Synthetic 5W-40 Oil
Shell Lubricants introduced Rotella T Synthetic 5W-40 heavy-duty motor oil, which meets or exceeds API CJ-4 specifications. The oil is said to offer significant improvements in wear protection, soot control, deposit control, heat resistance and protection in extreme climates.
According to the company, the new oil resists breakdown by heat for better protection under high temperature or severe operation.
Through increased levels of ashless chemistry that keeps soot particles separated, the oil protects against oil thickening caused by soot and other contaminants. This helps keep the motor oil flowing for good start-up under all operating conditions.
It is compatible with the exhaust aftertreatment devices found on heavy-duty trucks built beginning in January 2007. The low ash level is said to help control the rate of diesel particulate filter blockage.
Shell Lubricants
Enhanced Internet Parts Sales Software
Karmak recently released an updated version of ProfitMaster Internet Parts Sales, a web-based software solution that lets dealers receive parts orders over the Internet. Fully integrated with the company’s business systems, the new release allows parts suppliers to control which customer may purchase via the Internet, and set pricing and other options for each customer.
The business system processes and fulfills the order, e-mailing an acknowledgement back to the customer. The ability to track customer activity allows dealers to analyze and respond to customer buying trends.
On the retail web site, customers can search for parts, check prices and availability, create and maintain multiple shopping carts and checkout. They also can view account history, service history, order status, parts substitutions and right-to-return cores.
Karmak
Temperature Control Application Guide
Four Seasons Inc. announces the availability of its new Heavy-Duty Temperature Control Application and Illustrated Parts Guide – AC-68, which supersedes version AC-65.
The application section offers information on heavy-, medium- and light-duty trucks, as well as off-road and agricultural vehicles.
The illustration section features a wide variety of products, including compressors, expansion devices, filter driers/accumulators, cooling fans and assemblies, hose assemblies, evaporators, idler pulleys and tensioners and other components.
Four Seasons Inc.
75 Ton Capacity Shop Press
Gray Manufacturing Co. has introduced its new 75 ton capacity heavy-duty shop press. The press uses an air/hydraulic power system with 75 tons of force to assemble and remove components.
The unit has been designed to provide precise control by eliminating ram over-travel and provide speed by accelerating the ram to the load, according to the manufacturer. It also uses a winch/cable system to raise and lower the adjustable 6-position bolster. It offers a 13-1⁄8 inch stroke, 50 inch wide throat and side-to-side adjustable ram.
Each press includes an accessory kit that consists of 15-3/4 inch V-blocks and 2-inch diameter push adapters.
Gray Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Six Sizes Added to Tire Line
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions is introducing six new sizes to its line of Firestone FS560 Plus steer tires. These tires are designed for pick-up and delivery and local hauling applications.
Tires are available in the following sizes: 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 in “H” load ranges.
The new tires have 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, according to the manufacturer.
Multiple cross-rib sipes and wide, deep “flow-through” grooves are said to evacuate water efficiently from the footprint for precision traction. The FS560 has four full-steel belts, an all-steel casing ply and a special two-layer tread.
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions
Modular Power Delivery and Lighting System
Grote said its Ultra-Nose-Box was developed to help solve the current problem of cracked, corroded and crowded electrical junction boxes with a design featuring double the standard number of pin connections, a push-on plug function, a durable glass-filled nylon housing, insert-molded pins that seal out moisture and corrosive materials and easily replaceable parts.
Grote Industries
Portable Nitrogen Inflation System
For shops wanting to offer customers nitrogen tire inflation, Parker Hannifin introduced a new portable TireSaver system that can be transported throughout a service facility. The company said using dry nitrogen has many benefits, including “tires will last longer, provide increased safety, offer better fuel efficiency and reduced operating costs.”
The TireSaver system will produce 95 percent pure nitrogen from standard compressed air. The TS051-0ABCBR model is available with a 30-gallon storage tank; built-in auto inflator that purges and fills up to six tires simultaneously; built-in counter to track use; gauges to monitor inlet and outlet pressure; and a handheld nitrogen analyzer.
Parker Hannifin said it offers customers a wide variety of point-of-purchase materials to advertise nitrogen tire inflation services.
Parker Hannifin
Synthetic CJ-4 Formula Added
Delo 400 LE Synthetic SAE 5W-40 engine oil, which is 100 percent synthetic and CJ-4 compliant, has been added to the Chevron Delo lineup of lubricants. The new oil, which the company said “exceeds industry and engine manufacturers’ performance requirements,” is formulated using a blend of the latest dispersant, detergent, oxidation inhibition, anti-wear, corrosion inhibition, viscosity improver and de-foaming additive technologies.
Delo 400 LE Synthetic can be used with both pre- and post-2007 engines and the company said it offers excellent cold startup capabilities, can provide improved fuel economy and is fully backwards compatible with previous API categories.
The new oil is available in gallon jugs, five-gallon pails and 55-gallon drums.
Chevron Products Co.
Haldex Brake, Hendrickson Axle Combo
Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems announced its ModulX DB22LT air disc brakes now are available on Hendrickson axles and can provide weight savings of 37 pounds per axle versus the previous model. According to Haldex, ModulX air disc brakes slide on four stainless steel slide pins, providing a more compact, stable design that standard two-pin configurations. Additionally, two tappets equally distribute brake pad clamping force for more even wear.
Haldex said its DB22LT outperforms standard S-cam drum brakes in practically every category and is less sensitive to speed and temperature variation.
Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems
Aftermarket Crew Cab Conversion
Kenworth Truck Company introduced an aftermarket crew cab conversion option for its T170, T270 and T370 medium-duty, conventional truck models. The company said the converted vehicles are ideal for fuel oil, fire and rescue, towing and recovery, leasing and rental and utility applications.
The 157-inch BBC crew cab uses a one-piece fiberglass roof with 4-inch raised rear section, which provides up to 61 inches of interior height. The remaining crew cab structure is aluminum and provides an additional 52 inches of length and is 84 inches wide at the rear. Also standard are Kenworth DayLite door assemblies and door panels, Granite Gray vinyl interior trim, Kenworth interior upper B-pillar and exterior grab handles and DuPont Imron Elite single stage paint.
The crew cab conversion is done in partnership with Bentz Transport Products.
Kenworth Truck Company
Enhanced Vocational Suspension
Hendrickson introduced an enhanced version of its Primaax heavy-duty vocational air suspension, the Primaax EX. The company said the new system improves durability and performance, as well as substantially reducing weight.
Hendrickson said the Primaax EX improvements include enhanced joint integrity and durability, improved handling, increased air spring capacity, greater disc break compatibility and improved resistance to torque rod bushing walk-out.
The Primaax EX suspension – designed for use in mixer, dump, heavy-haul, refuse, crane and logging applications – has cast austempered and shot-peened ductile iron support beams that integrate attachment points for greater reliability. Its geometry includes a new frame hanger and torque rod configuration for increased roll stiffness and reduced roll steer for improved handling.
Hendrickson said the Primaax EX will be available at most major truck manufacturers in capacities ranging from 23,000 to 26,000 pounds for single-axle, 46,000 to 52,000 pounds for tandem-axle and 69,000 to 78,000 pounds for tridem-axle applications.
Hendrickson
Fluorescent Leak Detection
Tracer Products introduced its Tracerline TRITAN 365 – a multi-LED, broad-beam, true UV leak detection lamp – that the company said works with all fluorescent dyes, including difficult-to-fluoresce yellow dyes.
The new tool has three ultra-high intensity UV LEDs for fluorescent leak detection, plus a white light LED to illuminate dark work areas. Tracer said the lamp’s broad-beam profile provides extra-wide area coverage to assist in checking large radiators and condensers. And, despite a compact head for getting into tight areas, it has an inspection range of at least 20 feet.
The TRITAN 365 weighs 16 ounces, comes with an 8-foot power cord with an AC plug and is available in 120V, 230V, 240V and 100V models. It has a rechargeable NiMH battery pack with an adjustable shoulder strap and belt loop, AC cord set, AC charger, UV-absorbing glasses and a padded carrying case.
Tracer Products
C18 Gasket Sets
IPD introduced a new line of its IPD 1-2-3 Gasket Sets designed exclusively for Caterpillar C18 engines. IPD said the set makes engine rebuild jobs easier, faster and more accurate as opposed to ordering each piece individually.
IPD
Mobile Column Lifts, Weight Gauge
Mohawk Lift introduced mobile column lifts available in two through eight column sets with per-column capacities of 18,000, 24,000 and 30,000 pounds, and total lifting capacities up to 240,000 pounds. The mobile column lifts are available in either 220 or 440 AC or 24V DC current.
Mohawk also introduced a weight gauge compatible with the company’s two-post lifts from 7,000- to 30,000-pound capacities. Among the uses for the weight gauage, the company said, is to ensure the lift is not being overloaded and to provide technicians with accurate vehicle weights.
Mohawk Lifts
Expanded Lubricant Line
Petro-Canada introduced a new API CJ-4 compliant engine oil, DURON-E 10W-30, that is specially formulated for both on- and off-road fleets. According to Petro-Canada, the benefits of the new formula include excellent soot dispersancy, extended drain capabilities, low engine wear and good top-up and cold start-up performance.
DURON-E 10W-30 is suitable for 4-stroke diesel, gasoline and natural gas applications where SAE 10W-30 is recommended, including engines equipped with exhaust aftertreatment devices such as diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and catalytic reactors. It is also backward compatible with previous API classifications.
Other Petro-Canada CJ-4 product offerings include DURON-E Synthetic 10W-40, DURON-E XL Synthetic Blend 15W-40, DURON-E 15W-40 and DURON-E Synthetic 0W-40.
Petro-Canada
Welded Clevis Pushrod Assembly
Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems introduced the Gold Seal and Life Seal spring brakes and service chambers with the OEM specified welded clevis pushrod assembly. These new models come with the clevis welded to the pushrod and in the exact pre-set position used in new vehicle production.
Haldex said this OEM grade replacement comes in both standard stroke and long stroke.
Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems
Infrared Refrigerant Leak Detector
Robinair, an SPX brand, now offers a handheld, infrared Refrigerant Leak Detector (P/N 22791). According to the company, the new tool meets the new SAE J2791 standard and, unlike other leak detection methods such as corona discharge and heated diode leak detectors, the Robinair 22791 sensor doesn’t touch refrigerant as it passes through the instrument.
The detector is said to not need any warm-up and is ready to use in less than a minute, and it won’t trigger on oil or moisture. It has an 8-hour battery life, mute and peak functions and a rugged, compact design.
SPX
