Pneumatic and fuel Powered Tools Flashcards
Why do compressors have twin tanks?
Better balance
Tools have an air ______ rating and compressors have an air _____ rating.
Requirement
Delivery
What type if fire extinguisher might you need nearby for some compressors?
Gas and electric/ class B
What size of breaker may be required for a 3 horsepower compressor?
20 A
Why are some compressors marked oil-less?
Cylinder walls are ceramic-sleeved
What must be drained from a compressor air tank?
Condensation must be drained
Most pneumatic tools operate on an air pressure setting between ____ and ____ psi.
60 and 120
What 2 thins are hoses usually made from?
Rubber and PVC
Which hose remains flexible in low temperatures?
Rubber
What would you add to an air line to prevent freeze?
Air line antifreeze
How far should you keep your hand from the area being fastened with an air tool?
Two times the length of fastener
What are two types of trigger systems?
Nose release and double trigger
Contact firing is also called _______
Bounce firing
For lubrication of air tools, what type of oil should be used?
Non-detergent oils
The terms _____ and _____ describe how the nails are packaged.
Strip and Coil