Product Spotlight: Clean Up Your Shop!

Product Spotlight: Clean Up Your Shop!

These products help keep the bays a bit tidier.

Keep Hoses & Cords Off the Floor

Reelcraft now offers its most popular hose and cord reel models as a convenient package.
Reelcraft’s twin packs are ideal for customers looking to outfit a bench or work station with both power or lighting and pneumatics.
It is now even easier to order with only one part number and one price.
More than 26 different combinations are available as standard models with other combinations available upon request.
For additional information, visit www.reelcraft.com or call (800) 444-3134.

 

Make Clean-up a Breeze

Having a clean and bright shop makes it more inviting to customers. However, keeping your bays clean is a constant challenge. QUIKRETE’s Oil Stain Remover is the perfect premium product to keep your concrete floors clean and your customers smiling.
“Making a positive first impression is paramount to gaining customers’ trust and earning their repeat business,” said Suzette Bojarski, product manager for QUIKRETE Coatings. “One thing customers notice right away is the cleanliness of a service facility. By incorporating QUIKRETE Oil Stain Remover into your daily clean-up routine, you will see a ‘quick’ improvement in the appearance of your bay floors and concrete surfaces.”
QUIKRETE’s Oil Stain Remover absorbs and lifts tough stains from concrete without scrubbing. Easy to use, it is ideal for service bay floors, garage floors, driveways, patios and other concrete surfaces, leaving them with a professional look.
For more information on QUIKRETE Oil Stain Remover, call (866) 222-8714 or visit www.quikretecoatings.com.

 

New Mat Alerts You When Oil Leaks

The unique Mat from New Pig is composed of Oil-Only Mat and an outer spunbond layer that contains oil-indicating wax dots.  The dots dissolve in oil to release dye, and the Mat “flares” bright blue to provide a clear visual indication that mineral oil or hydraulic fluid is leaking.  Ideal for both indoor and outdoor use, the PIG Oil-Only Mat with Color Flare Technology,  is UV-resistant, repels water and is impervious to rain and other wet conditions.
The PIG Oil-Only Absorbent Mat with Color Flare Technology aids in compliancewith 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2), 40 CFR 112.7 and 40 CFR 122.26.  For more information on this or any of New Pig Corporation’s products, visit www.newpig.com or call 1-800-HOT-HOGS.
The company’s 500 + page Pigalog catalog features a wide variety of exclusive and innovative PIG Brand products, including the largest selection of absorbent socks, mats, pillows, pans, and booms in the world. In addition, the expanding product line includes material handling equipment, personal protection apparel, spill response supplies, disposable and pre-moistened wipers, and other workplace safety products.

Easily Maneuverable Aluminum Series Gas-Powered Cold-Water Pressure Washers

Shark Pressure Washers is introducing their most user-friendly gas-powered cold-water series to date; the new Aluminum Series. Durable and easy to handle, these pressure washers are ideal for commercial cleaners and rental facilities.
The Aluminum Series feature an innovative frame shape, lightweight design, and ideal weight distribution that make them incredibly easy to push or pull, even through grass, gravel and mud. Say good-bye to the “ankle banging” experienced while pulling other machines. The adjustable handle provides ergonomic handling for operator comfort and space saving storage and transport. Simply fold the handle forward and these machines fit under most shelving and inside the trunk of a car. The hose hanger and wand holder conveniently keep all pieces together while transporting or storing the pressure washer.
Three models make up Shark’s new Aluminum Series, ranging from 2.5 GPM at 2,700 PSI to 3.8 GPM at 3,500 PSI. All models feature a weldless aluminum frame of 1-1/4” tubing, providing extreme durability and corrosion resistance in some of the harshest environments. The crankcase, direct-drive pump is mounted with a unique support bracket to reduce strain and extend the life of the engine shaft. In addition, the engine is set on four heavy-duty vibration isolators for smooth operation. Tested against competitive designs, these mounts proved to be longer lasting and more durable.

 

Technician Cart Keeps Tools Where You Need Them

Keep tools handy and tidy with the Ultra Deluxe Technician Cart from Shure Manufacturing.
This cart combines maximum storage capacity and portability with an all-welded design that provides stability and durability for any shop environment.
Features include a flip-up steel top with gas spring shocks, which reveals a 4” deep compartment with vinyl mat; two lockable drawers; locks that can be keyed to match other Shure tool boxes, workbenches and storage cabinets; 3” casters; and a bottom shelf with 1-1/2” lip on all sides. Choose from Shure’s 22 signature powder-coat paint colors.
The cart measures: 32-1/4” W x 34” H x 18-1/4” D.
Shure Manufacturing Corporation

 

Keep the Shop Clean & Green

Daimer Industries’ Eco-Green line of eco-friendly cleaning chemicals are non-toxic, plant-based formulations, and include: Concrete Cleaners with Rust Stain Remover, Super Duty Degreaser, Parts Washer and more as well as a full line of auto detailing products such as car wash, deodorizers and cleaners.
Eco-Green employs Micro-Blasting technology, which breaks down dirt and stains into microscopic particles that disperse in water and repel one another.
The particles are easy to remove and less likely to re-adhere to cleaned surfaces.

Daimer also offers Super Max 12800SP pressure washers (below) that include Super High-Temperature Optimized Technology (Super-HOT) wet steam engineering for cleaning in automotive aftermarket and service stations.
These electric-powered machines are wheel-mounted and can be configured to heat with #1 or #2 heating oil, kerosene or diesel. They eliminate tough grime and dirt, but will not harm car finishes, plastics or delicate surfaces.
The auto detailing machines are powered by 1.5 hp electric motors and offer high pressure chemical infusion.
Daimer Industries

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