The Novatek 12 Inline is a compact pneumatic needle scaler with a straight body and a lever throttle. A light piston hammers a bundle of twelve 3mm x 7" chisel tip needles against the work at 3800 blows per minute, and because every needle moves independently the bundle rides into pitting, weld ripples and rough castings that a flat abrasive would skip.
It weighs 3.6 lbs and uses 4 cfm, so it suits detail jobs on small portable compressors: rivet heads, brackets, pipe runs and corners a bigger scaler cannot reach. Swap the needle tubes for the 1/2" square chisel holder and the same body becomes a chisel scaler for weld spatter and heavier scale. Buy it as the needle scaler, the chisel scaler, or the kit that carries the parts for both.
Features
3800 Blows Per Minute
A light, fast piston gives a fine stroke that suits thin paint, flash rust and cleanup around fresh welds.
Twelve 3mm x 7" Needles
The needle scaler ships with chisel tip needles held tight in an oval front tube; an optional 2mm holder takes finer needles.
Adjustable Front Tube
As needles wear, loosen one cap head screw and slide the front tube back so about 1" of needle stays exposed.
Converts to a Chisel Scaler
The 1/2" square chisel holder threads on in place of the needle tubes, and its knurled collar locks a chisel with a half turn.
Low Air Demand
At 4 cfm the 12 Inline runs from a small site or shop compressor, which keeps it handy for quick touch-up jobs.
Steel Striking Parts
Piston, anvil and tubes are steel, built for daily work on steel, concrete and cast surfaces.
Specifications
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Model: 12 Inline (12NS100 needle, 12CS100 chisel, 12NS101 kit)
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Needles: 12 x 3mm chisel tip, 7" long (needle scaler)
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Blows Per Minute: 3800 bpm
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Air Consumption: 4 cfm (113 lpm)
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Operating Pressure: 90 psi
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Air Inlet: 1/4" NPT
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Weight: 3.6 lbs needle scaler; 3.5 lbs chisel scaler
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Length: 13.5" (343mm) needle scaler; 12.3" (313mm) chisel scaler
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Noise: 89-90 dBA needle scaler; 92-94 dBA chisel scaler
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Chisel Holder: 1/2" square shank, ball and knurled collar retainer
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Airline: 3/8" bore
What's Included
- Needle Scaler option: 12 Inline needle scaler with 3mm x 7" chisel tip needles fitted
- Chisel Scaler option: 12 Inline scaler with 1/2" square chisel holder and a 3/4" chisel
- Photos show the needle scaler; the 12 Inline Chisel Scaler ships with its chisel holder and 3/4" chisel, no needles
- Needle & Chisel Scaler Kit option: the needle scaler plus a spare 3mm needle holder, a spare 2mm needle holder, a spare anvil, a spare return spring, a 1/2" square chisel holder, a 3/4" chisel, a 1 3/8" cranked chisel, a straight chisel, a 100 pack of 3mm chisel tip needles and a 250 pack of 2mm flat tip needles
Resources
Shipping, Returns & Warranty
Shipping cost is calculated at checkout.
Inspect the packaging and the product before you sign. Note any damage or shortage on the delivery receipt, then email photos to support@mycleansupplies.com within 48 hours of delivery so the freight claim can be filed. Damage reported after 48 hours can't be claimed.
Unused Novatek equipment in its original packaging can be returned within 21 days of delivery. Ask us for a return authorization before you ship. You pay the return shipping, and a restocking fee of up to 20% may be deducted along with payment processing fees. Used or contaminated equipment and special-order items can't be returned.
Novatek warrants this tool against defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase, and its electrical components for 180 days. The warranty does not apply to accessories. Novatek handles warranty service through a return authorization (RMA). Abuse, misuse, modification or repair by anyone other than Novatek or its authorized repair center is not covered.
Warranty claims. Call Novatek at 1-866-563-7800 for an RMA number before you send anything, and ship it prepaid with proof of purchase. Packages without an RMA number are refused. We are happy to help, so contact us with your order number.
About Novatek
Novatek Corporation, based in Pennsylvania, designs and builds industrial surface preparation and air filtration equipment for contractors, shipyards, plants and abatement crews. Its range runs from pneumatic needle scalers, scaling hammers and long-reach scrapers to vacuum-shrouded tools, HEPA vacuums, contained blast systems, Novastrip infrared tile strippers and the Novair line of portable air scrubbers.
The 12 Inline is the compact end of Novatek's air scaler range. For more stroke and a longer needle bundle, look at the 19 Inline and the 19PG and 28PG pistol grip scalers; the 12 Inline chisel holder is also sold on its own if you bought the needle scaler and want to add chisel work later.
