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Carbon Zapp decarbonising machine addresses ‘service problem’ of fuel injectors

Carbon Zapp’s new decarbonising machine has been introduced, designed to answer the concerns of UK garages about the damage caused by trying to remove and repair petrol and diesel engine injectors. This can result in the units seizing, breaking or other damage.

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03.12.2015

Safety in compression

A vehicle coil spring is a dangerous object in its compressed state. Coil Spring compressors have to develop over 1000 kilos of force to compress a spring, while the same amount of energy is contained in the spring itself. If released in an unrestrained way it can be very dangerous. 

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01.12.2015

Additions to Bosch tyre changer range broadens workshop appeal

Bosch shares that it has enhanced its tyre equipment range to provide technicians with a safe, versatile and time-saving operation, with models that suit every type of workshop. The company’s ‘G-Frame’ concept technology is now at the heart of the Bosch tyre changer range.

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25.11.2015

Chicago Pneumatic unveils light ultra-compact butterfly impact wrench

Chicago Pneumatic has launched a new butterfly impact wrench as part of its new series of ultra-compact vehicle service air tools. The company says the wrench is the lightest tool of its type on the market and 15% smaller than its predecessor, which means it offers mechanics and vehicle service professionals unrivalled access and manoeuvrability in tight spaces.

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24.11.2015

EnerSys Unveils New Line of Odyssey Battery Portable Chargers

EnerSys Inc. has introduced a line of Odyssey battery portable chargers with automatic six-stage charging and a wide range of built-in safety features.

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20.11.2015

SNAP-ON offers free training for diagnostic tools

The 10 modules, which are offered as instructional videos, are designed to help technicians navigate the features and functionality of the PRO-LINK Ultra heavy duty diagnostic tool.

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20.11.2015

Leading car wash manufacturers will exhibit at Automechanika Frankfurt 2016

The “who’s who” of the car wash business will gather once again from 13 to 17 September 2016 at Automechanika in Frankfurt. At present, 85 per cent of the exhibitors from 2014 have already confirmed their participation.