AIRCAT 6280 Angle Die Grinder 0.75 HP
- Maximum Rotational Speed: 18000 rpm
- Power Source: Pneumatic
- Material Type: Carbon Steel
- Manufacturer Warranty Description: 2 Years with Proof of Purchase
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact 18000 RPM air die grinder for shops already running compressed air lines, built for deburring and metal cleanup rather than heavy material removal.
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ASIN: B01N1N64V2Model: 6280Category: Power Grinders
Overview
AIRCAT 6280 is a pneumatic air grinder running at 18000 RPM, built for die grinding, deburring and cutoff work on metal. It weighs 1.8 pounds and requires a compressed air supply rather than a battery or cord.
AIRCAT builds pneumatic shop tools favored by auto body and metal fab shops where corded or cordless electrics can stall under continuous load. The 6280 needs a compressor connected to run, so it fits a garage or fab shop with existing air lines more than a homeowner toolbox. At 0.7 hp motor rating it sits in the compact die grinder class rather than heavy stock removal grinders.
- 18000 RPM air-driven turbine
- 0.7 hp motor power
- 1.8 lb body weight
- Compact 7 x 3.4 x 1.7 inch footprint
Who it's for
Suits metal fabricators, auto body technicians and hobbyists with a shop compressor who need a light air grinder for deburring, weld cleanup or die grinding. Not for anyone without an air compressor already set up, since this tool has no motor of its own beyond the air-driven turbine.
Pros and cons
- Lightweight at 1.8 pounds for extended handheld use
- 18000 RPM suits fast deburring and cleanup
- No motor to overheat under continuous shop use
- Requires a compressor and air line to operate
- No accessory or collet size listed
Performance notes
The 0.7 hp air motor spins to 18000 RPM, on the higher end for die grinders, which suits fast material removal on small burrs and welds rather than slow, controlled grinding. Air tools like this typically hold up under sustained shop use since there is no motor winding to overheat, but output depends on the compressor's CFM and pressure feeding it.
Specifications
| Brand | AIRCAT |
|---|---|
| Model | 6280 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.8 poundslower than 67% of 107 power grinders |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 7 × 3.4 × 1.7 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 18000 rpmhigher than 66% of 122 power grinders |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Pneumatic |
| Horsepower | 0.001 hp |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Carbon Steel |
| Color | Red |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 1 Red And Black Angle Die Grinder With 1 Wrench |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 2 Years with Proof of Purchase |
| Other details | |
| Style Name | Ergonomic |
| Item Type Name | .7 HP Composite Angle Die Grinder With Spindle Lock |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the AIRCAT 6280 need an air compressor to run?
Yes, it is a pneumatic tool powered by compressed air rather than a battery or electrical cord.
What RPM does the AIRCAT 6280 spin at?
It runs at 18000 RPM.
How much does the AIRCAT 6280 weigh?
1.8 pounds.