The EDCO ALR-4A is a 4-foot lightweight aluminum air-powered chisel scaler built for flooring, restoration, and demolition crews that strip stubborn surface materials all day. Driving a 4" chisel at 2,500 hits per minute, it removes up to about 200 square feet of 4" ceramic tile set in standard thin-set per hour -- far faster and with far less back strain than a hand scraper or pry bar.
The aluminum body keeps the tool light at about 6 lbs 13 oz, which matters when you are scaling overhead, on walls, or for hours at a time. A quick-change, hardened-steel tool chuck accepts dozens of accessory tips, so the same scaler moves from tile to coatings to fireproofing by swapping the chisel.
Built for
- Tile removal: lift ceramic, quarry, and vinyl tile from floors and walls.
- Coating and material removal: strip carpet and adhesive, roofing materials, and sprayed fireproofing.
- Overhead and vertical work: the lightweight aluminum body reduces fatigue on walls and ceilings.
- Production demolition: steady 2,500-hits-per-minute removal across large areas.
Why crews choose the ALR-4A
Air-powered scalers are the efficient way to remove surface-bonded materials, and the ALR-4A is tuned for production: 2,500 hits per minute keeps material coming up steadily, while a modest 6-8 CFM at 80-90 PSI air requirement means it runs off a typical jobsite compressor. The 4-foot length lets the operator work standing upright on floors or reach up for walls and ceilings, and the lightweight aluminum construction with a high-strength tubular handle and soft foam grips reduces fatigue. The quick-change hardened-steel chuck makes tip changes fast and accepts a wide range of chisels and scaling accessories for different jobs. EDCO also offers the ALR line in heavy-duty steel and ergonomic configurations if your work calls for them.
Specifications
- Type: air-powered chisel scaler
- Length / material: 4 ft, lightweight aluminum
- Included tool: 4" chisel
- Impact rate: 2,500 hits per minute
- Tile removal rate: up to ~200 sq ft/hr of 4" ceramic tile in thin-set
- Air requirement: 6-8 CFM at 80-90 PSI
- Weight: approx. 6 lbs 13 oz
- Tool chuck: quick-change hardened steel, accepts many accessories
Note: this is a special-order item and is non-returnable. Please confirm the configuration before ordering.
Frequently asked questions
What can the ALR-4A remove?
It strips a wide range of surface-bonded materials: ceramic, quarry, and vinyl tile, carpet and adhesive, roofing materials, and sprayed fireproofing. Swap the chisel or accessory tip to match the material you are removing.
What size air compressor do I need?
The ALR-4A needs only 6-8 CFM at 80-90 PSI, so a typical portable jobsite compressor can run it. Confirm your compressor delivers that CFM continuously for steady scaling.
Why choose the aluminum model over the steel version?
The aluminum ALR-4A is lighter (about 6 lbs 13 oz), which reduces operator fatigue on overhead, wall, and long-duration work. EDCO's heavy-duty steel ALR is the choice when you want maximum durability for the most abusive removal.
How fast can it pull tile?
It removes up to roughly 200 square feet per hour of 4" ceramic tile set in standard thin-set, and it runs at 2,500 hits per minute -- dramatically faster than manual scraping.
Can I use different chisels and tips?
Yes. The quick-change, hardened-steel tool chuck accepts dozens of accessory tips, so you can fit the right chisel or scaler for tile, coatings, or other removal work without tools.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized EDCO dealer with US-based customer service to help you choose the right scaler, chisels, and accessories for your removal work.