Pneumatic Drills and Air Tools for Commercial Vehicle Workshops
Air tools are a staple of the commercial vehicle workshop. The high torque output and durability of pneumatic impact wrenches, drills and grinders make them better suited to the demands of HGV work than their electric equivalents in most workshop applications. Truckstop stocks a range of pneumatic tools for commercial vehicle workshops, from impact wrenches and drills to cut-off tools and grinders.
Choosing Air Tools for Heavy Vehicle Workshop Use
Air tools for HGV workshops need to handle larger fastener sizes, higher torque requirements and more sustained use than tools intended for car workshop work. An impact wrench rated for 1 inch drive and 2000Nm output is the practical minimum for heavy truck wheel nuts. Drills should be rated for the drill bit diameters used in the specific workshop tasks. Match the tool's air consumption to your compressor's output to avoid performance loss during sustained use.
What size impact wrench do I need for truck wheel nuts?
Truck wheel nuts typically require between 450Nm and 650Nm of torque for correct tightening, depending on make and wheel configuration. However, when removing corroded or over-torqued nuts, an impact wrench rated to at least 1000Nm output gives enough headroom to break stubborn fasteners. For heavy haulage and bus wheels, a 1-inch drive wrench rated to 2000Nm or above is recommended.
What air pressure and flow rate does a pneumatic workshop need?
Most air tools operate at 6 to 6.9 bar (90 to 100 PSI) supply pressure. Each tool has a free air consumption rating in litres per minute; a compressor that cannot maintain supply pressure under the combined load of all tools running simultaneously will cause performance issues. For a busy commercial vehicle workshop, a two-stage compressor with a minimum 500-litre receiver and 50 CFM output is a practical starting point.
Do you stock replacement parts and accessories for air tools?
Truckstop stocks a range of air tool accessories including impact sockets, drill bits and adaptors alongside the tools themselves. For replacement parts on specific tool models, contact the trade team with the tool manufacturer and model reference.
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