pneumatic tools
[njuːˈmætɪk tuːlz]
nounpl: pneumatic tools
ferramentas pneumáticas
1. Power tools that operate using compressed air as their energy source
The construction worker used pneumatic tools to speed up the demolition process.
O operário de construção usou ferramentas pneumáticas para acelerar o processo de demolição.
2. Equipment powered by pressurized gas, typically used in industrial, automotive, and construction applications
Pneumatic tools are preferred in workshops because they are lightweight and durable.
As ferramentas pneumáticas são preferidas nas oficinas porque são leves e duráveis.
Pneumatic tools are extensively used in Brazilian industrial sectors, particularly in automotive manufacturing in São Paulo and construction industries nationwide. They are valued for their efficiency, safety in explosive environments, and lower operational costs compared to electric alternatives. In the United States, pneumatic tools remain standard in auto body shops, construction sites, and manufacturing facilities, though they compete increasingly with cordless electric alternatives.
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