Chicago Pneumatic CP7120 Straight Needle Scaler / Chisel | Pneumatic Rust Remover & Chipping Hammer
The Chicago Pneumatic CP7120 is a professional pneumatic needle scaler and chipping hammer designed for demanding workshop, automotive, agricultural and industrial maintenance applications. Its versatile design allows it to be quickly converted from a needle scaler for rust and surface removal into a chipping hammer for weld slag, scale and other material removal.
With 4,800 blows per minute, a 5.3 Joule impact energy and a robust straight-line design, the CP7120 is ideal for surface preparation, rust removal, wheel and brake drum cleaning, weld preparation and general maintenance work.
Key Features
- Chicago Pneumatic CP7120
- Pneumatic needle scaler and chipping hammer
- Converts quickly between scaler and chisel hammer
- 4,800 blows per minute
- 5.3 Joule impact energy
- 28.4mm stroke
- 19 x 3mm steel needles
- Includes adjustable needle sleeve
- Quick-change chisel retainer
- 35mm wide chisel
- Square 12.7mm (1/2") chisel shank
- Lever-operated starting system
- 1/4" air inlet
- Durable professional construction
- Ideal for rust removal and surface preparation
2-in-1 Needle Scaler & Chipping Hammer
One of the main advantages of the CP7120 is its convertible design. The tool can be used as a needle scaler for removing rust, paint and surface scale, then converted into a chipping hammer for removing weld slag and other unwanted material.
This makes it a particularly useful addition to a professional workshop where several different surface-preparation jobs need to be completed using one pneumatic tool.
Powerful 4,800 BPM Performance
The CP7120 delivers up to 4,800 blows per minute, providing rapid impact action for breaking up rust, scale and other surface contamination.
Its 5.3 Joule impact energy and 28.4mm stroke provide effective performance for heavy-duty surface preparation and maintenance work.
19 x 3mm Needle Set
When configured as a needle scaler, the CP7120 uses 19 x 3mm steel needles. The adjustable sleeve helps maintain the needle assembly during operation.
Needle scaling is particularly effective on uneven and irregular metal surfaces where conventional sanding or grinding tools may struggle to remove heavy rust and scale.
35mm Chipping Chisel
The CP7120 is supplied with a 35mm wide chisel with a 12.7mm (1/2") square shank. The high-resistance chisel is designed for demanding chipping and surface-preparation applications.
Compressed Air Requirements
The CP7120 requires a clean, dry compressed-air supply and has a maximum dynamic working pressure of 6.3 bar (90 PSI).
Chicago Pneumatic specifies approximately 7.4 L/s (15 CFM) air consumption under load and recommends a minimum 10mm internal hose diameter for a 5m hose.
For consistent performance, pair the CP7120 with a suitably sized workshop air compressor capable of delivering the required Free Air Delivery (FAD).
Ideal Applications
The Chicago Pneumatic CP7120 is suitable for:
- Rust removal
- Paint and scale removal
- Surface preparation
- Weld slag removal
- Weld flux chipping
- Wheel cleaning
- Brake drum cleaning
- Agricultural machinery maintenance
- Tractor restoration
- Vehicle restoration
- Truck and trailer maintenance
- Engineering workshops
- Metal fabrication
- Industrial maintenance
- Machinery repair
- General workshop maintenance
Chicago Pneumatic specifically identifies general maintenance, bodyshop work, rust removal, surface clean-up and wheel/drum cleaning as applications for the CP7120.
Product Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
Chicago Pneumatic |
| Model |
CP7120 |
| Product Type |
Needle Scaler / Chipping Hammer |
| Blows Per Minute |
4,800 BPM |
| Impact Energy |
5.3 Joules |
| Stroke |
28.4mm |
| Needle Capacity |
19 x 3mm |
| Chisel Shank |
Square |
| Chisel Shank Diameter |
12.7mm / 1/2" |
| Chisel Width |
35mm |
| Air Inlet |
1/4" |
| Air Consumption |
7.4 L/s / approx. 15 CFM under load |
| Maximum Working Pressure |
6.3 Bar / 90 PSI |
| Minimum Hose Diameter |
10mm for 5m hose |
| Starting System |
Lever |
| Weight |
2.8kg |
| Vibration |
11.4 m/s² |
| Sound Pressure |
99 dB(A) |
Specifications based on Chicago Pneumatic's published UK technical data.
Why Choose the Chicago Pneumatic CP7120?
The Chicago Pneumatic CP7120 Straight Needle Scaler / Chisel combines two essential pneumatic maintenance tools in one robust unit. Its ability to switch between needle scaling and chipping makes it particularly useful for workshops working on vehicles, agricultural machinery, trailers, metalwork and industrial equipment.
With 4,800 BPM, 5.3 Joules of impact energy and 19 x 3mm needles, the CP7120 provides the power needed for effective rust removal, surface preparation and weld cleaning, while its quick-change chisel system makes switching applications fast and convenient.
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