Pneumatic tools

Pneumatic tools run on compressed air from the compressor, not on electricity. They are lighter than electric ones, withstand heavy work and do not overheat. At Promash there are 192 Aircraft pneumatic tools and consumables — from impact wrenches and sanders to staplers and paint spray guns, with prices from €2.88 to €1,547 incl. VAT.

Types of pneumatic tools

The tools are divided by the work they do: fastening and drilling, sanding and polishing, cutting, fixing with nails and staples, painting and sandblasting, blowing, tyre inflation and lubrication.

Impact wrenches, drills, screwdrivers, chisel hammers

Impact wrenches 1/2″ and 3/4″ deliver up to 1600 Nm when loosening. There are also pneumatic drills up to 10 mm in steel, ratchets and hammer drills.

Sanding and polishing

Sanders and polishers range from straight grinders at 25,000 rpm to 125 mm angle grinders and the PS 7 pneumatic polisher with a 178 mm pad.

Saws and cutters

Pneumatic cutters cut sheet metal, profiles and car windscreens — shears, sheet cutters and universal saws.

Staplers, guns and inflators

Staplers and nailers, pneumatic riveters, blow guns and paint spray guns, sandblasting guns, tyre inflators and silicone and grease guns. These are the tools most often bought together with the first compressor — they are cheap, and they are used every day.

How to choose a pneumatic tool?

First check the tool's air consumption in l/min and compare it with the compressor's flow. Then look at the working pressure and the connection. A tool that needs more air than the compressor delivers will lose power.

• Consumption. From 84 l/min for the Mini PRO series to 490 l/min for the W 125 PRO angle grinder and 510 l/min for the 3/4″ IS Komposit impact wrench.
• Pressure. Almost all tools are for 6–6.3 bar.
• Connection. Most have a 1/4″ connection, the large 3/4″ impact wrench has 3/8″.
• Weight. From 0.29 kg for the ST Mini PRO grinder to 3.2 kg for the 3/4″ impact wrench — important when working overhead.

Comparison of popular tools

Where are pneumatic tools used?

Pneumatic tools are standard in car repair shops, tyre fitters, sheet metal and paint workshops, in furniture production and on assembly lines. Where a tool works all day, air is more practical than a battery and a cable.

To work well, the tools must have enough air: a suitable piston compressor, a hose of the right diameter and quick couplings. The BP PRO R blow gun for €26 is a good start for any workshop.

One more tip from practice: put a little oil into the hose or fit a lubricator if the tool requires it, and drain the condensate from the compressor tank. This way rotary tools such as the impact wrench and the grinder last longer without repairs.

Why Promash

• Official importer for Bulgaria, partner of Stürmer Maschinen.
• Technical experts at your disposal — we will check whether your compressor is sufficient for the tool.
• Warranty and post-warranty service.
• Prices include VAT.