Air tools or pneumatic tools are quite easy to operate compared to their electric counterparts. These have fewer moving parts as well. This ensures that these tools last longer and require lesser maintenance than other power tools. Some of these tools may also offer more torque and power than your regular traditional power tools.
For operating an air tool, whether it’s an hydraulic riveter or air polisher, you will require an air compressor and air hoses. The pressure per square inch or PSI rating of the air compressor should match the rating of the air tool that you will be using. Air hoses are required to connect the air tool to the air compressor. The connections should be leak-proof and tightly sealed. If the connections are not tightly sealed, it may lead to power loss and leakage of air, thus, affecting the usefulness of the air tool.
You can find an air tool for almost everything that you want to do. If you need a tool for your drilling needs, you may consider replacing your electric power drill with an air drill. The power offered by these tools is equivalent to a battery-powered drill. Their speed is, however, slower than an electric drill. It is quite smaller in size and is much safer to use in a setting where flammable materials may be present.
A pneumatic nail gun is probably the most popular nail gun type. Just like other air tools, the hammering force of the air nail gun comes from compressed air. It uses a hammer which is just like the one used in a solenoid nailer. These can easily be used to drive thick nails through hard material.
Another commonly used air tool is the air riveter or the automatic rivet gun. These tool set pop rivets using the air compressor. A pop rivet is a small fastener which is commonly used in sheet metal fabrication. An air riveter makes the task of setting pop rivets much faster and much easier than a rivet gun operated by hand. Large sheet metal jobs can be accomplished quickly and easily through this tool.
Use air tools carefully and cautiously. Use coveralls, safety glasses, rubber gloves, face masks or even valved respirators while operating these tools. Ear plugs and earmuffs are important since air tools generally make more noise than electric tools. Take care of your air tool by ensuring that these are lubricated well before your daily use.
Air tools can be used for various jobs. These include air drills, air ratchets, air riveter, and air rivet guns. Although they are easy to use and quite convenient, ensure that you use them with caution and care.
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