Organization: A matter of patience and planning
I recently read a book about a pair of deep-sea divers who discovered a German WWII submarine off the east coast of the United States. After meeting its demise, it had settled on the bottom approximately 250 feet below the surface. It was one of the best books I’ve ever read, and I learned a
Heat Metal Components Faster with Venom HP
Induction Innovations, Inc.’s Venom HP is the company’s highest powered Mini-Ductor handheld induction heater. The Venom HP is part of the Mini-Ductor series that allows users to release hardware from corrosion or thread lock compounds in a matter of seconds, without the dangers of an open flame. The Mini-Ductor Venom HP’s feature set includes a
JEGS introduces line of hydraulic shop presses
JEGS has introduced a new line of Hydraulic Shop Presses for the removal and installation of bushings, bearings, ball joints, u-joints, pulleys and gears. Constructed with heavy-duty steel, there are four sizes: 6-ton, 10-ton, 12-ton and 20-ton. Features highlighted by the company include: Three-point contact for safe, secure support Black oxide coated steel hardware (5)
Lock Technology offers new line of sockets for work on O2 sensors
Shockit Sockets from Lock Technology, Inc. use the force and sonic vibration of an air hammer along with a self-centering non-turning offset 8mm radius tip Shockit Punch to access, loosen and remove frozen O2 sensors. The LT994 kit includes a 22mm Shockit Socket for limited access O2 sensors; a 22mm long profile Shockit Socket for deep recessed
Aircat flex head ratchet wrench introduced
Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corp. has introduced the Aircat 811 1/4-in. 30° Flex Head Ratchet Wrench for smaller fasteners in tight or challenging spaces. The wrench produces 35 ft.-lbs. of maximum torque and a rundown speed of 240 RPM. Features highlighted by the company include: Aircat “silencing technology” reduces the tool noise to 76 dBA Variable
TD’s top ten products and tools of 2022
Transmission Digest readers voted during the past several weeks to select their favorite transmission products and tools for 2022 from among those nominated and published in the December issue. A note: there was a three-way tie in the voting for products, so 12 are listed; while only 9 tools were nominated. The winners are presented
Clore introduces Jump-N-Carry 12V Lithium Jump Starter/Power Supply
Clore Automotive has introduced a new Jump-N-Carry 12 Volt Jump Starter and Power Supply. The JNC345 can start up to 10L gasoline engines and up to 10L diesel engines, and additional features include reverse polarity protection, backfeed protection, over-voltage protection, short circuit protection and overheat protection. The JNC345 also features two USB outlets to power
Gearwrench introduces Bolt Biter Nut Drivers
Gearwrench has introduced a new line of Bolt Biter Nut Drivers that allow technicians to remove and reuse damaged fasteners. According to the company, features include: “Minus-size” options work on heavily worn or damaged fasteners that standard sizes can’t grip. Additionally, their tapered entry design lets Bolt Biter Nut Drivers seat or disengage from fasteners
Kent introduces Quick Seal MSP Seam Sealers
Kent Automotive has introduced a new line of Quick Seal MSP Seam Sealers to eliminate noise, water and air leaks. Applying seam sealer to keep out moisture and prevent corrosion is critical to maintaining the structural integrity of a vehicle during repair, the company says. According to Kent, features include: a non-sag formula that allows
Lang Tools introduces small brake caliper press
Lang Tools offers a small brake caliper press that works on small to medium single piston brake calipers with a size range of 1-3 in., which are found on subcompact to mid-sized vehicles. According to the company, a centrally located acme threaded screw provides extra durability, speed and ease of use, and pressure is applied
CTA introduces oil filter wrench kit with stand
CTA Manufacturing Corp. has introduced a six-piece adjustable oil filter wrench set with a stand (part number 4326). The stand features a magnetic bottom for placement on metal surfaces. The set includes one each of the following sizes of heavy-duty swivel type oil filter wrenches: 57-73mm, 65-83mm, 75-95mm, 92-111mm, 100-120mm and 120-146mm.
Clore offers flashing power supply and battery charger
Clore Automotive has introduced the Pro-Logix PL6100 flashing power supply and battery charger. According to the company, this product provides stable power, on demand up to 100 amps, to a vehicle electrical system to support module reprogramming. In power supply mode, the PL6100 provides power to maintain vehicle electrical system voltage at a preset level, increasing
