FAQs About Air Tools
United Rentals is a leading supplier of air tools for rent. Our assortment of pneumatic air tool rentals consists of equipment designed to reduce air consumption without reducing power, so you can run multiple air tools at once with just one compressor unit. United Rentals' full inventory of air tools includes air backfill tampers, air chipping guns, air pavement breakers of multiple power levels and air rivet busters. Complete your cutting, finishing and surface preparation with finish air nailers, air staplers, clay diggers, grinders, saws and more.
Learn more about pneumatic tools in our FAQ section below.
Pneumatic tools are powered by compressed air. This requires the use of air compressors, which come in different sizes with varying power capacities.
PSI stands for “pounds per square inch” and is the officially accepted measurement of air pressure from a source to a device or machine part. It is calculated by using a ratio of 1 pound force (lbf) divided by the number of square inches (in2) of the object.
The PSI measurement for a tool depends on the type of tool you’re using and the job you’re completing. We encourage users to read user manuals to understand the safest and best practices for equipment use. Further, feel free to consult with a United Rentals expert or read Common Hazards of Pneumatic Tools and How to Avoid Them for additional information.