Air tool,Air drill,Ingersoll Rand,Ingersol

Air tool,Air drill,Ingersoll Rand,Ingersol

Air drills are a great addition to your tool collection. They generally have more torque and power than electric drills. Also, they are usually quite a bit less expensive as well. Air drills are constructed all metal and a simple proven design.

Impacts Wrenches and torque control

Impact wrenches basically have two different types of torque control.

A conventional impact wrench will provide a torque output setting, but it is really up to the operator to determine when a nut is tight enough. These are some of the more common air tools found in the workplace.

Torque control impact air tools will shutoff at the predetermined torque setting. They are built for jobs that require accurate tightening. They incorporate built-in or detachable torsion bars. Based on their diameter and degree of adjustment, the torsion bar senses a predetermined torque level, and mechanically signals an internal shut-off device to prevent over-torquing

Choosing the right air compressor for your air tools

In the next few posts, I will give you a brief overview for selecting the right size air compressors to run your air tools.

The first topic will be horse power and how they are rated.

First of all, all horse power ratings are not created equal. What I mean is, you go to your local giant hardware retailer to pick out a new air compressor to run your impact. They have a 5 hp unit that is priced really cheap. Why is that 5 hp industrial unit cost so much more? 5 hp is 5 hp, right? Wrong.

Let me explain. Look at how much power the hardware store unit draws. It probably needs around 15 amps from a normal 110 volt circuit. At this rating,you are really getting only 2 hp. The 5hp rating on the box is inflated. To really produce true 5 hp you need at least 24 amps from 220 volt circuit to get it. If you are looking for 5 hp electric compressor, buy the industrial unit and stay away from the cheaper unit at your local hardware store.

Why use an air ratchet wrench?

I must admit that at first I thought an air ratchet was a poor man's impact wrench. I couldn't have been more wrong! Basically an air ratchet wrench is more powerful version of your trusty handheld socket set. However, after using this air tool a few times, you be tempted to throw that old socket set in the trash. A 3/8" Ingersoll Rand air ratchet wrench is great tool to start with in your collection. You can get this tool into tight places in your car and get those tough nuts loosened. I remember many bloodied knuckles trying get some leverage on my hand held socket set. Those days are over with this air tool. Just give it a try on your next automotive garage project and you will see the difference. If you really get crazy, try an Ingersoll Rand IR111 Knuckle Saver 3/8 Reactionless Air Ratchet Wrench. This revolutionary Reactionless Ratchet™ has a unique reactionless mechanism. It makes gearing unnecessary and it absorbs kickback when the nut runs tight. The fastest ratchet you can buy.Up to 50 ft.-lbs. maximum torque

Proper pressure for air tools.

A common question most people have is "How much air pressure does my Ingersoll Rand air tool need to run properly?" Air pressure at the tool should be no lower that 90 psi and no higher that 100 psi. Remember to figure some loss of pressure down the air hose. The critical factor is air pressure AT the air tool not the compressor.

Impact wrenches are great for lag bolts!

If your building a deck for the backyard or lake house, you are probably going to be putting some lag bolts somewhere in it. A air powered nail gun is the ideal tool for putting a deck together, but have you considered using your impact wrench? Grab your handy air impact wrench and go to town on those lag bolts. Those things will wear you out with a socket wrench. However, an air impact wrench will quickly drive them into the deck. Piece of cake with the right air tool!