Pneumatic tool

Pneumatic tools have many benefits which have contributed to their rise in popularity. The benefits of using compressed air to power tools are: • Inexpensive • Safe to use • Easy to operate • Portable • Low theft rates The primary disadvantage of pneumatic tools is the need for an air compressor, which can be expensive. Pneumatic tools also need to be properly maintained and oiled regularly. Failing to maintain tools can lead to deterioration, due to a build up residual oil and water. == Technical terms ==

Pneumatic tools are rated using several metrics: Free Speed (rpm), Air Pressure (psi/bar), Air Consumption (cfm/scfm or m3/min), Horse Power (hp), and spindle size. Each individual tool has its own specific requirements which determine their compatibility with air compressor systems. Flow or airflow, related to air consumption in pneumatic tools, represents the quantity of compressed air that passes through a section over a unit of time. It is represented in l/min, m3, at the equivalent value in free air in conditions of standard reference atmosphere (SRA). For example: +20 c, 65% of relative humidity, 1013 mbar, in accordance with norms NFE. == Types of pneumatic tools ==

Pneumatic tools come in many shapes and form, including small and large-sized hand tools. The most common types of pneumatic tools include: • Air ratchet • Airbrush • Air hammer (forging) • Air hammer (pile driver) • Angle grinder • Backfill tamper • Pneumatic drill • Pneumatic riveter • Sanders • Sandblaster • Shears • Paint sprayer • Riveting hammer • Air saw • Blind riveter • Needle scaler == Common brands ==

• Chicago Pneumatic • Kirloskar Pneumatic • AIMCO • Apex Tool Group • Atlas Copco • ZIPP GROUP • Campbell Hausfeld • 3M • China Pneumatic • Compair Broomwade Ltd • Craftsman • DeVilbiss Air Power Company • Festo • Husky (tools) • Ingersoll-Rand • JET • Kobalt (tools) • Mac Tools • Makita • Matco Tools • Osaka • Patco Air Tools • Porter-Cable • RAD Torque Systems • Snap-on • ZIPP TOOL • Katashi == References ==