What do I use to cap off my air tools?

[1Garageman]

I can't find the propper name to search and buy the device you put on the end of your air tools coupler to keep dust from getting in them? I have several nailer hanging upside down and don't want dust getting in there.
Please help me find out where to order or buy some!
Thanks,

 

[countryroad82]

http://intacap.com/ordering.htm

Seems like a neat idea but I've been using some of the same sanders/ impacts for 10+ years and they only get a few drops of oil every now and again with no problems.

 

[Charles (in GA)]

Best reason I can see for having them is to keep mud wasps/dirt daubers out of the fittings. I have to plug my unused air hoses together and also my extension cords (ground pin hole is attractive to them buggers too).

Charles

 

[brownbagg]

i keep mine in the tool box

 

[gj67stang]

I use these.

 

[christopizza]

I have a big bag of vacuum line plugs - I just stick those on the air tools.

 

[shoot summ]

I use valve stem caps, they fit right on my quick couples.

 

[ptschram]

Seems like a neat idea but I've been using some of the same sanders/ impacts for 10+ years and they only get a few drops of oil every now and again with no problems.

X2. Never even thought of capping my air tools. Someday, I'll build one of those racks like they used to have at one fo the parts houses for their display of airtools, a row of female couplers screwed to a piece of angle iron ought to do the trick.

 

[bullfrog123]

Another vote for vaccuum caps..... really only use them on air tools not used much, like DA sander, air riveter, flange/punch tool, etc. Work great and cheap as dirt.
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performance-Products/555/15012/10002/-1?parentProductId=1042835
The yellow ones cover the entire air fitting right up to the hex.

 

[JimDon]

why not go to office depot and get some eraser tips that go on the end of pencils?
Jim

 

[csp]

Those vacuum caps also work great at sealing unused tubes of RTV or caulk.

 

[1Garageman]

That's some great tips guys. I need to cap mine off because of the wood working work I do in my garage. I am just worried about saw dust getting in there and ruining my nail guns.
Now I have a tough choice, go to Harbor Freight or Jegs? This is like Apple pie or Cheese cake????

 

[1Garageman]

I use these.

I think I am highly favoring these, because they stay attached to your machine while you use it. With the other kind I would take the cap off and then just forget where I put it. So I think I am going to get a bunch of these.
Thanks gj67stang, and everyone else.

 

[setter91]

Golf tees work good

 

[jay50]

Best reason I can see for having them is to keep mud wasps/dirt daubers out of the fittings. I have to plug my unused air hoses together and also my extension cords (ground pin hole is attractive to them buggers too).

Charles

if dirt daubers are able to build a nest in them, then you need to sell your air tools 'cause you don't use them enough.

 

[G_P]

if dirt daubers are able to build a nest in them, then you need to sell your air tools 'cause you don't use them enough.

Seriously! Mine just sit in my toolbox and my compressor is under my porch due to lack of space and I have never had any insects other than spiders try to make a home of them. Im sure the compressor pulleys can deal with insects. the intake ports have filters over them.

Air tools should grind up and spit out any insects that make them home. Mud wasps should not be making homes in your shop anyways

 

[wssix99]

Did you try googe'ing Intacap? You can order them right from the manufacturer: http://www.intacap.com/index.html

Looks like they may even come from the USA! Go figure.

 

[rodm1]

These work grate order 3/8 X 1/2 I think. I order them to short lest time from MSC.com.

 

[Kevin54]

Check with this company http://www.carlisleplastics.com/ They have stock caps or can custom make whatever you need. We use them at work quite a bit and they are very reasonable. Located in New Carlisle, Ohio

 

[A29]

never even heard of capping an air tool. I use nothing.