Pneumatic tool oil lubricates and maintains pneumatic equipment. The oil reduces the friction between moving components and prevents rust buildup, o-ring breakdown, and moisture buildup within the tool. Tools driven by compressed air, such as a paint sprayer, nail gun, air hammer, or impact wrench, use pneumatic tool oil to lubricate their parts.
There are different kinds of oil. Petroleum-based hydraulic fluid transfers energy from one component to another. Pneumatic tool oils, which are mineral-based or synthetic, differ from other oils. It has a low viscosity; the oil is easily atomized and transported throughout the tool by compressed air. As the oil is either synthetic or mineral-based, it does not leave behind the sticky buildup found with petroleum-based oils.
Adding pneumatic tool oil to air tools is essential in maintaining the equipment. The best way to determine the quantity of the oil is to read the pneumatic tools manufacturer's recommendations. Add oil to the tools at regular intervals, for example, daily or weekly. Another factor determining the frequency of oiling is how often the tool is used. A tool that has frequent use will require more oil.
Whether or not a tool needs pneumatic tool oil depends on the tool and its driving mechanism. A tool not driven by air does not need pneumatic tool oil. However, there is an exception; some pneumatic tools, such as oil-free nail guns used in wood finishing work, are manufactured to be oilless. The best way to determine if the tool needs oil is to refer to the owner's manual and check to see if your tool is oilless or not.
All air-driven tools that do not operate oil-free require pneumatic tool oil for maintenance. Air tool oil is applicable in devices such as axial grinders, impact wrenches, pneumatic screwdrivers, air nail guns, pneumatic blowers, air cylinders, angle grinders, pneumatic sanders, and pneumatic rivet guns.
Pneumatic tool oil lubricates pneumatic tool parts and maintains them by applying 3-5 drops after using the machine and hanging the air inlet so that the oil reaches the blades and rotor.
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