Archive for June, 2008

If your shop is a busy place with a variety of duties being performed, you probably move more air than the space shuttle on some hectic days.  Air tools and other situations that require pressurization or refilling can tax even the most enduring air compressor.  Unlike other mechanics tools, air compressors can be noisy contraptions […]

Air tools are made to provide a performance and durability advantage over conventional tools.  Pneumatic pressure allows them to place more force, rotate faster, and press harder than their hand or electric counterparts.  That’s why they’re found in mechanic’s shops across the country doing the daily jobs conventional tools could never accomplish.
If you’re making regular […]

If air condition service is an important part of the mechanical work you perform each day, your tools and performance must be built to fit the task at hand.  The better they perform and the longer they last, the less time and money you spend on routine jobs and maintenance.  Upgrading and outfitting your shop […]

Anti-lock Braking Systems have allowed for safer braking for more than two decades.  Thanks to their technology, potentially dangerous or even fatal skids and uncontrollable vehicles have been rendered controllable by drivers in peril.  Thanks to automotive technologies such as ABS, millions of lives have been saved throughout America’s roadways.
As a mechanic, it is a […]

Semi trucks require a completely different set of maintenance standards compared to cars and light trucks out on the road.  Smaller to midsized trucks with considerable freight capacity also need the expert attention of a mechanic who knows the ins and outs of truck service.  If large trucks are the backbone of your customer base, […]

It is a rare thing when a machine can be fueled by something that is abundant throughout the world.  The gas crisis that has struck the automotive industry and consumers everywhere is a perfect example of why abundant, easily generated fuel is of the utmost importance.  Only now, when America is struggling with high fuel […]

Onboard diagnostics have changed considerably since their introduction into the North American automotive market in the early 1980s.  New scanners, analyzers, and other onboard diagnostic tools allow for easier maintenance and diagnosis than previous models.  In addition, the advent of the Internet has lead to more sophisticated tools that allow for instant updates and revisions […]

Air condition recovery, recycling, and recharging can take up a great deal of your shop’s repair time.  Before and during the summer months, a steady influx of customers will seek out air conditioning repair services.  If your shop is ill-equipped to handle new business, you may find yourself struggling to keep up with the demands […]

Not so long ago, safety glasses were less than fun for the wearer to adorn.  They were typically bulky and did little to ventilate your eye area.  In addition, they were notorious for being difficult to transport due to their unified construction, unyielding parts, and cloth bands that tended to snare on surfaces easily.  Luckily, […]

Working with tough services is the name of the game for most mechanics.  Each day, you’ll encounter the need to mold materials to your will, ranging from hard steel to tough plastics.  When you’re finished cutting, grinding, and manipulating the material, you want to finish the job right using a pneumatic air tool sander.  Anything […]