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Air thrusts a piston that is pushed back and forth by the compressed air for which type of pneumatic tools?

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The type of pneumatic tools that utilize air thrust to push a piston back and forth are typically known as **pneumatic cylinders** or **pneumatic actuators**. These devices convert compressed air energy into mechanical motion. Pneumatic tools that might employ this mechanism include:

1. **Pneumatic hammers** - Such as jackhammers that utilize air pressure to provide the hammering motion.
2. **Impact wrenches** - Which use air pressure to generate high torque for loosening or tightening bolts.
3. **Pneumatic drills** - That rely on compressed air to facilitate rotation and drilling.
4. **Air chisels** - Where compressed air drives a chisel back and forth for cutting or shaping materials.
5. **Pneumatic nailers (nail guns)** - Which use compressed air to drive nails into wood or other materials.

These tools leverage the principle of compressed air being released to create rapid, repeated movement of a piston, enabling effective mechanical work.

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