floor and low-wall work.

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