2021 L2 Engineering Air Tools

Here is a diagram of a air compressor

What is a pneumatic power system/source?A pneumatic power tool is a type of power tool used in the workshop. A pneumatic power source is powered by air. Pneumatic power tools can only be used when the firing pin is opened and then opens the valve inside the tool, which then allows pressurised air to flow through the tool. The most common pneumatic power source is an air compressor. 

What is an air compressor ? It is a machnine that generally runs of electrical power. The wires are connected to mains power. Air compressors suck in the air in the atmosphere, and compress the air in the reservoir/tank. The sizes of the compressors are important too because the bigger they are the more air pressure they can hold.

Click the link below on how to use an Air Compressor.

Instructions on how to use an Air Compressor

Dangers and Hazards when using an Air Compressor :

1. Air Compressors run of mains power, so watch out for cords on the floor because you might trip and injure yourself.
2. Don't point the air compressor hose at yourself or anyone, obviously this would be really stupid to do because once the compressed air is injected in to your body, dangerous injuries from it may include embolism, ruptured ear drums, and ruptured organs just to name a few.
3. Make sure to check the electrical outlet is plugged in correctly, because if it isn't it may result in a elecetrical shock for your operators or irreversable damage on the machine.
4. Noise from the air compressors can cause hearing loss.
5. Gas and Diesel powered Air Compressors can produce dangerous fumes, so it's important to use them outside.

General PPE Gear when using an Air Compressor 

Wearing PPE gear is mandatory when dealing with an Air Compressor because it a dangerous machine to use. 

1. Wear goggles shield your eyes from moving air particles.
2. Wear a face shield this also covers your face from moving air particles.
3. Wear ear muffs so it can protect your hearing.
4. Wear overalls to protect yourself just incase you accidentally point the hose at yourself.

There are different ranges of air tools available in the workshop but there are four Air tools we can possibly use and those Air tools are an Impact Driver, Dust of Gun, Air Ratchet, and lastly a Air Rivet Gun. When using these four tools there are appropirate PPE gear to wear to ensure your safety.

Firstly  Impact Drivers are used to drive in large amounts of fastners such as long screws and lag bolts. When using an Impact Driver make sure you wear  safety goggles to protect your eyes, and ear muffs to protect your hearing. An Impact Driver gives you a bit of a kick so make sure your hands are well prepared. Also wear safety boots so if you were to accidentally drop it on your foot you wouldn't get your foot injured.

Secondly a Dust of Gun is used to clear dust off on your work tables. When you're using a Dust of Gun make sure to wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from the dust that is being dusted off, wear ear muffs to protect your ear drums. Wear overalls to protect your clothing from dust and if you were to accidentally point a high Air pressured gun at yourself. Safety boots are also a must, because if the gun were to be pointed at your foot, you would be protected by the boots you are wearing.

Thirdly when using an Air Ratchet make sure to wear safety goggles because if any metal dust somehow makes it way into your eyes, wear ear muffs because Air Ratchet makes noise and you want to protect your hearing and you also can't always be to sure. Also wear safety boots in the event you drop the air tool on your foot.

Lastly an Air Rivet Gun is used to fasten two pice of metals. When using an Air Rivet Gun wear safety goggles to protect your eyes, and wear ear muffs to cancel out the noise. Wear overalls to protect your clothing. Also wear safety boots to protect your feet.

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