Air hammer (fabrication)An air hammer, also known as an air chisel, is a pneumatichand tool used to carve in stone, and to break or cut metal objects apart. It is designed to accept different tools depending on the required function.
Pneumatic motorA pneumatic motor (air motor), or compressed-air engine, is a type of motor which does mechanical work by expanding compressed air. Pneumatic motors generally convert the compressed-air energy to mechanical work through either linear or rotary motion. Linear motion can come from either a diaphragm or piston actuator, while rotary motion is supplied by either a vane type air motor, piston air motor, air turbine or gear type motor.
Air compressorAn air compressor is a machine that takes ambient air from the surroundings and discharges it at a higher pressure. It is an application of a gas compressor and a pneumatic device that converts mechanical power (from an electric motor, diesel or gasoline engine, etc.) into potential energy stored in compressed air, which has many uses. A common application is to compress air into a storage tank, for immediate or later use.
Compressed airCompressed air is air kept under a pressure that is greater than atmospheric pressure. Compressed air in vehicle tires and shock absorbers are commonly used for improved traction and reduced vibration. Compressed air is an important medium for the transfer of energy in industrial processes and is used for power tools such as air hammers, drills, wrenches, and others, as well as to atomize paint, to operate air cylinders for automation, and can also be used to propel vehicles.
JackhammerA jackhammer (pneumatic drill, breaker, demolition hammer or road hammer in Commonwealth English) is a pneumatic or electro-mechanical tool that combines a hammer directly with a chisel. It was invented by William McReavy, who then sold the patent to Charles Brady King. Hand-held jackhammers are generally powered by compressed air, but some are also powered by electric motors.
Power toolA power tool is a tool that is actuated by an additional power source and mechanism other than the solely manual labor used with hand tools. The most common types of power tools use electric motors. Internal combustion engines and compressed air are also commonly used. Tools directly driven by animal power are not generally considered power tools. Power tools can produce large amounts of particulates, including ultrafine particles.
Angle grinderAn angle grinder, also known as a side grinder or disc grinder, is a handheld power tool used for grinding (abrasive cutting), polishing, sanding, and similar applications. Its use is especially prevalent in metalwork. HistoryThe high-speed angle grinder was invented in 1954 by German company Ackermann + Schmitt (FLEX-Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH) in Steinheim an der Murr.
Spray paintingSpray painting is a painting technique in which a device sprays coating material (paint, ink, varnish, etc.) through the air onto a surface. The most common types employ compressed gas—usually air—to atomize and direct the paint particles. Spray guns evolved from airbrushes, and the two are usually distinguished by their size and the size of the spray pattern they produce.
Impact wrenchAn impact wrench is a socket wrench power tool designed to deliver high torque output with minimal exertion by the user, by storing angular momentum in a rotating mass, then delivering it suddenly to the output shaft. In operation, a rotating mass is accelerated by the motor, storing angular momentum, then suddenly connected to the output shaft (the anvil), creating a high-torque impact.
Jack (device)A jack is a mechanical lifting device. Most often, the term "jack" denotes equipment used to apply great forces or lift heavy loads. There are also smaller, more delicate jacks used as part of the action of keyboard instruments. Of the jacks of the first category (heavy lifting), a mechanical jack employs a screw thread. A hydraulic jack uses hydraulic power.
RivetA rivet is a permanent mechanical fastener. Before being installed, a rivet consists of a smooth cylindrical shaft with a head on one end. The end opposite the head is called the tail. A rivet is installed by inserting the tail into a hole and then using tools to flatten the tail into a shape similar to the head. On installation, the deformed tail end is called the shop head or buck-tail.
Rivet gunA rivet gun, also known as a rivet hammer or a pneumatic hammer, is a type of tool used to drive rivets. The rivet gun is used on rivet's factory head (the head present before riveting takes place), and a bucking bar is used to support the tail of the rivet. The energy from the hammer in the rivet gun drives the work and the rivet against the bucking bar. As a result, the tail of the rivet is compressed and work-hardened.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.