<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article's tone or style may not reflect the encyclopedic tone used on Wikipedia . See Wikipedia's guide to writing better articles for suggestions . (October 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article's tone or style may not reflect the encyclopedic tone used on Wikipedia . See Wikipedia's guide to writing better articles for suggestions . (October 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> A pneumatic tool, air tool, air - powered tool or pneumatic - powered tool is a type of power tool, driven by compressed air, supplied by an air compressor . Pneumatic tools can also be driven by compressed carbon dioxide (CO) stored in small cylinders allowing for portability . Most pneumatic tools convert the compressed air to work using a pneumatic motor . </P> <P> Compared to their electric power tool equivalents, they are safer to run and maintain, without risk of sparks, short - circuiting or electrocution, and have a higher power to weight ratio, allowing a smaller, lighter tool to accomplish the same task . Furthermore, they are less likely to self - destruct in case the tool is jammed or overloaded . General grade pneumatic tools with short life span are commonly cheaper and are also called disposable tools in tooling industries while industrial grade pneumatic tools with long life span are more expensive . In general, pneumatic tools are cheaper than the equivalent electric - powered tools . Regular lubrication of the tools is still needed however . </P>

Where do pneumatic tools get their power from