Innovative Solutions Chapter 1 – General Information Introduction This publication describes the Desco Model 25, Model 40 and Model 40EX needle scalers. The ergonomic design offers significant advantages over ordinary needle scalers, including: a) low vibration, b) low air consumption and, c) 28 needles –...
For best results, drain the moisture from your compressor daily. Idle Running Idle operation will shorten the life of the tool and needles and should be avoided. Model 25, 40 and 40EX Needlegun Page 3 September 2016...
7. Check for misaligned or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. Model 25, 40 and 40EX Needlegun Page 4 September 2016...
Stop machine, shut off air supply, and disconnect hose from machine. To replace filter, simply remove end cap, remove old filter, insert new filter, and replace cap as shown previously in Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 – Filter-lubricator Model 25, 40 and 40EX Needlegun Page 5 September 2016...
B. Wrong – Do not hold the needles at a sharp angle to the surface. C. Right – Hold needles at a slight angle of about 85° to the surface. Model 25, 40 and 40EX Needlegun Page 6 September 2016...
Wipe off all dust and dirt with a dry rag. Check for broken or worn needles. Replaced as necessary. Remove, coil, and secure air hose with a piece of string or wire. Model 25, 40 and 40EX Needlegun Page 7 September 2016...
2) Rotate nose piece to the right and pull forward to remove. C. Remove Spring, Needles and Needle Holder – Grasp needle cluster and pull forward. The spring, needles and needle holder will come out as a unit. Model 25, 40 and 40EX Needlegun Page 8 September 2016...
• Inspect for nicks or cracks; replaced as required. Pay close attention to a) the Pusher, a small plastic piece at the small end of the driver and, b) the Piston Ring. Replace either if damaged. Cont’d. on Next Page Model 25, 40 and 40EX Needlegun Page 9 September 2016...
• Lubricate needle holder by placing a few drops of pneumatic tool oil on the outside rim and distributing by wiping with a clean cloth 4.2.3 Assembly Procedure A. Driver – Insert small end of driver into cylinder barrel. Model 25, 40 and 40EX Needlegun Page 10 September 2016...
Lubricate the tool airway by placing 3-4 drops of pneumatic tool in the air fitting. Re-attach an air hose and run the tool for a few seconds to disburse the oil. Model 25, 40 and 40EX Needlegun Page 11 September 2016...
When air passes through the needlegun, but needles do not not move reciprocate, the most likely cause is the “Pusher” is missing or damaged. To resolve, disassemble, inspect and replace pusher as necessary. Model 25, 40 and 40EX Needlegun Page 12 September 2016...
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When air passes through the needlegun, and the needles move but with little or no power, the most likely cause is the piston ring is missing or damaged. To resolve, disassemble, inspect piston ring and replace as necessary. Model 25, 40 and 40EX Needlegun Page 13 September 2016...
Valve stem 550.968 Housing 550.982 Valve spring 550.969 Snap ring 550.983 O-Ring valve cap 550.970 Support ring 550.984 Valve cap 550.971 Spring 550.985 Roll pin 550.972 Limit ring 550.986 Valve lever Model 25, 40 and 40EX Needlegun Page 15 September 2016...
11 550.827 Spring 26 550.839 O-Ring for Valve Cap 12 550.828 Limit Ring 27 550.840 Valve Cap 13 550.987 Ball 28 550.841 Roll Pin 14 550.829 Cylinder 29 550.842 Valve Lever Model 25, 40 and 40EX Needlegun Page 16 September 2016...
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