Protect Your Tool Storage Investment with Snap-on Matte and Flat Finish Cleaner
Snap-on Matte and Flat Finish Cleaner keeps your tool storage unit looking like new. This cleaner safely removes grease, dirt, oil, fingerprints and more from the tool box without adding a shine to the flat, matte surface.
Snap-on Introduces New Line Of Measurement Tools
From the Snap-on Electronic Caliper (CAL6E) and micrometers to combination squares and rulers, the wide-ranging line of new Snap-on measurement tools offers technicians the quality, performance and accuracy they have come to expect from Snap-on, said the company. “With the introduction of these new devices, Snap-on offers one of the widest assortments of superior measurement
Delphi Offers Diagnostics Scan Tool — Smart Technology, Smart Repairs
The Delphi diagnostics scan tool operates on a PC-based platform and easily integrates into any shop’s existing platform. Delphi also offers a compact, WiFi-ready, touch-screen tablet PC as an alternative to the handheld tool and in-house shop operations.
ChemFree Clean and Green Parts and Tool Washer
The recently launched BenchtopPRO provides smaller shops with a parts washer option that cleans the dirtiest and greasiest parts without damaging the environment or the user’s hands and clothes. The BenchtopPRO is a bioremediating (self-cleaning solution) bench-top parts washer, which cleans dirty parts at room temperature. The BenchtopPRO comes kit-complete with the following: The
Getting Organized from the Ground Up: Building a Tool Storage Solution on a Solid Foundation
Mike DuBois talks about how to minimize or eliminate the problem of being messy and disorganized in the shop. The reality is that it’s not about being tidy; it’s about making money. The faster and more efficiently you can work, the faster you complete jobs and, ultimately, the more money you make.
OTC’s New LeakTamer Smokes Out the Microleaks
The OTC LeakTamer incorporates patented technology by introducing an OEM-approved smoke compound with UltraTraceUV dye to locate virtually any kind of leak quickly, easily. Technicians can use this tool to solve problems including wind noise and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) performance, or to locate and repair water drainage issues.
Tool of the Month: New VERDICT M2 Two-Channel Scope/Meter
The new VERDICT M2 Two-Channel Scope/Meter (EAK0301B14A) from Snap-on provides high-speed component testing for a quick and confident diagnosis. It combines a two-channel, high-speed lab scope and a digital graphing meter to deliver 20 megasamples/second/channel and 3MHz bandwidth for accurate testing of high-speed signals used in the latest automotive technology, said the company.
Editor’s Notes: First-Quarter Tool Shows Start Year Off Strong
The 2012 automotive tool shows have already taken the TechShop team from our offices in Akron, OH, to Nashville to Las Vegas, home and then back to Vegas. Whew! And it doesn’t stop there. Next we’re heading to St. Louis, Palm Springs, Baltimore and Orlando — all to bring you the latest and greatest in
Cleaning, Waxing Tool Storage Unit Protects Investment
Keeping your tools clean is paramount to maintaining a professional and productive working environment. Without question, you take care of your tools and clean them often because you want them working at their peak efficiency. You also want your customers to know you are well-organized and uphold clean surroundings while working.
TPMS: The Proper Tools to Service Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
While law makers and tire makers are quick to sing the praises of TPMS, as a technician or shop owner, you know that this amazing technology comes with its fair share of headaches and problems relative to diagnosis, repair and maintenance of these systems.