The Applications of Pneumatic Tools and Their Different Types
Cheaper alternative than electrical power tools, compressed air-powered pneumatic tools are safer now that they’ve become popular in do-it-yourself projects, out of what they were usually being utilised which is in the industrial field. When we hear pneumatic tools, what comes to mind are working men drilling holes in the road. Jackhammers may be the most familiar example of pneumatic tools, however, there are more ones that can be powered by compressor-supplied air of which we’ll be tackling later.
Pneumatic tools can be utilised in easily carrying out basic repairs and mechanics on your vehicles as they speed up processes of polishing, painting, inflating tyres, grinding and cutting. It always depends on which purpose you want from a pneumatic tool of which can then be determined by the size of the compressor as can be measured in standard cubic feet per minute.
And with the ability that the air tools possess, that even though they already contained so much power, they do not tend to overheat which made them more impressive compared to electric tools. Not only that, pneumatic tools perform smoother causing less fatigue and strain on the hands when during and after work.
What are the different types of pneumatic tools?
Drills
Can be used for both boring and fastening, pneumatic drill tool can be assembled by attaching an electric power drill to an air compressor hose. Such tool resembles the electric pistol-grip drill of which rather uses compressed air than an electric motor to make a rotating motion.
Grinders
Typically used in cutting, grinding, or polishing materials, pneumatic grinders employs rotary force on a disc. It can be held with two hands but depends on what type the spinning disc is and the brush attached to its end.
Nail Guns
May it be building walls, fastening shingles, woodworks and cabinetry, pneumatic nail guns can do the job. Its uses can come from attaching sheathings to building concrete forms.
Paint Sprayer
For quick paint coating of a large area, you can lean on with pneumatic paint sprayers. By combining paint and compressed air, your painting job can be instantly done. Attach adjustable nozzles to manipulate the rate or the shape of the paint spray as desired.
Pounding Tools
Best used on hard surfaces such as stone and concrete, pneumatic pounding tools effortlessly chip and pound any solid surface. A larger variety of this type of tool is used in massive works such as in trenching, demolition, and digging.
Sanders
This type of pneumatic tools features a plane bottom where sandpaper can be attached and is operated by switching it on or off. Pneumatic sanders create a forward-backward motion which runs the abrasive paper on the surfaces.
Screw Guns
With pneumatic screw guns, workers are solved by doing the holding of each screw before fastening it to surfaces. All of the screwing jobs can just be done by the pull of the trigger.
Wrenches
Used in auto repair and building applications, pneumatic wrenches spin sockets with its rotary force. They can also feature torque adjustments for precise implementation.
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Stuart Havill
Stuart Havill is the owner and manager of MasterMac2000, Queensland's largest privately owned pneumatic and process valve company.
With his early working career as a maintenance fitter for Boral in 1992, Stuart has spent his life in the field of pneumatics and process equipment. He gained extensive experience in plant design, maintenance, repairs, fabrication, and site management.
In 1996, he transitioned to a pneumatic sales technician role at MasterMac2000, where he excelled in key account management, providing cost-effective solutions, and managing a sales team of 9 employees.
Since 2002, Stuart has been the manager at MasterMac2000, overseeing the company's growth and establishing it as a leader in pneumatic automation and process valve engineering. His expertise spans customer training, CRM setup, industrial compressor sizing and installation, and turn-key project management.
Under Stuart's leadership, MasterMac2000 has been servicing the industry since 1988, with 5 full-time sales representatives covering northern rivers NSW, Queensland, Northern Territory, and PNG. The company prides itself on providing the best-priced solutions to all customers in the marketplace.
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