OTC Offers New Electronic Torque Wrench
OTC, an SPX brand, said its new TPM electronic torque wrench is designed specifically for use on TPM sensor nuts and will cover torque requirements from 10 to 120 inch-pounds, eliminating the need for multiple wrenches. Current TPM sensor nut torque requirements range from 12 to 106 inch-pounds and conventional torque wrenches do not cover
New Wide Base All-Position Radial From Giti
Giti Tire USA’s new GT876 is designed for heavy front axles, but is also usable in all wheel positions, the company said. Designed to supply exceptional service in on/off highway and heavy haul applications, the tire features a wide footprint for maximum flotation, a special cut and chip compound to provide tread resistance, aggressive tread
Improved Air Cleaning System From Ingersoll-Rand
The ARO-Flo Fluid Technologies business of Ingersoll-Rand has improved its ARO-Flo Series of filters, regulators and lubricators to clean and lubricate air for use with pneumatic tools. The enhanced product comes in four series, varying in port size and maximum standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) for optimal fit to the application and tools used,
Bosch Offers Portable Nitrogen System
Bosch Wheel Service said its fully automatic NTF Nitrogen Tire Filling system is user-friendly and quickly fills four tires simultaneously, making a tire shop more efficient and productive. With an optional “dually” hose installed, the NTF 715 can fill even more tires at the same time. The unit features four filters: a water separator, oil
Watts Introduces Latest Pneumatic Industrial Tire
Watts Tyre Group said its latest industrial pneumatic tyre, the Sherpa, is a premium quality tire that has been designed to outperform others in its class through design, construction and materials. Where other tires fail in terms of wear and life, the Sherpa keeps going, Watts said.
Three New TPMS Sensor Kits From Myers
Myers Tire Supply’s three new TPMS sensor and service kits are available for Ford, Chrysler and GM vehicles. Each kit includes sensors plus accessory kits that contain a cap, core, grommet and grommet nut. The Ford kit also has universal bands, a band mounted sensor, plastic clips and metal cradles for the sensors, Myers said.
New TPMS Sensor Check Box From ATEQ
ATEQ Corp. introduced its new TPMS Sensor Check Box, designed to locate defective TPMS sensors. The product can determine if a TPMS sensor is working properly before it’s mounted on the wheel by ensuring the pressure sensor port is not plugged by tire repair sealants, the wrong pressure range is not being applied, and the
Equus Releases New Brake System Diagnostic Tools
Equus Products Inc. introduced the Innova 3150 CanOBD2 + ABS Diagnostic Tool and the Innova 3160 CanOBD2 + ABS ScanTool. The 3150 diagnoses all check engine lights on 1996 and newer OBD2 compliant cars, light trucks, SUVs and minivans – foreign and domestic – as well as ABS codes on 1996 and newer GM, Ford
J&D Co. Offers Commercial Tire Storage Carousel
New from J & D Co. is an 8×10-foot commercial tire vertical storage carousel that can hold up to 108 tires. The carousel features 12 sprockets, allowing for the depth needed for commercial tires. The unit is simple to operate and one person can load and unload tires using a manual pneumatic lift cart. The
Mohawk Releases Updated Lifts Brochure
Mohawk Lifts introduced an updated brochure on the Mohawk A-7 two-post vehicle lift. Mohawk’s lift brochure shows the lift and all features with comparative photos of other lift brands. Mohawk’s A-7 lifts are made in the U.S. and are ALI/ETL certified to meet the one and only national safety standard for vehicle lifts, the company
Hunter Launches New Heavy Duty Truck Balancer
Hunter Engineering Co. said its new GST9600HD ForceMatch wheel balancer offers vibration management and wheel uniformity for a wide range of passenger cars to heavy-duty trucks. The balancer uses loaded roller contact to measure runout of a tire/rim assembly and minimizes wheel-related vibration with pinpoint accuracy. The GSP9600HD can balance wheels from 10 inches to
Diagnostic Software Added to Bosch Scan Tool
Bosch Diagnostics added Scan Test Software Version 8.2 diagnostic software to its MTS 3100 Mastertech scan tool. The tool is the first aftermarket multi-function scan tool to support OEM-level Ford output controls on CAN protocol systems. Also in the Version 8.2 release is all-new module status support for Mazda model year 1996 and newer vehicles.