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CW Series Yanmar Diesel Pressure Washer with 3000PSI

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:40:55 +0000

A pressure washer is a heavy duty, mechanical tool that uses high-pressure water to remove mold, grime, dust, mud and dirt off of surface areas and objects like buildings, vehicles and concrete road surfaces. The high pressure of the water is strong enough to, in a sense, scrape off the undesirable element with water itself, leaving the area clean.

Pressure washers are really convenient because they are easy to use, and all you need for them to operate is a water connection and a power connection, depending on the power source of the pressure washer.

A pressure washer comes in various types, varying on size and shape, but mainly the power source. There are electrically powered washers, and also hydraulic washers as well. Probably the easiest ones to use are the washers that are fuel powered, such as diesel, petrol, and gas powered ones.

Fuel is generally the easiest to deal with because the pressure washer is able to be more mobile, and because fuel is usually cheaper under normal economic circumstances.

There are many uses for a pressure washer. The machines with the highest water pressure abilities are used mainly for industrial cleaning applications that need to remove surface layers of certain areas, as well as dust-free cutting of some metals and concrete. For outside usage, gas or propane powered pressure washers provide enhanced mobility that are not available in electric models because they do not require use close by access to an electrical outlet.

However, for indoor applications, it may be worth noting that electric pressure washers produce no exhaust and are much quieter than their gas or propane powered counterparts.

A pressure washer is operated in a similar way a garden hose nozzle is used to increase the outflowing pressure of the water. This machine uses its power source to force high pressure, A regular nozzle is different by nature in that it mainly slows the flow of water, due to its restricting characteristics.

An important function to remember is the amount of water needed to operate the pump sufficiently. The pump cannot take more water from the pipe from it is connected than that water source can provide. Because of this, the hypothetical water supply it is connected to must be able to offer a sufficient amount of water for the pressurized machine to operate properly. The water flow must be at least equal or superior to that of the washer, so that the pump is never starved. Starving a pump can cause extreme damage, possibly permanent damage, so it is important to check that prior to connecting and using the washer.

Remember that a pressure washer is a very dangerous tool that can cause injury if not used in the right way. Prior to its operation it is important to read through the safety instructions to learn anything you might not have known prior to ownership and usage, especially if it is different from what you are used to operating.

The streaming water pressure closest to the nozzle is strong enough to strip flesh right off of the bone. Any small objects found in the water supply can be ejected from the nozzle at high speeds. The cleaning process can also propel any objects on the surface being cleaned at very high speeds.

Pressure washers are so strong that they have a tendency to break up asphalt or something similar if aimed directly at it or in too close of a proximity This happens because the high pressure water can enter any cracks and voids in the surface, further eroding it.

A pressure washer is a very good tool to have, if used correctly. When you take the time to research the type that is right for you, you can ensure complete satisfaction knowing that it fits in with what you need it for.

How to use a car battery charger

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:19:33 +0000

I am sure everyone at one time or the other has left the head lights or some other electrical device on and drained your car battery. You may not need to run out and purchase a new battery. A car battery charger can save the day. They are relatively simple to use and operate. Just follow these simple steps and soon your car will back to normal.

1) First, remove the battery cables from the terminal posts. Remember to remove the (-) negative cable first. (This cable is usually black) and then the (+) positive cable. Don’t forget that all your stereo settings will probably be lost when the power is cut off.

2) Now you are ready to hook up the car battery charger to your car. But first, read the owner’s manual and insure that the model charger you are using is suitable for your car. Now, hook the (+) positive cable (red) to the positive terminal and then the (-) negative cable (black) to the negative terminal.

3) Now plug in your car battery charger and switch it on. Al light or some other indicator should turn on. (Consult your owner’s manual)

4) Wait for another indicator to come on to show that the charge is complete. Remove the cables starting with the (-) negative cable (black) first and reconnect your battery.

If your car still fails to crank up, you may have to purchase a new battery or there may be a more serious problem.

Swamp Cooler - How to Pick the Right Size to Really Cool a Room

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:19:33 +0000

The swamp cooler is becoming more and more popular as a cost effective way to cool or an automotive shop. They do not rely on the standard refrigeration process in order produce cooler air. A typical swamp cooler uses good old fashion evaporation to cool air in a room. This evaporation process is both energy efficient and easy on the environment. Swamp coolers have been used for decades in dry, desert climates where they work the best, but you will also see these units behind the benches of your favorite football team in those hot September months. Auto shops have also started using them as an inexpensive way to keep their shops cooler and mechanics more productive. However, there may be some confusion on how they operate and how to select the correct size swamp cooler.

The temperature of air coming out of an swamp cooler obviously depends on the temperature and the humidity of the air going in. A swamp cooler can deliver comfortable air under a wide variety of typical summertime temperature and humidity ranges.

In addition to dropping the temperature of the air, evaporative cooling offers an additional cooling benefit. The constant movement of the air created by the blower - the cooling breeze it creates, if you will - makes the occupants of a room feel 4 to 6 degrees cooler than the actual temperature. This is the same effect you feel when you turn on a ceiling fan or a simple window fan. For this reason, the "effective temperature" created by an evaporative cooler will feel 4 to 6 degrees cooler than temperatu

How to use and operate a MIG Welder.

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:19:33 +0000

First thing you need to purchase a MIG welder and the proper gear. My first suggestion is to practice with your new MIG welder on some scraps of metal lying around. While MIG welding is probably one of the easiest types of welding to learn, you still need to practice before you use it on your favorite project. Also, always purchase the right safety gear. A welding helmet should be the first item on your list. I would recommend an auto darkening welding helmet that is battery operated. This will free up an extra hand and just make life easier on you. But get a proper welding helmet! You will need the proper clothing and gloves as well. You basically want to cover up your entire body. MIG welders do throw off sparks and can burn you. Welding is not an activity to be done in shorts and a pair of flip flops. Next pick a suitable location to begin welding. A large concrete slab like your driveway is a good choice. Remember there is a fire hazard with these welders. They throw of sparks and generate heat. Stay away from paint cans, dry grass, old wood etc.. You can easily burn down the house or garage if you are not careful. You should keep a bucket of water or a fire extinguisher near by at all times.

Now you are ready to start operating your MIG welder. There are basically three things to worry about it. They are tip voltage, feed rate for the wire and how fast you move the tip. How you manipulate these three settings will determine how good your welding is. The voltage is used to control the penetration, feed rate of the wire wi

Automotive Floor Jack

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:19:33 +0000

An automotive floor jack uses hydraulics to raise and lower heavy vehicles, usually personal cars and trucks. This type of floor jack is placed flat on the ground during use. Every automotive floor jack is rated for different weights, generally ranging from two to twenty tons. The hydraulic lift system can be used to easily lift heavy vehicles simply by pumping the long arm extending from the jack’s body. In this way, the automotive floor jack allows the mechanic to change tires or to remove the tires in order to check brake systems, examine undercarriage damage, or check exhaust pipes, among other applications.
An automotive floor jack is not used as often as a hydraulic lift when it comes to car repair shops. For quick tire changes and undercarriage checks, however, a floor jack is the best tool. In addition, the floor jack is commonly used in racing to lift each side of the car and to change the tires out quickly.

The Pros and Cons of a Shop Evaporative Cooler

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:19:33 +0000

The pros for evaporative cooling

Thanks to a new awareness of energy efficiency, shop evaporative coolers are achieving a new popularity. Remember, swamp coolers use as much as 75 percent less electricity as air conditioning does. For hotter desert climates, the savings can be much more.

Because the technology is simpler, a shop evaporative cooler costs about half as much as an air conditioner that will cool the same sized area. For perspective, a quick check of the internet in July 2001, found units capable of cooling 750 square feet that

Why use an Oil Filter Crusher?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:19:33 +0000

In any busy auto shop, old oil filters can pile up on you in a hurry and become a disposal nightmare. An oil filter crusher can save you time and money by reducing them down to manageable size and helping you to dispose of them legally and properly. If the EPA investigates and find you are not disposing of your oil filters properly you could be fined a lot of money. If you are outsourcing your oil filter disposal to another company, the EPA can still come after you if they are not disposing of them correctly and legally. The best solution is to do it yourself with the right equipment.
Used oil filters are filled with old oil and sludge and are classified as hazardous waste by the EPA. The used oil is trapped in the filter with an anti-backflow valve that prevents the oil from flowing out. So trying to shake the old oil out or letting sit upside down on a drain will not do you any good. Only the shear force of an oil filter crusher can remove all the material too the satisfaction of the EPA. The force used to crush the filter pushes 95% of the oil and sludge from the filter. This process leaves you scrap metal that can be sold to scrap yard.
At Red Hill Supply, we carry the John Dow DOWAFC100-94 oil filter crusher. This unit requires 85 psi of shop air and has a powerful hydraulic system for crushing automotive filters. (There is a larger unit for bigger filters). JohnDow Industries has been in the automotive aftermarket business for over 20 years and they serve mainly service bay operations. They offer everything from used oil systems to vehicle exhaust products. The hydraulic system in this unit is manufactured by SPX OTC. SPX is the largest automotive hydraulic manufacturer in the country. This means there are authorized service centers all over for warranty repairs.

Cordless Grease Gun ½ The Lincoln Powerluber is a must have!

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:19:33 +0000

   In a busy auto shop, a cordless grease gun can make life a lot easier and more productive. Rechargeable cordless tools are everywhere these days and grease guns have joined the family. I would recommend this tool to anyone who is greasing on a regular basis from a professional auto shop to a construction company that owns a fleet of equipment.

Lincoln Powerluber

    The Lincoln Powerluber cordless grease gun is a great product for the professional mechanic. It comes loaded with features to help you get the job done.
My favorite feature is the two-speed switch that controls grease flow. This switch can be set to either give you high volumes of grease flow at 10 oz a minute at medium pressure or give a concentrated stream at high pressure. The high pressure setting will give you about7500 psi of working pressure! Your average grease gun simply doesn’t give you that kind of versatility. Lincoln claims that in controlled conditions this model can reach pressures of up to 10,000 psi.

The Powerluber is well designed

    The design of the Powerluber is another feature that stands out. Lincoln does a great job building a balanced tool that rides well in your hand. It is comfortable to use and can get you into most places to apply grease. This cordless grease gun has a slot to accept an optional shoulder strap which I would recommend getting. Especially if your climbing around large equipment to grease it. With the shoulder strap you can let the cordless grease gun just hang from your shoulder and grab it when you need some grease. A shoulder strap can also save you from dropping it on the concrete and damaging it too. This unit also comes with a 30” hose that is long enough to get into tight spots. The grip is also padded which adds to the comfort factor.

Powerful Cordless Grease Gun

    Lincoln put a powerful little motor in this cordless grease gun to make sure there is plenty of power available. A powerful 14.4 volt high torque motor is the power source behind this tool. It’s the reason this little jewel can pump out so much grease and give you higher pressures. The 14.4 volt batteries have enough juice to last and the smart charger can recharge one in under an hour. However, I would still recommend getting the model with 2 batteries. If you are using your cordless grease gun continuously, you will want to have the 2nd rechargeable battery warming up in the charger. This will allow you to make a quick switch and keep greasing. The Lincoln Powerluber is also easy to clean with simple access to clean out contaminated grease.
     For the professional mechanic a cordless grease gun can be a great addition to your tool collection. Greasing can be a tedious chore, but with a Lincoln Powerluber, you can almost make it fun.

Welding Helmets and Welding Safety in the Shop

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:19:33 +0000

Welding safety forms the backbone of any project involving an arc. Because of the intensity of light the arc emits, and the extreme temperature it produces, it stands to reason that protecting yourself remains the first rule of the day regardless of the nature of the job or the years of experience you have in the field. Futhermore, welding safety involves more than just protection from heat and light. A number of other safety hazards face welders, and require additional gear to fully meet OSHA—and common sense—safety requirements. Red Hill Supply offers a comprehensive selection of welding safety equipment from top manufacturers of welding helmets, welding gloves, and welding goggles.

Welding helmets provide the most important element of protection by shielding the welder’s head and eyes from the bright light of the arc. We carry a number of standard and auto-darkening welder’s safety helmets in our online inventory. We offer fix-front welding safety helmets in a number of color options and designs. We also carry the more traditional lift/fixed front combo helmets by mainstay manufacturers like Firepower and Eclipse. If you have a personal preference for new technology, or if your company requires the latest and greatest in welding safety, then we can accommodate your requirements with top-quality auto darkening welding helmets. Equipped with technology that automatically dims the eye shield as soon as the arc lights, these intuitive devices have already supplanted traditional welding helmets in many organizations. We currently offer the solar-powered models, as these are not only safer for the welder but also run on a renewable energy source.

No matter how safe your welding helmet is reputed to be, it remains wise to double-guard the ey

Auto darkening welding helmets

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:19:33 +0000

Auto darkening welding helmets offer an intuitive protection to modern welders. These helmets automatically darken when a welder strikes the arc. They free the hands that in the past had to lift and lower the faceplate, or remove the helmet altogether to see. Many injuries have been eliminated by auto darkening helmets because they cover a welder’s eyes at all times without risking exposure to irritating fumes and flying debris. By instantly responding to light, these helmets auto darken when the welder strikes the arc and clear up after the welder shuts off the arc.

Auto darkening welding helmets prove especially useful to welders working indoors under poor light conditions. Traditional welding helmets can literally blind a welder if he has to suddenly cease welding and kill the arc, leaving himself in total darkness and subject to fall and/or injury. Because of this, many construction companies now require all of their welders to use auto darkening welding helmets so they can see to walk the buildings they are working in. Auto-darkening helmets also help farmers working outside because they react to sunlight much like the light an arc. In future years, it is very likely all welding helmets will be auto darkening not only because they are more convenient than standard helmets, but also because their ever-increasing precision allows for customized-eye protection—something Federal authorities and Insurance agencies may soon require.

There are two types of auto darkening helmets that welders use. One is battery-powered; the other is solar powered. Solar power is more convenient and efficient when working outside, but work deep inside of large structures, or even underground, will require battery-powered helmets. Both employ sensors to “know” when the light brightens, and when it is time to adjust the special glass in the face shield to bloc

Setting Up a Welding Shop

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:19:33 +0000

Sooner or later if you run an auto shop you will need to weld something. At first, you may just find a place on the concrete safely away from flammable materials and other people. Once outside you can set up your arc welder choose one of your favorite welding helmets and start welding. But eventually, it may become necessary to set up a dedicated area as a welding shop. There are many advantages to having a dedicated welding shop. Some welding processes are simply not suited to outside work. For example, gas metal and gas tungsten require surrounding air to be still. This is because the shielding gas can be blown away. Arc welding should only be done in dry areas and away from the rain due to the electric shock hazard. Another reason is the outside temperature. Cold metals do not weld as well as metal at 70 degrees F. Welding is a dangerous activity and your surroundings should be as controlled as possible. Use a welding machine in the outdoors leaves too many variables and welding right in the middle of your auto shop is just too dangerous.

During the welding process sparks and bits of slag can scatter up to 40 feet from the area of welding. This can cause damage to people and create a fire hazard. In your welding shop you build a metal table to do your welding on and stay away from wood or other materials that can catch fire. The welding shop should be in an area that is well ventilated. Welding can generate dangerous gases that need to be removed from the room and smoke as well. Also, bright overhead light needs to be set up and aimed over your welding table. If your auto shop has an extra room with cinder block walls and a concrete floor, you are in luck. This will make an ideal place for your welding shop. You want to avoid any surface that can be damaged or set on fire by sparks and hot slag.

Once you have your room set up correctly, various power tools will be needed as well as your welding accessories. Power tools such as a reciprocating saw, angle grinder, portable band saw, and a chop saw will come in handy during your welding projects. An angle grinder is ideal for removing excess slag and cleaning up rough edges on metal. Specific tools for working on metal will be needed as well. These include metal brakes and metal benders that are available for all sizes of metal. Other suggested tools are magnetic clamp, center punch, metal file, C-clamp, corner clamp, cold chisel, ball peen hammer and a hacksaw. This not a complete list but is generally a good place to start. The list of tools you can use in welding is almost endless and you will constantly discover new tools that you will need as you become more advanced in the art of welding.

Setting up a welding shop is really about common sense more than technical know how. Neophytes to welding are quick to forget about the extreme temperatures needed in the welding process and therefore do not realize the fire hazard of a welding area. If you are more experienced, it is fairly obvious that carpet in your welding shop is not a good idea. A good welding shop not only protects the welder and aids in good welding but it protects the other people in your auto shop by not exposing them to hot sparks and blinding light.

Auto Darkening Welding Helmets Basic Terms and Definitions

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:19:33 +0000

Auto Darkening Welding Helmets are the best welding helmets to protect a welder’s eye from flash damage in welding applications. Auto Darkening welding helmet filters offer the same level of protection as a standard welding helmet filter. Auto darkening filters detect the flash of the arc and darken so fast the eye cannot detect it. Remember welder’s flash is the cause of 6% of construction related injuries and purchasing a good auto darkening welding helmet will go a long way to prevent needless injuries. Remember an auto darkening filter still protects your eyes from UV and IR light even when it is not darkened.

Here are some common terms and definitions to help you decide which features you want in an auto darkening welding helmet:

Delay Adjustment: allows user to adjust the amount of time before the lens transitions back to light state

Sensitivity Adjustment: allows user to fine tune unit depending on ambient light or arc intensity; allows low amp, DC TIG welding other units cannot do

Solar Battery Life Extender: extends welding hours; solar cell increases economical operation-decreases battery replacement cost and downtime

Intellisense: allows unit to detect welds less than 5 amps

3N1: 3 modes of operation grind (clear state), weld (shade 8.5-12.5) and oxyfuel gas cutting (shade 5); one hood for every welding process.

HTLS Lightstate: shade 3.75 clear state, the clearest PI filter available; allows good color and visibility for hood down set up in low ambient light settings

Independent Redundant Sensors: if one sensor is blocked or damaged, the unit’s performance will not be damaged; enables welder to work in tight areas.

Auto Off: manually shut down unit when not in use, or automatic shut-off after 20 minutes non-use; maximizes battery life.

ClimaSensor Technology: tests the ambient air temperature three times per minute and automatically adjusts to ensure true shade when welding

EMI Coating: special coating designed to shield and protect electronics against extreme electromagnetic interference.

How to Purchase a Portable Swamp Cooler and Installation Tips

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:19:33 +0000

If you live in an area with high temperatures and low humidity, then purchasing and installing a swamp cooler is a recommended alternative to a conventional air conditioner, and it will allow you to enjoy comfortable temperatures throughout your home, as well as keeping the humidity at a pleasant level.

A swamp cooler uses a very simple concept in order to reduce the ambient temperature of your home. At its most basic, the unit will consist of a fan and a wet pad. The swamp cooler will suck air in, and blow it through the moist pad in order to cool it down and add moisture. If you’ve ever stood in a slight breeze while wearing a wet top, you will have enjoyed the same cooling effect as a Swamp Cooler has.

When you purchase a portable swamp cooler, it is important to ensure that it is the correct size for the area that you want to cool. Each model will have a CFM rating, which explains how many Cubic Feet of air per Minute it is able to cool effectively. If you have a room which is 20 feet long, 10 feet wide, and 8 feet tall, it has a total of 1,600 cubic feet of space in it. You should purchase a swamp cooler which is rated around half the amount of cubic feet you want to cool. In this case you need to buy a model with a rating of approximately 800CFM.

It is possible to buy a portable swamp cooler to work in an individual room, or to buy a larger cooling system that can be installed on the side of your house, and provide a pleasant cooling effect for all rooms at the same time.

Installing a Swamp Cooler can be a fairly complex task – particularly for a larger model that is designed to cool the air throughout your home. The actual unit will need to be mounted on an external wall with access to moving air, and then connected to both electricity and water supplies to ensure uninterrupted operation. Ducting will need to be fitted in order to carry the cooled air to the various rooms where it is required, and this may be either hidden in the ceiling space or in

Plasma Cutters Can Cut Though Anything!

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:19:33 +0000

One of the best tools for cutting metal is a plasma cutter. It is effective and convenient to use, and thanks to the latest technology being applied in the area, it is now possible to cut metal with almost laser precision.

A plasma cutter works differently than a conventional welding torch. Rather than using a flame produced from a burning gas in the style of oxy acetylene welding, a plasma cutter uses a jet of inert gas such as compressed air, and then applies a very high voltage charge. The electric charge arcs through the jet of air, and ionizes the gas. The ionized gas reaches extremely high temperature, and becomes what is called plasma.

This highly charged and hot temperature jet of plasma is able to melt through metal at the point of contact without having a massive impact on the surrounding material. This makes a plasma cutter a very precise way of cutting metal.

For small jobs in a workshop where metal is being cut in order to make a bodywork patch, or a replacement panel, plasma cutters are the ideal solution. One of the most important aspects of plasma cutters is that they use an inert gas, meaning that you do not have to worry about storing volatile and explosive gases.

In the past, plasma cutters were a fairly imprecise and blunt means of cutting metal thanks to their large “flame”, however, thanks to advances in the materials and technology used to manufacture plasma cutters, they are now able to produce a much more focused flame. This means that you not only get a more exact and neater cut, but are able to do it with lower power.

Plasma cutters are available from under $1000. You can get a Firepower 12 amp plasma cutter with its own compressor that uses compressed air to create the plasma torch for $998.75. This tool, which is ideal for small jobs in any work shop, is flexible enough to carry out a range of tasks.

With a basic compressor driven plasma cutter, you get a torch with two settings. The pilot arc of plasma is ideal for burning off paint, while when you turn up the power; the cutter is able to cut through sheets of steel an eighth of an inch thick at a rate of around nine inches per minute.

Transmission Jack

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Perhaps the tool that is most required by all workshops that are serious about carrying out repairs on a wide variety of vehicles is the standard transmission jack. These flexible and versatile lifting systems have many uses, and are essential for a wide range of different repair and servicing jobs.

Unlike a conventional jack, which raises a vehicle using either the chassis, or the axles, a transmission jack is positioned centrally, and lifts the transmission. Generally, the procedure for removing a transmission or gear box from a vehicle begins with positioning the transmission jack under the box. It is then raised to take the weight of the transmission, so that it can be safely detached from the engine block. Once this has been achieved, the jack can be raised the rest of the way up in order to allow the complete removal of the transmission ready for servicing.

There are numerous different styles and models of transmission jack available, and although their purpose is the same, the different versions are designed for different kinds of vehicle. Most cars and light weight utility trucks have fairly lightweight transmission systems attached to the engine block. These can generally be handled effectively by a transmission jack rated up to 1000lb capacity. A unit like the OTC 1728 jack is perfectly suited to such tasks. It is small enough to be easily moved around by a single mechanic, and yet hard wearing enough to be used every day without fear of failure. The unit comes with a lifetime guarantee, and thanks to its precision construction is a very reliable tool.

As with all tools, the OTC 1728 Transmission jack is designed with a specific purpose in mind, and features many enhancements to a basic design to make it easy to use. A gas lift piston to raise the transmission block when the jack is in use is combined with a manual release for easy detachment when the job is complete, and in use, the OTC 1728 is intended to be as simple as possible.

For larger jobs, a heavy duty transmission jack is required. If your workshop deals with a lot of trucks and larger vehicles, then you will require a much more powerful jack in order to support the heavier weight of the transmission and gearbox in a bigger vehicle.

In general, transmission jacks for larger vehicles such as trucks are rated to carry up to 2200lb in weight, and do so effortlessly. Heavy duty transmission jacks like the OTC 5019 are intended to be completely stable under even the largest weights, and are easy to manipulate when in use to ensure that transmission removal is as simple as possible, even with a particularly heavy unit to deal with.

Aside from the weight capacity of a transmission jack, the other major consideration is whether you require a high or low profile device. If your workshop is large enough to have hydraulic veh

Oil Filter Crusher and EPA Compliance

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:19:33 +0000

If there is one item that can quickly build up in any auto shop storage area, it is used oil filters. At almost every service that you carry out on a vehicle, it is necessary to remove and replace the oil filter; meaning that your stock of used ones can build up very quickly indeed – unless you get an oil filter crusher.

Unfortunately, because of the design of a modern auto oil filter, it is not possible to recycle them, and cleaning them is impractical thanks to the one way valves and complex filtration systems that they are designed with, however, none of this will prove to be a significant problem for you with an oil filter crusher.

The average auto workshop will end up with hundreds of oil filters every year, and all of them are filled with sludge and used oil from engines. For this reason, they are viewed as contaminated waste by the EPA. This means that there are many tough regulations about their disposal. Finding a company that can repurpose used and contaminated oil filters can be a tough process, and once you have found one, the prices that you will have to pay per unit for disposal might have you scratching your head.

Of course, the best answer to getting rid of old used oil filters is to decontaminate them yourself, and then send them off to a regular metal recycling station where you actually get paid for the scrap value of the metal, rather than having to pay a fee for every unit. This is where an oil filter crusher can save the day.

Essentially, an oil filter crusher is a device that squeezes all of the engine sludge, grunge, and oil out of the old filter under high pressure, and flattens the old filter at the same time. This means that rather than having a stack of bulky oil filters sitting in the back of your workshop waiting to be disposed of, you end up with a neat pile of clean scrap metal, and an easy to manage container of used oil that can be disposed of cheaply and conveniently and comply with the EPA disposal guidelines.

Modern oil filter crushers such as the John Dow DOWAFC100-94 connect quickly and simply to your existing air supply, and are designed specifically to be able to smash open oil filters and crush up to 95% of the sludge and used engine oil out of the unit. This waste oil is separated from the metal, and placed in a large capacity bucket, to await proper disposal. The John Dow DOWAFC100-94 oil filter crusher is an incredibly compact and easy to use machine. It is able to remove 75% of the volume of a used oil filter when it crushes it, features a simple to use “close and go” system to operate, and can stand in less than 4 square feet of space. Because it only needs to be connected to an air hose, you can place the oil filter crusher practically anywhere in your workshop, and only get it out when required.

A Wheel Balancer Can Help You Smooth Out Your Ride.

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:19:33 +0000

Giving your vehicle workshop clients the best service possible means ensuring that when every car leaves the shop it is like new. When you do a good job, customers will return again and again, so the better each car drives, the more satisfied your customers will be. One area where every workshop can make a significant improvement to the way a car drives is in the way the wheels are set up, and the best way to do this is using a wheel balancer.

A wheel balancer allows you to quickly and conveniently assess any slight imperfections in the way a wheel turns, and then add small weights to the wheel in order to offset the effect of these problems.

Getting the balance of wheels right on a vehicle will make a huge difference for the driver. When the wheels are running completely in true the ride quality will be a lot smoother, and the fuel efficiency will also be much improved.

The long term benefits of balancing wheels properly on a vehicle are that it reduces the mechanical vibration that the car feels and the vehicle will be much smoother on the road. In turn this reduces the amount of wear and tear suffered by key components of the vehicle – in particular the axle assembly and shocks, giving these parts a much longer lifespan.

One of the reasons why a wheel balancer is required in an auto work shop is that due to the manufacturing process used in making tires, there are always slight imperfections in them, such as slightly different thicknesses of rubber, and these cause the tire to be slightly uneven. This must be compensated for by adding small weights to the wheel in order to offset the effect of the tire’s imperfections.

The method by which a wheel is balanced is very straightforward. Quite simply, the process begins with the wheel being removed from the vehicle and mounted onto a wheel balancer. This is a computerized machine that rotates the wheel at a variety of different speeds. At the same time as this is done, the computer measures the vibration on the axle caused by the imbalances in the wheel. A calculation is then performed that advises the amount of weight that needs to be added to the wheel.

The variety of different wheel balancers available today is enough to ensure that every single workshop can have access to an appropriate model for the kinds of work that they most often carry out.

These days, even the most basic entry level wheel balance

Tire Changer

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:19:33 +0000

In a modern auto shop, it is vitally important to be able to handle pretty much any task that you could possibly face, and one of the most profitable areas for any business to be involved in is tire replacement. In order to ensure that you are able to offer a comprehensive wheel service, the key component in your workshop is a

Wheel Dollies Can Reduce Work Related Injuries.

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:19:33 +0000

These days, health and safety in the workplace is one of the most important considerations for any employer, no matter what their field. A modern workshop is no different, and wherever possible, it is important to minimize the exposure of staff and technicians to any potentially physically harmful experience. One key area where a workshop owner needs to concentrate on in making the environment safer for all staff is in the movement of unwieldy items like tires and wheels, where the correct tools, wheel dollies are an often overlooked part of any workshop’s inventory of tools.

One reason why wheel dollies are so often overlooked by mechanics is that the conventional wisdom regarding wheels is that they can easily be rolled from one place to another as required. This means that the garage owner can save money on buying a specialized tool such as a wheel dolly in order to carry out the task.

Of course, the big problem with simply rolling a wheel from storage to the area where it is required on a vehicle is that the wheel on its own has no brakes. In saving time and money by not having a wheel dolly on hand to carry the wheel, a workshop operative can easily lose control of the wheel as they are rolling it, and have it either fall over, meaning that they could potentially strain themselves picking it back up, or worse, could lose control entirely, and send the wheel rolling into an important unfinished job in the workshop such as an expensive vehicle.

Any damage caused in a workshop costs money and time to put right, so avoiding this should be a priority. By emphasizing safety and care throughout the workplace, an environment where accidents do not happen can be fostered. Fewer accidents mean less unforeseen expense, which means a greater profit margin for the business.

Simply purchasing a wheel dolly could save you thousands of dollars in the long run when compared against sick days and lost productivity from staff injuring their backs picking up tires, and incidents where a wheel has been accidentally rolled into the side of a car causing damage to the body work.

Red Hill Supply now offer a range of simple to use wheel dollies that are ideal for the busy workplace, and provide excellent value for money, thanks to their rugged construction, and elegant design.

Prices start f

Wheel Balancer

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With the increasing concern that people are showing about the environment these days, coupled with the ever increasing price of gas, anyone who can offer drivers a chance to save fuel and do their bit for the environment is sure to be on to a winner. One of the quickest ways that you can improve fuel efficiency on a vehicle is by ensuring that the wheels are properly set, and the tires balanced. Using a

Computer Wheel Balancer

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The latest generation of computer wheel balancers offer a much more in depth and advanced level of service than their predecessors, and thanks to the high quality software and the way in which the machine’s many sensors are able to read the movement of the wheel are able to deliver fantastic results every time.

Unlike traditional wheel balancing equipment that relies as much on the experience and understanding of the operator, a computer wheel balancer is able to fully diagnose the condition of the wheel, and recommend appropriate positioning of the balancing weights on the wheel rim to ensure a much truer run.

Having properly balanced wheels on a car will provide a much better ride, and better handling of the car, which will also have a major impact on the overall fuel economy provided over the long term. With a computer wheel balancer, you will be able to achieve even better results than were ever possible with conventional techniques, and in the long term, this will have a positive effect on the whole customer experience.

Any workshop that wants to build a reputation for providing the best possible service should always examine ways in which the latest technology can be brought to bear on any of the tasks that they are called upon to carry out on a day to day basis. Investing in the best quality of equipment such as a computer wheel balancer will ensure that your kit is completely set up to provide a much more precision driven experience for customers.

A top end computer wheel balancer is designed to provide the easiest to use and accessible information to make the whole process of balancing the wheels as accurate as possible. The Ammco AMMXR1800 is the most advanced computer wheel balancer currently available, and features a number of refinements over previous models to give the operator the best chance of getting the job done perfectly every time.

The AMMXR1800 features a full suite of diagnostics software that is able to isolate the cause of any imbalance in the wheel, and by providing an animated 3D display of the wheel in motion; it is possible to model the exact position at which weights and additional balancing are required. The keyboard can be used to give commands to the computer wheel balancer, and offer a variety of solutions as the diagnostic programme is run. A full function computer wheel balancer will measure a number of different factors as it compiles its report. Data collected by the system includes the vertical and horizontal movement along with the movement in any other direction. This allows for thousands of calculations to be made at any time, and in the course of the test, the powerful computer at the core of the wheel balancer will produce a highly accurate response.

The key aspect to consider when choosing a computer wheel balancer is the quality of the modelling that it offers through its display screen and the degree of accuracy that you can get from the computer diagnostic software.

Accuturn Tire Changers

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If you are investing in a tire changer for your workshop in order to allow you to handle a wider range of different tasks, and expand the range of services that you offer to clients, then Accuturn Tire Changers are one of the leading brands in the market, and are designed to provide you with the best possible means of getting the job done. Accuturn has a reputation for providing a high quality product that offers all the main features that you need in order to carry out rapid and simple tire replacement without damaging the rims underneath.

Accuturn offers a comprehensive range of tire changers that have been designed and built to provide quick and easy tire changing for all sizes of wheel, and all volume of work, from occasional work in workshops that specialise in small cars right through to truck stops that specialise in tire work, and need to be able to deal in the highest volume possible.

With Accuturn tire changers, you can guarantee that you have equipped your business with the best possible quality of tool, and have given yourself a real advantage over any competitors. By being able to carry out tire changes to the highest standard, you will be able to build a reputation for quality.

People have long said that a bad workman blames his tools, but if you want to be able to guarantee that you have a tool to rely on when it comes to wheel repair and tire changing, then Accuturn Tire Changers will provide you with the best possible starting point for your work.

In order to ensure that every business is able to get the best possible Accuturn tire changer for their exact needs, the company produces a wide range of different systems to cover all possible requirements that you may have. The range extends from the most basic to the most advanced equipment.

For occasional work, the 220A Articulating Arm Tire Change system is perfect. It is reliable and effective on most wheel sizes up to 46” diameter, and 16” width. Thanks to an optional fitting kit, this Accuturn Tire Changer can even handle the special fitting of motorcycle tires, and give you the flexibility to handle practically any vehicle type as a result. Heavy duty enough to ensure that your tire changing system is stable in use and gives a good finish, the 220A makes an ideal addition to practically any workshop, and thanks to its flexibility, will give you

Miller Plasma Cutter

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The Miller Company of Wisconsin has been established for nearly 80 years, and in that time, has grown from its humble beginnings as a tiny one man operation that sold welding equipment and cutting gear into one of the largest and most important producers and sellers of all kinds of cutting equipment around the world, including their impressive lines of Miller Plasma Cutter tools.

One of the core beliefs of the Miller Tool manufacturing company has always been that providing the best possible equipment, such as their state of the art range of Miller Plasma Cutters, requires a great deal of constant investment in all aspects of the research and development process. The company understands that as time passes, products need to evolve in order to meet the increased demands made upon them by professionals all over the world. Whether it be the research that the business undertakes to find more ergonomic solutions to handling the Miller plasma cutter in use, or finding the optimum gas and air mixes for their range of welding gear, Miller is constantly driving progress within their industry, and their tools are always improving at an incredible pace.

Miller has always been a great innovator in the world of cutting and welding tools, and was the first business to introduce an AC powered high frequency welder in the 1930s. This innovation and focus on constant improvement that the company has always strived for has underpinned its growth into one of the largest tool makers in the world, and a famous name in most workshops.

Aside from the extensive range of TIG welders and MIG welders that Miller produces, the company is also well known as a major producer of high quality Miller Plasma Cutters, and these have been one of the latest innovations that the company has produced. In simple terms, a Miller Plasma Cutter operates by using a jet of compressed air that is turned into a plasma with the application of a very high current of electricity. The compressed air produces a very hot ionized stream of gas, and this is hot enough to cut through metal. The advantage of the fast moving air that forms the plasma is that it is both hot enough to cut the metal, and also fast enough to blow the molten metal away from the cut. This creates an excellent finish.

There are a number of Miller Plasma Cutters that have been designed for slightly different purposes, and range in quality from basic home use machines for keen hobbyists

Waterloo Tool Boxes

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One of the largest investments of any workshop or industrial facility is the range of tools that they possess. Not only are these items costly to replace, but they are also essential to the smooth running of any work that is to be carried out. With this in mind, it is important to invest as much care and attention into choosing the appropriate storage systems for your various tools, and when it comes to this, there are few companies that offer the same quality and experience in providing specialist tool storage systems as Waterloo. Tool boxes from Waterloo have a reputation for quality, longevity, and security, making them the first choice for more workshops than any rival products.

Having been established for more than 80 years, and having a larger customer base than any of their rivals, the manufacturers of Waterloo Tool Boxes have become one of the most successful tool storage companies in the whole world, and are seen in almost any major workshop that you can name.

Throughout the history of the company, Waterloo tool boxes have been built with quality in mind. Unlike the cases that manufacturers often provide with tools that are easily damaged, and offer little protection for your expensive tools, Waterloo tool boxes are built to last, and provide your tools with the maximum amount of protection possible.

There is a wide range of different options available to you when you choose to buy Waterloo Tool Boxes, so you will find that whatever your needs are, there will be a top quality Waterloo tool box available that will meet your requirements exactly.

If you have the need for a large wheeled trolley style Waterloo tool box, then there are a number of choices available. The Waterloo 10 drawer tool chests are some of the most spacious and easy to organize tool storage solutions available on the market, and offer plenty of space for all of your day to day equipment, making it easy to move things around to where you need them most.

Waterloo Tool Boxes are built to last, and use the highest quality materials and components throughout their construction. They also include a number of special refinements that are included to improve the overall usability of the box, and make it a more stable and useful storage solution.

One of the most impressive innovations that Waterloo tool boxes include is the patented Posy Latch system that is used on the drawers. This clever system ensures that drawers are kept closed when needed, yet can be reopened without any trouble

Bone Creeper

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One of the most important pieces of equipment in any workshop is the mechanics creeper. For generations, mechanics have used these small wheeled trucks to get underneath a car in order to gain access to the various components there when assessing or repairing the drive train. The Bone Creeper line of tools are some of the most distinctive creepers on the market, but as well as their unique appearance, they are also amongst the most innovative, well made, and impressive models available.

The secret behind the unique dog bone appearance of the Bone creeper is to produce a creeper that is much more comfortable and easy in use than many of the alternatives. The shape of the creeper, which is similar to a cartoon bone is an ergonomic device that creates a comfortable shape that is much better able to support the body while working, and also can make lying down for long periods much easier.

When working under a vehicle, the main concern is to be as low to the ground as possible. This is so that the working conditions are less cramped, and the mechanic is given slightly more room to reach up to the car, with better visibility. One of the innovations that has been incorporated into the Bone Creeper has been the way that the casters on the unit have been fixed above the level where the user is lying. The wheels are mounted within the bulbous ends of the Bone Creeper.

By getting round the problem that most often affects the way in which creepers work, and providing additional working space to the user without having to resort to using tiny wheels, the Bone Creeper is a much more comfortable alternative to traditional models, and provides you with a much better working environment.

Bone Creepers are brightly colored and a number of different styles are available. The company has recently included a range of special “Patriot” models that incorporate a stunning representation of the US flag across the front, and make a much more interesting design that looks great in any work shop. The shape makes them much more stable in use, and thanks to how wide the wheelbase is, Bone Creepers will not tip over under any circumstances.

The Bone Creeper is available in a number of different styles. The main options are the standard and Rough Rider versions. The Rough Rider Bone Creeper has been specially designed to work well under rougher conditions than standard creepers. Thanks to much larger wheels that measure five and a quarter inches in diameter, and almost one and a half inches in width that feature a rubber tire, the Rough Rider Bone Creeper can be used on a much wider variety of surfaces than standard models. The manufacturers content that you will be able to use the Rough Rider on almost any surface, rather than being restricted to the super smooth concrete that you get in a well maintained workshop. The units are powerfully built, and can carry a weight of up to 400lb, and this means that they are very supportive in use.

On the standard Bone Creeper, you still get the same high standards of manufacture, and despite the light weight of just 23 KGS, the Bone Creeper is built to be very hard wearing. Able to support a weight of up to 300lb, and strong enough to withstand the rigors of day to day life in the workshop, the bone creeper comes with a one year guarantee, and is built to last.

All

Clarke Tool Chest

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Your tools are one of the most important pieces of your business, and are something that you need to rely on day in day out if you are going to be able to do your job properly. Having a secure and ordered place where you can keep your equipment is essential if you want to be able to keep them all safe and ready for action, and this is where a Clarke tool chest comes in.

Clarke Tool chests are amongst the most impressive and hard wearing models on the market, and are relied on by mechanics, engineers and other people who need to be able to rely on keeping their equipment in the best possible condition.

In the modern auto industry, cars are getting more and more complicated and it is vitally important to be able to use the right tool for every job to avoid damaging the parts of a car and causing an expensive headache for yourself. By keeping your tools together, and knowing exactly where they are at any time in a Clarke Tool Chest, you will always know where they are so that you can lay your hands on whatever you need whenever you need it.

Clarke Tool Chests are designed to offer complete protection for your equipment. Hardwearing outer cases contain a number of different drawers in a variety of sizes. This allows you to sort tools into groups and place them in the right place and be able to find them later on. By providing more order to your workshop, you will be able to operate in a much more efficient manner, and get the job done much more quickly than if you had to spend lots of time searching for a tool every time you need to lay your hands on something.

One of the most frustrating aspects of a disordered workshop is the fact that it gets in the way of you doing your job properly, and instead of spending time searching for things that you need, by ensuring that things are kept in a safe place in a Clarke tool chest, you will be able to ensure that y

Auto Parts Washer

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While modern cars are now more efficient than ever, they are ever more complex, and require a great deal more effort from mechanics to keep them running at optimum efficiency. Slight imperfections in the surface of a component are enough to impair the efficiency, at which a car runs, and an important part of the regular maintenance process is to give a deep clean to certain components, and the ideal piece of equipment for this is an auto parts washer.

An auto parts washer is a device that uses water to clean any oil and contaminants off the surface of car parts. By using extremely hot water at high pressure and a special degreaser, or a solvent the oil and grease that covers the surface of an item can be cleaned off it and get it looking as good as new, as well as helping it to run more efficiently once it is back in place within the engine.

There are a wide variety of different auto parts washers available to suit different sized workshops. From small capacity units that are designed to clean just a couple of small items at a time through to much larger washers that will comfortably accommodate a much larger load, there is an auto parts washer that will fit into your workshop, and meet your needs perfectly.

When you are choosing the right auto parts washer for your workshop, the most important things to consider are the size of items you need to clean, and the level of power that you need. Washers are available in a wide range of prices to suit all levels of business, from basic equipment that is designed for occasional use through to high power systems that are built to take the punishment dealt out in a very busy workshop.

If you are looking for a fairly basic auto parts washer that will get the job done, then the Astro Pneumatic ASTPWASH is a convenient and easy to set up unit that relies on a solvent based system to strip grease off the parts as it cleans them. With a 20 gallon tank, and the capacity to hold 12 gallons of solvent, this is a light weight system that is compact enough to fit into almost any workshop without causing any problems. At just $153.32 from Red Hill Supply, it is a fantastic deal, an

Cyclone Sandblasters

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When it is important to get back to the bare metal, and strip any old paint or debris from the surface of metal ready for repainting or use, a sandblaster is the best option for the job. A high pressure stream of air is blown through the machine and carries with it a quantity of abrasive particles. These small particles hit the coating on the metal such as paint, and literally tear it from the surface. Thanks to the fineness of the particles, and the fact that the flow can be controlled, they will leave you with a high quality finish with little or no damage to the underlying metal, and are far easier, quicker and cleaner than using a traditional sanding block to get the job done.

Cyclone Manufacturing is a company that has used their specialist status to create different cyclone sandblasters for every conceivable niche in the marketplace, and thanks to the amount of research and development that they undertake, they are constantly developing new products that make them even more important to the daily business of a huge variety of different companies.

From light weight pencil sized cyclone sandblasters that are used for delicate jobs through to much more powerful industrial models, and a wide range of different cabinet sandblasters, Cyclone have covered every single niche in the abrasives industry, and offer a product to suit your needs whatever they are.

Perhaps the popular model in the Cyclone sandblaster range is the compact yet powerful BB100 Bottle Blaster. This hand held pencil style model is able to deliver up to 90psi of compressed air infused with abrasive particles that are able to strip old paint, dirt, rust, and any other coating from an item without doing any damage to the underlying material. These lightweight hand held models are easy to use thanks to a foot switch control that leaves both hands free to direct the powerful abrasive stream into the areas where it is most needed.

There is a selection of different cyclone sandblasters that are mounted inside their own cabinet units for extra safety. Like the BB100, they are designed for delicate jobs, but the protection offered by the sealed cabinet means that they are suitable for much finer work, and remove t

Sandblaster Cabinets are Perfect for Small Sand Blasting Jobs

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When you are faced with a cleaning job on a small component or delicate item that cannot be stripped using any other method, then sand blasting it is generally the best option. While larger portable sandblasters that can clear paint and other coatings from wide areas are fine for bigger jobs, a smaller and more precise tool is needed for precision work. A sandblaster cabinet gives you the perfect means to carry out this kind of delicate work, and thanks to the design of the unit collects all of the abrasive material that is used, and ensures that your workshop remains clean throughout the task.

Typically, most sandblaster cabinets are very similar to each other in terms of their design, and it is only in their actual use that they differ. The standard model of sandblaster cabinet is a large box on legs with a clear lid that on some models can be lifted to allow access to the inside to allow whatever is being cleaned to be placed into the unit with ease. A set of mounted gloves allow for easy manipulation of whatever item is being worked, on, and a funnel at the bottom of the unit allows for the easy collection and extraction of the dust and sand that is left at the end of the job.

Once an item has been placed into a sandblaster cabinet either through the opening in the top or the side, it can be held in a protective glove with one hand while the other is used to direct the jet of air and sand at the item. This stream of high pressure air combines with the sand to produce a very abrasive beam that can strip an object back to bare metal very quickly and efficiently. Depending on the unit you choose, power levels of more than 100psi are available, which ensures that any sanding is carried out to the highest standard.

A range of different sized sandblaster cabinets are available, from small single item units through to much larger ones such as the Cyclone Manufacturing 6035 unit, which is 60” long, and 27” high – plenty big enough for you to use it to clean large components and still get a great finish every time.

One of the most important considerations you must make when choosing the correct sand blaster cabinet for your business is to think about the materials that they are made from. Some of the cheaper, low quality units are quite lightweight, and will not stand up well to heavy use. Top quality sandblaster cabinets are constructed from 16 gauge welded steel, and will take a real battering in use. The window should be scratch resistant glass – never Plexiglas – so that any stray sand that hits it will not damage it to the extent that you can no longer see what you are working with.

A comfortable pistol grip sandblaster tool is mounted inside most units, and this is generally a little less sensitive than a normal hand held

Industrial Service Cart

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It is always much easier and more efficient to get a job done when you have all the tools and components that you need at hand and ready to use. Having to walk from one end of the workshop to the tool cabinet every time you need to get a wrench or some bolts can potentially add a lot of time onto any job that you are doing. While there always things that you will forget, or not realize that you need until the moment comes, having a well stocked industrial service cart on hand with everything you might need within reach will make all the difference to your work flow, and make you much more productive.

An industrial service cart is a relatively simple cart or trolley that can hold a small subset of your tools, and is designed to be as ergonomic as possible in order to make getting hold of what you need when you need it simple.

A basic industrial service cart is no more than a shelf on wheels that you can position next to the area where you are working and place tools there whenever you need them. The top should have a lip around the edge of it to stop objects from rolling off the top, and the wheels should be able to lock in place whenever you want them to. Typically, the top of the unit will provide a number of areas to separate items, but the most important factor is to have a cart that is set at a comfortable height that you can reach out to whenever you need an item, and can return it when you are done.

A basic industrial service cart such as the Sunex SUN8013AY has a lockable drawer where you can store tools, a handy 3 inch deep shelf at the bottom for items you do not need at hand, and a useful indented top with a cover to protect whatever you store in it. Thanks to a 16 gauge steel frame it can support a weight of up to 350lb, and has a hard wearing powder finish to ensure that it is fully protected from spillages when in use. At just $136.85 from Red Hill Supply, this service cart is great value for money, and delivers where it counts with great space for storage and a robust construction that is built to last.

A deluxe industrial service cart such as the Sunex SUN8013ADLX is more like a mini tool chest than its little brother, and features a wide variety of drawers and storage areas that mean it is a really flexible and helpful tool to have around you for completing a wide variety of different jobs. These industrial service carts will allow you to collect all the tools and supplies that you need for a job before you start and then take them to the place where they are needed. Once there, you will be able to keep the tools safe and secure when not in use, and close at hand so that you can get the job done as quickly as possible.

The deluxe cart is essentially the basic Sunex unit mentioned above but with a number of bolt on accessories to make it more flexible. Aside from the main drawer, bottom shelf and lockable top tray, the deluxe industrial service cart also includes a 3 drawer unit for separating different tools out, a special holder for pry bars and screwdrivers, a side extension where you can rest items that you are likely to need again, and a leg extension to make it more flexible in use. At just $287.49 complete, it builds on the value of the basic model, and is a real alternative to a full tool chest if your business does not need one.

Plastic Service Cart

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When you need to be able to reach out and get the tool that you want to carry out a specific task, having it right next to you is a real boon, and can make a big difference to the amount of time that it takes to do a job. Having a plastic service cart where you can rest items when not in use and then move it around with you as you carry out different tasks means that you will always have access to what you need whenever you need it, and be able to work in a much more efficient and smarter way.

A plastic service cart is an assistant that will stand next to you while you are working, and provide convenient and easy to reach storage for whatever items you are using. Thanks to wide shelves with plenty of space to rest items, and enough strength to sup[port heavier items such as power tools, carts come in very handy on longer jobs when you need to put something down but don’t want to risk getting it damaged on the floor.

There are a number of benefits of plastic service carts over their metal counterparts, and the one that you choose is often dependent on the kind of work that you do. While it is true that plastic service carts are not as strong as their metal equivalents, and cannot support the same kind of weight, they do have a number of advantages.

The first and most obvious advantage when you see the items advertised is that they are somewhat cheaper. The entry level plastic service cart on Red Hill Supply costs just $100.67 – more than $35 less than the cheapest metal cart. It can support up to 300lb comfortably, and has the same 4 inch wheels as the alternative. Of course, it does not have as much storage, and lacks a lock (although one can be fitted), but it is much lighter, weighing just 26lb, and can be adapted for use in a wide variety of environments.

Plastic service carts are ideal for a wide variety of different roles. While a metal cart is generally best for a workshop, a plastic cart is light enough to be pushed around over much longer distances, meaning that it is ideal for use in a medical environment or even in an office.

Of course, the biggest advantage of a plastic service cart is that the material it is made out of is basically un-reactive. While spillages on a metal trolley can cause problems with the paint or damage the finish, and start the process of rust

OTC Transmission Jack

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OTC is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of automotive tools and diagnostic equipment, and over the years has developed a reputation for producing a range of high quality tools that mechanics have come to rely on to get the job done. OTC is based in Owatonna, Minnesota, and has a wide range of different tools that incorporates everything from the legendary Genisys Diagnostic systems through to the range of OTC Transmission Jacks, which are one of the most common sights in workshops up and down the country.

Replacing a gearbox on a truck or car is a very tricky job that requires a great deal of care to be taken to avoid doing damage. Whenever the engine block is removed from a vehicle, it is absolutely essential that the transmission is supported, and the best way of removing the gearbox or supporting it when the engine is removed is to use a specialized OTC transmission Jack. Thanks to a design and structure that is entirely built around providing the best possible support for a heavy and bulky item, these jacks are the perfect addition to your workshop, and are a tool that will have a great deal of use in a short time.

One of the main advantages of OTC transmission jacks over those produced by other manufacturers is that the company have researched and refined their design over the last twenty years in order to constantly improve all aspects of the service that it offers. By concentrating on a gradual evolution of the product in order to meet the demands required by users, OTC transmission jacks are amongst the most robust and stable on the market.

The most important part of the job that an OTC transmission jack needs to be able to carry out is to support a heavy weight for a long time. It is vitally important when working with an item like a transmission block that it is kept in place. With a jack, the gearbox can be held at precisely the r

Hi Lift Transmission Jack

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:19:33 +0000

When you are carrying out a great deal of transmission and engine repairs in your workshop, then an essential piece of kit is the hi lift transmission jack. These tools are specifically designed to be used in conjunction with lifting gear, and are intended to support the transmission of a vehicle when the engine or drive shaft is removed. The reason why the transmission needs to be secure in place is because unwanted tilting or displacement of the transmission during any repair work that is being carried out can cause a huge amount of damage that can be very expensive to put right.

The main advantage of the hi lift transmission jack is that it extends to a much greater height than a standard model, and can therefore be used with a lift. This means that you as a mechanic will be able to get much better access to the underside of a vehicle during heavy work safe in the knowledge that the transmission is secure. Be being able to hold a jack in position more than 70 inches above the ground means that you can raise the vehicle high enough to walk around underneath.

In practice, a hi lift transmission jack means that you can get much better access to a vehicle’s mechanics from underneath. This in turn results in a much more effective ability for the mechanic to be able to carry out tasks quickly and more effectively. With more visibility and more space to carry out a job on a vehicle as afforded by a hi lift transmission jack, a mechanic will be able to get better results in less time.

A good value option for a business looking to invest in a no frills hi lift transmission jack is the OTC1793A. This jack, which comes in at $725 has everything you need to be able to rely on it to support a weight when you need it to. Thanks to a 37” base, the OTC19793A is extremely stable in use, even when extended to its full height of more than 70 inches. The jack features a universal saddle that means it can be used comfortably with almost any vehicle, and this even tilts to give a much better fit to whatever it is holding. The jack can support weights of up to 1,000lb, and uses a foot ope

Low Profile Transmission Jack

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:19:33 +0000

These days, with increasing environmental concerns being expressed all the time, many truck owners are choosing to adapt them to be more aerodynamic. A fully faired truck can offer much better fuel economy when being driven at motorway speeds thanks to the smoother profile that it offers. The engine has to do less work to push the truck forwards because of the reduced air resistance, and thus, fuel is saved throughout the journey. Of course, a fully faired aerodynamic truck causes problems when it is time to perform maintenance, as it can be difficult to get conventional tools under them.

One of the top requirements for any low profile transmission jack that you can find is that it is able to fold as low to the ground as possible when not in use so that it can be much more easily inserted under the front of a truck. With the OTC5019 low profile transmission jack, which is able to heft 2,200lb in weight, you get a jack that is able to get down to just eight and a quarter inches off the ground when completely lowered.

The OTC5019 is a great demonstration of why OTC is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of low profile transmission jacks. The tool is built to the highest possible standards, and features high quality metal components throughout, and despite its compact height when lowered to the lowest level, it is just 8 ¼ inches off the ground, but when fully raised, this astonishing jack actually reaches 36 ½ inches in height – more than enough to provide you with plenty of space to get under the vehicle and carry out work once the transmission is supported. Thanks to a swiveling pump handle, it is possible to operate the mechanism for this jack in even the most restrictive area.

For even heavier jobs than the OTC low profile jack is capable of handling, there are alternatives available. Sunex produce a unit called the SUN7752C, which is available to buy for just $824 from Red Hill Supply. Like the OTC model, this jack lowers to a floor scraping 9 inches in height, and rises up to 37 inches, meaning that it is able to handle most of the jobs that you are likely to come into contact with. The Sunex low profile jack is able to carry a staggering 3,000lb of weight, and the saddle is fully adjustable in a variety of different directions to ensure that you are able to get the perfect fit on a transmission before moving it or removing the engine that is connected to i

Ingersoll Rand Air Hoist

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As probably the leading manufacturer of air powered tools in the world, Ingersoll Rand has developed a reputation for quality and consistency with their huge range of products that is hard to beat. The brand has become the first choice in terms of supplying air tools to professional mechanics and engineers in the world, and thanks to the quality of tools that they produce coupled with the excellent value for money, there are very few professional workshops and industrial facilities in the world that do not have at least one IR Tool. Although their core products remain the impact wrenches and other hand held tools that made the name of the company, they have managed to invest the experience and knowledge that they have gained in producing these smaller tools into much larger items such as the range of Ingersoll Rand air hoists, which offer high power lifting gear for use in a variety of situations.

Ingersoll Rand air hoists offer users the power and flexibility that is required in a modern industrial environment, and are amongst the most powerful lifting tools available. The company has used all of their experience and research into utilizing the power of compressed air into creating a range of Ingersoll Rand air hoists that are designed for the heaviest jobs, yet which are extremely easy to use, highly reliable, and simple to manage, whatever your material handling needs.

The company offers what is probably the largest range of lifting gear available anywhere, and Ingersoll Rand air hoists come in a variety of different configurations with lifting capacities of between 330lb and 6 metric tons – a huge amount. Designed for use in a range of different situations from workshops and garages through to industrial scale factories, each of the Ingersoll Rand air hoists that are available from the company feature the same high quality construction and reliability that you can trust.

The most popular series of Ingersoll Rand Air hoists are the HLK and MLK ranges. These come in a wide verity of capacities from ¼ through to 6 tons, and are built to survive in environments that would cripple electric powered versions. Thanks to the use of air power, the motors are highly efficient lifting machines that are able to raise huge weights with ease, and without the danger of overheating that you can get with conventional motors. The high pressure air also keeps the motor free from debris and running clean.

Using air power such as in the HLK and MLK series of Ingersoll Rand air hoists means that you get the greater torque and better efficiency that you would expect from this kind of power source, and by combining this with a planetary gearing system, the units create high levels of lifting ability that does not overload the motor.

Other benefits of the HLK and MLK series

Air Chain Hoist

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These days, most industrial units and workshops find that they have an increasing need for specialist material handling equipment in order to effectively and efficiently manipulate and handle large or unwieldy articles. While in the past, many businesses have opted to utilize electrically powered hoists, the increasing availability and power of the air chain hoist is being exploited by more and more businesses. Air power has many advantages over traditional electrically powered systems, and because of this, it offers the perfect solution for any where that power, efficiency, greater reliability and ease of maintenance are required.

Perhaps the greatest advantage of the air chain hoist over rival products is the sheer flexibility that they offer. Thanks to the infinitely variable levels of power that are offered by the systems, coupled with the ability of an air chain hoist to operate at high levels of power more or less consistently, they are an ever more viable option in situations where the ability to work with a wide range of different materials and systems is a real asset to the business.

From lifting heavy individual objects such as engines through to manipulating large items within an industrial environment, an air chain hoist can provide your business with the kind of lifting power that it needs. Constant refinements and improvements to air chain hoists that are built into the designs by manufacturers such as the Ingersoll Rand company means that the products are ever evolving to provide you with greater levels of efficiency and more reliable power than ever before.

One area where air chain hoists really excel is in any environment where heat or contamination is a problem. Thanks to the use of high pressure compressed air throughout the operating cycle, the motor is kept clear of any debris and contaminants, as well as remaining completely dry. For your business, this means greater reliability, simpler maintenance, and the opportunity to ensure that no matter what kind of punishment that you throw at the hoist, it will continue to operate normally.

One area where simplicity is a real virtue for any business is in maintenance. A less complex system means that it can be repaired and serviced much more quickly. In a busy workshop of fabrication plant, down time means a loss of profit. If, as with an air chain hoist, this down time can be minimized, then there are predictable benefits for productivity

Cyclone Dust Collector

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In order to get the best possible results when painting, proper preparation is essential, and whether you are working on small articles or larger areas, there are few methods of cleaning a surface as sand blasting. Of course, as with any industrial or mechanical process that you are likely to use on a day to day basis, sand blasting has a number of disadvantages. The main one is the amount of mess that it creates in your workplace. Sandblasting uses a stream of high speed particles carried in a stream of high pressure compressed air to strip paint and other coatings from a surface in order to get it back to bare metal ready to be painting, and this sand can create a terrible mess – especially thanks to the amount of waste material that it strips from the surface that is being cleaned. Using a Cyclone dust collector, you will be able to minimize the amount of waste dust and sand that gets released into your local environment, and allow you to get the job done without as much time needing to be spent on cleaning after you have finished.

The company that produces cyclone dust collectors, Cyclone, is a US based and American owned company that specializes in producing a range of blast cleaning and polishing equipment. Established for more than half a century in the heart of the rust belt in Dowagiac Michigan, Cyclone have been producing sand blasting machines including cabinets and their range of cyclone dust collectors for a wide range of industrial purposes. Thanks to their reputation for producing some of the highest quality abrasive equipment on the market, Cyclone have built up a large customer base, and are always working to produce the kind of products that a modern industrial business requires in order to perform at the highest level.

The main benefit of using a cyclone dust collector when you have sand blasting work to carry out is that it will allow you to work in a much more focused way. Instead of spending as much time cleaning up after you have finished the job, the collector acts as a filter between the area being sanded and the rest of the area and captures any waste material as it is produced rather than allowing it to make a mess.

There are a number of different cyclone dust collectors available from Red Hill Supply, and all of them have been designed to offer the perfect service for anyone who needs them. From low capacity units that are really intended for relatively small scale use through to very high powered larger systems that are required in industrial premises where a lot of dust is produced, there is a cyclone dust collector that is designed to meet your precise needs, and by choosing the right one for you, you will get a tool that is intended to offer you years of service.

The largest cyclone dust collector is their 800 CFM model. Featuring 16 gauge welded steel construction throughout, and a pair of cartridge filters, it is designed for high capacity work, and is big enough to handle the largest jobs. Costing £1820 from Red Hill Supply, the DC8000 is a work horse that is designed for maximum efficiency on larger jobs.

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Sandblasting Hoods

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When you are working with any kind of abrasives, it is important to wear proper protection in order to prevent any loose material from coming into contact with eyes or skin where it could cause injury and irritation. With high impact abrasives such as a sandblasting it is even more important than with any other system in order due to the addition of loose airborne sand into the mix which can be breathed in as well as getting literally everywhere that you are working. A sandblasting hood is a specially designed piece of safety clothing that has been specially designed to offer the kind of overall protection that you need when using a sand blaster.

A sandblasting hood combines a face mask with a full face protection and a hood that will allow you to avoid getting the loose sand in contact with your skin. The hood gives the wearer the ability to operate safely and comfortably in an environment where they are using a sand blaster, and be much more comfortable as well as being safer.

Whether you are working on a large outdoor job where you are being called upon to work on a project clearing paint or debris off bigger areas, or on a smaller job when you are clearing an area indoors, the fact is that when you are sandblasting, hoods are essential as they are the best way of allowing you to work in a way that is both efficient, safe and clean.

Sandblasting is one of the most demanding jobs that you would need to carry out, and in order to get the best possible results and the highest quality finish, you need to be able to concentrate on the work that you are doing. Without wearing a sandblasting hood, the chances are that the amount of debris that you are creating will cause you huge problems and stand in the way of you getting the job done to the standard that you would n

Sandblasting Pots

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Sandblasting is perhaps the most effective abrasive technique that is open to you, and has a huge variety of different applications. Thanks to the way that a stream of air carrying some form of abrasive particles such as grit or garnet is used, sandblasting can be used to strip almost any shape of surface of almost any form of coating. One of the great advantages of this technique for an industrial or workshop application is that it relies on your existing compressed air system, and simply requires a small number of additional components such as a sandblasting pot to enable you to carry out a full range of blasting work.

The purpose of a sandblasting pot is to contain the abrasive material that is being used, and allow it to be fed into the stream of air at an even pace in order to provide the most reliable results and the best possible finish. The main reason why the even flow is essential from a sandblasting pot is that this makes the whole system much more predictable in action, and allows the operator a much more accurate ability to estimate how the work is going, even when significant amounts of dust are present in the area that is being sanded.

Most sandblasting pots use a gravity feed system in order to supply the sand or other abrasive material into the air stream. A compressed air line is fed through the bottom of the pot and this can typically be controlled by a switch so that the operator has control over when the sand is being forced through the system. The main advantage of a gravity feed system is that the sand is allowed to flow through in the simplest way possible rather than through a mechanical system that could clog.

Because the sand or other abrasive material that is held within the sandblasting pot is sifted in order to ensure that all of the grains are the same size, there is little risk of them clogging up the feeder, and this ensures a nice even flow when the sandblaster is used.

There are a number of different sandblasting pots available to suit the various needs of users. The main considerations that you need to make when choo

Roller Tool Chest

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Whether you are a professional mechanic or simply a hobbyist, it is vitally important to protect your tools as best as possible. The average mechanic has several thousand dollars worth of tools that they need to use on a daily basis, and if they are not looked after properly, they can get damaged, lost, and even stolen. Aside from being expensive, this can be extremely frustrating, because you can be sure that the next time you need a tool desperately, it will be the one that you have lost. Of course, one of the things that puts many mechanics off buying a really good container for all of their tools is the fact that once they have it, they find themselves walking across the workshop every time that they need another item. With a roller tool chest, this need not be a problem. Aside from offering all the space that you need to keep as many tools as you want safe from harm and in order, a Roller tool chest can also be moved around the workshop with you, so whenever you need a tool, it is right at your side.

There are a huge variety of different roller tool chests available to buy from Red Hill Supply, and the main design principal of the systems is that they offer a number of different drawers of various sizes to allow you to group particular tools together in order to be able to find them much more easily whenever you need them. Thanks to the integral casters in the base of the units, which lock into place as soon as the roller tool chest is in position, the chest can be moved very easily from wherever it is stored to wherever it is needed, and then kept still until it needs to be returned.

Most roller tool chests come with at least 10 drawers, although some have as many as 18 or even more. The drawers are typically designed in a range of different sizes so that they can contain larger and smaller tools. The advantage of having so many drawers is that you can store groups of tools together so that it is easy to lay your hands on them next time they are needed, or alternatively store the tools that you need most often in a single place so that you can simply rely on opening one drawer for 90% of the jobs you do.

Damaged tools can be a real problem. A wrench that is misshapen can in turn damage bolts, making a relatively simple job a lot more complex. Likewise, a screwdriver with a damaged blade is more likely to strip the heads of screws and lead to real problems with unscrewing or tightening properly. By storing your tools in a roller tool chest in between you will be able to protect them f

Sandblasting Abrasives

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Traditionally, sandblasting was carried out using only sand, but now, in the 21st century, the power and flexibility of this kind of abrasive technique means that sandblasting abrasives have been developed and now a variety of different materials can be used depending on the job that needs to be done. There are lighter abrasives such as walnut husks through to glass beads for really heavy duty tasks, and thanks to this range of different materials being available to you, it is possible to get a much better result every time.

While sifted sand was traditionally used as the main sandblasting abrasive, it has recently fallen out of favor for a number of reasons. The main one is that the dust that is released when conventional silica sand is blasted onto a surface can be toxic and cause a lung condition called Silicosis. This disadvantage of sand as a sandblasting abrasive means that whenever it is used, extensive protective clothing must be worn, and other precautions such as masks and breathing gear are essential.

By using less harsh sandblasting abrasives, you can get a much more subtle effect from your work, have more control over the finish that you get, and also ensure that you do a lot less damage to any underlying materials when you are using the sandblaster. Using a material such as glass beads and a lower air pressure also provides an extremely gentle cleaning action that is popularly called bead blasting.

There are also very highly abrasive materials available, which offer an even more powerful effect, and are ideally suited to much heavier jobs such as removing very thick paint and layers of material from surfaces. These rougher sandblasting abrasives such as Black Silicon Carbide are extremely hard crystals that are robust enough to strip material from a surface and leave it clean and ready for either painting or other treatment.

Blasting Garnet is one of the most powerful abrasives available. Offering the same kind of robustness as silica, without the same

Sandblast Nozzles

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Whether you have a large stripping job on, or a smaller task where precision is required, there is a sandblast nozzle that is perfectly designed for your needs. Sandblasting provides you with excellent abrasive results that provide a completely uniform finish, however over time the equipment that you use can degrade and it is necessary to replace the various components of your system such as the sandblast nozzles in order to ensure that you continue to get the best results.

The Sandblast nozzle is the part of your equipment that takes the most punishment throughout any job that you do, so it is absolutely essential that you choose the highest quality nozzle possible so that it lasts well and continues to provide you with the best possible abrasive power throughout the job. Depending on the kind of job that you have to do, you need to make sure that you choose the right size of nozzle. Finer jobs will require a much more precise sandblasting nozzle, while a high pressure task that is intended to strip paint from a larger area demands that you use a wider nozzle that is capable of carrying a much larger volume of material.

Depending on the kind of abrasives that you use for sandblasting, nozzles made of different materials are available. Incredibly hard wearing metals such as tungsten carbide are a popular choice for high end nozzles, and these are designed to be able to withstand the high velocities and pressures that are involved in sandblasting.

Some tasks require a higher air pressure, and it is important to take this into account when choosing the right sandblasting nozzles for your needs. While a ceramic model will comfortably handle a relatively low level of airflow, such as around 5 CFM, in order to take on the bigger jobs, you will need a metal nozzle that can withstand a much higher level of pressure. Some tungsten carbide sandblasting nozzles are able to cope with a flow of air up to 25 CFM.

There are a wide variety of different sandblast nozzles, ranging in size from the small to the large, and in order to be able to carry out the widest possible range of tasks, it is important to have the best selection possible in stock. The nozzle controls the flow of sand or other abrasive materials, and allows the user to direct it at the area that needs clearing of paint or any other materials.

A basic

Portable Swamp Cooler Can Save Energy

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With increasing concerns being expressed about becoming more energy efficient, coupled with the constant talk about climate change, it is becoming increasingly important to be able to have a cooling system for the home or workplace that is both effective in use, and cost effective in terms of the amount of energy that is used. Instead of looking towards large fixed air conditioning systems that are bulky and very costly in use, many people are moving towards a system based on a portable swamp cooler, as these are more efficient and in many cases, just as effective in use as a full AC.
A portable swamp cooler is one of the most elegant systems that you will see. Completely simple, yet undeniably effective, there are a range of options available that mean you will be able to get relief from rising temperatures and be more comfortable, and have the flexibility that portability brings, meaning that you can move the system around to wherever it is needed, and provided there is a power supply available, you will be able to get the cooling effect you are looking for.
A portable swamp cooler works using a very straight forward principal. Water is drawn up from a supply into a large pad. Then, warm air from the environment is blown over and through the soaked pad. This heat causes liquid to evaporate from the absorbent pad, and this creates the cooling effect. The whole system is analogous to how much cooler you feel on a hot day when a breeze hits you.
Because portable swamp coolers work without the need for expensive refrigerants such as Freon, and are so straightforward, they run much more efficiently than AC systems, and are also less costly at purchase, making them an excellent choice in many circumstances.
In order to get the best results from a portable swamp cooler, they should be used in particular kinds of environment. They are ideally suited to situations where the temperature is hot, and the humidity levels are low, as these enable the system to work most effectively. When the humidity levels are higher, the evaporative process is less efficient, and the cooling effect is not so pronounced, because the primary noticeable aspect of the cooling in such circumstances is the ventilation provided by the fan. When the air is already laden with moisture, the water is no longer able to evaporate so easily, so does not help to cool the air.
Red Hill Supply offer an extensive range of portable swamp coolers that are designed for a number of different applications, from domestic use through to being deployed in commercial properties, there are different sized models available that are designed for different levels of functionality, and all offer exceptional value for money.
The smallest portable swamp coolers such as the 10 inch personal evaporative cooler from leading manufacturer Adobe Air are able to provide effective cooling over areas of up to 700sq ft, which makes them ideal for use in a small office or at home. The two speed motor will offer a decent level of control at making the temperature in a room more comfortable, while the 5 gallon capacity means that you will not need to keep filling the tank every hour as you would with some lower quality products. For slightly larger environments, Adobe Air also offers two similar but slightly larger models in the 12” and 1/2Hp ranges. These are able to provide effective cooling for areas up to 1

OTC 5019 Low Lift Transmission Jack

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One of the most demanding jobs that ever needs to be carried out on a vehicle is the repair or replacement of the transmission. This is a task that is particularly tough when you are working with larger vehicles such as trucks when the transmission can weigh in excess of a ton and will need special tools in order to move it around. A variety of different transmission jacks are available on the market to meet with different requirements, but in many cases, where the truck has a modern aerodynamic design, conventional transmission jacks don’t work, and you need a special low profile jack that can fit under the front of the truck such as the OTC 5019 low lift Transmission Jack, which is just eight and a quarter inches high when it is in its lowered position.
Of course, even with the largest vehicles on the road, you are still often highly restricted in terms of the amount of space that you have to work in, so the fact that the pump handle on the OTC 5019 low lift Transmission Jack can swivel around and allow you to have a great deal more space to raise and lower the jack and this will make it much easier to keep control of the jack when you are working.
The OTC 5019 low lift Transmission Jack is one of the best tools on the market for replacing the transmission on a truck. It can handle a weight of up to 2,200 lb, and despite being able to raise the weight of a transmission to more than 3 feet off the ground, it is stable enough to allow the load to be moved around confidently without needing to worry that it will fall off.
When you are doing transmission work on a large vehicle, it is still absolutely essential that you are able to maintain full control over the positioning of the transmission so that it can be properly mounted against the engine and driveshaft. Getting the attachment wrong could be catastrophic to the delicate internals of the engine, and result in very expensive repairs being required. Thankfully, the OTC 5019 low lift Transmission Jack is easy to use, and gives you the ability to raise and lower the load with surprising accuracy, meaning that you are able to keep full control of your work as you are carrying it out, and prevent costly errors.
These days, there is a greater level of commonality between different heavy trucks, and the OTC 5019 low lift Transmission Jack takes this into account. It includes a special mounting adapter (No 220492), which is designed to marry up perfectly with the popular Eaton Fuller Roadranger transmissions that are used on most large trucks. This plate can be adjusted in a matter of a couple of seconds to ensure that it fits perfectly onto the transmission and allow for it to be married up properly with the engine. The adapter can swivel around, and can be tilted by 20 degrees back, 15 degrees forwards, and 12 degrees either side for much greater flexibility.
The combination of strength and control coupled with the low level that it can be reduced to make the OTC 5019 low lift Transmission Jack the ideal tool for removing and re fitting transmission systems into a truck. If you are carrying out a large amount of mechanical work on larger vehicles and have been struggling with being able to access the transmission and rear of the engine due to the fairings and other aerodynamic components of the truck, then this is the jack that you need, and is n essential piece of the puzzle for a workshop that needs the very best.

Port a Cool PAC2K163SFC Swamp Cooler

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Port a Cool have been established for 25 years, and are now regarded as probably being the leading manufacturer of evaporative cooling systems in the world. Their equipment has seen use in countries all over the world in both indoor and outdoor applications, and is thought of as being high quality, efficient, and excellent value for money. Unlike competing air conditioning systems, the evaporative coolers produced by Port a Cool use water and a fan to reduce air temperature, so they are much more environmentally friendly, and can be used anywhere. Models such as the Port a Cool pac2k163sfc evaporative coolers are designed to be flexible in use and offer enough power to give the performance that modern users demand.
The Port a Cool pac2k163sfc has a number of features that mark it out from competing evaporative cooler products from other manufacturers. It has a massive 16 inch blade that is large enough to deliver a cooling breeze across a wide area, while the ½ HP motor offers plenty of power on demand, but has been designed to be relatively unobtrusive in its volume if not its bulk.
The Port a Cool pac2k163sfc swamp cooler has been designed with delivering power effectively in mind. It has a one piece rotomolded housing made from polyethylene that contains the 16 inch plastic fan, which runs quietly and efficiently. The base of the unit contains a large 22 gallon reservoir and has a trolley built in so that the whole cooler can be moved from one area to another as required.
Unlike costly air conditioners, which would struggle to offer the same kind of power for the same kind of price, the Port a Cool pac2k163sfc operates very simply, and only requires connection to a 110v power supply and regular tap water in order to function. The pads used within the unit are rigid and highly efficient, and have a long lifespan, but are also very easy to replace when required.
There are numerous applications for the Port a Cool pac2k163sfc and other similar large evaporative coolers, but one of the most common is in an industrial environment where it is important to reduce the temperature to improve conditions for employees. The Port a Cool pac2k163sfc swamp cooler can reduce temperatures by up to 20F in most environments, and thanks to its portability, can simply be moved into the best possible location where it can deliver the maximum benefits.
From an operational point of view, the Port a Cool pac2k163sfc is a very impressive piece of equipment. It requires no special installation, and once it has been switched on, it can simply run until it is refilled by the user with a supply of water. The unit has push button operation, and can be left running for long periods of time without concern. The ongoing costs are extremely low, and little maintenance is required to keep the cooler operating at its top levels of efficiency.
The ongoing expenses for the Port a Cool pac2k163sfc are very low. You will need to maintain a small stock of Kuul Pads in order to ensure that you always have the ability to keep the unit operating as well as possible, but aside from these, the only other ongoing costs are water and electricity. In most workplaces where a cooler is required to make conditions more

Chemfree SmartWasher Bioremediation Parts Washer

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Chemfree Corporation has been operating for more than fifteen years, and is regarded as the premier manufacturer of eco-friendly parts washer solutions. Chemfree prides themselves at being able to clean parts effectively, effieciently, and ethically, without any harm to the environment.   Chemfree currently sells their products in over 40 countries worldwide, and hold 27 patents, 11 in the US and 16 in other countries. Their mission of creating a eco-friendly part washer solution of that eliminates the generalization of liquid waste generated from the automotive, industrial, and commercial industries has lead them to create the SmartWasher.
The SmartWasher is the world’s best selling bioremediation parts washer available on the market. It allows users to eliminate hazardous wastes generated from the standard parts washing process. This helps reduce the cost and liabilities created from the hazardous waste removal. The reason surrounding the success of the SmartWasher is the bioremediation process. Webster’s dictionary defines the bioremediation process as, “the treatment of pollutants or waste (as in an oil spill, contaminated groundwater, or an industrial process) by the use of microorganisms (as bacteria) that break down the undesirable substances.”   In Lehman’s terms, the natural microbes generated in the EPA approved bioremediation SmartWasher process eats away at the hazardous material and leaves parts clean and ready for use.
The SmartWasher’s success is attributed the use it patented OzzyJuice solution along with impregnated microbe mat known as the OzzyMat. OzzyJuice is a non-hazardous aqueous degreasing solution used to clean off parts. When the OzzyJuice is circulated along with the OzzyMat the green process of bioremediation beginnings to takes immediate effect.   The OzzyMat’s, non-hazardous microbes that remain dormant until it interacts with the OzzyJuice solution begin to multiply and then attack the foreign grease and other hazardous materials. The microbes eat away at the grease, oil, and foreign wastes until the contaminates are transf

CRC Degreasers

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CRC Industries is a company that prides itself in the

Kwik Way Valve Refacer

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Since 1920, Kwik Way has designed, manufactured, and distributed their innovative machines and products in the USA, and has truly set the standard, particularly for its famous valve refacers. Throughout the years, Kwik Way has improved drastically on the further expansion of their products, and has also exceeded customer expectations making them the established company it is today.
During the 20’s, except for a mostly unsuccessful method, there was no practical way to recondition a valve or valve seat of a car. The founders of Kwik Way realized the strong need for a valve reconditioner. After much trial and error- style concoctions, the engineers finally came up with a successful product- the Kwik Way principle of cylinder head reconditioning. Finally, the automobile world had an industrious valve reconditioner that worked! The feature that made the machine work was the now famous Kwik Way Six Ball Chucking System. Then, the sales literature about the Six Ball Chucking System described this revolutionary machine as “A masterpiece of modern mechanical engineering”.
In 1932, Kwik Way produced the first modern cylinder-boring machine, which is still recognized as being at the top of the line in its class today. Engineers expanded on this machine’s capabilities throughout the years in order to accommodate trends and necessities in the United States. Kwik Way contributed its piston grinders to grind glass radio crystals for the war effort during World War II. At the time, it was the only modern technology available with that specific capability. They also contributed torque wrenches to the war effort, which apparently turn up in auctions occasionally on the internet.
In between the 60’s and 70’s, Kwik Way acquired 3 companies that

Challenger 12,000 capacity Heavy Duty Two Post Lift

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:19:33 +0000

Challenger Lifts is a company that has been the leader in the lift marketplace for over 27 years. Challenger takes pride in the making of high caliber products to suit its diverse customer base and their high expectations. All Challenger products are proudly designed, manufactured and distributed in Louisville, Kentucky, in the great country of the USA. With over 120,000 square feet of space in its facility, they have plenty of room to deliver just the promising product you are looking for. Other superior products Challenger produces aside from its lifts include various jacks and accessories. Their aspiration to be the top lift maker in the industry lead them to their latest innovative development- their impressive Versymmetric Technology, which exists as the industry’s first front and rear 3- stage arm, two post lift. Another riveting product Challenger has in the market is their eco- friendly lift, which is powered by their AquaVantage technology. The main components that AquaVantage operates its power through are air and water. Amazing!
It is products like these that place Challenger Lifts at the head of technology advancement against its competitors. Challenger continues to grow rapidly, and gain business with service programs of every major automotive manufacturer because others recognize their skill to construct such quality lifts.
There are many aspects of Challenger Lift that make it as successful as it is today. Not only do they hire expert employees to manage the details of the company, they also take time to select quality materials through a process known as quality control. Every product goes through a meticulous factory testing process by their engineers, which gives Challenger Lift customers the peace of mind knowing that their lifts meet strict safety standards. Customer service is the key ingredient to satisfaction after purchasing a lift from Challenger because they understand the importance of its customers having peace of mind knowing they have the support they need.
Challenger is an active board member of the Automotive Lift Institute, which ensures that all products and lifts promote a safe design, construction and use of all automotive lifts. Through a certification program called ALI, a third independent party called ETL operates by inspecting lifts and setting high standards for safety. Aside from being a huge financial investment for all accredited manufacturers under the ALI Automotive Lift Certification Program, members of it can officially certify the quality of their product, and that it is safe and reliable. You can recognize this accreditation on Challenger Lifts when it bears the “Gold Label” of the highly acclaimed ANSI Accredited Automotive Lift Certification Program.
The benefits to being a customer of Challenger Lift are very extensive as compared to their competitors. Customers know their lift has a Membership with ALI, free auto CAD shop renderings, an extensive line of lifting equipment to get the job

Swing Arm Tire Changer

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Probably the easiest way to change a tire in modern day America on a motorcycle, car, and on lighter trucks is by using a machine to do the manual labor for you. A particularly innovative machine up for the challenge is a swing arm tire changer. A tire changer with a swing arm is a modernized machine designed to assist technicians in changing all kinds of tires, both large and small.

A swing arm tire changer uses its mobility to your advantage, giving you the ability to position it right up against the tire itself and complete the change. You can adjust it to fit just about any size and shape of tire, while also being able to depend on the strength and power of the tire changer.

A swing arm tire changer features adjustable, non- opposing jaws with inflatable jets so that you can utilize its clamping strength on any size of tire without worrying about it causing any damage to the vehicle you are working on.

A tire changer with a swing arm features the ability to position its bead breaker in three different ways, further giving you the ability to accommodate those larger and more difficult to handle tires and wheels.

A big part of changing a tire is being aware of the pressure in a tire. This not only gives you an idea of how much air the tire is holding, but it also is a safety concern for the well being of the tire and driver. These new tire changer heavy tools available for use today have the ability to monitor the tire pressure on their own, without having to use a special adaptor or other type of similar, additional tool to assist them.

This pressure monitoring system ability not only lends itself to the tire changing process, but it also offers a monetary gain for the technician because it is one less tool to purchase. These days, we can all relate to that.

Another aspect to take into consideration is a low profile tire. Low profile tires are a little trickier to change, and a swing arm tire changer has the ability to also deal with these types of tires. They have a high performance mount and dismount head with an iron slot fit for a tire, which is designed specifically for low profile tires. In this way, there are no make- shift contraptions needed in dealing with these tire types, or simple hopes that your tire changer can deal with these low profile tires adequately. A swing arm tire changer can definitely take care of low profile tires because it is intended to.

A swing arm tire changer is both heavy duty and nice looking. It consists of a heavy-duty construction, and has an industrial powder coat paint finish so that it will not scratch off easily while engaged or disengaged.

While working with heavy duty tool such as these, a concern one might wonder about are the safety factors, or lack there of. Although so much of the hard work is done for you, using a tire changer involves working in close capacity to the machine itself, and there is somewhat of a risk involved in that.

All swing arm tire changers have safety features that protect you from being made a victim of harm caused by this heavy-duty machine. An example of this is a feature offered to avoid any injuries is the standard safety restraint inflation system. The safety restraint inflation system is a preventative measure for any technicians who operate the tire changer.

A swing arm tire changer is the new tool that will help you and your business work more efficiently in a time effective manner.

Polar Cool Swamp Coolers

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Why a Computer Wheel Balancer is Useful

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In the modern arena of auto mechanics, there is wide variety of helpful tools available to assist in auto repair. One particularly busy market is the tire changing business. There is a high demand for tire repair and replacement because most Americans own a car, and anyone that owns a car knows that maintaining good tires is a necessity.

Because of the high demand, it would be helpful to own a machine that could not only assist you, but that is efficient enough to save you time and money as well. Such a machine is called a computer wheel balancer. A computer wheel balancer is an intelligent machine that assists tire mechanics in the most accurate balancing of a tire as possible.

Ownership of such a machine is important because it ensures that the wheels on a car are all balanced correctly. Because of the liability auto shops risk when working on their customer’s vehicles, a machine such as this offers piece of mind. You can know for a fact that the work that was done on a tire was done correctly and there are no safety hazards to put your customers at risk with.

Another advantage of owning a computer wheel balancer is that more than one operator can work on the tire at once while using it. This feature is valuable because without it, you risk loosing wheel parameters when two people are working on the tire at once, which poses the chance of throwing off the accuracy entirely. This ruins any tire balancing work done on the vehicle altogether!

Advantages of owning particular types of computer wheel balancers include 2D semi- automatic parameter entry, which translates into every two out of three parameters are entered automatically. This means less work for you as a mechanic! Also, There are four different wheel balancing modes, including a PAX balance mode, the hidden spoke program, and tire matching.

What is interesting about the hidden spoke program is that it does these finicky weight calculations for you. It has t

The Benefits of a Swing Arm Tire Changer with a Following Arm

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In the auto mechanic industry, one of the biggest needs for car owners today is tire servicing. The reason for this is that most people today own at least one car, and realize that sooner or later they will have to service the tires on their car, depending on how often the vehicle is driven. Whether a tire simply needs to be repaired or be replaced altogether, there will always be a need for aid in this area.

For these types of needs within the tire changing industry, a suitable heavy-duty tool that would be of great assistance is a swing arm tire changer with a following arm. This tool has uses that cross over into many other vehicle breeds other than regular cars. These crossover uses include the ability to service both small truck and small SUV’s, and also have the ability to service specialty vehicles such as motorcycles.

This ability is helpful because it allows you to work with a broad range of vehicles without having to own a separate tool for each specific type of vehicle. Because of this, you can receive more business.

Another positive aspect to owning a swing arm tire changer with a following arm is that it is efficient. Regular swing arm tire changers are also efficient because of their ability to quickly change a tire. However, an additional following arm feature only adds to the quick nature of this tool. The following arm gives extra reaching abilities and makes it even simpler to service these hard to reach places. The arm also provides additional pressure points in order to easily mount the most difficult of tires.

There are many other features that give a swing arm tire changer with a following arm an advantage that in turn gets passed along to you. It has a three-position bead breaker, which is mainly built in to accommodate those larger wheels and tires. Also, it has non- opposing jaws for stronger clamping abilities,

Another aspect that lends itself well to the tire changing process is its capability in dealing with low profile tires. Low profile tires are quite a bit more difficult to change, and this tool has the ability to also handle these types of tires. They have a high performance mount and dismount head with an iron slot fit for a tire, which is designed specifically for low profile tires.

Because of this feature that gives you the ability to change low profile tires, you will not have to concoct some sort of make- shift contraption needed in order to change these types of tires, or have high hopes that your older tire changer can deal with these low profile tires adequately. A swing arm tire changer with a following arm can definitely take care of low profile tires because it was designed to do so.

A swing arm tire changer with a following arm looks nice and is also sturdy. It is composed of a heavy-duty construction, while maintaining a nice industrial powder coat finish of paint. It was designed to provide rigidity and maximum torque, so that it can complete even the toughest of jobs.

One more notable feature that these types of changers have to offer you is that they are already equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system. What this means for you is that there is no need for an additional adapter to check the tire pressure; each need is met within this one tool. Again, this is one more aspect that saves you money.

Swing arm tire changers with a following arm are made to help. Although they are a big purchase, in the long run you can count on them to save you time and money, which is something we can all appreciate.

Why a Brake Lathe with Twin Cutters is the Best

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For those regular or specialized brake-remodeling projects, a good tool to use to help you get you work done in a superior fashion is called a brake lathe. A brake lathe is a tool that is specialized for the task of resurfacing brake drums and discs, specifically for automotive and truck usage. A particularly helpful lathe is a brake lathe with twin cutters as an addition.

Brake lathes are a genre of cutting tools designed to handle and machine relatively hard materials of metal. Lathes can be used in a wide range of uses because of their extremely versatile nature. Although they were originally made to only machine metal back in the olden days, since then a wide variety of improvisions have allowed them to also work with other materials, including plastics, and other various textiles used on autos and the like.

These rigid tools are mainly used to remove material from a rotating work piece. They do this usually through vertical movements done by a cutting tool, such as a tool bit or a drill bit.

A brake lathe with twin cutters does exactly what is described above, only a little quicker because in a sense, they are two tools put into one machine. This combo allows you do all of the work using only one machine, rather than alternating back and forth between two different tools. This is one of the reasons it completes work quicker than other brake lathe tools.- it is more efficient.

This genre of lathe has been around the auto industry for over 40 years, and still today is the preferred model of brake lathe among vehicle technicians everywhere. Why is this, might you ask?

Many reasons make a brake lathe with twin cutters tool as popular as it is. For one, it is quick, simple to use, and precise- a combo anyone can recognize as a good match. Considering how busy this type of work can get, having a tool that can actually minimize the time spent working is a good quality to have.

Simplicity is something everyone can appreciate among a life full of complexity. A quote once made by a man named Leonardo DaVinci describes this concept perfectly- simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

Although all three of the above components are important and work together, preciseness is probably the most important component of the three attributes of a brake lathe with twin cutters. This is because it is precision that makes a business the most successful. Some mechanics do below average work, and anyone can do mediocre work. It is the superior work done that people will remember, and this brake lathe will help you accomplish exactly that.

Another attribute of this brake lathe is that they almost never break down! Now there is a statement you do not hear often. Machine maintenance is extra overhead that can really take away from the time- money saving aspect of a machine such as this. Quality in this case is paramount when you invest a lot of money into one tool. Knowing that this lathe rarely breaks down is a huge positive factor that may sway you one way or another.

Additional information that is notable pertaining to brake lathes includes the fact that the brake lathe with twin cutters tool has a very quick drum- to- rotor turn around, which saves you a ton of time. There are adjustable spindle speeds to allow for a quick rough cut or finish cut ettings. The spindle- feed gear box also is infinitely adjustable for all of those normal to awkward sizes.

All of the aspects of the machine are totally user friendly. New users need not worry because the make up and operation is not complex to understand.

Why a Medium Duty Drum Disc Brake will Work Well for You

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Among a sea full of helpful auto mechanic tools, only a few stand out as being the most useful and heavy- duty in nature of the bunch, ready to lend a hand. One of the most extraordinary helpful tools that fit into this category is a medium duty drum disc lathe.

There are many varieties of drum disc lathes; what more could one expect, they have been around for over 40 years. What makes this particular lathe different from the others is that it is specifically meant for drum discs at a medium duty level. This feature makes your life a whole lot easier, especially if this is the type of vehicle size you work with on a regular basis.

Interestingly enough, this tool is able to service a wide variety of vehicles that are both large and small. These serviceable vehicles include most passenger cars, light trucks, medium duty trucks, and buses life. The reason this feature is so beneficial to you is because is gives you the means to broaden your horizons a bit. More specifically, you are able to expand your business to serve customers who own all types of vehicles, thus benefiting the profitability of your business.

Most people own at least one vehicle, and realize that they will need to have that car serviced on a regular basis. If you can assist a broader majority of vehicles, you are able to stay in the game and be on the same level of your competition.

This medium duty drum disc lathe also has a twin cutter that is able to resurface both sides of the rotor. This is also a good feature to have because of the precision factor. The job a lathe does contributes to the accurateness or lack there of, in terms of smoothness and both sides being as completely equal as possible.

As a business owner, when working with your customers’ cars you have learned over the years how important it is to provide consistent, high quality work. A tool such as this aids you in keeping that reputation among your customers and boosts your referrals, which anyone can appreciate. Your customers will keep coming back to you because they know you will give them the same quality of service every time they return.

The spindle on this lathe type weights a whopping 44 pounds, assigning additional precision for work done and extra durability to the machine itself.

You can also convert drums to rotors in less than one minute! This means additional time in your pocket, and time is money. Even though the lathe has this ability to complete this transformation, it is still done with care and quality.

This medium duty drum disc brake also never brakes down, a quality that is invaluable for a number of obvious reasons. It is also user friendly, which means that any range of mechanical expertise can pick up on its use fairly easily.

The medium duty drum disc lathe also has adjustable speeds, to allow for either a quick rough cut or finish cut etting. These adjustable speeds lend themselves nicely because they are suitable for just about any size drum disc on cars and smaller trucks. This gives you the business you need by serving each and every customer type that walks into your shop. The spindle feed gear box is also infinitely adjustable, further giving you room to grow.

The medium duty drum disc lathe gives you quality work through precision, simplicity, and by being fast at getting the job done. No matter how tough your job is, a tool such as this will help you immensely.

High Volume Air Rim Clamp Tire Changer with Extended Clamps

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Today, any busy, modernized auto shop that has a large volume of business understands the necessity of having tools to assist you in the type of work you are doing. A particular type of auto shop is one that changes tires. Depending on the type of tires you will be working on, you can determine what type of tools you will need to have on hand. For smaller cars and trucks, you can do fine using lower volume tools. On the other hand, for those larger trucks and cars, you will need a tool that can manage higher volume vehicles.

For such larger vehicles, one tool that would do you some good in terms of proper assistance and ability to handle larger vehicles is a high volume air rim clamp tire changer with extended clamps. The large title is suitable for all the range of use this machine offers. First of all, what is this machine all about?

Let us break the title of this machine apart into smaller pieces to understand what each aspect of this heavy duty machine is all about, and how each part works together. An air rim clamp tire changer is basically a tire changer that uses a pressurized system to fill a tire that is mounted on a wheel with air. Most models consist of four components- an air hose, air inflation gauge, inflation pedal and a manual pressure bleed valve. An air hose is the housing for the air to flow through, and it has a specialized end to clamp firmly onto the valve systems of the wheels.

The inflation gauge tells you exactly how much air is in the tire, and will displays this via the hose being connected to the valve system. The pressurized air is calculated using the pounds per square inch measuring method (psi). Right below the air hose on the tire changer is the inflation pedal, which allows the air to flow through the hose to fill the tire with air. When the pedal is lifted, a burst of air is released from valves beside each rim clamp toward the bottom bead of the tire to assist with inflation.

The manual bleed valve is found right next to the air hose and air inflation gauge. The manual bleed valve function is to allow the manual release of air pressure directly from the tire itself.

Rim clamps are what they sound- they hold down the wheel in order to mount or dismount the tire. They also have the ability to rotate the tire as well, allowing easy maneuvering. there is a tabletop component of some kind to set the tire on top of, and allows the turning of the wheel.

What makes a high volume air rim clamp tire changer with extended clamps different than what is described above? The high volume is the first notable aspect of this machine. It is able to service a very broad range of vehicles- small, large, heavy and heavier. This is beneficial to you because you are given the opportunity to broaden your business by servicing many different vehicles, rather than just one type.

The other feature this specific tire changer offers is the extended clamps feature. These clamps basically have a longer reaching ability, able to change those difficult or delicate tires. It is merely an additional feature that helps you to change tires more easily and efficiently, and there is no arguing with that!

The key feature that you want to keep in mind when considering a high volume air rim clamp tire changer with extended clamps is that it is built to mainly convenience you, the operator. The extra features give you extra assistance to boost both your abilities and your efficiency.

High Volume Electric Rim Clamp Tire Changer with Extended Clamps

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A rim clamp tire changer is a machine that has been around in the market for quite some time, and uses some sort of power source to mount and dismount tires and fill them with air, monitored by a pressurized gauge system.

A particularly different tire changer is the high volume electric rim clamp tire changer with extended clamps. An electrically operated tire changer is different when compared to an air powered changer in that it uses electricity as its main power source. This is useful if you prefer the electric operation better, and also if it is more suitable fore the type of work that you do.

It also has the extended arm feature for clamping so that you can reach those difficult tires, and also service delicate tires as well. There is a swing arm that manually is operated, and it adjusts a horizontal tool head position, while an easy second control adjusts vertical height. This allows you to place the changer where it is needed, in a fairly simple manner.

A table top is also provided with the high volume electric rim clamp tire changer with extended clamps. A table top is needed to place the tire on top of it in a secure and stable, fitted fashion. It is an x- shaped table, and it provides support for the most delicate of wheels.

A table top has rim clamps that move in unison to secure wheels onto the table top. Each particular rim clamp can be adjusted closer or farther apart from the middle of the table top, in order to allow both large and small wheel to fit on it securely. It also has the ability to extend itself, allowing a broader range of service to different sized and shaped vehicles.

Another interesting and functional aspect of tire changers that you should know is that they have a bead loosening system. What they are simply put is basically a system that releases a tire bead from the rim of the wheel. A bead loosening system has an arm near the bottom right side of the tire changer, and a shovel shaped piece at the end of the arm called the bead loosener shoe. This bead loosening shoe pivots and is rounded to accommodate the specific shape of the wheel you are working on.

The bead loosener on this electric model has three support blocks for extra protection and durability. There are even built- in bead sealing jets and tabletop inflation for faster work completion. The easy operation of this machine translates into faster training and significantly higher productivity.

On the top of the arm, there is a handle of some kind with a button or lever that engages the bead loosening system to occur. Across from the shovel shaped metal piece described earlier, there are rubber squares to cover the wheel and protect it from any possible scratching during the loosening procedure.

The high volume electric rim clamp tire changer with extended clamps is basically your automatic alternative to its manual pressurized air counter part. It is known in the industry for its speed, versatility, and value. It can handle a very broad range of tire and wheel sizes, which equals more business for you and happier and more satisfied customers.

Air Rim Clamp Tire Changer with Extended Clamps

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A beneficial heavy duty tool for any auto shop that changes tires on a regular basis would be something such as an air rim clamp tire changer with extended clamps. The extended clamps feature is helpful because they give you extra long clamps to allow you to reach to those hard to get to and/or tricky tires.

Also, there is no unsafe maneuvering needed because of the extended clamps, which most can attest to as being an issue. Safety was in mind during the creation of all aspects of this tire changer!

An air rim clamp tire changer is fundamentally the same as the high volume capacity model, except that it is meant for smaller in size vehicles. However, it was specially designed to handle tough to change tires, such as low profiles and run flats. This aspect is beneficial to any operator because, as any semi- experienced would admit, you do run into these types of tires more often than not and it is good to be prepared by having a tool such as this to assist you. It offers you the help that you need to complete any type of job accurately.

There are four parts of this tire changer that allow it to operate the way it does. It has an air hose, an air inflation gauge, an inflation pedal, and a manual pressure bleed valve. The air hose is the transportation host that allows the air to flow through it. It has a specialized end clamp to firmly fasten the valve systems of the wheels.

The inflation gauge tells you how much air is in the tire in terms of psi. The release of air is operated by a pedal.

The manual bleed valve allows a manual release of air pressure directly from the tire itself.

The air rim clamp tire changer with extended clamps has a robotic arm that allows you to very easily flex stiff sidewalls without superhuman effort. This is beneficial as well because it is engineered with easy operating abilities.

Another positive aspect about this machine that is sometimes overlooked is safety. Safety is a key aspect to operating this flexing feature because the heavy machinery being operated can sometimes pose certain safety threats. you can know for sure that you are safe using this feature.

The long arm also helps you in the process of wheel clamping, bead removal, and top bead mounting, which further shortens the whole process. You are able to give customers quick service and help additional customers by utilizing the time this machine has saved you.

An air rim clamp tire changer with extended clamps also comes with a table top, which is the location a tire is placed on, and it allows you to complete whatever work needs to be done on it. Generally, a table top has rim clamps that are used for securing a wheel onto the table to keep it in place and stable. Each rim clamp can be adjusted farther apart or closer from the middle of the table top, depending on the size and shape of the tire you are working on.

The table top also has the ability to extend itself, in order to accommodate those larger tires.

This tire changer has a bead loosening system as well, which is simply another piece of the process of removing or mounting a tire. The bead loosening system has multiple adjustments and components to allow you to service all sizes of tires.

The air rim clamp tire changer with extended clamps is your only manual operating option. It functions by using pressurized air, and its tools are activated by using a lever and/or buttons of the like.

Electric Rim Clamp Tire Changer with Extended Clamps

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For each and every tire changing need you may have, even the unanticipated ones, an electric rim clamp tire changer with extended clamps is a dependable tool to guide you through meeting those needs. With an automatically powered system, you are given the quickest servicing abilities possible while maintaining an easy operation.

An electrically operated tire changer is different when compared to an air powered changer in that it uses electricity as its main power source, rather than air. This is useful if you prefer the electric operation better, and also if it is more suitable for the type of work that you do.

This heavy duty machine comes with a pedal- actuated, x- shaped table top that provides exclusive support, even for the most delicate types of wheels you can imagine. A table top is used to place the tire on to do the work on it, and is able to be extended if needed. This is helpful in that it rightly fits a wide range of small and large tires. The table top comes with various clamps that have the ability to be adjusted accurately in order to fit almost any size of tire as well.

The nice thing about the table top feature of this type of tire changer is that you can service almost any size of tire for cars and smaller trucks. This is good because you do not have to have two separate machines to service two different sizes of vehicles; this is an all in one machine. This saves you money and earns you more money as well because you can accommodate a much larger customer base, without having to own multiple tools.

The table top also extends to a longer version, in order to further service a broader range of wheels. A table top is needed to place the tire on top of it in a secure and stable, fitted fashion. It is an x- shaped table, and it provides support for the most delicate of wheels.

The electric rim clamp tire changer with extended clamps comes with a bead loosener, which has three support blocks to provide extra protection and durability. Sealing jets are built in to the the tire changer for bead loosening, and the table top inflates for faster set up to begin work.

A key feature of this tire changer is that it is simple to use. Because of this characteristic, you are able to learn how to operate it quickly, as well as train other operators quickly, which both translate into the ability to maintain a higher productivity ratio.

This electric model also has an extended arm addition used for clamping. This is helpful in that it makes reaching easier in terms of difficult tire changing. It is also able to service more delicate tires as well. There is a swing arm that is electrically operated, and it is able to adjust in a horizontal tool head position. Another control adjusts vertical height very easily via a second control button. These features allow you to position the tire changer where it is needed by using a very easy method.

The electric rim clamp tire changer with extended clamps has set the standard in the industry because of its offered combination of increased speed, versatility, and value. These days, it is hard to find something of value that meets all of those criteria, particularly in value. Having a quality machine will make all the difference when it come to reliability, and it is reliability that ensures your investment will not go unturned. Having a quality machine will make all the difference when it come to reliability, and it is reliability that ensures your investment will not go unturned.

Choosing an On the Vehicle Brake Lathe with Standard Accessory Pack

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All auto mechanics are at the very least familiar with a brake lathe. Depending on the type of mechanic they are will determine the extensiveness of their experience. Brake lathes have been around for a very long time, and are necessary for working on rotors on vehicles ranging from motorcycles to large trucks. All vehicles, even bicycles, have similar brake systems, and one of the main components is a rotor or rotor- like disc.

A fact of life of a rotor is that at one point or another, damage will be caused to it due to brake pads wearing down, or some other issue. Some cars will require work done on their rotors and the rotor will not be able to be taken off the vehicle, making service more difficult. For this type of car, an on the vehicle brake lathe with standard accessory pack is a good solution to the problem.

On the Vehicle Brake Lathe with Truck Adapters

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At one time or another, a vehicle will need to have its rotors worked on. Servicing rotors at times can mean that they cannot be removed from the brake system, and need to be worked on while they are directly still attached to the vehicle! For such tricky jobs, use an on the vehicle brake lathe with truck adapters. This type of brake lathe was made to do this specific work, and is both speedy and precise!

A particularly noticeable addition to the on the vehicle brake lathe is the truck adapter addition. What this does is save you from having to purchase two separate tools. A truck adapter plays an important part in the safe lifting of trucks. This truck lifter has the correct adapters to lift all of your vehicles, specifically trucks, in the best and safest way possible. It is very convenient to not have two own and operate two different machines together; these two were built to be compatible and so you know they will function properly.

Why might one need to use a brake lathe? Brake lathes were made to improve damage caused to rotors. Specific damage caused to rotors that can be repaired by this heavy duty tool is something called warping. Warping is caused mainly by heat, which can be caused by over using the brakes. This happens when, for example, you are cruising down a decline, and are using your brakes more than usual to compensate for the increased speed caused by the slope. Brakes get hot, and if they are not given enough of a break in between braking, heat builds up and causes warping.

Warping poses a huge threat to safety, because it reduces the quality and ability of your vehicles braking system to function properly. It is imperative to have the rotors evened out, and this can be done using a brake lathe.

Another factor that can cause damage to brakes and the rotor is caused by excessive oil or grease. Grease can cause the brakes to heat up more in the greasy areas, causing warping, causing unevenness on the rotor. This also decreases brake performance and can pose a threat to safety as well. Fortunately, the on the vehicle brake lathe with truck adapters can fix this problem, if caught early enough.

The on the vehicle brake lathe includes a heavy duty stand and telescoping cutting head for easy attachment to the rotor, which works as a main factor in precision, in terms of both attachment and evening. The vehicle brake lathe offers the most perfect solution to correcting lateral run out and thickness variation on particular vehicles that require the rotors to be machined while still installed on the vehicle. It was made to operate this function successfully. The heavy duty motor preforms with high torque and is fine tuned to cut cast iron rotors and yield the highest optimum finish. The truck adapter addition is again a bonus that only benefits you as a business owner.

This particular machine was engineered and manufactured in the United States.

The on the vehicle brake lathe with truck adapters has a start to finish operating capacity that completes in about nine minutes, allowing you to drastically increase your efficiency. It has a lateral run out tolerance verified and proven on every job. The heavy duty cutting head withstands vibration and stands up to heavy shop use without losing its precision abilities. The high torque motor provides enough power to handle 1 ton trucks and four wheel drive vehicles. The color coded controls allow technicians to work more efficiently because of easy access and identification.

You Can Benefit from a Rim Clamp Tire Changer

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Among the many breeds, the rim clamp tire changer is the simplest, in terms of add- ons, yet just as strong and dependable as the others in terms of tire changing. Its purpose is to assist in the changing and mounting of tires, with the help of an x- shaped table top and long arms to assist in dis assembly/ reassembly. If your business is in need of a more efficient work ethic, and lacks the right tool to get you there, this is the tool you are in need of.

The table top is equipped with clamps, that have the ability to clamp wheels externally, up to 24 inches wide. This is helpful in that you can service a broad range of tire widths and lengths, depending on what you specialize in. You also have the ability to broaden your horizons to service larger and smaller vehicles because this machine has the ability to do so. Motorcycles fall under this category as well!

There is extensively improved bead loosener action, which is helpful because beads can be tough to loosen sometimes, and you can never have enough power when it comes to removing them. This saves you time and effort. Also, the power devices that operate this machine are able to complete 90% of the work for you, which only adds to the less effort needed benefit.

Because of the wide range of prices of tires, the rim clamp tire changer gives you complete protection for more expensive, delicate wheels. The last thing you want to worry about is causing any amount of damage to a customers tire because it lowers your profit and reputation- both are invaluable to the success of your business. You cannot put a price on peace of mind!

Because of its innate abilities for speed, accuracy, and durability, this tire changer has the power to change just about any tire! To top it off, it is also easy to use, which just about anyone can appreciate being that it is so heavy duty.

Here is the bottom line. These days, wheels keep getting bigger and more expensive. In order to accommodate this, innovators created the rim clamp tire changer with the ability to change tires on over- sized wheels (up to 24”) while providing complete protection so that you do not cause any damage to personal property. The tire changer can also clamp internally up to 26”, thus expanding your servicing options. You also have the ability with the rim clamp tire changer to service the expanding market for custom alloy wheels, which you will come across sooner than later. Why not be prepared?

A cam operated bead loosener ensures accurate contact with wider wheels at the proper angles. This feature is especially crucial as it minimizes the risk of wheel damage. Power taper rollers, pneumatic drop center, and swing-in rollers handle approximately 90% of the effort required to change even the toughest of tires. Taking care of these details gives technicians the ability to concentrate on efficiency rather than simple operations.

The rim clamp tire changer provides protection for wheels at every step of the process. Bead loosener socks, clamp booties, and lift tool protection prevent metal-to-metal contact that causes scratching or marring. Precision gauges provide accurate inflation, and the X-shaped tabletop provides the right clamping pressure for the most delicate wheels without causing any damage. Super-tough fiber reinforced composite air cylinders virtually never wear out, and the bead looseners have extra support blocks for additional protection and durability. The foot controls are positioned in such a way to allow for easy access. You cannot loose!

A Wheel Balancer is the Best

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Today, wheel balancing is a common practice among auto specialists. All wheels need to be balanced, and they need to be done so in an accurate way to promote a safe and reliable system. As an auto technician, the accuracy of wheel balancing is on your shoulders since you took on the responsibility of the work.

A good tool to help you in the most accurate wheel balancing is a wheel balancer, simply put. A wheel balancer will use the latest technology to allow the most accurate wheel balancing. It makes sense to use a tool such as this in order to ensure the best balancing possible.

There are many features and benefits offered through a tool such as a wheel balancer.

It can solve the toughest of vibration problems. A complete set of diagnostic software identifies and assists the technician to solve even the toughest vibration problems, including multiple conditions related to imbalance. Diagnostics are fast enough to use on a day to day basis for balancing methods, and they result in the highest standard of customer satisfaction.

A wheel balancer is super simple to use, and has an interactive user interface. What is that, exactly? An interactive user interface consists of a real-time 3D animated graphics system with visual cues, which promotes proper balancin

Aqueous Parts Washer Front Load Jet

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At one time or another, certain parts will need to be cleaned. Oil, grime, and dirt are just a few reasons that make it necessary to do such a cleaning, and fortunately there is a machine out there made to do such a task. An aqueous parts washer front load jet is a washing machine that contains multiple features designed to clean up parts in the particular way they need to be cleaned. Types of parts that may need cleaning include but are not limited to heavy machinery parts and tools, and large parts and smaller parts.

There is a small selection of a vendors that are all knowledgeable about these part machine washers and cleaners. Each vendor offers a wide range of equipment types that are critical to achieving your part cleaning goals in the most efficient manner possible. They make this possible by employing an advanced laboratory complete with qualified staff that are all behind the concept to finish quality products through quality engineering and manufacturing capabilities.

What is an aqueous parts washer front load jet made out of that makes it so successful and meaningful to a dirty product? A large 30 inch turntable is installed inside the machine to place parts on top of, and the height of the washer is 40 inches high, allowing you the ability to also wash much larger parts.

The pump has high volume capabilities enabling optimal washing paces, and it is also operated using a stainless steel impeller. The stainless steel impeller is quality enough to prevent rusting and further deterioration from handling heavy chemical content and plain water. There are also stainless steel nozzles for lower maintenance cost.

The aqueous parts washer front load jet also has the ability to propel heated water. The heating capacity is substantial being that the washer holds two heaters that work together to do so. Along with this heating feature it also has a liquid level sensor that automatically turns off the heaters before they burn out, saving you money and a headache as well!

You can run the washer on a timed cycle using the adjustable timer feature. This feature allows cycles to range from 0 minutes to 60 minutes. There is also an adjustable heat timer that allows you to keep solution hot overnight and therefore not waste any of it.

The front door of the aqueous parts washer front load jet provides maintenance free operation because it is made of stainless steel, just like the impeller. The front door is also gasket- free for your convenience and peace of mind.

The washer has an 85 gallon fluid capacity, and a 500 pound overall weight capacity. The center spray bar that folds down is especially useful for cleaning smaller parts. Another helpful feature is the friction turntable drive, which will not break if a part becomes lodged in it.

The aqueous parts washer front load jet is also portable, and comes with four casters, making it easier on you or the operator.

Overall, this is a good machine to own. It will strengthen the quality of older parts, and also help them to work better, similar to the way they were when they were new. It is a good way to invest in your business and keep your parts in sharp condition. The aqueous parts washer front load jet is in a league of its own and will not let you down!

104 Lightening Lathe- Basic

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A lathe is a mechanical tool that spins a block of material with the purpose of performing various operations such as cutting, sanding, knurling, drilling, or deformation with tools that are applied to the particular work piece. This is done in order to create an object that has symmetry about an axis of rotation. Lathes are a precision tool that compensate for errors made by people.

Lathes are used for a variety of uses. A particular type of lathe is a 104 lightning lathe- basic. A lightening lathe is a very fast lathe that conditions and smooths a rotor or drum on a car. Uneven or bumpy rotors can be caused by worn down brakes, leaving dents or abrasions in the areas worn down by metal to metal contact caused by applying the damaged brakes on the road. If any repair is able to be made, supposed work can be done on rotors to smooth them out and this is the machine able to do that.

Other examples of uses for a brake lathe include wood turning, metal working, metal spinning, and glass working. Lathes can also be used to shape pottery. The best-known design of this is called a the potters wheel. A potters wheel is much similar to a lightening lathe in that is spins around and around creating a smooth, round surface on the desired objects surface.

Lathes have been around for a long time, assisting workers with precis evenness and smooth motions. The more modern versions of lathes were invented in the early 1900s. A simpler form of a lathe has been around even longer. It was made over thousands and thousands of years ago, utilizing the concept on something as simple as a spindle. The lightening lathe is the newest version of its kind in reference to cars and maintenance, and is the highest quality lathe out there today.

The more suitably equipped metal working lathes can additionally be used to produce most solids of revolutions, plane surfaces and screw threads, also known as helices. While on the other hand, ornamental lathes can produce three-dimensional solids of amazing complexity. The material is h

108 On- Car Kwik Lathe with Power Drive System

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A lathe is a common tool that is used frequently for smoothing out rotor unevenness and brakes. Automotive shops that deal with this type of repair are more than likely all too familiar with a lathe and its uses. Some cars require that rotors be worked on directly on the car, because of an inability to be removed. These cars are tricky and require a more advanced lathe to do the job.

An example of a lathe designed to preform work on a rotor directly on the car is a 108 on- car lathe with power drive system. This tool is comprised of many features that allow it to do special work on cars and rotors. Modern technology and innovation has allowed a lathe such as this to be particularly easy to use and precise.

An important factor to any auto mechanic is complying with OEM standards and specifications. In other words, standards that have been put into place for safety purposes. These standards specify exactly how rotor work needs to be done.

With this in mind, you can always know for sure than a lathe similar to a 108 on car lathe with power drive system will always complete work as square to the caliper as possible. It is important that the lathe you use always meets or exceeds OEM specifications for the sake of your shop and for your customers as well.

These is really no way to work on rotors without using a lathe. A lathe is made to correct human error and close to perfect evenness, and to also make your job easier while being time efficient as well.

What makes a lathe such as the 108 on- car lathe with power drive system so easy to use? One unique thing about lathes is that you can store it out of the way when not using it, and then pull it out and set it up very quickly without much trouble at all. Storing a lathe allows you to keep heavy duty tool out of the way creating more space and also protecting it from any accidental harm.

A lathe with a power drive system is basically a motor that runs at a constant speed so that a consistent finish is acquired. It attaches directly to the rotor pretty quickly and easily.

Other potentially problematic factors to keep in mind are powered and non- powered wheels. If a lathe has a power drive attached, it must have the ability to work with both types in order to work properly. Some lathes with power drives attached cannot work at all on one type or the other because they were not designed to do so. A lathe such as the 180 on car lathe with power drive system is able to work with both types.

The bottom line any reasonable person is concerned with is cost efficiency. You want to make sure that the return on an investment such as a 180 on car lathe with power drive system is a profitable one. Depending on what model you get, you can find exactly what you are looking for and be assured that it will be a good fit for the line of work that you are involved with.

A 180 on car lathe with power drive system is a perfect example of a cost efficient and reliable machine that is fit to work on most all types of vehicles, allowing a customer base to remain as broad as one would like it to be. You can be assured that this lathe will work properly for you.

570 Wheel Balancer

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A 570 wheel balancer does exactly what its name describes, and does so in an accurate way. A wheel balancer is used to make sure that all the wheels on a vehicle are balanced evenly and equally against the wheel itself. If a tire and wheel are not balanced in such a way, damage can be caused to the other components of a car, not including tire damage because of unequal distribution of weight on the tires of a car.

In order for wheels to preform properly, they need to be balanced properly. You can keep your tires in excellent condition as long as they are kept well in terms of correct balancing using a machine such as the 570 wheel balancer. Balancing can also be referred to as tire unbalance or imbalance, which describes the improper distribution of weight within a cars tire and the wheel that it is it is attached to.

When a tire rotates, asymmetries of weight may cause the wheel to wobble. This wobbling can cause your ride in a car to be uncomfortable because of caused bumpiness, which usually are caused by vertical and lateral vibrations. The ride disturbance due to unbalance usually increases with speed because of obvious reasons. The quicker you go the faster your tires go.

Another aspect that imbalance may cause problems to are vehicle suspensions. Vehicle suspensions can also be excited by tire unbalance forces when the speed of the wheel reaches a point that its rotating frequency equals the suspensions resonant frequency.

With a balancer such as the 570 wheel balancer you are able to balance up to 40 inch tires with 26 inch wheels. This machine works really fast, giving you a minimum cycle time for maximum productivity at the same time. Some balancers have a simple manual display to read balancing results. However the 570 wheel balancer has a LCD Monochrome Display for a clearer and more convenient reading.

The programming options for this type of machine allow for the widest variety of wheel applications, giving you the option to service all kinds of cars.

The manual data entry for this wheel balancer is programmed in such a way so that it will accurately detect static and any additional imbalance to allow for true dynamic balancing. The speed at which wheels are tested are low so that testing is both safe and accurate.

The 570 wheel balancer has a minimum cycle time for maximum productivity. The LCD back light monochrome display can be adjusted depending on how bright you prefer your screen for the easiest viewing possible, and in any lighting conditions. Visually guided balancing procedures for ease of operation. There are multiple alu programs for the widest variety of wheel applications.

There are match mounting programs for the 570 wheel balancer that are precise in balancing techniques and use minimal weights. These available programs include but are not limited to self calibration programs and also self diagnosis programs.

Overall, a wheel balancer such as this is a good decision for multiple reasons. You can depend on the newer technology to support you and a fast paced mechanic shop, and you will surely get a high return on your investment. The monetary return is more indirect than direct cash flow because you are investing in the quality and accuracy of your work, which a 570 wheel balancer was created to handle. It makes sense for you to find the right machine for your business for assistance in this area of expertise.

Mastercool Evaporative Cooler

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There are a number of different options available when it comes to choosing an effective cooling system for your home or business, and making the right selection could provide you with a much more comfortable environment to live or work in, as well as saving you a fortune on bills. Aside from traditional air conditioners, one of the best options available for anyone looking for effective temperature control is a Mastercool evaporative cooler. These systems, which combine high quality manufacture with efficient operation are an ideal solution in a variety of different situations, and make real sense as your choice.

Mastercool evaporative coolers work best in environments that are hot with a low humidity because of the way that they operate. In essence, the coolers employ the same principal as the human body by using evaporation of a liquid to cool the air. Water from a sump is fed into a large pad, then hot and dry air is drawn through the soaked pad. The heat of the air is absorbed by the water, and the energy is transferred into the liquid, causing it to evaporate from the pad and into the air. This cools the air temperature and provides a more humid atmosphere, which again will feel much more comfortable. The effect is like wearing a wet T-shirt on a hot day.

Mastercool evaporative coolers have a number of advantages over traditional air conditioners, but one of the most commonly cited benefits of these systems is the fact that they are so much more environmentally friendly than alternatives. Unlike systems which use chemical refrigerants such as Freon, a swamp cooler only uses water and electricity to cool the air.

In addition to the environmental benefits of not using harsh and dangerous chemicals such as CFCs in their operation, another important benefit of a Mastercool evaporative cooler is the efficiency with which they operate. Thanks to their elegance of the design and the simple but effective principals that underlie the theory behind an evaporative cooler, these systems work very well to carry out the task that they are required to do without any real problems, and provided that you keep them topped up with water and regularly service them, you will find that they are a long lasting piece of equipment with relatively low running costs.

There are a number of different Mastercool evaporative coolers in the current product range of this leading manufacturer, and these have been designed to function in a range of different sized rooms, and buildings, as well as to be used on entirely different scales, from small single room portable coolers through to units that are designed to be permanently mounted on the outside wall of the building.

The Contractor range of Mastercool evaporative coolers are the larger and more complex systems that the company offers. These larger units, which are intended to provide effective cooling for a whole house or business premises can be used in a variety of different ways. Once installed, they can be controlled using a standard thermostat that is mounted anywhere in the building and be used as required to deliver the desired cooling effect.

All of the models in the Mastercool evaporative cooler range feature the special Mastercool cooling media, which forms the pads inside the units. This special cooling pad achieves a much higher cooling efficiency of around 90% compared to alternative products thanks to its unique make up. In the larger units, these pads are 8 inches thick, making them cool

Understanding a Tilt Tower Tire Changer

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If you are a modern day mechanic, you know that there is nothing like a quality tire changing machine. Tire changers help change tires that have multiple shapes and sizes, giving heavy-duty industrial strength, while maintaining safety measures and unique models suited for your specific need.

A particular tire changer that is noteworthy is the tilt tower tire changer. A tire changer with a tilt tower differs from other tire changers in that it has a heavy tower and cabinet, presumably for storage. The tower also gives the tire changer a sturdier base, which keeps it in place and protects the wheels from any damage created from the tower flexing while in use.

Another prominent issue pertaining to changing a tire that any vehicle mechanic can relate to is low profile tires. Low profile tires are significantly more difficult to deal with, and need the right technical method to remove. A benefit to owning a tilt tower tire changer is that it has a high performance mount and demount head, which has an iron slot built into it specifically designed to handle those pesky low profile tires.

Another key object of tire changing is accuracy. The tire changer with a tilt tower has non- opposing jaws with embossed dimension. This feature makes the clamping procedure a lot quicker, and significantly more accurate as well. As we all know and understand, accuracy, when it comes to cars and safety, is a top priority for obvious reasons.

Another important fact to add to the list of benefits of owning a tilt tower tire changer is that is comes with an Accu- Pro mounting helper assembly program. An Accu- Pro assembly program is a kit- like package that is helpful in assisting a mechanic with mounting and demounting low- profile and run- flat tires. Again, this program is very accommodating by walking you through those difficult to handle tire changing projects.

When you have to set the bead for a tire, you can also run into some challenges. A tilt tower tire changer is built with inflation jets and built- in clamps in order to ensure the mechanic that the positioning is correct. You might as well have a person right there with you, guiding you through it!

Having an attribute such as a bead breaker is important because it gives a mechanic an ability he or she may need when changing a tire. The bead breaker on the tilt tower tire changer also has three positions, giving you the flexibility that you need when working with multiple sizes and shapes of tires.

As if the three positioning capabilities were not enough, the bead breaker also has telescoping adjustments that give the tire changer the power to increase its depth and width of its bead- breaking capacity.

The nicest thing about this tire changer is that it is not simply made for one specific vehicle; you can use it for multiple types of vehicles, so you really get you money’s worth. In today’s day and age of the vehicle mechanic business, you never know whom your next customer will be and what need they may have. In a way, as a mechanic you have to operate as a jack-of-all-trades in terms of mechanical talent because of this in order to accommodate both your customer base and you business. To your benefit, you can use a tilt tower tire changer for passenger cars, motorcycles and light trucks for any of their tire changing purposes.

Tire changers can be on the pricy side. However, the money that you make because of its inherent efficiency will well exceed what you spend now, in the long run. From one perspective, you are investing in your business by adding this heavy-duty tool to your repertoire.