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SHOP EQUIPMENT
Captures materials
down to 0.3 microns
The Dynabrade MegaRaptor
Vac is a multi-industry,
clean-air solution
with fully integrated features
designed to improve an operator's
working conditions as well
as extend vacuum longevity. Its
large 20-gallon collection
capacity extends time
between bag changes,
enhancing overall operator
productivity and is optimal for a
two-operator workstation. Single and dual
operator settings assure ample lift and flow performance
per operator. Designed only for dry operation, the vacuums
offer two-stage filtration that captures materials down to 0.3
microns. It also features built-in overload protection that will
shut down the system and a reduced air flow indicator that
prompts filter, hose, or bag maintenance.
For more information visit FleetMaintenance.com/21277826
Able to connect to
most air systems
The Milton Industries
Air Brake Service Kit,
No. 2800MILKIT, is designed
to allow the technician to safely
perform maintenance to the air brake system. The kit
is able to release frozen brakes and pre-treat trailers to
reduce the risk of frozen air brake systems. The kit includes
a 75 psi safety valve, replacement cap O-rings, 3' 1/2 " ID
whip hose assembly, 3/8 " M-Style connectors, and four
gladhand connectors. The kit is able to connect to most air
systems. It features straight and 45-degree connectors, is
portable, and comes in a durable blow molded case.
For more information visit FleetMaintenance.com/21215354
FASTENERS
BEDLINERS
Reduce labor as much as
75% with the Inductor®
Pro-Max® Kit by removing all
types of adhesives bonded
to metal as well as seized
hardware from corrosion
or thread lock compounds,
all without the collateral
damage of an open flame.
Do it Faster - Do it Better - Do it Safer
Available through your local tool distributor.
SOFT DENTS
Adjustable in five stages
The Tire Mechanics
Resource Air
Operated Elevating
Heavy Duty Tire
Spreader uses shop
air to easily lift and
repair large truck tires.
The pneumatic lifting table can raise the tire to the ideal
inspection and working height. Adjusting the clamp arms
and rollers as well as the pneumatic lift table allows the
operator to repair all tire sizes (passenger, small, and large
truck) to perform tire inspections, cutting, buffing, cleaning,
patching, and more. The tire spreader is adjustable in
five stages with a maximum enlargement at 13.8 " . It has a
maximum elevating height of 26 " and features an adjustable
light, a movable tool rack, adjustable clamping arms,
and tire rollers.
For more information visit FleetMaintenance.com/21276704
Allows one person to remove calipers
and disc brake hub assemblies
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The Disc Brake Dolly, No. DBD-200,
from Gray Manufacturing handles
both calipers and rotors eliminating the
need for additional pieces of equipment
in the shop. Gray's DBD-200 is designed
to save time and increase shop productivity
as all adapters may be stored on
the dolly and can be interchanged
quickly by pinning and unpinning
adapters to the post.
Features include a tool tray
to hold tools and hardware, handles,
four 4 " swivel casters for maneuverability,
and a rotor adapter and three caliper adapters. Made
in the U.S.
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april2023

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of april2023

Hitched Up: A fresh approach to maintenance
Equipment: Digging for the root cause
In The Bay: Trucking's fountain of youth found
Shop Operations: The post-pandemic parts plan
Electrical: Building brainier batteries
Brakes: Decoding the disc vs. drum brake debate
TMC: TMC 2023 looks ahead
Training: Are you willing to invest in techs?
Guest Editorial: Five questions to ask your lubricant technical expert
Fleet Parts & Components
Tools & Equipment
Classifieds
Product Spotlight: eCommerce
Tools & Shop Equipment Supplement: Support your techs with the right tools for the job
Tools & Shop Equipment Supplement: Diagnostic Tools
Tools & Shop Equipment Supplement: Power Tools
Tools & Shop Equipment Supplement: Hand & Specialty Tools
Tools & Shop Equipment Supplement: Shop Equipment
Tools & Shop Equipment Supplement: Tool Storage
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april2023 - 3
april2023 - 4
april2023 - 5
april2023 - Hitched Up: A fresh approach to maintenance
april2023 - 7
april2023 - Equipment: Digging for the root cause
april2023 - 9
april2023 - 10
april2023 - 11
april2023 - In The Bay: Trucking's fountain of youth found
april2023 - 13
april2023 - 14
april2023 - 15
april2023 - 16
april2023 - 17
april2023 - Shop Operations: The post-pandemic parts plan
april2023 - 19
april2023 - 20
april2023 - 21
april2023 - Electrical: Building brainier batteries
april2023 - 23
april2023 - 24
april2023 - 25
april2023 - Brakes: Decoding the disc vs. drum brake debate
april2023 - 27
april2023 - TMC: TMC 2023 looks ahead
april2023 - 29
april2023 - 30
april2023 - 31
april2023 - 32
april2023 - 33
april2023 - Training: Are you willing to invest in techs?
april2023 - 35
april2023 - Guest Editorial: Five questions to ask your lubricant technical expert
april2023 - 37
april2023 - Fleet Parts & Components
april2023 - 39
april2023 - Tools & Equipment
april2023 - Classifieds
april2023 - Product Spotlight: eCommerce
april2023 - 43
april2023 - 44
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april2023 - S2
april2023 - Tools & Shop Equipment Supplement: Support your techs with the right tools for the job
april2023 - Tools & Shop Equipment Supplement: Diagnostic Tools
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april2023 - S6
april2023 - S7
april2023 - S8
april2023 - S9
april2023 - S10
april2023 - S11
april2023 - Tools & Shop Equipment Supplement: Power Tools
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april2023 - S14
april2023 - S15
april2023 - Tools & Shop Equipment Supplement: Hand & Specialty Tools
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april2023 - Tools & Shop Equipment Supplement: Shop Equipment
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april2023 - Tools & Shop Equipment Supplement: Tool Storage
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