air hammer

Compressed-gas power tool

An air hammer is a pneumatic tool that delivers rapid, powerful blows through compressed air.

It resembles a large chisel or jackhammer and is used for breaking up concrete, driving rivets, or cutting metal.

Also called an air chisel or pneumatic hammer: The mechanic used an air hammer to remove the rusted bolts.

stonework

chisel

Edged carving implement

carving · limestone · stonecutter · masonry · lettering · monument · engraving · relief · headstone · quarry

metalwork

riveter

One who fastens metal

bodywork · aircraft · shipbuilding · boilermaker · panel · fastening · assembly · fuselage

pneumatic

compressor

Pressure-increasing mechanical device

valve · airflow · actuator · regulator · manifold · hose · PSI · tank · gauge · fitting

construction

jackhammer

Power tool for breaking concrete

excavation · scaffolding · renovation · building · site · backhoe · bulldozer · crane · hardhat · foreman

noise

decibels

Acoustic intensity units

racket · thunderous · hearing protection · clamor · roar · blast · pounding · clatter · OSHA · noise exposure

vibration

tremor

Involuntary rhythmic shaking

  • judderShake with jerky vibrations
  • shudderConvulsive trembling from fear
  • pulsationRhythmic expansion and contraction

throb · rattle · jolt · impact · recoil · fatigue · dampening · ergonomic

Categories
Opposites
power source

air hammersteam hammer

Vapor-driven forging device

mechanization

air hammerball-peen hammer

Tool with rounded striking face

claw hammer · sledgehammer · mallet · cold chisel

Family

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G