Mechanics Tools Astro Pneumatic Lighting

Here’s a mechanics tools deal from for pro technicians looking for a professional quality  underhood light. The 6310 by Astro Pneumatic, with 120 LEDs, fits quickly and easily to any part of an upraised hood with adjustable slide-resistant grips on an expandable bar that ranges from 45 inches to 63 inches. Technicians can position the light high on the hood or closer to the firewall according to the needs of the moment without undue concern that it will fall off the hood. Because it’s lightweight, it adds additional versatility and security in the knowledge that it will stay put, do it’s job and stay out of the way.

When it isn’t in use the light can be detached from the holder so it’s easy to store and provides maximum portability and a shatterproof, shock resistant lens cover assures that the 6310 is tough enough for practically any lighting job. It also has a tough 25 foot 18/2 cord so wherever the car or SUV is located in the shop, it’s within reach of the shop’s electrical power.

The 120 LEDs provide bright white lighting that’s needed to illuminate an engine compartment’s shadows while the light is non-glare so it doesn’t create vision problems of it’s own.

This professional quality underhood light, from the mechanics tools collection from Astro Pneumatic, is available from Mechanics Tool Supply for about a hundred dollars; a good deal for the quality demanded by today’s technicians.

Here’s a handy DC powered corded light from Astro Pneumatic that comes complete with a cigarette lighter adapter and also with alligator clips that allow you to power it from any standard 12V battery. It has a 16-foot cord that’s adequate to reach from the battery or cigarette lighter to practically anyplace on a car. Excellent mechanics tools for technicians and also ideal to have in a car for those moments when lighting  is needed. Excellent for a flat tire on a dark stretch of road or those hose clamp pliers bouncing about in the “disaster” drawer of the portable toolbox.

Better than flashlights because it’s not dependant upon batteries - won’t run down just when you start aligning rim and studs on a cold dark night - and it lights up a larger area.

The Astro Pneumatic AP6316 has 30 bright non-glare LEDs that puts out the same brightness as 550 Lumens of regular light.

It’s tough and convenient. PCV handle and tip makes gripping easier than that metal flashlights and absorbs shock if accidently dropped;  the lighting area is protected by a shatterproof bulb cover and the whole thing weighs less than a pound and a half.

LEDs on the AP6316 are rated up to 100,000 hours and the cost is about $26 so it’s affordable to have in the tow truck, personal car and among your mechanics tools  - anyplace with access to an automotive battery or cigarette lighter and no worries about run down flashlight batteries.

Whichever mythological god that rules over the realm of fan clutches just doesn’t like mortals and especially dislikes the technician variety of mortal more than the rest. Just the very idea of a mechanism that free spins around in one direction while somebody has to remove a nut from the same spindle has the be the creation of an entity that’s very, very angry. Now add multiple sizes from car to car and truck to truck and the anger has degenerated to outright hatred.

We all know it doesn’t have to be such a nuisance but it is and there isn’t much we can do about it. The people over at Astro Pneumatic have assembled a few kits that pretty much covers the whole problem. Don’t know if it’ll help when some elderly gentleman in a turbin and a 1959 Tata that steams into the shop but most everything else domestic or German can be handled with the specialty mechanics tools in one of these three kits.

First off, the Astro Pneumatic AP7895 is a collection of ten wrenches and holding tools that will take care of most domestic fan clutch problems and let technicians get right at the water pump - AND of course, with a little luck, one of the tools may well be adaptable for most foreign cars too. The AP7895 sells for around $80 and should form the basic mechanics tools collection for any technicians fan clutch service work.

There’s also a four piece fan clutch wrench set, the AP7867, that’s assembled specifically for use on Ford products. The double-ended wrench and small holding wrenches in the AP7867 kit work on 2.8, 2.9, 3.0, 4.0 & 4.9 liter engines. The Larger open-ended wrench and large holding wrench fit 6.9 & 7.3 liter diesel engines 

If your shop has a market for Mercedes and BMW customers, there’s the  AP78200 kit. Mostly the wrenches in this kit are specifically sized to enable technicians to get into tight areas that are unique to Benz and BMW (and yeah, even some Fords) engine configurations. Works on M111, OM604, OM605 and OM606 Mercedes-Benz engines from C & E classes with 36mm opening. The BMW Fan Clutch Holding Wrenches allow the water pump pulley to be held in place while the radiator fan is loosened. Holes at 38mm & 44.5mm permits work on BMW M10, M20, M30 and many other late model vehicles. The AP78200 kit is a good addition to those tools in the AP7895 and should take speed up fan clutch removal and replacement on most cars that most technicians are likely to encounter that require these specialty mechanics tools.

Sometimes it gets a little uncomfortable when the price of specific mechanics tools starts to look too attractive. Nothing more annoying than to buy mechanics tools inexpensively only to discover that they don’t last or, worse yet, don’t do the job they’re supposed to do. We’ve all been there at one time or another. Try to save a few dollars and discover that after you replace the tool we should have bought the better one in the first place and we’d be dollars ahead.

That’s one of the things we like about the Astro Pneumatic brand name. They really try to pack the value into affordable tools. Take their AP7858 Universal Radiator Pressure Tester - it’s easy to save $40 or $50 on the out front purchase price AND it’s also a tool technicians can rely on to get the job done. It’s universal and tests cooling systems all the way up to 35 lbs - that’s higher than most so you can be sure it will do the job on a really wide range of car and truck cooling systems.

It comes with a dozen color coded adapters that cover just about any automotive manufacturer you can name from Audi to Volkswagen and both foreign and domestic brands.

We especially like the color coding on the AP7858. That can save a lot of time fiddling around finding an adapter for that Peugeot that steamed into the shop with the temp gauge redlining.

Astro Pneumatic also makes the AP78581 universal adaptor for this Pressure Tester and expands the usefulness of the system even more. If you have a relatively wide range of cooling system service needs, you’ll want to make sure to add the AP78581 to your bargain.

Next time you need to update your cooling system tools, take a good look at the Astro Pneumatic line and you’ll find a few dollars to be saved while NOT giving up the quality that you need to make sure you get the job done.

Astro Pneumatic mechanics tools comes to the rescue once again for servicing the onboard diagnostics of your vehicle. Today’s vehicles can contain up to a mile of wires. Often it’s necessary to start pulling them apart to diagnose and repair. After doing such repair the best option in the mechanics tools arsenal is to heat shrink color coded tubes to reorganize the wires and pack them away in a neat and orderly fashion. The AP7740, 235 piece heat shrinking tubes assortment is just the ticket. Available at Mechanics Tool Supply, the Astro Pneumatic AP7740 Features and Benefits include the following.

• Heat Shrinking Tubes are made of polyolefin.

• Allows protection and insulation of automotive wires, electrical, mechanical, etc. from heat, moisture, corrosion and other elements.

• 8 different size tubes to ensure you have the right size tube for the job.

• All tubes are 5.75” in length.

• Tubes shrink to fit over cable splices and can be used for light harnessing, covering, marking, and bundling of wires.

• 2:1 Shrink Ratio - Tubes shrink to half their original size by simply applying heat.

• Usage for auto, marine, plane, home, industrial, computer, etc…

• Easy to install, saving you time and money.

AP7740 Features:

Set includes following sizes in multi-colors (Black, Blue, Green, Red, and Yellow):40 Pieces - 3/32” Heat Shrinking Tubes 55 Pieces - 1/8” Heat Shrinking Tubes 55 Pieces - 3/16” Heat Shrinking Tubes 55 Pieces - 1/4” Heat Shrinking Tubes 10 Pieces - 1/2” Heat Shrinking Tubes 10 Pieces - 3/8” Heat Shrinking Tubes 5 Pieces - 3/4” Heat Shrinking Tubes -5 Piece - 5/8” Heat Shrinking Tubes.

If your shop needs to upgrade or outfit its mechanics tools, or onboard diagnostics,  look no further than Mechanics Tool Supply.  We pride ourselves in providing innovative tools and solutions to mechanics shops that require the best mechanics tools for the job.  That’s why our inventory reflects the tools and shop equipment necessary for incredible work solutions that won’t put a dent in your shop’s budget.

Protect the investment you have in your rims and chrome lug nuts. Millions of tires are changed throughout the year yet many tire changers do not use the protective sockets made for their protection. The Astro Pneumatic AP7835 5 piece impact socket set should be in every mechanics tools arsenal. It is also economical enough to buy your own set for your protection. Astro Pneumatic has been an innovator of mechanics tools for more than 35 years. This socket set features protective sleeves and internal plastic inserts that prevent scratching of wheels and decorative lug nuts. Hollow design creates room for removing longer bolts by pushing out plastic insert. Sizes Include: 17mm, 19mm, 21mm, 13/16″ and 7/8″ and it comes in a blow molded case for easy storage and transport.

If your shop needs to upgrade or outfit its mechanics tools, look no further than Mechanics Tool Supply. We pride ourselves in providing innovative tools and solutions to mechanics shops that require the best mechanics tools for the job.  That’s why our inventory reflects the tools and shop equipment necessary for incredible work solutions that won’t put a dent in your shop’s budget.

Astro Pneumatic the leader in innovative mechanics tools manufacturers a Fuel and Transmission Line Disconnect Tool Set under part # AP7892. This kit falls into the essential category for mechanics tools due to the serious time it saves disconnecting the fuel and Trans line. In the past a pair of pliers was the most common way which usually trashed the lines in the process. The AP7892 has all the necessary tools to do the job right.

Astro Pneumatic AP7892 Features Include:
•Anodized aluminum
•Separate fittings on fuel lines, fuel filters & fuel tank return
lines
•Sizes: 1/4”, 5/16”, 3/8” & 1/2” Oil Cooler Line Disconnect Tool
•Separates automatic transmission oil cooler lines on Ford
Taurus and Escort with AXOD and ATX transmission
•Fuel line disconnect tool allows damage free fuel line quick
connect coupler release
•The AP7892 Fits any 5/16” or 3/8” fuel line found on GM, Ford or
Chrysler cars
•Ford fuel line coupling tool provides easy, damage-free fuel
line separation
•Works on 1990 and newer Ford Ranger and Explorers with
4.0L, 6 cylinder engines
•Disconnect tool allows quick separation of quick connectors
found on radiators, transmissions and power steering lines
•Releases the fingers on transmission-to-radiator oil cooler line
easily without damage to the hose or connector
•The AP7892 works on 1986 and newer Ford Taurus’s and Mercury
Sables with an AXOD, AOD or ATX transmission
•Quick disconnect coupler tool slides down the line and into
the connector separating the clip apart without damaging the
quick connect seals allowing removal of clip
•Works on late model Ford and GM vehicles

If your shop needs to upgrade or outfit its mechanics tools or equipment, look no further than Mechanics Tool Supply.  We pride ourselves in providing innovative tools and solutions to mechanics shops that require the best mechanics tools for the job.  That’s why our inventory reflects the tools and equipment necessary for incredible work solutions that won’t put a dent in your shop’s budget.

Again Astro Pneumatic fills a need for mechanics tools. This time with their Astro Pneumatic AP8075SE (Special Edition) Deluxe Large Observation Solar Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet & Free 13.5″ Leather Welding Gloves. Astro Pneumatic has been on the cutting edge in mechanics tools fo more than 35 years now. Their offering is large including air tools, mechanics tools, welding, paint spray guns, hydraulics, lighting, collision repair, and specialty tools just to name a few.

Features of the Astro Pneumatic AP8075SE

•  Automatically changes filter screen from clear to dark in 1/25,000 Sec. (FASTER RESPONSE TIME)
•  Variable shade adjustment - 9-13 DIN
•  UV/IR Protection: Up To DIN 16 At All Times
•  German made lens
•  Great for use with MIG/MAG, TIG & ARC Welding
•  Operator can adjust the time the filter returns from dark to clear state
•  Full face and front of neck protection
•  Observation Window: 98mm x 44mm (LARGER VIEWING AREA)
•  Goggle Assembly: 110mm x 90mm
•  Automatic Power On / Off, no button to push
•  Utilizes high performance solar cells as power supply
•  No change of battery is needed
•  Specially designed headband for greater comfort
•  Meets EN, DIN, ISO & ANSI Z87.1 standards

LEATHER GLOVES
•  Industrial 13-½” leather welding gloves
•  Flannel lining
•  Size large

Whether your shop needs to upgrade or outfit its mechanics tools or equipment, look no further than Mechanics Tool Supply.  We pride ourselves in providing innovative tools and solutions to mechanics shops that require the best mechanics tools for the job.  That’s why our inventory reflects the tools and equipment necessary for incredible work solutions that won’t put a dent in your shop’s budget.

Once again Astro Pneumatic, an innovator in the mechanics tools world comes out with a can’t miss, time, effort, and money saving air tool. The APDS2000 relieves fatigue on the mechanic and relieves fatigue on the bottom line of the shop owner. Removing door skins has always been a very tedious and labor intensive job typically done using a grinder or carbide burr to remove the edge of the folded door skin flange, and then using heat to soften the adhesive and finally prying off the damaged door skin and the remaining flange because the proper mechanics tools were not available. Other tools have been designed over the years to simplify this job, but none offered a significant improvement or are just another variation to the typical method. A very deliberate sustained effort, to develop a better way of removing a door skin, resulted in the development of  new mechanics tools to un-crimp, or un-fold the crimped flange of a damaged door skin resulting in the APDS2000 pneumatic air tool. Some of the features of the APDS2000 include precision machined aluminum body components, hardened shafts, and ball bearing construction throughout, for long life and maximum durability to provide many years of trouble free service for real world professional who uses mechanics tools. Forged and hardened steel de-crimping head is specially designed to un-fold the steel flanges of a damaged door skin with a minimum of physical effort. The APDS2000 is manufactured to be very versatile with provisions to reposition the un-crimping head to various angles based on the mechanics preference. A secondary handle which can be installed in either the vertical or horizontal positions adds stability to help keep the tool oriented in the proper position. Powerful pneumatic drive motor with planetary gear reduction reduces the speed and allows for maximum range of motion of the un-crimping head. Design allows tool to maneuver around inner and outer curves as well as most body design features. Close tolerance design and manufacturing, results in a mechanics tool that is incredibly smooth, and easy to use. Benifits to the mechanic include a drastic reduction in the time required to remove a door skin. As much as an hour can be expected improving your bottom line in a commission or rate environment. Significant reduction in operator fatigue, which is a common complaint of mechanics tools in the market, leads to fewer cases of carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive motion ailments. It’s light weight and maneuverable yet a very powerful air tool. If your shop needs to upgrade or outfit it’s mechanics tools and equipment, look no further than Mechanics Tool Supply. We pride ourselves in providing innovative tools and solutions to mechanics shops that require the best mechanics tools for the job.

Almost 40 years ago a mechanics tools company was formed by a man named Irving Fisher, Astro Pneumatic Tool Company. He had the foresight to see that there was a marketplace for professional mechanics tools in addition to those offered by Snap-On, Mac, Matco, and Cornwell Tools. In the past 40 these major corporations have become competitors as well as buyers of his mechanics tools. Yes buyers! What an endorsement. What many don’t know is that Snap-On tools labeled Blue Point are manufactured by companies such as Astro Pneumatic, Ingersoll Rand, OTC, Robinair and a great deal more. Also what most don’t know is that the tool truck companies add a premium on the Blue Point brand of mechanics tools up to 50% or more. Astro Pneumatic has been an innovator of new mechanics tools during this time and we will begin to show you some of its best kept secrets. Recently we spoke of the pneumatic door skin removal tool (APDS1000) as well as the patented smart eraser®pad (AP400E). Today we will take you to the waterborne APEVO-4014 LVLP Gravity Feed Spray Gun which is a big hit in the auto repair paint booths because of its features.

• This gun’s patented cap nozzle design and use of lower volume of air finely atomizes paint creating a smooth finish with minimum overspray.

• Lower CFM consumption.

• Stainless steel needle and fluid tip makes it suitable for water based products.

• NO GASKETS- manufactured with precision CNC machined parts.

• Decreased overspray creates cost savings up to 30%.

• Chrome with anodized air cap.

• Suitable for waterborne Paint.

• Also Available: 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, and 2.0mm nozzle sizes

Astro Pneumatic mechanics tools are affordable as well as DURABLE and are available to ship same day from Mechanics Tool Supply.