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SNEAK PEEK
Welcome to Sneak Peek!
This section features recently introduced
automotive tools and equipment. See new
products even before automotive technicians
read about them in PTEN magazine.
STRAIGHTENS
TUBING UP TO 3/8 "
The AGS EZ Fit Adjustable Tubing
Straightener is designed to straighten tubing
including NiCopp, copper, aluminum, stainless
steel, and plastics up to 3/8 " in diameter.
It can be used by hand or in a vice. It also
has a wheel, allowing users to run it along
a workbench or floor surface. Constructed
of a corrosion-resistant plated steel body
and eight stainless-steel rollers with nylon
bearings to ensure smooth tube rolling. The
adjustable open side entrance allows users
to straighten lines that are already flared.
Simply open the jaws, insert the line, use the
hand lever to adjust to the tube diameter, and
squeeze the handle. n
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MARKS TOOLS OR ANY
OTHER MATERIAL
The Ingersoll Rand 140EP Engraving Pen
is easy to use and versatile, allowing technicians
to mark tools or any other material
with greater legibility and ease. The tool is
lightweight and features a slender, ergonomic
body design and a soft rubber grip
for comfort. It measures 5-1/2 " in length and
weighs 0.425 lb. n
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LEFT AND RIGHT
HANDED THREADS
The Performance Tool 18-pc Brake Caliper
Wind Back Kit, No. W89202, is ideal for
installing pads on domestic and import cars
and trucks that have the wind-back piston
calipers. The wind-back pistons are made
from carbon steel and have left and righthanded
threads. The kit includes 14 adapter
plates of different sizes and patterns to fit
most vehicles and a storage case. n
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USES ANY SMARTPHONE
The TOPDON TopScan is a pocket-sized
tool designed to turn any smartphone into
a professional-grade scanner. TopScan is
capable of reading and clearing fault codes
for over 60 different vehicle makes across
American, Asian, and European vehicles as
well as offers advanced diagnostics and bidirectional
control through the user's phone.
With TopScan, users can access eight maintenance
services, AutoVIN technology, vehicle
performance testing, and a repair data
library. Additionally, it offers Bluetooth connectivity
and multilingual support, includes
feedback functions, and can test emissions
easily with a one-click I/M ready button that
generates a testing report. n
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COMPATIBLE WITH ALL
DEWALT 20V MAX TOOLS
The DeWalt POWERSTACK 20V Max 5Ah
Compact Battery is lightweight, weighing
in at 1.5 lbs, to provide tool maneuverability,
high precision, and reduced fatigue
when used in tight workspaces. It features
an impact-resistant, rubber over molded
base and includes a charge indicator with
three LEDs. The POWERSTACK 20V Max 5Ah
Compact Battery offers 50 percent more
power than DeWalt's previous 20V Max
5Ah Battery (DCB205). Battery is compatible
to work with all DeWalt 20V Max tools
and chargers. n
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CUSTOMER REVIEW:
It has a nice rubber
overmold on the bottom to
prevent scratching surfaces if you
have to set the tool down.
VERSATILE
CLAMPING HANDLE
The Streamlight Vulcan Clutch Lantern is
a multi-function, rechargeable lantern that
features a swivel neck and a 340-degree
rotating head. The light includes a versatile
clamping handle, enabling users to attach it
virtually anywhere to provide light in multiple
directions. The lantern uses three white
high-power LEDs for brightness. On high, it
delivers 1,700 lm and 67,500 candelas over
520m; on low it offers 380 lm and 15,000
candelas over a 245m beam distance. Runtimes
are 6.5 hours on high and 18 hours on
low. The Vulcan Clutch is waterproof, impact
resistant, and available in safety orange and
safety yellow. n
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of may2023
Editor's Note: Off to the tool show
Sneak Peek
Most Wanted
In Focus
Cover Story: Scanning for sales
Diagnostic Tech: Sensors for current and future vehicle systems: Understanding ADAS sensors, part 1
Show Me Your Truck: Custom built for comfort
Go Sell Something: Not all demonstrations are created equal
Driving Sales: Body Shop & Collision Repair
Tales from the Road: The life-changing ad
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