Improved Primary Wire Packaging
Phillips Industries announced improved, see-through packaging for spools of the company’s primary wire for easier identification. The new packaging covers 12- to 20-gauge primary wire in 11 different colors for use in all 4-, 6- and 7-way connector configurations.
Phillips says the new transparent packaging shows the color-coded concentric jacketing and indicates wire gauge size.
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Stertil-Koni Adds In-ground Scissor Lift
With its acquisition of Fleet America Service Technology, Stertil-Koni has added a shallow-pit designed heavy-duty scissors lift to its product line. An alternative to piston lifts, the ECO Lift is an axle-engaging multi-scissors lift that emerges from a shallow pit. The company says the ECO Lift is machined with tolerances to one thousandth of one inch and is ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2006 certified.
The lift is designed to allow technicians to have easy access to wheel and brake assemblies and comes with a variety of adapters that will accommodate any axle configuration, according to the company; the lift also features a safety locking mechanism to help prevent unprompted lift descent. Its collapsible design makes it small enough to require only a 34-inch-deep pit instead of one that is six to nine feet deep for traditional axle-engaging piston-style lifts, Stertil-Koni says. The ECO Lift’s ultra-shallow pit requirements and bolt-in design allow for easy installation, according to the company, and it also can be removed and reinstalled with ease.
In addition to being compact (25 inches tall, 40 inches wide and 22 inches front to back, when collapsed) the ECO Lift has 30,000 pounds of lifting capacity, and multiple lift configurations accommodating 60,000 pounds and 90,000 pounds also are available. The ECO Lift, which can be controlled by a remote pendant, can operate on seven gallons of oil as opposed to traditional hydraulic piston-style lifts that use between 56 and 90 gallons, according to the company.
Stertil-Koni
Ridewell Achieves Canadian Brake Certification Approval
Ridewell announced its Flex-Trac 232-20K auxiliary axle suspension has the only 16.5-by-6-inch brake approved by the Canadian Transportation Equipment Association for parking brake capacity under CMVSS 121. The brakes were approved by Link-Radlinski during industry testing for CTEA’s generic air brake testing program, according to the company.
The 20,000-lb. capacity Flex-Trac (232-20K) is a single-tire self-steering suspension system designed for flexibility. Each unit is designed to accommodate a wide range of ride heights and frame widths, and consistently maintain accurate axle location. Ridewell says the suspension, available in both truck and trailer versions, is a suitable alternative for leading kingpin suspensions at a lighter weight and lower cost.
Ridewell
Hunter’s B400T Heavy-duty Brake Tester
New enforcement regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration allow Hunter’s B400T Brake Tester to be used to test brake compliance without a follow-up physical inspection to take non-complying vehicles out of service, the company announced. In 30 seconds, the B400T determines whether a vehicle can continue to its destination or should be taken out of service for further inspection and repair, according to the company.
The B400T utilizes a PC-based system with Hunter’s proprietary WinSI software to measure brake forces and vehicle weight at each wheel on multi-axle vehicles such as tractors and semi-trailers, tandem-axle tractors and buses; and two-axle vehicles such as passenger cars and light trucks, the company says. Single-, tandem- and triple-axle vehicles can be tested with full loads.
To perform the test, a technician drives the vehicle onto the tester plates and applies the brakes, according to Hunter; the precision load cells within the plates automatically measure a variety of brake performance conditions, which then are digitally transferred to the computer, analyzed and displayed on the monitor in color-coded charts.
Hunter Engineering Company
Delco Remy Introduces High-output Alternator
Delco Remy says its new 28SI high-output alternator addresses vehicle applications that require higher electrical output while providing lower weight, improved temperature capability and fuel savings. This alternator is the ideal solution for school bus, shuttle bus and recreational vehicles, and is also a good choice for trucks that have high electrical loads, says the company.
Vehicles, such as school buses, not using a premium high-output alternator likely will experience premature failures caused by high under-hood engine temperatures. Premature failures can be costly and create unexpected downtime. Delco Remy says that the 28SI high output alternator provides the answer to this problem while improving fuel savings at the same time.
According to the company, key features and advantages of the high-output Delco Remy 28SI alternator are:
- 180 and 200 amp options with three mounting styles allow flexibility when upgrading;
- Remote Sense technology provides accurate voltage readings and optimizes battery state-of-charge resulting in improved efficiency and overall battery life;
- The high-efficiency, lightweight design offers improved fuel economy; and
- The Dual Internal Fans (DIF) design protects the alternator from today’s high under-hood engine temperatures.
Delco Remy
Snap-on Impact Wrench
Snap-on Tools says its MG725 1⁄2-inch-drive impact wrench can help technicians remove lug nuts and change shocks and struts faster. The impact wrench features 1,190 foot-pounds of bolt breakaway torque and a free speed of 8,000 rpm and 1,270 blows per minute, according to the company.
With its one-piece housing, the MG725 is designed to be a durable, lightweight and balanced unit that minimizes vibration, which allows for less user fatigue. A field-replaceable cushion grip and cushion grip trigger button helps provide comfort with control, and a slim nose allows techs access into restricted applications and tight spaces.
Snap-on says the MG725’s impact mechanism is lubricated continuously through its sealed-in oil bath with Red Line synthetic oil.
Snap-on Tools
Gent-L-Kleen Foaming Waterless Hand Cleaner, Soap
Gent-L-Kleen Products has added two products to its line of industrial hand cleaners: Foaming Gent-L-Kleen Waterless Hand Cleaner and Foaming Gent-L-Kleen Hand Soap.
The waterless hand cleaner is not a soap, but a foaming hand-cleaning solution designed to remove medium- to heavy-duty soils without the need for a water rinse. The formula removes grease, oil, paints, industrial carbons and more, according to the company. It contains five skin conditioners and is produced using environmentally “green” ingredients, making it biodegradable, VOC, NPE and petroleum-free.
The hand soap – described as a premium, general washroom foaming solution – contains nine skin conditioners, including aloe vera, glycerin, jojoba, almond oil, soy oil and wheat germ extract, plus vitamins A, C and E, the company says. It also is made with Earth-friendly products and is biodegradable, VOC, NPE and petroleum-free.
Both products are available in a 500 ml foaming dispenser bottle yielding more than 400 applications per container.
Gent-L-Kleen Products
Large-capacity Used-oil Boiler Now Available
Clean Burn introduced the CB-500-CTB, a large-capacity used-oil coil tube boiler that can recycle 3.6 gallons of used oil per hour to produce hot water. It can be used for in-floor, baseboard and space heating, as well as for ice-melt applications. The CB-500-CTB has an input rating of 500,000 Btu.
The CB-500-CTB weighs 1,600 pounds and can heat an area of more than 12,000 square feet. The unit has a low-mass design which holds just 20.6 gallons of water, yet 37 gallons per minute flow through the coil.
Clean Burn
Tractor-Trailer.net Now Includes Color Air Brake Diagrams
Mitchell 1, a Snap-on Company, has added color air brake diagrams to its June update of Tractor-Trailer.net, a web-based truck repair information resource. The company says the pneumatic diagrams include the same widely used features as the Tractor-Trailer.net electrical wiring diagrams and the line colors were designed to conform to the Technology & Maintenance Council’s Recommended Practice 423.
Mitchell 1 says the diagrams are crisp and readable at any zoom level, and each mirrors the colors of the pneumatic brake lines on the truck. Additionally, using Mitchell 1’s CircuitSelect feature, a technician can highlight the brake line he’s working on so he can focus his attention where it’s needed to quickly and accurately diagnose the problem and make the required repair.
For consistency, each air brake diagram is oriented the same, regardless of manufacturer, with the front brake chambers appearing at the top and the rear brake chambers at the bottom. From make to make, the components such as the compressor, service brake chambers, spring brakes, relays and valves are easily identifiable with consistent icons. Another feature to assist technicians in finding the problem is the searchable text included in the diagrams that will take the user directly to the probable location on the diagram.
Mitchell 1
New Tool Lets Technicians Hear Problems
Tracer Products introduced the Tracerline Marksman ultrasonic diagnostic tool that converts and amplifies inaudible ultrasonic sound into audible “natural” sound. According to the company, service technicians can use the new tool to easily hear sounds that signify problems such as air brake leaks, gear and bearing wear, as well as vacuum, EVAP system, exhaust, refrigerant and passenger compartment leaks.
Tracer says the Marksman uses a two-tiered process to ensure accurate diagnosis: first, the receiver unit converts inaudible sound into audible sound using a process known as heterodyning; second, the receiver’s Sound Signal Technology fine-tunes the audible sound into the natural sound emitted by the defect itself. A 10-bar LED display indicates the intensity of incoming signals from the problem source to aid in the diagnosis.
The TP-9370 Marksman Master Kit comes with a receiver, full-sized headphones, two probes, and an ultrasonic emitter that allows technicians to test for faulty seals, gaskets and weather stripping in passenger compartments, trailer bodies and other unpressurized enclosures. When attached to the receiver, the 12-inch hollow probe accentuates air sounds, while the solid contact probe accentuates sounds of wear or grinding inside gears.
Tracer Products
Firestone Adds Six New Sizes to its Urban Steer Lineup
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS) introduced six new sizes to its lineup of Firestone FS560 PLUS steer tires. The company says the premium tires are specially designed to deliver long wear and low cost per mile for pick-up and delivery and local hauling applications.
Customers in short-haul or urban applications now have more sizes to choose from, including 9R22.5 and 10R22.5 in “F” load ranges, 10R22.5 in “G” load range, and 255/70R22.5, 275/70R22.5 and 215/75R17.5 low profile sizes all in “H” load ranges. The 215/75R17.5 size will be available in the fourth quarter. All the other sizes are available now.
The company says the Firestone FS560 PLUS has a deep tread for long original mileage with a solid shoulder design to help fight the turning and maneuvering scrub forces that short hauls and urban usage inflict on tires. Multiple cross-rib sipes and wide, deep “flow-through” grooves evacuate water efficiently from the footprint for precise traction, even on rain-slick city streets.
To facilitate retreadability, the FS560 PLUS has four full steel belts, an all-steel casing ply, and a two-layer tread that combines a slow-wearing top compound with a layer beneath that helps insulate the casing from heat damage.
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions
Exhaust Hose Reel Keeps Shops Fume Free
COXREELS introduced its new 300 Series exhaust hose reel that helps keep shops free of exhaust fumes for safer shop air quality. The 300 Series has a rugged all Welded A-Frame Construction and can be ceiling or wall mounted. This narrow model handles up to 40 feet of 4-inch ID hose, 36 feet of 5-inch ID hose and 36 feet of 6-inch ID hose. The 300 Series is
outfitted with a maintenance-free bearing system and is spring driven.
COXREELS
Detroit Diesel Unveils All-New DD13
Detroit Diesel introduced the new 12.8 liter DD13 engine that has a six-cylinder, in-line configuration. The company says the new DD13 provides improved fuel efficiency, performance and serviceability and is designed for the less-than-truckload, regional distribution and vocational markets.
The DD13 will be offered in output and torque ranges from 350 to 450 hp and 1,350 to 1,650 lb-ft. This new model is the second in a series of heavy-duty Detroit Diesel engines that will eventually cover three displacement categories: 13, 15 and 16 liters. The company says the DD13 features many of the technologies found in the larger DD15 but weighs 400 pounds less and is up to five percent more fuel efficient than the MBE 4000, which the DD13 is replacing.
According to Detroit Diesel, the DD13 can go further between routine service intervals than any similarly spec’d engine – up to 50,000 miles. Among the serviceability features are cartridge-style filters (oil, coolant and fuel) positioned above the frame rail, a maintenance-free crankcase breather and 65 percent parts commonality with the DD15.
The DD13 will be introduced in Sterling and Freightliner models next year and Western Star models in 2010.
Detroit Diesel
Cole Hersee High-Amp DP Master Disconnect Switch
Cole Hersee Company introduced its High-Amp Double Pole Master Disconnect Switch that can handle a continuous current of 125A (at each pole), up to 36 V DC. The company says it is engineered for use in trucking applications and is sealed to resist the elements.
The High-Amp Double Pole Master Disconnect Switch controls two independent circuits, eliminating the need to purchase two separate switches while providing a cost-effective solution. Additionally, this switch has the capacity to completely turn off one load, while disconnecting two parts of the same circuit. This entirely shuts down the load circuitry, providing a safe disconnect and preventing electrical leaks that may drain batteries.
Cole Hersee Company
Air-powered Vacuum Lifter
Anver Corporation introduced a compact, air-powered vacuum lifter that can be operated from an overhead hoist and has an adjustable pad attachment for lifting and installing heavy parts. The Anver VPFL4 Series Compressed Air Vacuum Lifter runs on 72-90 psi dry, clean shop air. It has a large, ergonomic handle for lifting loads up to 1,500 lbs. and the vacuum pad attachment provides 12 to 18 inches of adjustable vertical reach.
Anver says the lifter lets users lift heavy components from the top and install them into frames, chassis and other assemblies at a predetermined depth. Accordng to the company, the Anver VPFL4 Series Compressed Air Vacuum Lifter is an effective way to eliminate hooks and slings, and needs only needs 8 inches of head room. Equipped with two snap-on sealing ring suction cups that can be changed in minutes, standard features include a vacuum attach-and-release slide control valve, an air filter, vacuum check valve, leakage sensor, and audio-visual alarm.
Anver Corporation
Phillips’ New Air, Air/Electrical Hose Products
Phillips Industries introduced new air and air/electrical hose products with the following features:
- Pre-made heavy-duty rubber air lines: Includes swivel-end brass fittings in popular lengths. The company says the air lines are Department of Transportation-certified and include a large, ergonomic cushion grip to facilitate easier couple/uncoupling and hose support.
- Heavy-duty EPDM rubber air brake tubing in 250-foot spools: Ready for “cut-to-length” as needed, reducing the inventory costs of carrying multiple finished hose lengths. The tubing is made from four-spiral polyester reinforced rubber designed to resist cracking, kinking and weathering, while providing added abrasion resistance, in temperatures from -40 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Phillips says the tubing is DOT-certified to sustain 900 PSI burst pressure and 225 PSI operating pressure conditions.
- Electrical/air hose assemblies for ABS and non-ABS applications: The abrasion- and kink-resistant hoses are spiral-wrapped to facilitate an organized, clean look, while the large grips are designed for added coupling/uncoupling leverage. The hoses can be ordered with the company’s proprietary Quick-Connect Plug (QCP) designed for faster plug repairs.
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