The AIR-SPADE® is a rugged and durable handheld tool that produces a stream of supersonic air moving at Mach 2. The AIR-SPADE® effectively penetrates and dislodges most types of soil, but is harmless to non-porous objects such as plant roots, buried pipes, or cables.
The standard AIR-SPADE® Series 2000:
Features
- Modular design with parts that screw together without tools
- Interchangeable nozzles sized to match air compressors from 15 to 250 scfm
- Interchangeable extensions to 8 ft and reducers to 2 ft
- Ergonomic handle with thermal shield and pressure gauge
- Safety "dead man" trigger with guard
- Electrically insulating barrel
- Hardened wear resistant stainless steel nozzle
- Lightweight and durable air hose
Benefits
- Proven to dig up to 50% faster than other air excavation equipment.
- Digs harder soils than competitive or home made wands
- Less worker fatigue / injuries than a pick or shovel
- Faster and safer than hand digging
- Saves expensive hourly labor costs
- Non-damaging to all kinds of buried utilities or plant roots
- Digs without making mud and does not create "contaminated" spoil like water
- Excavated soil is ideal for recompaction
- Saves expensive fuel costs, e.g. $ 9 / hr for crack cleaning over home made lance
The AIR-SPADE® Series
2000 is the industry standard tool used by arborists, contractors, and utilities worldwide.
The AIR-SPADE® is also available in special kits designed for particular applications.
The AIR-SPADE® Series 3000 has been recently introduced for jobs that require over 300 scfm.
A wide range of accessories is also available for use with the AIR-SPADE®. |
