Think air-quality for performance
Like an athlete tasked with performing an amazing feat, engine performance is just as dependent on air-quality to deliver top performance and power. Today’s engines utilize high-tech filters to cleanse fuel, oil and intake air from dust, water and other impurities that can severely decrease engine performance over time. One of the easiest ways to
Stertil-Koni installs largest platform lift of its type
Stertil-Koni installed a four-post Stertil-Koni ST 4600 with a capacity of 132,000 lbs.—the largest platform lift of its type in North America, according to the company. The ALI/ETL-certified lift was installed in a public works facility in Jersey City, N.J., where it will be used by technicians who service fire rescue equipment and other large,
Eaton introduces DC to AC inverter
Eaton has added a new DC to AC inverter to its lineup of products for the commercial vehicle industry. The new Eaton Pure Sine Wave Inverter produces either 1,000 or 1,800 watts of AC power output from a standard Class 8 DC vehicle battery and can be used to power phone chargers, computers, heaters, microwaves,
Snap-on introduces matte and flat finish cleaner
Snap-on introduced its matte and flat finish cleaner, a solution for keeping a Snap-on tool storage unit looking like new. “Many of our customers are unsure of what type of cleaner is best to use on their tool storage unit,” said Scott Amundson, product manager for Snap-on. “Brake cleaner and wax will take the matte
ESCO releases anniversary catalog
ESCO released its 30th anniversary catalog, available now in digital format on its website. This newest catalog released by ESCO includes an almost 100% increase to their pre-existing catalog offering, said the company. “We’ve got a great mix of products now for our distributors to really consider ESCO as their one-stop-shop for all of their customers
BFGoodrich redesigns commercial truck website
Michelin‘s BFGoodrich Commercial Truck Tires brand has redesigned its website with the help of its customers who were asked what features would be most valuable to help them better manage their business. The result is a more interactive and user-friendly website that provides quick access to the site’s tools that include an tire selector and
Thermo King offers new options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to refrigeration
Thermo King, a manufacturer of transport temperature control solutions for mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, announced that it will offer its transport customers a choice on how and when to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint. The company’s new line of trailer and self-powered truck units are energy efficient, reliable and use a next
XPEL paint protection film kits available
XPEL’s paint protection film kits for rocker panels and bed rails keep trucks looking better longer by protecting two damage-prone areas from daily wear and tear, according to XPEL Technologies Corp. To protect rocker panels from road and tire debris, XPEL’s Rocker Panel Guards kit contains nine inches by 30 feet of protection film, which
Accuride wheel manufacturing facility receives award
The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) bestowed upon Accuride’s Henderson Operations steel wheel manufacturing facility in Henderson, Ky., a 2014 Manufacturing Excellence Award. An AME representative will visit the Accuride plant on Sept. 18 to present the award. The company will also be honored during the 2014 AME International Excellence Inside Conference, Nov. 10-14 in
Wabco highlights safety technologies
Wabco Holdings Inc., a supplier of technologies to improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles, will showcase its safety technologies at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2014 in Hanover, Germany, from Sept. 23 to Oct. 2. According to the company,Wabco will demonstrate its products and systems that help commercial vehicle manufacturers and fleet operators worldwide to significantly improve
Emissions issues of electric vehicles
When I hear people calling plug-in electric vehicles “zero emissions,” I go through the roof. Don’t they realize that the majority of electrical power generation in this country is accomplished by burning coal? Don’t they also realize that power generation contributes just as much to airborne contaminants as does transportation? The obvious answer is that
Bosch introduces heavy-duty truck scan tool
Bosch has released Esitronic Truck, its first North American heavy-duty truck scan tool. Esitronic Truck covers all major heavy-duty trucks, medium-duty trucks, engine, transmission and brake system combinations with diagnostics and embedded repair information. “For years there has not been an all-encompassing tool in the heavy-duty aftermarket that gives technicians what they need—all makes/models diagnostics coverage combined