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2022
EDITOR'S PICKS
W
e saw a number of
products introduced at
the AAPEX and SEMA
shows again this year. Here are
some new tools and equipment
selected by our editorial staff
that piqued our interest.
Milwaukee Tool
M12 FUEL Bandfiles, Nos. 2482-20 and 2483-20
The Milwaukee Tool M12 FUEL Bandfiles, Nos. 2482-20 and 2483-20, are
available in both 18 " and 13 " sizes and are designed to deliver fast spot removal.
The bandfiles feature two speed adjustment settings (high 3,600 sfm and low
1,800 sfm), a lock-on button, a variable speed trigger, forward and reverse
functionality, and are resistant to belt slip. Both are also equipped with
a 360-degree tool-free arm rotation to improve access in hard-to-reach
applications. When equipped with an M12 Redlithium XC 4.0 battery,
users can remove up to 50 spot welds using the 18 " bandfile and up to
40 spot welds with the 13 " bandfile on a single charge.
Editor's Note: After demoing this tool, one of our editors had this to say,
" What's great about it is it's the first cordless version of a bandfile. Most use
air and are more difficult to maneuver with the airline. " It comes in two sizes,
and the batteries can be swapped with other M12 devices.
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asTech
asTech Mini
The asTech Mini is a compact and comprehensive
Bluetooth-enabled OBD-II
scanning solution for OEM and OEMcompatible
diagnostics. Paired with the
asTech mobile app, the asTech Mini delivers
the functionality of thousands of OEM
scan tools in a pocket-sized device. With
the asTech Mini, users can access asTech's
patented remote OEM diagnostics and 400+
certified technicians, perform local OEMcompatible
quick scans, read and clear codes,
access all scan reports in the asTech mobile
app, and be assured that scans are backed by
the company's warranty. The asTech Mini
will be available to automotive and collision
repair centers and multi-shop operators for
order in 2023.
Editor's Note: This device is a diagnostic
scanning solution that fits in the palm
of the user's hand and gives technicians
the same capabilities they would have in
multiple OEM diagnostic scanners in one
small package.
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TOPDON
TC003 Infrared
Thermal Imager
The TOPDON TC003 Infrared Thermal
Imager is an open-system Android tablet infrared
thermal imager. The TC003 offers the userfriendly
interface and detail of the TC001, with
the added benefit of a built-in smartphone-sized
touchscreen. The imaging tool features an IP55 water- and dust-resistant rating, Bluetooth
connectivity, and two lenses for dual optical fusion.
Editor's Note: An update from TOPDON's TC001, which turned user's smartphones/
tablets into thermal imagers, this new device comes with a touchscreen the size of your typical
smartphone, meaning mobility isn't an issue as technicians take the device from job to job.
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Bosch Diagnostics
EV3000 30kW DC Fast Charger
The Bosch EV3000 30kW DC Fast Charger is ideal for
commercial, workplace, fleet, and public charging. Compact and
wall mountable, the charger is also weatherproof and suitable for
indoor or outdoor installation. With its simple two button interface,
users can plug in and begin to charge, just like a standard
Level 2 charging station. The EV3000 Series is also capable
of being a connected charging station, following OCPP
network protocol, allowing owners to select a private
charging network or open the station publicly. Compatible
with vehicles using the SAE J1772 Combo connector
found on most electric vehicles in North America.
Editor's Note: " Fast Charger " isn't just a name for this new
EV charger from Bosch. It can charge up to four times faster
than Level 2 AC chargers. For a typical passenger vehicle, the
EV3000 can charge from 20-80 percent in about an hour.
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