102f: Pneumatic Tools Flashcards
CFM
Cubic Feet per Minute
PSI
Pounds per Square Inch
Tool air < compressor delivery rate?
Always
Gas vs electric compressor
Gas usually more reliable in cold weather
Why drain compressor?
Prevent moisture build up in tank
PVC
Poly Vinyl Chloride
General coupler selecting
Right couple for the tool
Prevent compressor freezing
antifreeze
Walk around with finger on trigger?
Never
Keep hand close to where you’re shooting nails?
Please dont
Sequential vs contact/bump firing
Bump can hold trigger and shoot whenever nose is bumped
Sequential requires you to let go of trigger and shoot again
2types of nailer styles
Strip
Coil
5 main air nailers
1)framing
2)Brad
3)roofing
4)hardwood flooring
5)hangers
3 main staplers
1)sheathing
2)narrow crown (cabinets)
3)tackwers(paper/poly/inso stops)
Extra mail holding power?
Glue on nail heats up then resiliencies when in material