Air cut-off tools, also known as pneumatic cutting tools, have become an indispensable part of many workshops and industrial settings. As the name suggests, these tools utilize compressed air to drive a cutting implement for material removal operations. The simple and ingenious working principle along with many benefits has led to widespread adoption of air tools across diverse applications.
How Air Cut off Tools Work
The working principle of air cutting tools is fairly straightforward. It consists of an air motor that converts the energy of compressed air into rotary or reciprocating motion. This drives a cutting accessory like a drill bit, abrasive wheel, saw blade etc. for the cutting action.
Air cutting tools operate by utilizing compressed air to drive a piston or rotor which then activates the cutting motion. This allows for the tools to deliver much higher power in a compact size compared to electric models. The compressed air supply can deliver instant torque without revving up like electric motors. This results in faster and more aggressive cutting action.
The compressed air supply can be from a small portable compressor for mobile tools. Or a centralized compressor installation for fixed workshop tools. The air supply passes through pressure regulators, filters, and lubricators before entering the air motor. This cleans and lubricates the air for smooth operation. Exhaust openings vent out the air after utilization.
Key Benefits of Air Cut off Tools
One of the biggest benefits of air cut off tools is their extremely high power-to-weight ratio. Even small pneumatic cutters can deliver as much cutting force as large electric tools. This allows workers to make cuts much faster while handling a lightweight tool, reducing fatigue over long workdays. The power density of air tools is hard to match with other technologies.
Low maintenance. Without many moving parts or electronics, air tools are extremely durable and reliable with minimal maintenance needed. Just adding a few drops of oil at intervals is usually sufficient.
Air tools are compact and lightweight due to the simple air motor design. This allows easy handling and mobility. Long, flexible air hoses allow for mobility around the workspace without having to stay near an electrical outlet. Air compressors can service multiple tools.
Low cost. Industrial air compressors are common in most facilities so air tools leverage existing infrastructure. The tools themselves are relatively inexpensive compared to other power tools. AEROPRO well-built air tools have a long service life, paying back their initial investment over use. Centralized shop air systems minimize using costs.
Powerful cutting action, The compressed air motor drives tools at very high spindle speeds, provides AEROPRO AP17620 free speed up to 18,000 rpm. This enables quick and aggressive material removal.
Air cutting tools can safely operate even in wet conditions where electric models could short circuit and electrocute the user. Offshore rigs, boats and docks often use air cutters for their ability to shipbuilding work in damp environments.
Use of Air Cut off Tools
Pneumatic cutting tools are ubiquitous in automobile repair shops, machine shops, fabrication facilities, construction sites, and other industrial settings.
Using air-powered abrasive cut-off wheels, air cut off tools can provide quick, clean cuts through aluminum, plastic, fiber-glass, sheet metal, and mufflers. An abrasive wheel cuts these threads cleanly without mangling them. This is a huge time saver compared to hacksaws, reciprocating saws, or abrasive chop saws when cutting threaded stock to size.
For auto repair, air cutting tools zip off stubborn lug nuts and bolts during tire changes and brake jobs. Removing exhaust components, air cutting tools can cut through exhaust pipes, mufflers, catalytic converters and heat shields for removal and replacement jobs. Their cutting power handles rusty exhaust bolts as well. Easily cut through plastic components like bumpers, interior panels, and lights housings with clean edges and no cracks.
Other maintenance work, air cut-off tools help fabricate custom aluminum or steel parts for body shell, chassis mods, roll cages, or other automotive projects.
Cut through materials with ease using the AEROPRO AP17620 Air Cut Off Tool. Specially dasigned long neck with chrome metal guard will handle up to 3" discs. A chrome plated safety guard and a safety latch to protect against injury. Safety Lock mechanism prevents accidental start-ups. Screened filter keeps dirt and debris from damaging the tool. This tool can cut aluminum, plastic, fiber-glass, steel, mufflers, sheet metal, nuts, tail pipes and bolts in any project.
This lightweight but powerful pneumatic cutter delivers best-in-class cutting speeds, lower vibration, and longer service life to dominate even the most complex automotive repair, maintenance jobs and shipbuilding.
In skilled hands, air cutting tools increase productivity and allow for high-quality results across these trades and more. Matching the right air tool to the task is key to maximizing their workshop potential.
| Model No. | AP17620 |
| Free Speed | 18000RPM |
| Overall Length | 7.28"(185mm) |
| Air Inlet(NPT) | 1/4" |
| Air Hose(ID) | 3/8" |
| Avg.Air Consumption | 4.5cfm(128l/min) |
| Net Weight | 1.54Lbs(0.7kgs) |
| Sug.Air Comp. | 2HP |
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