What are Air Tools?
Air tools are tools driven by gas that are usually compressed air by a gas compressor. Air tools can also be driven by compressed carbon dioxide (CO2) stored in small cylinders allowing for portability. Air tools are also known as pneumatic tools. Air tools are commonly cheaper and safer to run and maintain than their electric power tool counterparts, as well as having a higher power to weight ratio, allowing a smaller, lighter tool to accomplish the same task. Previously, air tools were not popular in the DIY (do-it-yourself) market. However air tools are becoming increasingly popular, and have always been ubiquitous in industrial and manufacturing settings. Air tools are powered by compressed air. Common types of these air-powered hand tools that are used in industry include buffers, drills, jack hammers, nailing and stapling guns, riveting guns, grinders, chipping hammers, sanders and wrenches. People can find a wide range of air tools, such as drills, air hammers, grinders, saws, n
