Peak Commercial & Industrial unveils BlueDEF Mini Bulk System
Peak Commercial & Industrial, a DEF manufacturer and distributor in the U.S., has launched the BlueDEF Mini Bulk System. “Engineered to fit directly on a fuel island, the BlueDEF mini bulk system has the unique ability to expand as market demands grow,” said Zac Stogdill, DEF equipment manager at Peak Commercial & Industrial. “The mini
Sherwin-Williams introduces high build additive
The new High Build Additive, GA6100, from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes is designed to increase wet film application for the already established Genesis and AIC single stage topcoats, said the company. By adding one to three ounces per ready to spray gallon, the sag point of the topcoat will increase up to double the wet film
Coats introduces 1150-2D wheel balancers
Hennessy Industries recently introduced its Coats’ 1150-2D wheel balancers, featuring a set of easy-to-use balancing features. The 1150-2D wheel balancers offers a redesigned user interface that makes even the most complex balancing applications fast and simple, said the company. Additional features include direct balancing mode selection, direct tape-a-weight measurements, behind the spoke balancing, auto start
Rotary Lift introduces heavy-duty inground lift saddles, adapters
Rotary Lift updated its patented universal style lifting saddles and introduced a variety of lift adapter packages for use with its new MOD35 modular heavy-duty inground lift series. “Truck and bus manufacturers are constantly improving their vehicles in response to customer needs and government mandates,” said Paul Lee, Rotary Lift heavy-duty product support and field
Aurora Parts & Accessories, Prime Transport Solutions partner to distribute pneumatic trailer landing gear
Aurora Parts and Prime Transport Solutions (PTS) have partnered to distribute the PTS50 trailer pneumatic landing gear in North and South America. According to the distributors, the PTS50’s benefits include risks reduction, enhanced safety of drivers, reduction of work compensation claims, idling reduction time, maintenance cost reduction, lighter weight, recruiting/retention of quality drivers, operational efficiency
B&W Trailer Hitches unveils new rail-mounted fifth wheel slider hitch
B&W Trailer Hitches, a U.S.-based manufacturer of heavy-duty, engineered trailer hitches and aftermarket truck/trailer accessories, will introduce its new 16,000-lb. Patriot rail-mounted fifth wheel slider hitch at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The 16,000-lb. Patriot rail-mounted slider complements B&W’s full line of hitches and is built to exacting specifications for smooth, flawless and
Heat-intensive “green” engines spur changes in vehicle lifts, Stertil-Koni reports
Stertil-Koni, a manufacturer of heavy-duty vehicle lifting systems, reported that the increased heat generated by the growing use of electric-hybrid and compressed natural gas (CNG) engines in commercial vehicles is leading to a transformational shift in heavy-duty lifting. According to Stertil-Koni, “greener” engines typically run up to 50% hotter than conventional engines; and, while that
Anderson Power Products offers SB Environmental Boot
Anderson Power Products (APP), a high power interconnect solutions, announced a new addition to the SB Environmental Boot series, with the release of their SB 50 Environmental Boot. Ideal for a wide range of applications both indoors and out, the SB Environmental Boots’ soft shell provides water, dirt, chemical and UV protection to SB 50
Jost International to begin distributing Edbro hydraulic cylinders
Jost International has added Edbro hydraulic cylinders to their range of products available in the United States. Edbro has been manufacturing hydraulic cylinders for more than a century with a reputation for safety and reliability of their products, said Jost. Edbro’s laser welding technology, along with the use of lighter, stronger materials and new low friction bearings, offer
Finding reason within alternative fuel
I’ve been trying to determine why we’ve taken so many wrong turns incorporating alternate fuels. I looked at Wikipedia the other day, and I think I found the answer. Only 1% of Wikipedia’s content is about logic and mathematics. Another 1% is about thought and philosophy. But fully 30% deals with art and culture, and
Thermo King Precedent S-Series lineup expands
Thermo King, a manufacturer of transport temperature control systems for a variety of mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, enhanced its S-600M model of the Precedent S-Series line. The enhancement allows trucks to ship products with multi-temp capabilities utilizing all trailer space while saving time and resources. This allows peace of mind for
Mitsubishi Electric inks distribution deal with Vipar Heavy Duty
Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America Inc. has signed a long-term agreement with Vipar Heavy Duty, Crystal Lake, Illinois, to make its heavy duty electrical components available to more than 500 Vipar Heavy Duty distributors. The agreement was announced at the Vipar Heavy Duty Business Conference in Marco Island, Florida. “We are pleased to forge this alliance
