The A95 is National's 8" shot blaster, powered by a 1.5 HP electric motor on 115 V. National calls it the first in its Apex series: a compact machine for small to midsize jobs, paired with the DL2000 dust collector.
Specifications
Specs from National's A95 product page and the operating manual (402306 Rev H).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Blasting width | 8" (20 cm) |
| Width | 12" (30 cm) |
| Length / height | Length 37"-45" (manual); 37"-43.4" (product page); height 34"-41" (86-104 cm) |
| Weight | 121 lb (54 kg) |
| Blasting capacity | Up to 400 sq ft/hr (manual); 430 sq ft/hr (product page) |
| Power | 1.5 HP (1.12 kW), 115 V, 17 A; 20 A breaker required |
| Max operating amps by serial | A95-10XXXX / -23XXXX: 17 A at 120V/60Hz; A95-11XXXX: 12 A at 230V/50Hz; A95-20XXXX: 16 A at 110V/50Hz |
| Dust collector | DL2000, or another collector rated 200 CFM minimum |
| Shot | S280 (about .028") for fine profiles and thin paint; S330 (about .033") for fine-medium texture and coatings around .04" thick |
Maintenance schedule
From National's A95 operating manual (402306 Rev H). Hour figures are operating hours; wear rates depend on the job.
| Interval | What to do |
|---|---|
| Before, during and after operation | Check for foreign matter in the hopper, feed spout and blast wheel; check shot level |
| Daily, before work | Check hose connections and seals; dust hose and filter; empty the dust collector; inspect blast wheel, feed spout, liners and fasteners; separator; magnets and brushes; electrical connections and motor |
| 1-12 hours after any repair | Check safety devices work; check accessible fasteners are tight |
| 10-20 hours | Readjust brushes flush with the floor or replace them |
| 30-40 hours | Blast wheel and control cage: replace when blades are worn by 1/3 or deeply grooved |
| 50 hours | Liners: replace when side liners are worn to the threaded stud |
| 100 hours | Separator rebound plate: replace the separator if wear is significant |
| 200 hours | Replace a cracked or worn feed spout; grease the rear wheels |
| Annually | Full overhaul and cleaning |
Videos from National
National's A95 videos, covering setup, power, operation and amp readings.
- How does an A95 work?
- What jobs is the A95 right for?
- Before You Run Your A95... | Meet the A95
- Power for Your A95 | Meet the A95
- How to operate your A95
- Why are my A95 amps rising?
- Why are my A95 amps dropping?!
- Wrapping the day up with your A95
Sources
Everything on this page comes from National Flooring Equipment's own published material.
