National A95 Shot Blaster

The National A95 Shot Blaster is a compact 8-inch manual shot blaster designed for small to mid-size concrete surface preparation projects. As the smallest model in National’s Apex series of shot blasters, the A95 gives contractors a portable, versatile machine for cleaning, profiling, and preparing concrete surfaces before coatings, sealers, overlays, or epoxy systems.

This machine is a strong choice for concrete prep contractors, flooring installers, coating crews, garage floor specialists, rental fleets, and maintenance teams that need a compact shot blasting solution for garages, basements, small commercial spaces, and one-day floor preparation jobs.

Compact Shot Blasting for Concrete Prep

The National A95 is designed for contractors who need controlled concrete surface preparation in a smaller, more maneuverable package. Its 8-inch blast path makes it useful in areas where larger shot blasters may be too wide, difficult to transport, or unnecessary for the size of the job.

This makes the A95 especially practical for garage floors, basements, residential concrete prep, small retail spaces, detail work, and prep areas where a compact machine can save time without sacrificing professional results.

Ideal for Small to Mid-Size Projects

The A95 is built for small to mid-size concrete preparation applications. It is an excellent fit for one-day epoxy floor prep, garage coating projects, basement floor preparation, repair areas, and smaller commercial spaces.

For contractors who already own larger shot blasters, the A95 also works well as a companion machine for tight areas, edges, smaller rooms, or sections where a larger blaster is not practical.

Manual Operation with Precise Control

The National A95 is a manual shot blaster, allowing the operator to control the machine’s movement and pace during surface preparation. This gives the user direct control over the blasting process and makes it easier to adapt to different concrete conditions, coating thicknesses, and surface prep requirements.

Manual operation is especially useful for detailed work, smaller jobs, and areas where careful pass control is important.

Concrete Profiling and Surface Cleaning

Shot blasting is commonly used to clean and profile concrete before applying coatings, sealers, overlays, or epoxy systems. The A95 uses steel abrasive shot to impact the surface, removing contaminants and creating a profile that helps new materials bond properly.

This makes the A95 a practical option for contractors who need a clean, mechanical surface preparation method that can be more efficient and consistent than chemical stripping or manual abrasion.

Shot Control Improvements

The A95 has received design updates that make shot control more intuitive for operators. Better control over the shot flow helps improve consistency, reduce waste, and make the machine easier to use across different applications.

Controlling shot flow is important because it affects the cleaning pattern, surface profile, production rate, and overall finish quality.

Easy to Transport

One of the biggest advantages of the National A95 is its compact and transport-friendly design. At roughly 121 pounds, it is easier to load, unload, move, and store than larger shot blasting machines.

This makes the A95 a strong option for rental fleets, solo contractors, small crews, and businesses that need a machine that can move from job to job without requiring a large trailer or complicated transport setup.

Designed for Garage and Epoxy Floor Prep

The A95 is particularly well-suited for garage floor preparation and one-day epoxy floor prep. Its compact size, manageable weight, and 8-inch blasting width make it a practical machine for residential concrete floors where space, access, and setup time matter.

For epoxy installers, the A95 can help create the surface profile needed for proper coating adhesion while removing surface contaminants from the concrete.

Expansion Joint Cleaning and Detail Work

In addition to general floor preparation, the National A95 can be used to profile and clean expansion joints in garages and other concrete surfaces. This makes it useful for detail prep work where larger machines may not reach effectively.

Its compact size also helps crews handle transitions, small sections, and focused surface preparation areas.

Dust Collection Compatibility

The A95 is designed to be paired with a compatible dust collection system, such as National’s DL2000 dust collector. Proper dust collection helps remove dust from the work area, improve visibility, support cleaner operation, and allow the shot blaster to perform more effectively.

Dust control is especially important when working indoors, preparing garage floors, or operating in occupied residential or commercial environments.

What the National A95 Can Be Used For

With the proper setup and abrasive, the National A95 Shot Blaster can be used for a variety of concrete preparation applications, including:

• Garage floor preparation
• Basement floor preparation
• One-day epoxy floor prep
• Small commercial concrete prep
• Concrete surface profiling
• Surface cleaning before coatings
• Surface cleaning before sealers
• Surface cleaning before overlays
• Expansion joint cleaning
• Light coating removal
• Surface contaminant removal
• Concrete repair preparation
• Detail work alongside larger shot blasters
• Rental fleet surface preparation applications

Key Features

• Compact 8-inch manual shot blaster
• Smallest model in National’s Apex series of shot blasters
• Designed for small to mid-size concrete surface preparation
• Ideal for garages, basements, and one-day epoxy prep
• Useful as a companion machine to larger shot blasters and grinders
• Manual operation for controlled pass speed and surface preparation
• Updated shot control mechanism for more intuitive operation
• Easy to transport and store
• Practical weight for rental fleets and small crews
• Designed for concrete profiling and surface cleaning
• Useful for cleaning and profiling expansion joints
• Pairs with compatible dust collection systems for cleaner operation
• Strong fit for coating contractors, epoxy installers, concrete prep crews, and rental departments

Included Items

The National A95 Shot Blaster is commonly sold with items such as:

• A95 shot blaster machine
• Shot blasting components
• Operator controls
• Manufacturer documentation

Included accessories may vary by supplier, package, shot blast kit, dust collector pairing, and machine configuration.

Recommended Accessories

The National A95 is commonly paired with accessories and support equipment such as:

• Compatible dust collector
• Shot blast kit
• Replacement liners
• Replacement wear parts
• Steel abrasive shot
• Sweeper magnet
• Dust collection hoses
• Personal protective equipment

Accessory requirements may vary depending on the surface, coating system, jobsite conditions, and production goals.

Ideal Applications

The National A95 Shot Blaster is a strong fit for:

• Garage floor coating preparation
• Basement concrete preparation
• Residential epoxy floor prep
• Small commercial floor preparation
• Concrete surface profiling
• Expansion joint cleaning
• Coating preparation
• Sealer preparation
• Overlay preparation
• Concrete repair preparation
• Rental fleets and contractor equipment inventories
• Jobs where a compact, easy-to-transport shot blaster is preferred

Why Choose the National A95 Shot Blaster?

The National A95 is a practical shot blaster for contractors who need professional concrete surface preparation in a compact and portable machine. Its 8-inch blasting width, manual control, improved shot mechanism, transport-friendly design, and compatibility with dust collection make it a strong option for garages, basements, small commercial spaces, and one-day epoxy prep projects.

For professionals who regularly prepare concrete for coatings, sealers, overlays, or epoxy systems, the A95 offers a dependable balance of portability, control, and surface preparation performance.