Air ratchets

An air ratchet is a ratchet-shaped pneumatic tool that loosens and tightens bolts much faster than by hand. It’s particularly useful in places where a large spanner won’t fit or your hand can’t reach, such as under a car dashboard or in tight spaces on an engine.

This is the size of the square spindle onto which you screw the nuts. The ¼” is for small bolts and delicate work, the ⅜” is the most general-purpose option, and the ½” can handle the largest and tightest bolts. Choose according to the size of the nuts you already have.

If you carry out general work on cars, ⅜” is the most convenient «golden mean» as it fits most bolts. If you’re working on heavy-duty vehicles or large engines, go for ½”. For electronics, motorbikes and small jobs, ¼” gives you better control in tight spaces.

Yes, the cordless drills in this range have speed control, so you can adjust how fast they spin depending on the job. Use a low speed for delicate areas that require care, and a high speed to get through lots of bolts quickly. That way, you avoid stripping or breaking any threads.

An air winch isn’t one of the most «thirsty» pneumatic tools, but it does require a steady air supply to work properly. A medium-sized workshop compressor is usually sufficient. The important thing is that it delivers a steady pressure of around 6–7 bar and sufficient air flow so that it does not lose power when tightening.

The aerial spanner is designed primarily to unscrew quickly and to tighten until it stops, not for a final, tight torque. It is best to carry out the final tightening using a torque wrench to ensure the correct torque is applied. This protects both the thread and the security of the connection.

Yes, that’s its big selling point. Its straight, slender shape allows it to reach places that a pipe cleaner or your hand with a simple wire brush can’t reach. It’s ideal for jobs under dashboards, between pipes or in the corners of engines where space is really tight.

These pneumatic wrenches are designed with a focus on durability and a long service life. If you take care to regularly lubricate the mechanism with pneumatic tool oil and supply it with clean, dry air, they will serve you reliably for years, whether for daily professional use or occasional use.

It requires very little maintenance. A few drops of special oil in the air inlet before use keep the mechanism well-lubricated and running smoothly. It is also advisable for the air from the compressor to pass through a water filter, as moisture can, over time, cause the internal parts to rust and reduce power.