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Vehicle lifts need care too »

By Ron Lainhart Parts and Service Manager Rotary Lift Madison, IN One vehicle lift can add as much as $100,000 to the bottom line or reduction in labor overhead, while…

Nov 3 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
Training on clutches is something all reputable diesel technicians should complete.

Best diesel techs are good in the clutch »

Training on transmissions is a must By Aaron Bereiter When shopping for a car, one has numerous options: make, model, color, two doors, four doors, manual or automatic transmission, and…

Sep 19 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
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How can I save money on core returns and warranty recovery? »

Hagey Coach developed a parts control system that accommodates core returns and warranty recovery. Many suppliers provide invoice credits for returned cores.…

Aug 10 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
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Is a tire pressuring monitoring system a necessary piece of equipment? »

The dangers of buses and motorcoaches rolling down the road on under-inflated tires are no secret. …

Jul 13 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
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Cutting the number of road calls »

We wanted to minimize the number of road calls. I think we get so focused on the tasks at hand we don’t always try to pre-plan and forecast. The word…

May 13 2011 / No Comment / Read More »


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Vanner unveils HBA on Orion VII »

The HBA converts DC power from the output of a high-voltage motor to supply 24V power to the electrical accessories. Hybrid systems designed with this technology supply power for electrical accessories with a solid-state device instead of a mechanical device with lots of moving parts.

Connects with Allison Transmission to electrify and conserve During the recent APTA EXPO in New Orleans, LA, Vanner, Hilliard, OH,…

Nov 9 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Super torque impact wrench is faster »

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ACDelco offers the Li-ion 18V half-inch Super Torque Impact Wrench with 480 ft./lbs. of torque and 0-2,000 rpm / 0-2,600…

Sep 19 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Reduce refueling risk with the Posi/Lock Blue »

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Emco Wheaton claims its new Posi/Lock Blue™ totally eliminates the risks accidental spillage of Urea and harmful NOx emissions in…

Jul 13 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
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Less maintenance is not more savings »

Mechanics could not have seen the cracked brake pads from the normal inspection side of the brake drum.

By Christopher W. Ferrone I have walked the aisles of many bus expositions where one supplier after the next would call me over to the booth by saying, “This product is sure to reduce your maintenance.” This pretense included everything from engine oil products to…

Sep 19 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Chase down that cracked air filter indicator »

One $10 filter indicator can wipe a $20,000 engine.

One $10 filter indicator could have wiped out the $20,000 engine.…

Jul 5 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

The value of maintenance is not a measure of time »

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Why would any operator want to spend even less time for inspections, service and repairs?…

Jul 1 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
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A new patented technology to reduce metal fatigue applied to fleet maintenance significantly lowers costs in states, counties and municipalities! As the falling economy takes…

May 5 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
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TruAir respirator gives three layer protection

Economically priced, the NIOSH-approved TruAir Ultra mask from Gateway Safety provides P100 class protection. The company claims the TruAir Ultra filters at least 99.97 percent of aerosols below PEL. The TruAir Ultra mask is fit with…

Apr 9 2012 / Read More »
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TruAir respirator gives three layer protection

Economically priced, the NIOSH-approved TruAir Ultra mask from Gateway Safety provides P100 class protection. The company claims the TruAir Ultra filters at least 99.97 percent of aerosols below PEL. The TruAir Ultra mask is fit with…

Apr 9 2012 / Read More »
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TruAir respirator gives three layer protection

Economically priced, the NIOSH-approved TruAir Ultra mask from Gateway Safety provides P100 class protection. The company claims the TruAir Ultra filters at least 99.97 percent of aerosols below PEL. The TruAir Ultra mask is fit with…

Apr 9 2012 / Read More »
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TruAir respirator gives three layer protection

Economically priced, the NIOSH-approved TruAir Ultra mask from Gateway Safety provides P100 class protection. The company claims the TruAir Ultra filters at least 99.97 percent of aerosols below PEL. The TruAir Ultra mask is fit with…

Apr 9 2012 / Read More »
Uncategorized

TruAir respirator gives three layer protection

Economically priced, the NIOSH-approved TruAir Ultra mask from Gateway Safety provides P100 class protection. The company claims the TruAir Ultra filters at least 99.97 percent of aerosols below PEL. The TruAir Ultra mask is fit with…

Apr 9 2012 / Read More »
Uncategorized

TruAir respirator gives three layer protection

Economically priced, the NIOSH-approved TruAir Ultra mask from Gateway Safety provides P100 class protection. The company claims the TruAir Ultra filters at least 99.97 percent of aerosols below PEL. The TruAir Ultra mask is fit with…

Apr 9 2012 / Read More »
Uncategorized

TruAir respirator gives three layer protection

Economically priced, the NIOSH-approved TruAir Ultra mask from Gateway Safety provides P100 class protection. The company claims the TruAir Ultra filters at least 99.97 percent of aerosols below PEL. The TruAir Ultra mask is fit with…

Apr 9 2012 / Read More »
Uncategorized

TruAir respirator gives three layer protection

Economically priced, the NIOSH-approved TruAir Ultra mask from Gateway Safety provides P100 class protection. The company claims the TruAir Ultra filters at least 99.97 percent of aerosols below PEL. The TruAir Ultra mask is fit with…

Apr 9 2012 / Read More »

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