Paint stripping tools from American International Tool Industries

American International Tool has been in business since 1985, and is the leader in high-speed paint and coatings removal technology. We develop and manufacture unique labor saving power and hand tools for professionals and do-it-yourselfers.

Our Paint Shaver®, Sander Vac™ and HEAT-N-STRIP™ systems are used for LEAD PAINT REMOVAL throughout the world. The Marine Shaver™ is used in the boating industry for stripping gelcoat finishes from fiberglass boats and paint from wood boats.
 

4 TYPES OF PAINT REMOVAL/SURFACE PREPARATION ON WOOD SURFACES

The EPA has new rules for stripping lead paint and contractors must get lead certified or face substantial fines. All of our equipment meets the EPA guidelines and is used to comply with these new rules.

1. TOTAL PAINT REMOVAL using the PAINTSHAVER® PRO and finishing the wood
with the RANDOM ORBITAL SANDERVAC™ PRO:


• The PaintShaver® Pro strips 1 square foot of lead or regular paint from clapboards, shingles,
   or any flat surface in 20 seconds.
• The PaintShaver® Pro collects the stripped debris into any vacuum.
• Strips lead paint and meets EPA guidelines
• The PaintShaver® Pro strips the butt and face of clapboards and shingles simultaneously.
• The replaceable tungsten carbide blades will strip up to 5,000 square feet.
• The PaintShaver® Pro’s depth of cut is adjustable to strip any thickness of paint.
• Faster and cleaner than any other paint stripping method available.
• Cuts labor costs by 50-80% compared to other stripping methods.

2. AGGRESSIVE PARTIAL PAINT REMOVAL using the CIRCULAR SANDERVAC™ PRO:

• The CIRCULAR SANDER VAC™ PRO can be used for preparing lead painted surfaces
   and can be used on wood shingles, clapboards and all flat surfaces.
• Heavy duty aluminum oxide sanding pads last twice as long as standard sanding pads.
• Dust-collector keeps operator and work area clean.
• The CIRCULAR SANDERVAC™ Pro can be used with any wet/dry or HEPA Vacuum.
• Meets EPA guidelines for lead paint.

3. LIGHT PARTIAL PAINT REMOVAL by removing flaking paint and feathering the painted surface
using the RANDOM ORBITAL SANDERVAC™ PRO:


• The RANDOM ORBITAL SANDERVAC™ PRO can be used to finish wood surfaces
   after they have been stripped with the PAINTSHAVER® PRO.
• Can be used for preparing and feathering lead painted surfaces.
• The RANDOM ORBITAL SANDERVAC™ PRO’S 10,000 OPM is one of the fastest
   orbital sanders available.
• Dust collector attaches to any wet/dry or HEPA Vacuum keeping the operator and work area clean.
• 5” x 5 Hole Heavy Duty Hook and Loop Aluminum Oxide sanding pads last twice as long
   as standard paper pads.
• Meets EPA guidelines for lead paint.

4. TO REMOVE PAINT FROM NON-FLAT WOOD SURFACES such as window frames,
use the HEAT-N-STRIP™ infrared paint heater:


• The HEAT-N-STRIP™ heats paint to 200-400 degrees Fahrenheit so it can be removed
   with a scraper.
• Safe for lead paint removal.
• Heating time is approx. 20-60 seconds.
• Heating elements are replaceable.
• The HEAT-N-STRIP™ is environmentally safe and meets EPA guidelines.