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Make Angle Grinding As Light As a Feather With Heavy-Duty Air Die Grinders

Angle grinders: what’s their angle and how do they compare to air grinders? Traditionally, angle grinders were the go-to when it came to grinding, cutting, polishing, and preparing surfaces. They would slice through surfaces using electricity to rotate abrasive discs or wheels. At Bits4Blokes, we’re all for using whatever power tool helps you with the task at hand, be it an air or angle grinder. That said, we believe air grinders, also known as pneumatic air or die grinders, are the cutting-edge cutting disc power tools of the future. Here’s why.

Air Die Grinders: Why They’re to Die for?

Why are pneumatic grinders so great? The long and the short of it is that air or die grinders are air tools, which leverage one of the lightest and most readily available resources accessible to humankind: air! Although pneumatic grinders are powered by a whole lot of hot air, there’s nothing empty about their application. Here’s why we think air die grinders are to die for.

  • They have a safer, more convenient power source: Not all industrial settings, workshops or construction sites have power points at every corner. However, because air grinders use compressed air as their power source, they forgo the need for electricity, which renders them more versatile and safe to use.
  • They’re lightweight and compact: Air grinders are generally lighter and more compact than electric angle grinders. The absence of heavy electric motors makes them easier to handle and manoeuvre, especially for extended periods of use or in tight spaces.
  • They have a higher power-to-weight ratio: Despite their compact size, air grinders often have a high power-to-weight ratio, delivering considerable grinding power without excessive bulk. This makes them suitable for heavy-duty tasks and applications where precision and control are required.
  • They’re cooler: Air grinders produce less heat during operation compared to electric angle grinders. Reduced heat minimises the risk of overheating the tool or affecting the material being worked on.
  • They’re durable: Air grinders are durable and reliable, featuring fewer complex components than their electric counterparts. With proper maintenance and care, air grinders can have a longer service life, making them cost-effective options in the long run.
  • They’re safer: Because air grinders don’t produce sparks, they are less likely to ignite hazardous substances, flammable materials or gases.
  • They give off good (and by good, we mean ‘fewer’) vibrations: No one likes working with violent, shuddery equipment. Thankfully, air grinders will grant better user comfort with fewer vibrations than their electric counterparts.

Other Air Tools to Inflate Your Experience

Who said grinding was the only way to leverage air at work? At Bits4Blokes, we have a range of different air tools to help you get the job done. In particular, be sure to give an air impact wrench a go. Armed with one of these power tools, you can say goodbye to faffing about with nuts and bolts. Leveraging pressurised air, the air impact wrench can take this on instead!

You should also give a chipping hammer a go, which will be sure to reduce hand or wrist strain. Similar to a hand-held massage gun, this air-powered hammer will pack a punch and emulate the manual action of a hand chip-chipping away at a particular area. Whether you want to remove unwanted material or create grooves and holes, a chipping hammer may just be among the niftiest of the air tools.

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