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Power Tools and Industrial Lifting - Customer Technical Service
Pneumatic Impact Tool diagnostic
Pneumatic tool is not performing properly; performance may have degraded over time; tool may be making
unusual noises.
Evaluate the tool. Define the symptoms. What is not normal about the tool?
1. Verify Air Supply
2. Connect the tool to an air supply - run at full speed, no load
3. Measure Dynamic Air Pressure to verify there is adequate air supply - 90 psi at the tool inlet while running.
See article/video link: FAQ - Dynamic Air Pressure
[If servicing a 2146 series tool, verify that the 2146 series tool air gauge is in the "green".]
4. Adjust the air supply as necessary.
5. Feel/Listen to the tool while running. Note any excessive noise or vibration and its apparent source.
6. Check tool performance
7. Measure torque output on a Skidmore or equivalent.
8. Compare against published working range torque.
9. Determine if performance is in range.
TL-XXXX
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