TOKU Needle Scalers, Chisels & Scabblers
Cleco-pattern air scalers for stripping rust, mill scale, weld flux and old coatings off steel before it gets painted. Both run 4,600 BPM on just 12 CFM, so a small shop compressor is enough.
The short version
Standard surface prep on structural steel, tanks and weldments? The full-size SF-A1L1, which ships with a bag of 19 standard 7 in. needles. Working inside vessels, between stiffeners or overhead? The SF-A1L2 is the same 1 in. bore in a 10 in. body at 4.2 lb. Need Ingersoll-Rand pattern scalers or a triple-piston scabbler instead? Those are quote items. See all chisels, needle scalers and scabblers. Call 1-888-883-5144.
Chisels, Needle Scalers & Scabblers
Cleco-Pattern Weld Flux & Needle Scalers
Two Cleco-shank scalers for stripping rust, mill scale, weld flux, and old coatings off steel before it gets painted. Both run 4,600 BPM on 12 CFM. The full-size SF-A1L1 ships with a bag of 19 standard 7 in. needles (part S834024); the SF-A1L2 is the short-body version for close work.
Shop Both Needle Scalers
Tamco/Toku SF-A1L1 Needle Scaler
The full-size Cleco-pattern scaler — a 1 in. bore driving 4,600 BPM through a bundle of 19 needles that conform to whatever shape they are cleaning. The standard tool for surface prep on structural steel, tanks, and weldments. Needles included.
6.25 lb · 17 in. long · 4,600 BPM · 12 CFM · 19 needles included
Tamco/Toku SF-A1L2 Needle Scaler
Same 1 in. bore and 4,600 BPM as the SF-A1L1 in a 10 in. body weighing 4.2 lb — two thirds the length and a third less weight, for working inside vessels, between stiffeners, and overhead where the full-size tool will not fit.
4.2 lb · 10 in. long · 4,600 BPM · 12 CFM · 1-1/8 in. stroke
Specifications Compared
Every Toku needle scaler Crowder Supply stocks, side by side.
| Model | Shank Pattern | Bore | Stroke | Impact Rate | Weight | Length | Air @ 90 PSI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF-A1L1 | Cleco | 1 in. | 1-1/8 in. | 4,600 BPM | 6.25 lb | 17 in. | 12 CFM |
| SF-A1L2 | Cleco | 1 in. | 1-1/8 in. | 4,600 BPM | 4.20 lb | 10 in. | 12 CFM |
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Both are rated to 90 PSI maximum and use Cleco-style steel. The SF-A1L1 comes with a bag of 19 standard 7 in. needles (part S834024). Ingersoll-Rand pattern scalers (SF-A182NS, SF-A182WF) and the SF-T3 triple-piston scabbler are catalog items available by quote.
Steel, Air & Wear Parts
The consumables that keep these tools running
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a needle scaler used for?
A needle scaler drives a bundle of loose steel needles against a surface at high frequency. Because the needles move independently they conform to welds, corners, pitting and irregular shapes, stripping rust, mill scale, weld flux and old coatings without cutting into the parent metal the way a single chisel would. It is the standard tool for surface prep before painting or coating.
SF-A1L1 or SF-A1L2?
Same 1 in. bore, same 1-1/8 in. stroke, same 4,600 BPM and 12 CFM — the difference is the body. The SF-A1L1 is 17 in. and 6.25 lb and ships with 19 needles. The SF-A1L2 is 10 in. and 4.2 lb, for working inside vessels, between stiffeners and overhead where the full-size tool will not fit.
Are the needles included?
The SF-A1L1 includes a bag of 19 standard 7 in. needles, TAMCO part S834024. Replacement needles and scaler steel are available — call 1-888-883-5144 with your shank pattern.
Do you carry Ingersoll-Rand pattern scalers or a scabbler?
Not as stocked products, but we can quote them: the SF-A182NS needle scaler and SF-A182WF weld flux chipper use IR-pattern steel, and the SF-T3 triple-piston scabbler scarifies concrete and steel at 5,200 BPM. See the special order section on the Toku brand page.
Is Tamco the same as Toku?
Yes — TOKU of Japan manufactures the pneumatic line and TAMCO Tools distributes it in the US. See the Toku brand page for all eight Toku categories.
Need Help Sizing a Toku Needle Scaler?
Our product team stocks the full Tamco/Toku line and ships same day. Call for sizing help, a quote, or bulk pricing.