Liquid Tools
Leak-stop additives are often a subject of debate among technicians. Knowing the speed at which technology changes, Managing Editor Eric Garbe contacted some industry experts to get the latest on these “tools” that come in a bottle.
Liquid Tools: Choose Your Maintenance Chemicals Based On The Application
The shelves in most parts stores are stocked with an abundance of aerosol maintenance products – everything from cleaners to lubricants. The huge selection of products can be overwhelming, leading to confusion about which product you should purchase for a given application.
Liquid Tools: Automotive Chemicals Are Essential Tools For Keeping Vehicles In Top-Notch Condition
Babcox Media Technical Contributor Gary Goms recommends that for maximum productivity, every shop should have at least a small working inventory of these diverse kinds of automotive chemicals.
Tech Tip: Liquid Tools Tip
Each side of the engine block has four main bearing cap side bolts that hold the bearing caps to the side of the engine block. The bolt threads, however, aren’t sealed at the factory, so sometimes engine oil can seep past the threads and the bolt washer, causing a leak on either side of the block. Fortunately, it’s an easy fix, so there is no need to replace the short block.
Tools in a Tube
Inevitably, there’s the stuff that gets used infrequently, ending up on the bottom of the drawer, eventually hardening up.
Batteries: Cordless Tools Charge Ahead with Battery Technology
Chemistry defines a battery and modern cordless tools take advantage of the technology to achieve superior performance.
Rust Release Rust Removal Liquid
It will not tarnish or pit unrusted metal, nor will it damage surrounding materials.
Slime Pro-Series Tools Make Great Gifts for Pros and Amateurs Alike
The Pro-Series products are durable, high-quality tools that will help you maintain or repair tires.
Protect Air Tools with Walmec 5 Micron Compressed Air Filter
This two-stage filter is designed to operate most effectively when placed near the point of use. It has a 5 micron rating, and is available in sizes with flow ranges of 15 SCFM to 250 SCFM and pressure ratings of up to 250 psi.
Apex Tool Group Announces New Training Program: Flammable Liquids Safety
Apex Tool Group, one of the largest worldwide producers of hand and power tools, tool storage, drill chucks, chain and electronic soldering products, has announced the addition of a new training module on Flammable Liquids Safety to its “Safety Matters” safety improvement program for industrial facilities. The free training program is designed to help safety