Pneumatic Sander Bodywork NTools AS15050 Racing 5 mm

A pneumatic sander designed for the preparation of body surfaces

The NTools AS 15050 is a professional pneumatic sander equipped with a 150 mm worktop and a 5 mm stroke. It is intended for sanding and surface preparation operations, particularly in body and paint workshops.

Its adjustable speed of 0 to 12 000 rpm adapts the operation of the machine to the work done and the abrasive used. The 5 mm stroke is particularly suitable for surface preparation operations with abrasives in particular P180 to P400.

The machine can be connected to a dust suction system. Its rubberized ergonomic handle and its low weight of 0.88 kg are designed to facilitate handling during prolonged sanding operations.

Technical specifications

• Product Type: pneumatic sander
• Application: sanding and preparation of surfaces
• Diameter of the tray: 150 mm
• Race: 5.0 mm
• Speed: 0 to 12 000 rpm
• Fixing the tray: 5/16 "
• Tray: 150 mm, Velcro support version
• Number of holes of the tray: 14 + 1
• Average air consumption: 340 l / min
• Service pressure: 6.2 bar
• Air connection: 1/4 "
• Suction connection: yes
• Diameter of the suction hose: 30 mm
• Weight: 0.88 kg
• SOUND LEVEL: 88 dB (a)
• Recommended abrasive dimensions: P180 to P400
• Manufacturer Part Number: 136050

For which user ?

The NTools AS 15050 is primarily for users looking for a 150 mm pneumatic sander for bodywork.

• Career professional painter: preparation of surfaces before painting operations.
• Body preparer: sanding surfaces and media preparation.
• Smart Repair's workshop: preparation works on repaired areas before paint paint.
• Automotive restorer: preparation of surfaces in the context of renovation work, subject to using the abrasive adapted to the support and method chosen.

On which supports use this sander ?

The machine is a sanding tool : these are the chosen abrasive and the preparation process that determine the actual support worked. The available documentation identifies its use for body surface preparation work but also in the woodcinery in carpentry and cabinetry.

It can therefore be integrated into different preparation processes, with the appropriate abrasive to the support:

• old poncing paintings and varnishes ;
• surfaces prepared before paint ;
• repaired body areas ;
• supports requiring mechanical preparation before the next step of the paint system.

Why choose the NTools AS 15050 ?

• 5 Mm race suitable for surface preparation operations.
• 150 Mm tray to work with the corresponding abrasives.
• Adjustable speed from 0 to 12 000 rpm to adapt the operation to work done.
• Low weight of 0.88 kg to limit fatigue when using.
• Possible connection to an aspiration for the evacuation of sanding dust.
• Air consumption of 340 l / min to take into account when the pneumatic network sizing.

In what cases use this pneumatic sander ?

• preparation of a body surface before paint ;
• sanding an old paint before repair ;
• preparation of a repaired area after body intervention ;
• surface preparation before applying a new paint system ;
• workshop sanding work requiring a pneumatic machine with aspiration.

The 5 mm race and the abrasive range indicated for this version guide the NTools AS 15050 to the surface preparation. It should not be confused with the NTools AS 15025, whose 2.5 mm stroke is for finer finishing work.

How to use the NTools AS 15050 in a bodywork process ?

1. Prepare the surface

Clean and degrease the area to work before sanding. The surface must be rid of contaminants likely to princess the abrasive or disrupt the preparation.

2. Choose the adapted abrasive

For the NTools AS 15050, the manufacturer documentation indicates a use with abrasives ranging from P180 to P400. The choice of grain must be adapted to the state of the surface and the stage of the repair process.

3. Set the speed

Gradually adjust the speed of the machine according to the abrasive and the operation performed. The NTools AS 15050 has a setting range from 0 to 12,000 rpm.

4. Sand with controlled pressure

Hold the plate properly in contact with the surface and avoid excessive pressure. The goal is to let the abrasive work regularly while maintaining a homogeneous surface.

5. Using the suction

The NTools AS 15050 can be connected to a suction system. The manufacturer indicates a suction connection with a 30 mm pipe.

Supplementary accessories and consumables

The NTools AS 15050 is supplied with several elements necessary for its use, including a work tray, a pneumatic fitting, a suction fitting, oil for pneumatic tools and a mounting key.

For bodywork, it can be associated with sanding abrasives suitable for the support and the preparation step.

The other consumables of the workshop can include bodket, surface preparation products and equipment necessary for the application of paint.

FAQ – NTools AS 15050

What is the race of the NTools AS 15050 ?

The NTools AS 15050 has a race for 5.0 mm. This version is intended for surface preparation work.

What speed can the NTools AS 15050 reach ?

The speed is adjustable from 0 to 12 000 rpm.

What abrasive grains use with the NTools AS 15050 ?

The documentation available for the AS 15050 version indicates gradations ranging from P180 to P400. The choice of grain must then be adapted to the support and the sanding operation.

Can the NTools AS 15050 be connected to a suction ?

Yes I do. The technical documentation indicates that the NTools AS 15050 can be connected to a suction, with a pipe diameter indicated at 30 mm.

What is the difference between the NTools as 15025 and the AS 15050 ?

The main difference indicated by the manufacturer is the race: 2.5 mm for AS 15025 vs 5.0 mm for the AS 15050. The documentation combines AS 15050 with preparation operations with P180 abrasives at P400, while AS 15025 is oriented to finer jobs.

Summary

The NTools AS 15050 is a professional pneumatic sander of 150 mm for body surface preparation operations. Its 5 mm stroke, its speed adjustable up to 12,000 rpm, its weight of 0.88 kg and the possibility of connecting it to a suction makes it a tool suitable for the preparatory sanding work. However, it requires a pneumatic network capable of providing approximately 340 l / min to 6.2 bar.