What is the pneumatic tools?

Feb 19, 2023

What is a pneumatic tool?

A pneumatic tool is a machine that converts the energy of compressed air into various mechanical energy to complete various tasks. The usual form is hand-held. Pneumatic tools are powered by compressed air. Common types of these pneumatic hand tools used in industry include buffers, nail and staple guns, sanders, drills, jackhammers, chisel hammers, rivet guns, sanders, and wrenches. Pneumatic tools have been around since the 1800s and are still used daily in automotive repair shops and industrial applications even today. Pneumatic tools are quickly becoming recognized as an affordable and indispensable option for the home DIY enthusiast. Small to medium-sized compressors can run a wide range of pneumatic tools and help speed up jobs you may need to get done around the house or in the garage.

How pneumatic tools work?

In a broad sense, a pneumatic tool is a tool that works mainly by using compressed air to drive an air motor that outputs kinetic energy to the outside and can be classified according to its basic working method.

1) Rotary (eccentric movable blade type). 

2) reciprocating type (volumetric piston type) general pneumatic tools mainly by the power output part, work form transformation part, intake, and exhaust road part, operation open and stop control part, the main part of the tool shell, of course, the operation of pneumatic tools must also have energy supply part, air filtration and an air pressure adjustment part and tool accessories.

Advantages of pneumatic tools.

Since pneumatic tools are generally used as hand-held tools, they are required to be small and light, so this is achieved through rationalization of construction, high-precision machining, strict material selection, and multiple heat treatments. In addition, it has the following advantages:

1. The air is easy to obtain, the working pressure is low, and the used air can be discharged locally without a recycling pipeline, which will not pollute the environment.

2. Small viscosity of air, small flow resistance loss, convenient for centralized air supply and long-distance transport.

3. High movement speed of the pneumatic actuator.

4. The pneumatic system has strong adaptability to the environment and can work reliably in a wide range of temperatures, humid and dusty environments, and a slight leakage will not pollute the environment and there is no danger of fire and explosion.

5. Simple structure, easy maintenance, and low cost.

6. Long life of pneumatic components.

7. The execution output of pneumatic components is smaller than hydraulic, has faster movement is strong adaptability, can work in the harsh environment of flammable, explosive, dusty, humid, shock, no pollution of the environment, long working life, simple structure, easy maintenance, and low price.

The difference between pneumatic tools and electric tools

The initial investment in electric tools is lower, but the energy consumption is higher for long-term use, and the cost required for tool repair and replacement is also higher. And the advantage of pneumatic tools is that they can work in various bad or harsh environments, but they must also be well maintained.

Since pneumatic tools are generally used as carrying tools and require small and lightweight, this is achieved through rationalization of construction as well as shape, high-precision processing, strict material selection, and strict heat treatment. As a result, it is easier to use and more powerful and has many advantages that electric tools do not have. Compared with electric tools, it has the following advantages.

1.Working capacity

(a) Pneumatic tools and electric tools both provide many different working methods, such as rotation, reciprocation, oscillation, impact, etc.

(b)The speed adjustment and output power adjustment of pneumatic tools are simple. It can be done very simply by operating the air supply valve handle and the adjustment of the regulating valve.

(c)Pneumatic tools can provide more levels of selection in the speed range from 100rpm to 70,000rpm.

(d)High output power by weight-to-volume ratio. Pneumatic tools are smaller and lighter than electric tools for the same output power.

(e) Pneumatic tools have no heat and overload failure. Even if the compressed air engine is overloaded, the tool simply stops rotating and resumes normal operation once the overload is lifted, with no effect on the tool and no failure.

(f) In terms of reciprocating motion, pneumatic tools use piston motion, while electric tools are converted by cams, in comparison, pneumatic tools have more advantages.

2.Environmental applicability

(a) Pneumatic tools are highly resistant to water. Although water immersion is harmful to tools, it is not as fatal as electric tools. And because it does not produce electric sparks, so even if used in places where there is a risk of explosion, there is no possibility of ignition, and explosion, more suitable for coal mines, oil fields, and other jobs.

(b) pneumatic tools can work in a variety of bad or bad environments but must be well maintained (dust removal, water removal, refueling, etc.). Pneumatic tools can use the internal combustion engine air pump, so it is more suitable for fieldwork, pneumatic tools can work for a long time, suitable for large-scale production lines.

3.Economy

(a) the initial investment in electric tools is low, but the long-term use of energy consumption is high, and tool maintenance and replacement costs are also higher.

(b) The initial investment in pneumatic tools requires the establishment of pneumatic piping equipment, but the long-term use of energy consumption and tool maintenance costs are lower.

(c) The weight of electric tools is generally 3~4 times of pneumatic tools, which is not suitable for long time work, while pneumatic tools can improve efficiency.

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