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Snap-on Sells 1000th Modis

Snap-on Tools has sold its 1,000th flagship Modis hand-held diagnostic tool in the UK to James Gibb, the diagnostic technician at Beauley Motor Services of Southville. To celebrate the UK brand leader in diagnostic tools, software and information for the automotive market, made a special presentation of a Snap-on Tools voucher. Introduced in 2003, the Modis is aimed at providing a complete diagnostic solution to any UK garage or bodyshop. It reportedly continues to be in demand as the UK garage trade “realises the benefits to be gained from upgrading to top-of-the-range hand-held diagnostic tools.”

18th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Survey Highlights Sloppy Maintenance

A recent industry survey carried out by Norbar Torque Tools has revealed a shocking lack of awareness of the importance of properly maintaining torque-controlled tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers – with a staggering 24 per cent of respondents to the survey admitting that they never calibrated their torque tools.

Philip Brodey, sales director of Norbar, explains: “Although we were aware of the problem, we were truly surprised by its magnitude as revealed by the survey. As specialist torque tool manufacturers we naturally place a great deal of emphasis on the accuracy of our products. But even the most accurate tool needs regular checking and calibration to ensure that it remains within tolerance.”

17th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Advanced ID Gain 3rd Annual Nascar RFID Contract

Advanced ID Corporation, a leading developer of RFID for supply chain applications focusing on the tyre management industry, has sealed its third annual supply contract with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to provide the RFID tags embedded in all the racing tyres used in the 2008 Nascar season.

Advanced ID has worked with Goodyear for more than two years to develop an RFID tag that meets the challenging requirements of Nascar racing and the Goodyear Racing Eagle and Wrangler tyres used throughout the 2006 and 2007 Nascar seasons which have had embedded Advanced ID tyre tags.

According to the companies, Nascar is the number one spectator sport, holds 17 of the top 20 attended sporting events in the US, is the number two rated regular-season sport on television with broadcasts in over 150 countries, and boasts 75 million fans.

3rd October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Working with Tomorrow’s Mechanics

In order to put further weight behind its commitment to industry training, Chicago Pneumatic has launched a college sponsorship initiative through which the company will provide student groups access to good quality products and raise awareness of some of the challenges within the vehicle service sector.

Most recently, Chicago Pneumatic visited Wirral Metropolitan College near Liverpool and met with a group of first year student mechanics. “The idea behind the scheme is to make students aware of some of the challenges we face in the vehicle service sector today, provide some best-practice tips and also provide more practical tips, like what they should look out for and consider when buying tools,” commented Paul Humphreys, Chicago Pneumatic Vehicle Service global communications manager.

After a quick hands-on session showing the students some of the different types of tools available on the market, such as the CP7740 lightweight impact wrench, students were given a presentation outlining a few essentials of the industry including: what to look for when buying products; some of the challenges the industry faces today, such as vibration problems and how damaging this can be to mechanics; and the serious consequences of incidents involving vehicle wheel loss and how an investment in good quality products can help minimise this.

3rd October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Enjoy the Daily Grind!

Chicago Pneumatic has added two new additions to its grinder range: the CP7554 angle grinder and the CP7556ES extended die grinder. Derived from the CP854, the CP7554 angle grinder boasts a 14mm spindle that creates compatibility with most popular grinding wheels, which up to this point were restricted to only electric grinders. The CP7556ES is the newest offering of the already popular CP75 series grinder family launched in 2006. The ES (extended shank) tools provide all the ergonomic, power and dependability features associated with the CP75 series grinders with the added ability to reach confined areas.

2nd October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Tire Review Names New Managing Editor

(Akron/Tire Review) Veteran reporter Denise Koeth has joined the staff of Tire Review as its new managing editor.

25th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

New Omitec Software

Omitec, the diagnostics equipment manufacturer, has released Version 13 Software of its OmiScan (handset based) and OmiPro (PC Based) scan tools. Version 13 features software application updates to: Alfa Romeo, Citroën, Fiat, Ford, MG Rover, Peugeot, Renault, Vauxhall as well as intensive application additions to BMW.

24th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Kuani Air Tools Make Sales Impact

Rema Tip Top UK Ltd are working with K-Tools International Limited to supply the UK and Irish automotive market with a superb array of impact tools from Taiwanese manufacturer Kuani.

Cliff Jones, Rema Tip Top UK Ltd, stated: “It is this emphasis on quality and affordability which our well informed customers recognise. Continued and repeat purchasing of this brand, allied to the fact that this is one of our fastest moving lines bears complete testament to the success of the Kuani tools and the excellent support of our business colleagues, K-Tools International Limited.”

24th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Bringing OEM Standards into the Workshop

Bus and Commercial vehicle maintenance facilities around the country are facing increased demand to follow the manufacturers’ recommended specifications on a wide range of bus and chassis components and sub systems. In response to a number of potentially catastrophic events, proper wheel tightening has become a critical procedure. Thanks to Chicago Pneumatic and its BlueTork range of tools – the name comes from ‘Blueprint’ and ‘Torque’ – workshops can now service vehicles back to their original, blueprint torque specification.

According to the company, the BlueTork range is the most advanced family of fastening tools in the industry and takes over where standard impacts and ratchets stop. The range offers torque-limiting (shut-off) impact tools, vibration-free, low-noise pneumatic and electric nut runners as well as wheel assembly machines. It also includes torque and angle measuring equipment, computer controlled tightening wrenches and precision measuring tools.

18th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Norbar Keeps VX Racing On Track

In motor racing, accurate torque control of threaded fasteners is vital and the dangers of under- or over-tightening these are self evident. The driver needs the confidence to be able to push the car to the limit and the workshop has to have faith in the design integrity of each single component.

Norbar Torque wrenches have long been the tools of choice for the Triple 8 team, the company behind VX Racing – the most successful team in the history of the British Car Touring Championship. Says chief mechanic Martin Ellis: “We use a number of Norbar Torque wrenches here, ranging from the ¼” drives for the small suspension and gearbox sub-assemblies, right up to 1″ wrench that we use for the suspension bearings.

6th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Equip Auto 2007 Kicks off on 15 October

This year’s biggest vehicle service trade show, Equip Auto, is about to open its doors to the automotive world. Suppliers and 140,000 visitors from 130 countries are expected to attend this biennial event in Paris from 15 – 20 October 2007, where market trends are formed and companies present the latest innovative products and the whole of the European vehicle service market meets.

Chicago Pneumatic is promoting the fact that it will be present. Interaction is the theme of the Chicago Pneumatic stand, with all products working and the opportunity to try them in simulated industry conditions; it is a chance to show mechanics and technicians that working with Chicago Pneumatic products could drastically improve their work space.

Products on show include the formal introduction to the European market of the new range of BlueTork products including the CP7600 and Ergoseat, both products continue to capture the end users imagination and provide a real talking point wherever they are taken. These products highlight the growing importance of the E2Q principal, encompassing increased Ergonomics, Efficiency and Quality.

5th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

ArvinMeritor to Produce Air Link at Mexico Plant

(Akron/Tire Review) ArvinMeritor Inc.’s Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) unit will manufacture Meritor Air Link suspension at its Sistemas Automotirices de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. joint venture facility in Monterrey, Mexico.

The company added the Air Link suspension to its product line through a licensing agreement with Raydan Manufacturing Inc. of Alberta, Canada in 2004. The agreement covers suspension applications up to and including 52,000-pound GAWR for commercial truck, and specialty and military vehicles.

“Applying our industrialisation and supply chain management tools to the Meritor Air Link suspension will allow us the opportunity to respond to our customers’ unique needs, including modules and systems, while controlling all aspects of quality and cost,” said Larry Dowers, general manager of product strategy.

Air Link’s walking beam air suspension design offers the ride and handling advantages of an air suspension for heavy haul applications, said ArvinMeritor. Other design advantages include desirable roll stability characteristics and lower suspension maintenance as a result of fewer moving parts

30th August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Hendrickson Launches New Automatic Tyre Inflation Unit

US supplier of truck suspension and related equipment, Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems, have introduced a new variation of its automatic tyre inflation system for trailer units. Named the Tiremaax CP (Constant Pressure), the new unit features a more simple design than the original Tiremaax, which has now become known as the Tiremaax EC (Electronic Control).

Both Tiremaax systems draw from the trailer’s air supply to help keep trailer tyres properly inflated. The mechanical Tiremaax CP unit continually checks tyre pressure without pressurising the axle or wheel ends and employs a pneumatic controller to direct air to tyres that fall below a preset pressure level. A signal light illuminates only when attention is required to alert the operator of tyre or system leaks.

The unit’s mechanical design, free from electronics, transducers and pressure switches, allows for easy maintenance of the Tiremaax CP. The CP requires no special tools to adjust tyre pressure settings and operates on either 12- or 24-volt electrical systems.

10th August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Chicago Pneumatic

The CP7740 range from Chicago Pneumatic is the most compact and lightweight impact wrench in its class, thanks to a high-performance, dual chamber motor utilising magnesium components and a lightweight magnesium housing – hence term MgDriven technology. Magnesium is a very light, silvery-white metal approximately one third lighter than aluminium.

According to the company, the CP7740 range is a direct result of feedback from the industry; users want lighter tools but don’t want to compromise on power or size. The CP7740Q version comes equipped with the modular CP muffler system which significantly reduces noise, and both the CP7740Q and the standard CP7740 models are available with a 2” extended anvil meaning the CP7740 family of four products can reach and unfasten even the toughest of nuts.

7th August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Italian Connection

Visitors to May’s Brityrex exhibition and the CV show were amongst the first in the UK to be given a first hand demonstration of the latest wheel balancer on offer from Apaseal – the Corghi EM7440. This product from the renowned Italian firm features an ergonomic design and a wide flat surface area, which Apaseal claims is ideal for accommodating any required weights and accessories. The unit’s adjustable display utilises on-screen piezoelectric touch sensitive technology, allowing for user-friendly operation and eliminating the need for a keyboard that would take up workspace otherwise put to better use.

The EM7440 has a 40mm diameter shaft that extends from the balancer across the distance of the flange face. The shaft can carry a maximum load of 75kg even without the unit being affixed to the ground. Balancing speeds start from a low launch speed of 70rpm, with 85 and 98rpm also available. The low balancing speed minimises wheel spin times, thereby saving energy and reducing strain on rotating components. Rim diameters up to 30 inches and widths of up to 20 inches can be accommodated.

1st August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors