What is Polishers (Air / Pneumatic)?
The Polishers (Air / Pneumatic) category includes compressed-air powered polishers and pneumatic polish machines. These tools are designed to deliver high rpm rotary or orbital motion to pads or discs for smoothing, buffing, or polishing surfaces. They include air-powered rotary and orbital polishers used for industrial surface finishing.
Products you’ll find in this category
Within this category you will find air-angle polishers, mini air polishers (using 50 mm Velcro pads), air polishers with high rpm (around 15,000 rpm) and different pad sizes including 50 mm and 75 mm options. There are pneumatic single-hand polishers with short stroke (5 mm), polishers with multiple pad sizes supplied, and compact units offering high power in lightweight forms. These machines cover varying pad diameters, speed ranges, wattage levels, and compatibility with common pad attachment systems such as Velcro.
Applications & industry use cases
Air and pneumatic polishers are used in metal finishing, automotive bodywork, surface refinishing, and maintenance workshops. They are suitable where high gloss, scratch removal, buffing, or surface preparation are needed. Typical processes include surface smoothing, fine-finish polishing, and scratch correction. These tools also find use in repair workshops where access is limited and precision polishing on panels, trim, or moulding is required.
Technical guide to Polishers (Air / Pneumatic)
These tools convert compressed air into rotary motion, typically with rotation speeds from several thousand rpm up to 15,000 rpm. Key technical characteristics include pad diameter (commonly 50 mm or 75 mm), stroke length (for example 5 mm), operating power in watts, free speed and load speed, air pressure and consumption, hose diameter, and air inlet thread sizes (such as ¼" BSP). Materials used in construction often feature lightweight metals or composite housings to reduce fatigue over long periods. Variations include single-hand polishers, angle polishers, mini polishers, and polishers supplied with different pad sizes. Function differences come down to stroke type, whether an angle or straight pad, rpm range, and pad mounting method (e.g. Velcro). Standards such as CE marking are applicable, ensuring electrical safety, ergonomics and air tool performance requirements. Selection considerations should include the working environment (dust-tightness, exhaust direction), required finish quality, compatibility with existing air supply system, pad type and size, tool weight, and duty cycle.
Why buy Polishers (Air / Pneumatic) at MEMIDOS.
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Frequently asked questions about Polishers (Air / Pneumatic)
- What air pressure and consumption are typical for pneumatic polishers?
- Pneumatic polishers often operate at dynamic air working pressures around 6.3 bar, with free‐speed air consumption and load conditions needing to be matched by the air supply. Hose diameter and length also affect performance.
- How does pad diameter and speed affect polish finish?
- Larger pad diameters provide more coverage per rotation, while higher speed (rpm) contributes to faster material removal and brighter finishes. Smaller pads offer access to tight spaces but require controlled speed to avoid swirling.
- What are common materials used in polisher construction?
- Tool bodies are often made from lightweight aluminium or composite materials to reduce user fatigue. Grips may include rubber or ergonomic designs to improve handling during extended use.
- What pad attachment systems are used?
- Velcro (hook and loop) pads are common for ease of pad change. Pad size compatibility (e.g. 50 mm, 75 mm) must match the polisher’s backing pad. Also spindle thread size and pad diameter should be aligned.
- What standards or safety compliance should polishers meet?
- Pneumatic polishers should carry relevant safety markings such as CE. They should comply with air tool safety, noise/vibration limits, safe guard engineering for moving parts, and use proper exhaust management.
