![]() A versymmetric inground cassette lift is a particular model of lift that happens to preform at the top of its class, and has an appearance with showroom appeal. What does it mean to be versymmetric? Versymmetric capabilities are achieved by having the ability to lift a vehicle both symmetrically and asymmetrically within the same service bay. This feature gives you the ability to ultimately service a larger pool of vehicle types because in can acclimate to widely varying sizes and shapes, which further maximizes revenue potential. Being able to maximize servicing capabilities positions a shop to potentially have a more well rounded client base because you can meet their servicing needs. ![]() A popular and modest pick among a wide variety of lifts is the two post lift. You are able to lift most regular sized vehicles with it, and also use up a minimal amount of space, which is valuable among average sized shops. The two post lift has a variety of features that make it unique and versatile as well. Safety features are also something to take into consideration, and this two post lift is ALI and ETL certified, giving it a reputable name. One of the most necessary and useful items to have in the field of auto mechanic work is an auto lift. A lift is not only convenient to have but it also allows you to have the most ideal vantage point for the areas underneath a car that you will need to have access to on a regular basis. ![]() A four post lift is a great solution to any lifting needs you may have in terms of cars and smaller SUV lifting, or any other sized vehicle as long as it fits under a 12,000 pound capacity. With many features, this lift can do just about anything. Safety is also another aspect taken into serious consideration during the construction of this machine because accidents need to be prevented for more reasons than one. This lift has been ALI and ETL certified which basically means that it has been thoroughly examined by third parties to ensure safety and quality. This four post lift was specifically designed to expand your service offering, and as a result, to ultimately increase your overall revenue potential. ![]() A mobile column lifting system is an advanced machine made for lifting very large vehicles such as a bus, fire truck or fleet vehicle. There are four columns, and each column can carry a load of up to a 16,000 pound capacity- totaling to 64,000 pounds of weight able to be carried between the four together. Between the safety controls, and the thrid party certifications, you can be assured the lift is totally safe and reliable to operate under, which is usually the first or second main concern of any purchaser. It also takes up minimal space, minimal power, and requires minimal maintenance, which all add up to a smart, cost efficient asset to your automotive shop. ![]() In order to recycle and clean used solvent, employ a solvent recycler! A solvent recycler is an efficient and safe tool to use to do such a job, and is a necessary objective of any facility that contains leftover materials that are known to be hazardous and need to be transformed into something much less or non- hazardous. The type of solvent, quantity that needs recycling at one time, and power usage of a solvent recycling machine are all aspects to consider that may or may not determine the type of recycler you need. ![]() Although some tools cost more than others, they are generally not cheap. It makes common sense to realize that you need to store them in a place that will preserve them in similar, if not the same quality that they were when originally purchased. This can be done by developing a habit to put them away every time you use them. In order to ensure your tools are stored in the safest and most secure way possible, consider using a 10 drawer chest top. Using a chest such as this will also prevent them from being stolen as well. A 10 drawer top chest is handy in a number of ways. Full extension drawers allow you to pull them out almost all the way, which gives you a full view of all the tools you have in that particular drawer. This is nice because you can actually fill the entire drawer without loosing sight of the tools that you put inside. You will always be able to find the tool you are looking for easily because you have full view of the entire drawer space. ![]() In order to ensure that all transmission fluid has been exchanged with newer fluid properly (at 100 percent) you can use a tool called a pro ATF exchanger. Every year, improvements are made to this tool, making it more and more reliable. It has been around for a few years now and has become a high tech tool that many mechanics rely on regularly. How does this work? Much similar to its predecessors, the pro ATF exchanger utilizes a revolutionary process to exchange virtually all of the vehicle's transmission fluid. The vehicles own transmission will actually regulate this fluid exchange process, guaranteeing that proper pressure and fill are maintained. It is overall a great specialty tool to ensure the highest accuracy possible. ![]() A 215 piece master tool set is a great addition to add to your skills that will get you going as a professional mechanic. This set includes every basic tool you will ever need, plus a drawer and chest set to store all your tools in so that they are protected and organized. A more cost efficient way to purchase tools is through purchasing a starter master tool set. Although they can be a pricey investment, you will save money in the long run and have all the basic tools you will need to have. This is a particularly excellent option for someone wanting to do mechanical work but is starting out with having nothing. Everyone has to start somewhere! ![]() Among a plethora of post lifts, a particular one that stands out for smaller scale lifting is a Rotary twin post lift. A lift such as this is great for cars and any other vehicle that wieghs under 10,000 pounds. A twin post lift has a legendary reputation for setting the standard for quality, durability, reliability and attention to safety throughout the automotive service market. Safety is a key concern for heavy machinery products such as these because of the potential danger one can be in if something were to go wrong. The most modern lifts today have given considerable amounts of attention to detail, and through trial and error have created many precautionary features to prevent accidents from occurring. ![]() For all of your cooling needs, a cooling unit has the ability to cool the desired area down to a comfortable temperature. A cooling unit, or evaporative cooler, is a machine that generates cooler air by a process known as evaporation. Evaporative cooling is a natural phenomenon in which a liquid such as water evaporates, and the subsequent evaporation is then released into the surrounding air, thus cooling the object or person in contact with that surrounding air. In areas that are particularly dry and hot, or for warehouses or buildings that are warmer than usual, a cooling unit works to cool those areas perfectly. Because it is portable, you are able to easily roll it around to the place you want it situated without a big fuss. Cooling units are generally low cost to run, low maintenance, and cheap maintenance if necessary. They have a long lifetime and work great. ![]() A vision premier analyzer is a tool that connects into the system of a vehicle in order to view the inter-workings of it by translating it onto a computer program to interpret the received information. A clear computer screen displays this information, giving you live, digital ignition and lab scope patterns, so that you you can clearly see every electrical aspect of the vehicles insides. You save time and money using it because you do not have to physically do the overview of the vehicle yourself. It gives you long term value for a moderate investment, and is so easy to use that you will not end up spending valuable time learning how to use it. ![]() Are you an oil and filter changer specialist? If so, you are familiar with how to do such a job, and are aware of the procedures required after the fact. If you use a 25 ton capacity high speed heavy duty oil filter crusher, you can crush a filter in about 10 seconds, and reduce the weight of your disposal and save the remaining scrap metal for reuse. You can also crush just about any size of filter possible using this model. Safety is also a number one priority, as the latest precautions are implemented into this filter crusher. Overall, this is the tool that will meet all of your filter crushing and recycling needs, and it is environmentally friendly! ![]() What is done with all of those old oil filters? A shop that continually does oil and filter changes frequently has to have a huge pile of those filters piling up, and it costs money and time to dispose of them in a kosher way. A good tool to help dispose of oil filters is called a heavy duty oil filter crusher. This type of machine is made to do exactly that- to crush old filters down to a smaller size, and thus making the disposal process much quicker, which translates into being a less expensive process as well. By using a heavy duty oil filter crusher, you are demonstrating an interest on the environment by disposing of the contaminants in a safe and constructive way. Using a crusher gets rid of oil and filters in an economic, safe, and efficient manner, while also showing value in environmentally friendly ideas. ![]() A 4400 lb. capacity floor crane is the right tool for your heavy lifting job. It is inevitable that a shop will come across a piece of machinery that is impossible for one or even two people to lift, let alone carry. The obvious solution to this problem is to find a tool to help you that you can trust and rely on. A heavy duty floor crane has been around for a considerable amount of time, and is a tried and true source of assistance when it comes to lifting dilemmas such as these. With a variety of features that lend themselves nicely to the crane itself, you will not be let down by its described capabilities. ![]() Every mechanic wants to make sure that the power train lift being used is a quality one, for obvious reasons! Among the many different models of lifts, a power train lift is one model that allows for exceptionally reliable lifting. All lifts vary in terms of lifting capacity or strength, so it is important to contemplate what type of lifting capabilities you are in need of prior to choosing a lift. For example, a 2,500 pound lift would enable you to lift items such as engine and transmission assemblies, gas tanks, drive axle assemblies, engine or trans-axle assemblies, electric bus batteries, and other similar parts. The 2,500 pound capacity power train lift is helpful in viewing parts that are underneath a vehicle, or for lifting parts to a lifted vehicle that are too heavy to carry on your own. Make sure to choose a model such as this that you can rely on because of the size and potential harm that can be caused to you or the product being held. ![]() A great tool to assist a person with some serious cleaning is a cold water pressure washer. A cold water pressure washer has hose- like features, but is light-years away from it in terms of washing capabilities. It spurts waters out at high speeds, giving it the ability to easily wash aged grime and similar agents, leaving the area clean and nicer looking. A cold water pressure washer is a heavy duty, mechanical tool that is helpful for a number of applications. It uses high pressure water to remove mold, dirt, grime, dust, mud and dirt off of surface areas, or objects like buildings, vehicles and concrete road surfaces. The high pressure of the water is strong enough to virtually scrape off the undesirable element off with the water itself, leaving the area cleaner than before. ![]() A 570 wheel balancer does exactly what its name describes, and does so in an accurate way. A wheel balancer is used to make sure that all the wheels on a vehicle are balanced evenly and equally against the wheel itself. If a tire and wheel are not balanced in such a way, damage can be caused to the other components of a car, not including tire damage because of unequal distribution of weight on the tires of a car. A wheel balancer such as this is a good decision for multiple reasons. You can depend on the newer technology to support you and a fast paced mechanic shop, and you will surely get a high return on your investment. ![]() These is really no way to work on rotors without using a lathe. A lathe is made to correct human error and close to perfect evenness, and to also make your job easier while being time efficient as well. An example of a lathe designed to preform work on a rotor directly on the car is a 108 on- car lathe with power drive system. This tool is comprised of many features that allow it to do special work on cars and rotors. Modern technology and innovation has allowed a lathe such as this to be particularly easy to use and precise. A 180 on car lathe with power drive system is a perfect example of a cost efficient and reliable machine that is fit to work on most all types of vehicles, allowing a customer base to remain as broad as one would like it to be. ![]() A good way to organize tools from the same vendor is by using a display, such as a 12 panel gondola display. It saves space, and confusion, while organizing your shop and saving your customers time and effort. It is a great addition to any tool shop. The overall objective of a successful retail store is to offer a wide selection of items for their customers to choose from, and also to offer it in such a way that clearly displays the offered items in an organized and simple fashion. A particularly important item to organize and display well is tools and similar accessories. The reason for this is because tools are smaller and more difficult to see when they are sitting on a shelf, or in a basket. Most people prefer not to have to sift through a pile of tools to find what they are looking for. At any rate, a 12 panel gondola display is helpful for you and customers and is of good value because of all that comes with the package. You get the newest and latest tools made by the manufacturer. A 104 lightening lathe- basic is the fastest rotor and drum lathe out in the market today and has the most superior and advanced performance available to you compared to other lathes. It is easy to remember its abilities because of its name, so you know you have the right tool. When we describe it as being quick, we are not over exaggerating. It has the ability to preform lathing capabilities in one minute, which is outstanding for your business and saving time. Lathes have been around a long time, and there are many types of lathes. If you own a shop, you know just how important a dependable lathe is to your work. The 104 lightning lathe- basic is anything but basic because of its technological advancements combined with easy operating characteristics.
An aqueous parts washer front load jet is handy for keeping parts in quality condition. There are various features that make this machine really helpful, and overall this is a good machine to own. It will strengthen the quality of older parts, and also help them to work better, similar to the way they were when they were new. It is a good way to invest in your business and keep your parts in sharp condition. The aqueous parts washer front load jet is a league of its own.![]() For the conventional auto shop to a private consumer car owner, a 5 gas emissions analyzer is one of the best tools out there to monitor and report how much pollution a car is emitting. Because of high standards set by the government in order to improve air conditions and the environment, all vehicles are required to preform a test on their car at one point or another. This tool is handy for the job because it is really compact and easy to haul around. It is useful and high quality! ![]() In the market for an air compressor? An air compressor is a mechanical device that increases the pressure of whatever gas it is that you are storing by reducing its volume. A particularly different air compressor is the 5 hp single phase 60 gallon quiet rotary screw air compressor. What makes a rotary screw air compressor different from a standard air compressor is the way it operates. This compressor uses a rotary- type positive displacement mechanism. This tool is exceptionally helpful in that it is available in the form of portable applications and stationary ones as well, allowing you to remain as flexible as your business' needs, which tends to also change, at times. ![]() Why will a 1 drive super duty air impact wrench work for you? Because it is precise, efficient, and allows you to put forward the absolute least amount of exertion possible! This wrench is the most ideal tool available out there to assist you with jobs such as (but not limited to) spring work, tractor pad removal and off road equipment repair. It was created to handle these tough types of jobs in such a way so that the operator uses a minimal amount of effort by relying on the wrench to do most of the work. ![]() For any modernized auto mechanic shop, a wheel balancer is a common tool needed to accurately and easily balance tires of all sorts. Because your shop is responsible for the accuracy and safety of wheel balancing, it helps having the peace of mind knowing for sure the job was done right for more reasons than one. This is why a wheel balancer is a good option for your business. Between having an on- board air supply, a full color video display, and an automatic data entry feature, you have the most updated technology system out there. |