Air tool or pneumatic tools are a type of power tool that is driven by compressed air supplied by an air compressor. Compared to electric power tools, air tools are generally lighter which also makes them more compact and therefore easier to handle and with less moving parts makes them easier and cheaper to maintain.
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As they have a higher power to weight ratio, even smaller lighter tools can accomplish the same task. Some of the long-term benefits of air tools are that they are inexpensive, and provide longer lasting value. Here are some of the most useful air tools for your workshop or garage, along with their main purposes:
- An impact wrench's primary role is for loosening or tightening bolts in a high torque situation such as hubs on trucks or lug nuts on car wheels.
- Anywhere your air hose will reach, a good air drill will allow you to drill holes in a variety of materials.
- An air riveter uses air compressed air to squeeze rivets into sheet metal. This can be achieved quickly and accurately and without the labour intensity required using a hand riveter.
- You can use a die grinder and associated accessories to remove burs on metal that may be left behind from drilling. They are also used for grinding, polishing and machining metal sheets.
- With oscillations in tiny circles, the random orbital sander is used for ultra-smooth sanding. It can be used on wood, plastic or for metal working.