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    • October 2012

    Because hydraulic oils play a key role in the performance of a hydraulic system, improper oil selection can result in slow or erratic operation, sluggish response and increased equipment downtime and expense.
    Tools

    Tips on hydraulic oil selection

    David A. Kolman
    Oct. 22, 2012
    Hydraulic oils, the medium for transferring power in hydraulic systems, play a key role in extending the life of hydraulic systems.
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    Shop Management

    How to get the most out of training software

    Oct. 22, 2012
    A guide to building effective training
    Depending on the situation, an organization may be better off investing capital in other areas of its business that generate a higher return instead of investing in a depreciating asset like a truck.
    Shop Management

    Is It Better To Lease Or Buy Vehicles?

    Wade Vonasek
    Oct. 22, 2012
    The answer boils down to each company’s individual needs
    Depending on the extent of windshield damage, it may be more economically repaired than replaced.
    Shop Management

    Five Factors To Consider Before Fixing Damaged Auto Glass

    Scott Gardner
    Oct. 22, 2012
    Paying attention to your fleet’s windshields can reduce vehicle downtime and expense
    The process of designing the appropriate mobile hydraulic system starts with the requirements of the work to be done, including how much weight must be lifted by a cylinder and at what speed must a piece of mechanical equipment - product pump, air compressor or winch shaft - be turned.
    Tools

    How to get the most life out of hydraulic systems

    Oct. 12, 2012
    It all begins with the spec'ing process

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    A high-pressure telescopic piston lift designed for ease of use and environmental containment, the Diamond Lift comes in configurations with a total lifting capacity of 64,000 or 96,000 pounds.
    Shop Equipment

    Full rise telescopic piston vehicle lift

    Oct. 12, 2012
    Stertil Koni introduces lift with 64,000-lb and 96,000-lb capacities.
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    Tools

    Want to get the most from your tires?

    Oct. 12, 2012
    The process begins with understanding that tires are application specific
    Frank J. Sonzala, Executive Vice President, Pressure Systems International (PSI)
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    Shop Management

    The 2013 Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week

    Tim Kraus
    Oct. 12, 2012
    It is the largest North American gathering of the independent heavy duty aftermarket industry
    For lube trucks used in colder environments, spec'ing an enclosed, heated lube body will keep fluids at an appropriate temperature for ease of transfer and maximum flow rate.
    Shop Management

    Things to consider when outfitting a mobile service truck

    Steve Kornet
    Oct. 12, 2012
    Checklist to use before upgrading or outfitting a mobile lube service truck
    The new mobile fueling and service trucks were designed to specifically to achieve operating and maintenance savings and be well-organized to maximize jobsite productivity.
    Shop Management

    Repair Them Or Junk Them?

    David A. Kolman
    Oct. 12, 2012
    County of Fresno Fleet Services Division shares how they handled this quandary
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    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Major heavy duty truck OEMs change global platform strategies

    Sandeep Kar
    Oct. 12, 2012
    Multi-national truck platforms coming to North America
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    Shop Management

    What's the fuss with wrench time?

    Joel Levitt
    Oct. 12, 2012
    The concept can improve productive maintenance and repair activity
    Thomas Huff, Precision Motor Transport Group, Williamston, MI
    Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) handling equipment
    Shop Equipment

    Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) handling equipment

    Lincoln Industrial
    Sept. 24, 2012
    Lincoln's Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Handling Equipment include the air-operated double diaphragm (AODD) and rotary AC electric pumps, 1/2" hose reels, dispense valves and meters...
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    Fluids & Chemicals

    Oil Eater fleet wash

    Kafko International
    Sept. 21, 2012
    Made from an “Ultra” concentrated, low VOC emissions formula that is strong enough to remove the toughest dirt and grime. Fleet Wash contains no harmful acids. When used as directed...
    Large scale motor carriers' road atlas 2013 edition
    Emissions & Efficiency

    Large scale motor carriers' road atlas 2013 edition

    Rand McNally
    Sept. 14, 2012
    Rand McNally's large scale motor carriers' road atlas 2013 edition, features tear-and water-resistant pages, a spiral binding for stay-flat pages, and maps that are larger with...
    Diamondlift
    Shop Equipment

    DIAMONDLIFT

    Stertil-Koni USA
    Sept. 13, 2012
    The Stertil-Koni DIAMONDLIFT is available in two, three, and four-piston configurations with lifting capacities of up to 35,000 lbs per piston, thus 64,000 lbs to 70,000 lbs for...
    The Drew Tech TVIT provides vehicle coverage for today’s most popular diagnostic and reprogramming services from Allison, Cummins, Freightliner, Mack Trucks and more.
    Shop Management

    TVIT

    Drew Technologies
    Sept. 11, 2012
    Drew Technologies' TVIT offers flexibility, rugged performance and its advanced software provides for improved diagnostic and flash repairs for today's heavy duty vehicles. TVIT...
    Mohawk custom track lengths
    Shop Equipment

    Mohawk custom track lengths

    Mohawk Lifts
    Sept. 7, 2012
    Mohawk's custom track lengths for all Mohawk TR-19s up to 20' in length and TR-25s up to 30' in length help out those shops with limited space or with difficult to lift vehicles...
    DG Technologies' DPA5 is an example of a J2534 and RP1210 reflasher, which allows the unit to reprogram even heavy duty applications. Check this tool out at Vehicleservicepros.com/10774670.
    Diagnostic & Repair

    Protocol Adapter, No. DPA 5

    DG Technologies
    Sept. 6, 2012
    The DG Technologies Dearborn Protocol Adapter (No. DPA 5) is a feature-packed Dual CAN or Quad CAN vehicle network translator device offering OEM diagnostics and ECU reprogramming...
    Weight station software
    Shop Management

    TruckWeight Virtual Weigh Station

    TruckWeight
    Aug. 28, 2012
    TruckWeight's Virtual Weigh Station allows users of the company’s onboard wireless sensors for mechanical and air suspensions to quickly and easily monitor and record weights ...
    Air-damping system
    Tools

    Air-damping system

    Firestone Industrial Products
    Aug. 28, 2012
    Firestone Industrial Products' Airtide integrative air-damping system offers a lighter-weight alternative to cab mount suspension applications, providing the functionality of ...
    Defleet base paint
    Fluids & Chemicals

    Defleet essential basecoat

    PPG Commercial Coatings
    Aug. 27, 2012
    PPG Commercial Coatings Delfleet Essential Basecoat, a 3.5 VOC basecoat designed to offer quality at a competitive price, can be used for overall color repair, refurbishing and...
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    Tools

    Tire Bead Seaters

    OTC, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions
    July 27, 2012
    The OTC Tire Bead Seaters (Nos. 5713 and 5702) are uniquely designed to take the potentially dangerous process of seating difficult tire beads, turning it into a safe, easy and...
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    Tub O'Towels Cleaning Towels

    FedPro
    June 29, 2012
    The Federal Process Tub O'Towels cleaning towels offer twice the size of typical cleaning wipes and a thicker, more durable muscle-weave towel-like construction. Tub O'Towels ...