Snap-on’s Masters Series PowerCab stores and charges tools
The new Masters Series PowerCab from Snap-on gives technicians a place to securely store and charge their power tools and batteries. The lockable, vertical drawer bank with built-in power access offers space to hold the most commonly used cordless and air powered tools so each is fully charged and easily accessible.
Mohawk Lifts now on Flickr
The company’s Flickr page features many lift photos and will continually be updated with the latest lift models, Photo sets include options, custom lifts, in-ground lifts, scissor lifts, mobile column lifts, four-post lifts and two-post lifts.
Mitchell 1 updates online service information programs
Mitchell 1’s web-based service information programs have been updated to include diagnostic and service information for 2009 medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The programs include the latest procedures, color photos, diagnostics and wiring diagrams for any medium- or heavy-duty truck built in the last 15 years.
Time running out for chance to win trip and Citgo prize package
There’s still one month left to enter the Citgo/Fleet Equipment Top Green Shop contest for a chance to win airfare and hotel for two to TMC 2011 in Tampa, Fla., a Top Green Shop 2010 trophy, a feature story in the February 2011 issue of Fleet Equipment and an additional prize package from Citgo.
New Pig introduces Universal Spill Caddy
The Pig GoBox Universal Spill Caddy is an affordable option for quick response to unexpected spills. Packaged in a sturdy, recyclable cardboard container, the portable kit features 4-in. wheels and built-in handles for fast, easy mobility. It includes an assortment of socks, mats, pillows, wipers and loose absorbents to soak up spills up to 28 gallons.
ReMack Mobile Training Center brings message to customers
ReMack’s traveling training center is touring the U.S. and Canada to demonstrate to customers the benefits of buying ReMack remanufactured parts for their Mack trucks. The 35-ft. recreational vehicle provides effective onsite ReMack parts training to both dealers and customers through multiple product displays, a 38-in. flat-screen television, LCD projector and viewing screen, and two DVD players.
Chicago Pneumatic offers 1-in. impact wrench with 1,400 ft./lbs. of torque
The CP7640-6 from Chicago Pneumatic provides the best combination of power, performance and durability at a very affordable price point. The wrench features front air exhaust, aluminum alloy housing and easy button forward/reverse, among other features.
Design a green fleet maintenance shop
Designing an environmentally-friendly shop saves green in many ways, and fleets are recognizing that big results can be seen with relatively little effort.
OTC introduces new ball joint master service kits
The new ball joint master service kits from OTC are designed to offer professional technicians complete capability to service ball joints and other general pressing operations on car and light truck vehicle systems up to model year 2008. Each kit Consists of over 50 adapters of various sizes and a comprehensive 290-page applications guide.
Mitchell 1 adds thousands of new pictures to online repair programs
Mitchell 1 has enhanced its Tractor-Trailer.net and Medium-Truck.net online repair programs by adding thousands of engine component and connector photos. Both programs are updated monthly with new color photos, detailed procedural information, diagnostics and wiring diagrams.
IPA releases portable battery powered trailer testers
A new line of portable, battery powered trailer testers for testing lights and electric brakes on a wide range of trailers is available from Innovative Products of America. The Mini-MUTT and Smart-MUTT testers allow technicians to easily diagnose short circuits, open and crossed circuits, poor grounds and test electric brakes, all by remote control.
Streamlight introduces PT family of flashlights
Streamline’s new PT series of flashlights are ultra-compact, lightweight personal lighting tools with up to 180 lumens 50 hours of runtime over a distance of more than 125 meters. Each of the four models offers a high and low intensity setting, as well as a strobe function. They feature durable anodized aluminum construction and a convenient push-button tactical tail switch for easy, one-handed operation.