Air Tools

, and our own extensive range of RS PRO air tools.

Types of pneumatic air tools available

• Air Chisels, Air Hammers & Needle Scalers
• Air Compressors
• Air Dispenser Guns
• Air Drills
• Air Grinders
• Air Ratchets & Air Impact Wrenches
• Air Rivet Guns
• Air Sanders
• Air Saws, Shears & Nibblers
• Air Screwdrivers
• Blow Guns
• Paint Guns
• Tyre Inflators

What are the advantages of air-powered tools over traditional electric power tools?

• Pneumatic tools are usually more lightweight and easier to manipulate
• Air tools are safer to use in a wider range of conditions, and therefore more versatile
• Pneumatic tools are often able to offer considerably more punch and torque than electrical versions on tougher jobs, especially compared to cordless electric varieties
• Air tools tend to feature far simpler design mechanics than electric power equivalents, for enhanced user-friendliness
• Pneumatic tools are often more reliable in long-term use, with very low malfunction rates for common electrical tool problems such as overheating or short circuiting
• Fewer moving parts usually means longer life and less maintenance required
• Compressed air is an extremely reliable source of clean, dry power in a wide range of environments and application types.
• Compressed air is easy to move between many different locations and types of work sites, including hazardous or underground locations, damp or wet conditions, and around combustible materials.
• Air tools are often cheaper to buy than electric versions, and while the overall cost of setting up a pneumatic system to run them will inevitably add some initial expense, their lower power draw and reduced need for frequent maintenance/parts replacement makes them considerably more economical in the long-run.