Frequently Asked Questions

All air tools, from construction-type jackhammers to our Bantam Bully Air Hammer, are designed to use 90 psi (per square inch) of air.

CFM is an acronym for Cubic Feet per Minute. CFM is the amount of air your tool uses per minute at 90 psi. Make sure your compressor can produce the minimum amount of CFM at 90 psi to ensure your tools works at full capacity.

We recommend at least a 5-horsepower compressor that can supply at least 8 to 10 CFM at 90 psi. Also, the larger the holding tank, the less times the compressor cycles.

BPM is an acronym of Blows Per Minute. BPM describes the number of times (cycles) the piston goes back and forth (reciprocates) within the air hammer. The lower the BPM a tool has, the harder the piston hits the chisel. In other words, a lower BPM results in more power in the tool.

We recommend at least a 1/4" diameter hose for all our hammers, needle scalers, sanders, and die grinders. We recommend for our 3.5 hp Vertical or Horizontal Grinder at least a 1/2" diameter hose.

Use light-weight air tool oil (5 or 10 weight). This type of oil will suspend any condensation droplets from your air source so that water droplets will not lie against any metal parts within the tool. Never use oil that has detergent; this will cause a soapy and sticky black residue that adheres to the internal parts of your tool which will not allow the parts or air to move freely. Superior Pneumatic Air Tool Oil is Part Number 5260000.

No. Our tools are designed for industrial applications and are made from steel and aluminum parts which are heat treated so that they can be used for longer periods of time.

During most summers, there is higher humidity; therefore, more water condenses within your compressor tank. All fixed air supply lines should angle back to your compressor. Also, every morning before you start the compressor, the tank should be drained of excess water. Any of your rubber hose lines should be bled of any water within the hose. Please make sure you oil the tool twice daily to prevent the rusting of internal parts.

First, make sure you put 3-5 good squirts of new, non-detergent lightweight oil in the air inlet and down the barrel of a hammer. Then jog the tool a few times to see if the performance increases. For best performance oil your tool at least in the morning and afternoon during a work time of 8 hours. If that oiling has not improved the performance, send the tool back for a no-charge estimate to Superior Pneumatic, Repair Department, 871 Canterbury Road, Unit E, Westlake, Ohio 44145.

Yes. All of our needle scaler adapters can be taken off to convert the needle scaler to an air chisel. The Bantam needle scaler adapter can be removed, and you can purchase a chisel adapter kit (#95525). Included with the kit is our most popular style chisel, 9/16 face by 4" long flat chisel (#10400). For our other types of scalers, you just remove the strap screw from the scaler tube and purchase the style chisel you need for that air hammer! (Two tools in one!)

On the Bantam Bully models 90000 and 90001, hold the knurled collar and pull away from the center of the tool to put the chisel in so that it locks in place. On our Big Bully models 120000 and 120001 and our Heavy Duty Hammer models 60010 and 60011, hold the collar and pull toward the center of the tool, insert the chisel, and let go of the collar to lock the chisel in.

Yes. Please call us at 1-800-521-2282, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST. We accept major credit cards. However, please feel free to purchase from any of our distributors (given upon request), or have your distributor call us.

Yes. For international sales outside the United States, please contact International Marketing at imark1000@aol.com or call 216-990-4700 or 216-990-4701.

If we repair your Superior Pneumatic tools at the factory, we will issue the same warranty as a brand-new tool! Before repairing, we will advise you of the parts prices, if needed, and service charge (if repaired). Once approved for repair, it will be fixed within two days and returned to you by UPS. If you choose not to have the tool repaired, you can request that it be sent back to you at no charge.

Yes. We have 55 authorized repair stations in the U.S. and Canada. Please call us for a location near you.

Yes. We have a 15-Day Trial Tool Program. Please contact us for more information.