Shop organization: Tools in a tube
Every shop has a special location. Sometimes it’s a shelf, sometimes it’s a drawer. It’s where we keep all the “tools” that come in a tube. They’re usually community property, except for the occasional extra expensive items that reside in a manager’s office. Of course, I’m talking about sealants, anti-seize and thread lockers, the chemical
Autel introduces alignment and ADAS lifts
Autel has introduced new Bay Max 12K and Bay Max 14K lifts, which are flush-mounted hydraulic scissor lifts with twin 6K and 7K Jacking Beams, respectively, and a Floor Lift Table. The new lifts mark Autel’s entrance into the lift market. The company says they can allow technicians to perform re-scan, visual inspection, and mechanical
BendPak introduces new double-wide parking lifts
BendPak has introduced two new double-wide parking lifts: PL-12000DP and PL-12000DPS. BendPak says these lifts will allow shops to securely store four vehicles in two parking spots. BendPak notes that each PL-12000DP and PL-12000DPS platform operates independently, so one can be lowered while the other side remains still. As a result, it’s only necessary to
Is your shop ready for a service EVolution?
The auto industry is investing more than $1 trillion into shifting new vehicle production from internal combustion to electric power. Forecasters estimate that EVs could account for up to one-third of the North American market by 2029. And with dozens of electric models from domestic and import brands already on the road, chances are good
Ingersoll Rand introduces new air hammer for shop work
Ingersoll Rand has released the new 135MAX Heavy Duty Air Hammer, a shop tool that the company says delivers power without sacrificing precision thanks to a featherable trigger. Weighing in at 4.5 pounds, the 135MAX HD Air Hammer delivers 2,600 blows per minute (BPM), with a 3-in. piston stroke. Featuring a 3/4-in. (19mm) bore size, the new
Milwaukee introduces new USB neck light
Milwaukee Tool has introduced a new RedLithium USB Neck Light for inspection work and general tasks. According to the company, the neck light adapts to users’ lighting needs with 90 degrees of vertical rotation for complete lighting head adjustment. Featuring a press and hold power button, the neck light features three output modes delivering up
BendPak introduces new AP Series of two-post lifts
BendPak introduces its AP Series of two-post lifts, which the company says are designed to make lifting internal combustion and electric cars, trucks and vans safer, easier and more efficient. Features of the new series of lifts described by BendPak include: The series includes three 10,000-pound capacity models. The standard 10AP offers 73 inches of lifting
BendPak introduces Ergochair ERGO-RS for technicians
BendPak Inc. has introduced Ergochair, a new brand it says is dedicated to helping technicians work more comfortably. With this new brand the company has also introduced the ERGO-RS, a crossover work seat for technicians. The ERGO-RS has a 75-degree range of adjustment with six locking positions, so it can move from a completely flat
Overhead Door introduces new shop doors with maximized light
Overhead Door Brand, a manufacturer of residential and commercial door solutions, has launched the new EverServe Aluminum Glass Door model 521s, a sectional door that the company says provides maximum light infiltration and a springless design within sectional platform. The Model 521s is a 30x standard sectional door with a 300,000-cycle life. The universal components,
Dynamic introduces new ratchet line
Dynamic introduces a line of ratchets that feature a 108-tooth gear with 3.5-degree arc swing. Dynamic’s ratchets are available in 1/4″, 3/8″ or 1/2″ drive sizes with five-, seven- and 10-inch lengths, respectively. They can also be purchased as the full set of three (Part No. D106003). The ratchets have a nickel-plate mirror chrome finish
Mayhew introduces three-piece demo driver set
Mayhew Steel Products has introduced a new three-piece demo driver set to its line of hand tools. The demo drivers feature a hybrid design of a screwdriver and pry bar in one for various lifting and prying applications. The set includes three lengths: 8 in., 10 in. and 11 in. The tools are made in
Dent Fix introduces Body Buggy Rack-Saver
Dent Fix Equipment has introduced the new Body Buggy DF-BB104, which the company says allows users to more easily move a disabled vehicle. The Body Buggy comes in 4-ft. and 5-ft. models. According to the company, after a five-minute installation, the unit becomes “part of the vehicle,” negating the need to employ any lift points.
