Hunter Engineering Introduces Center-Clamp Tire Changers
Hunter Engineering has released its new TC33 series of tire changers. Hunter says the TC33’s floating three-point arm is faster than a swing-arm design, and the ergonomic control handle of the PowerOut bead loosener breaks tough beads without difficulty. The TC33M model has the tank relocated to create a smaller footprint, fitting any truck or
Rotary Releases New Wide Smartlift for ‘Next-Generation’
Rotary says its new Wide Smartlift is one-and-a-half times wider and twice as fast as a standard in-ground lift, providing technicians with greater access and speed to service nearly any vehicle. Rotary says the Wide Smartlift’s redesigned superstructure creates nearly 50% more unobstructed under-vehicle space for easy service of air dams and batteries. The available
Milwaukee Tool Expands Mechanics Hand Tools Lineup
Milwaukee Tool says it is expanding its mechanics hand tools lineup to feature four new hose picks and two new sets. Milwaukee Tool says these newly designed hose pick sets offer a puncture protection flat hose pick. According to Milwaukee Tool, the new hooks and picks feature an all-metal core, a larger shank, and a
Apply These Three ‘Es’ to Prepare for EVs
Electric vehicles are already here – and growing in share. They’re known simply as EVs, but there are three other E’s to consider in your preparation to service them. As North American fleets of traditional internal combustion engine vehicles transition to electric vehicles, it can be daunting for aftermarket shop owners to look at this
Hunter Engineering Adds New Technology to Wheel Balancers
Hunter Engineering has added SmartSpot technology to some of its wheel balancers. SmartSpot is a moving laser dot that locates the exact location where the technician should place the designated tape weights. Hunter says this new feature will be standard on Hunter’s Road Force Elite and HD Elite wheel balancers. The laser dot pinpointing the
AME International Introduces New Bead Seat Band Installer
AME International released the new 11950 Bead Seat Band Installer during the 67th Tire Industry Association Off-the-Road Tire Conference. The bead seat band of a tire can weigh over 200 pounds, and picking up the tire with the tire hand and rotating it to vertical for mounting can cause the bead seat band to fall
Finding Your Total Shop Solution
Having reliable equipment is a huge factor in shop capability and productivity, Coats says.
What Happens When ADAS Won’t Calibrate?
Troubleshooting the problem comes down to knowing the failure, vehicle or fixtures.
Using Data to Enrich the Customer Experience
Attaching data or a number to a vehicle’s service record adds a level of transparency to the discussion, and moves it from an “opinionated upsell” to a true, fact-based service need.
AME Unveils New 14455 Jackzilla Bottle Jack
The 14455 Jackzilla Premium 20-Ton Air/Hydraulic Bottle Jack is designed for tire changing applications on commercial, fleet, agricultural, construction and maintenance equipment.
Goodyear Updates Purchase Options for CheckPoint Devices
The in-ground device automatically scans passing trucks and triggers alerts to fleet maintenance teams if there are any immediate tire concerns that require attention, such as low pressure or tread wear.
Protecting Carbon Fiber Wheels
Because more carmakers are working to reduce vehicle weight for better fuel economy, carbon fiber wheels are an emerging high-end wheel trend that has started to make its way into the mainstream.Because carbon fiber wheels are so delicate, cleanliness is next to godliness when mounting and demounting these types of wheel assemblies.
