What Do I Need To Maintain Pneumatic Tools?

Maintaining Air Tools includes keeping the tools in good operating condition. There are two types of maintenance:

Preventive maintenance involves all simple, regular, and predictable operations that can be used to reduce the risk of tool failure. These range from regular lubrication to replacement of parts that we can predict will wear out before causing downtime.
Corrective maintenance is carried out passively and includes any action to repair the tool after an unforeseen failure. This failure may be due to damaged parts or a lack of proper preventive maintenance.

Essentials of Preventive Maintenance for Pneumatic Tools
Ensure the quality and pressure of the gas supply. Air cleaning and lubrication are important, so using a filter regulator lubricator (FRL) will optimize tool performance and service life. The precise air specifications will be given in the tool's operating manual.

Follow the instructions to install and lubricate the tools. Follow the manufacturer's specifications for the setting, lubrication and wear parts of each tool. The manufacturer's maintenance kit is designed to simplify the process. The frequency with which worn parts need to be replaced depends on the tool size and application.

Optimize downtime and uptime. When pneumatic tools are taken out of the production line for planned maintenance, the time is also used to conduct visual inspections and evaluate the wear of other parts. If disassembly and reassembly are required, make sure to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations and use original spare parts for these operations.

Store tools properly. When not in use, they should be stored in a warehouse away from humid environments or extreme temperatures according to the recommendations in the tool user manual.