|Tools & Equipment 360 DEGREES OF 48 FLEET MAINTENANCE ❚ JULY 2016 ❚ VehicleServicePros.com LIFTING CAPACITY OF 1,543 LBS The Chicago Pneumatic Twin- Wheel Dolly, No. CP8770, has a lifting capacity of 1,543 lbs (700 kg), which is suitable for maintenance of wheel diameters 21.4” to 50.5” (545mm to 1,280mm). It features a chain attachment to provide safe wheel balancing during removal and transport. The dolly includes a turnable wheel attachment to ensure the wheels are balanced safely, as well as eight large rollers with automatically adjustable angles to ease the handling of tires with deep treads. The dolly offers four large swivel wheels with brakes to assist in moving the equipment into position. The dolly is EC and ASME certified, and includes a double action hydraulic piston positioned on the side to enable easy access to the operating area. VehicleServicePros.com/12174296 AVAILABLE IN 1/2” AND 3/8” SIZES The Florida Pneumatic AIRCAT Nitrocat Stubby Impact Wrenches, Nos. 1056-XL and 1076-XL, are available in 1/2” and 3/8” sizes. The Nitrocat provides 550 ft/lbs of torque at a free speed of 9,000 rpm. The 2.5-lb, 4.25” tools can perform work in restricted areas and they have an internal silencing system to reduce noise levels. The trigger-mounted, combinedpower management/reverse switch provides control, and the grip provides comfort and balance. The Nitrocat Stubby Impact Wrenches both offer the patented comfort handle grip and silencing technology. VehicleServicePros.com/12165642 AVAILABLE FOR IPAD USERS The Peterbilt Model 579 Configurator App allows customers to build their own Model 579 on their iPad, choosing from a range of specs, colors and configurations. The app, free for iPads through the Apple App Store, allows users to choose a truck or a tractor, a day cab or sleepers, different hood lengths, exterior colors and bright packages, powertrain and other key components. Additionally, users can utilize the full range of fairings and closeouts to build Peterbilt’s the aerodynamic and fuel efficient Model 579 EPIQ. Once a truck is built, the app allows it to be saved or e-mailed. VehicleServicePros.com/12215374 360 DEGREES OF ROTATION The Big Ass Mobile Light Stand offers 360 degrees of rotation, so technicians can get bright, direct light under the hood, under the vehicle or wherever else they need it. The LED fixtures are made from heavy duty extruded aluminum for durability. Diffused lenses prevent harsh glare and are removable for cleaning. Light outputs of 10,000 to 26,000 lm are available, with CRI and color temperature that mirror natural daylight. VehicleServicePros.com/12206605 LASER-BASED MACHINE VISION SYSTEM The Hunter Road Force Elite quickly performs both traditional wheel balances and Road Force measurements. The laser-based machine vision system determines wheel dimensions and wheel run-out measurements, which eliminates data entry errors. The Road Force Elite utilizes a loaded roller, which applies up to 1,250 lbs of force against the tire to measure the assembly as it would perform under the weight of the vehicle. The company’s Force Matching feature guides the technician to index and match the lowest spot on the rim with the spsdfest spot on the tire to capture the best possible ride. The load roller also automatically measures lateral force with StraightTrak, which diagnoses and solves tire pull. VehicleServicePros.com/12204027 VIDEO WHEEL BALANCER A video wheel balancer for cars and light trucks, the Hofmann geodyna 8250P, from Snap-on Equipment, features fully automatic data entry via scanner and smartSonar, the pinpoint easyWeight laser, integrated wheel lift and a touchscreen interface. This balancer automatically indexes the wheel to the correction position depending on balancing mode once the operator selects the amount of unbalance, and the Power Clamp pedaloperated electro-mechanical clamping system firmly holds the wheel in place. A patented ergonomic wheel guard saves space in the shop while keeping the handle positioned at a comfortable height. High-accuracy laser technology measures the degree of deviation from a perfect circle, enabling match-mounting to improve roundness and reduce geometric vibrations. VehicleServicePros.com/12192715 ENCAPSULATES WATER MOLECULES The Kinetic Fuel Technology K100D Diesel Fuel Treatment and Stabilizer encapsulates water molecules in ULSD, bio-diesel and home-heating fuels, providing a complete burn. The fuel treatment eliminates water, cleans injectors, lubricates, dissolves sludge and revitalizes old fuel. The cetane and mileage booster offers an anti-gel formula, which eliminates microbe growth. The U.S.A.-made product is available in 8-oz, 32-oz, 5-gal and 55-gal containers to treat a range of 60 to 55,000 gallons of fuel. VehicleServicePros. com/12185125 at al s he DRAWER LINERS AND TOP MAT INCLUDED The Homak 36” H2Pro Series 8 Drawer Top Chest features a HMC high-security tubular locking system, replaceable ballbearing drawer slides, full-length aluminum drawer pulls and full-extension gas struts. This top chest also includes drawer liners and a top mat. This toolbox features eight drawers of varying sizes and is available in blue (No. BL02036081), black (No. BK02036081) and red (No. RD02036081). Homak offers an eight-year limited warranty. VehicleServicePros.com/12165579
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