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New tool from Gates determines belt wear

Gates Corp. has introduced a Belt Wear Gauge tool for serpentine belt inspection. The small, lightweight tool provides a simple and reliable way to determine belt wear by gauging material loss between belt grooves and providing instant pass/fail results.

06.08.2015

Esitronic Truck Scans Heavy Duty Trucks

Bosch’s Esitronic Truck is a truck scanning tool that covers heavy- and medium-duty truck, engine, transmission and brake system combinations.

05.08.2015

Manbat introduce new Battery Validation tool ‘Connect + Reset’

Manbat are introducing their own battery validation tool, which will allow technicians to put the company’s advice into practice and correctly install the batteries Manbat supplies.

29.07.2015

Chicago Pneumatic launches new balloon jack range

Chicago Pneumatic has launched a new series of balloon jacks. The high lifting capacity CP882XX is recommended for light vehicle tyre changing applications and auto body shop work. They are available with a short or long handle, with two or three balloons, and in two trolley models to best suit users’ needs.

27.07.2015

Launch UK to distribute Smoke Wizard leak detector

Launch UK has become the approved lead distributor of Global Leak Detection’s Smoke Wizard, a diagnostic smoke machine used by OEMs such as AMG, Audi, KIA, Mazda, Porsche, Volkswagen, and Jaguar Land Rover. There are two models available in the aftermarket – the GLD-40 and the GLD-50 Smoke Wizards.

22.07.2015

Ken-Tool announces unique 8-in-1 Wrench

Ken-Tool has unveiled the unique, patented 8-in-1 Wrench, in SAE or Metric versions, designed for the professional mechanic, and the D.I.Y. homeowner or auto enthusiast. Designed by a professional auto technician, this wrench delivers strength, versatility and convenience in a 7-1/2 in. (19 cm), 12 oz. (0.3 kg) slim profile tool.

06.07.2015

Hella LED worklight with compact design and high light output

Compact LED worklights are ideal for installing in tight spaces. However, compared to Xenon models, their light output has always been slightly lower.

03.07.2015

Robinair SAE-Standard ACS Machine

Bosch Automotive Service Solutions says the Robinair AC1234-6 is the only product available that fully meets SAE's requirement for recovering, recycling and recharging vehicle A/C systems that use the new R1234YF refrigerant.

30.06.2015

ATL for new MOT system

This tablet-driven test lane has been devised by Snap-on to help workshops prepare for the MOT changes due to take place in September.

26.06.2015

Gates unveils tool for removing pulleys

Gates Corp. has introduced a wrench for removing stubborn accessory pulleys. The new Micro-V Pulley Strap Wrench is designed to grasp and hold automotive SAE v-ribbed belt driven pulleys.