Air compressor tools, such as nail guns, paint sprayers, drills, grinders, and sanders, offer strength and ease of use. The compressor forces air into its storage tank, and the attached pneumatic tool receives pressurized air to generate motion or force. Different tools require different compressor sizes and power options. Nail guns are useful for larger projects, while paint sprayers create a fine mist for smooth coats. Drills make holes in various materials, and grinders and sanders scrape off material surfaces as a finishing technique.
Manufacturers offer many types of compressor tools, including nail guns, paint sprayers, drills, grinders, and sanders. Each of these common shop tools is connected to an air compressor for constant power. Many businesses and hobbyists use air tools as they offer strength and ease of use over long periods of time.
The compressor works by forcing air into its storage tank until the molecules compact into a dense mass. An attached pneumatic tool receives pressurized air from the compressor to generate motion or force. The smallest air compressors power common compression tools, such as nail guns. Conversely, larger air tools require larger compressors, with powerful motors and larger storage tanks. Sanders and grinders require more power to get the job done right during a project.
Nail guns are extremely useful as air compressor tools, especially for larger projects. Many building professionals use air driven nail guns to drive hundreds of nails into wood framing, such as for a building frame. The lightweight nail gun allows the worker to continue the project without the danger of developing repetitive stress injuries from wielding a heavy nail gun that houses a single motor.
Paint sprayers use incoming compressed air to convert liquid paint into tiny droplets. The paint sprayer shoots the tiny droplets, creating a fine mist for a smooth coat of paint. These specialized press tools are used for large paint projects, such as an exterior home color update or a complete car paint job. Smaller paint jobs still use the basic brush and roller tools as the sprayer can have messy overspray in tight areas.
Compressor tools also include drills. An air drill easily makes holes in various materials – from metal to wood. Powerful motors in larger air compressors will power larger drills through harder materials, such as thick sheet metal. The drilling material, drilling tool and compressor must have compatible power options to avoid damage to any device. Also, tool compatibility must be defined before starting the project so that the user does not suffer injuries, such as being tripped by a drill bit.
Grinders and sanders scrape off material surfaces as a finishing technique. For example, sanders can wear down the corners of wood or a grinder can polish a metal tool. Both compressor tools use a lot of power to generate movement. The compressor must provide a constant air supply to the tool or the project material could be damaged. Many hobbyists use compressors with large air tanks to ensure the necessary power requirements are met.
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