Permatex liquid electrical tape keeps connections together
Permatex Liquid Electrical Tape sealant bonds and insulates electrical connections. It goes on as a liquid and creates a flexible, vinyl polymer seal that’s both waterproof and durable, preventing air, dirt and moisture from reaching wire and cable connections and impeding the flow of electrical current.
Phillips Industries expands electrical harness division
Phillips Industries is expanding its Electrical Harness Division in Saltillo, Mexico, to over 70,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space. The added space allows for growth of the trailer harness assembly line, improved process flow and more finished product storage.
IPA introduces electrical troubleshooting tool
Innovative Products of America said its new Pulsar with electronic fuse saver troubleshoots and identifies short circuits, parasitic and excessive amperage draws in vehicle electrical circuits. The tool can be connected in line with virtually any vehicle’s electrical circuit. It also features a manual mode to quickly pulse a desired level of current with the push of a button while monitoring the amperage draw in real time.
Electrical systems and batteries
Strategies and devices to keep power available for cranking and other vehicle electrical loads
Check-up for your electrical system
Battery woes are common in winter, but what the people in the battery business know is that summer weakens a battery. Heat is what really damages your battery, with the increased demand of cold-weather cranking finishing the job. What can you do about it? Here are six helpful battery tips from Kenworth: 1. Check for
Electrical system checkup
According to Kenworth Truck Co. engineers, battery woes are common in winter, but what the people in the battery business know is that summer weakens a battery. Heat is what really damages batteries, with the increased demand of cold-weather cranking finishing the job. Here are some quick tips to help keep batteries and electrical systems
IPA markets electrical cleaner
DeoxIT Cleaner & Shield solution instantly cleans, enhances and protects all electrical connections, according to the maker. The cleaner prevents electrical failure by removing oxidation and corrosion, and the shield provides long-term protection from severe environments. Use them on ribbon cable connections, ECU connectors, pins and plugs, batteries, all types of terminals, etc. They are
More Phillips electrical and air cables available in 20-ft. lengths
Phillips Industries has now added 20-ft. length options to their most popular electrical and air cable products.
Troubleshooting electrical alternators
The experts at Haldex offer these tips (Be sure to place vehicle in neutral and disconnect batteries before working on the electrical system): Test the batteries before installing the alternator: Batteries must be in good condition, have the proper capacity and be fully charged. Inspect all wire and battery cables: These and connections must be
Phillips adds QCP (Quick-Connect Plugs) option on all electrical cables
Phillips Industries has expanded its line of Quick-Connect Plug (QCP) assemblies by offering them as an option on all electrical cables. With this brand of electrical assemblies, changing a plug is cut from 20 minutes down to less than 2 minutes, the maker said, allowing a fleet to save the cost of an additional electrical assembly. The plug is easily removed and replaced with a new corrosion-resistant QCP cartridge. And, for quick on-road repairs, extra cartridges (Part number 16-125) can be stored on-board.