New Products For The Owner-Operator

PISTON PULLING TOOL

The Scott Piston Puller helps to eliminate the possibility of internal engine damage during piston removal. The tool is suitable for most popular small and medium-sized combustion bowl-type diesel engines. Typical applications include truck diesel engines made by Caterpillar, Cummins, Volvo, Mack and others.

SMP Specialty Tools
(954) 584-7668
www.scottmarinepower.com

ALUMINUM TARP SYSTEMS

Pulltarps introduces five aluminum, automatic and semi-automatic tarp systems. The economy, aluminum open system is semi-automatic and is available with a full coverage or standard wind guard.

The ultimate aluminum pull-out, semi-automatic system features an aluminum housing with black-accented cast aluminum end plates, while an external spring tensioner makes adjusting the spring easy, the company says.

The aluminum, electric arm system is designed for tarping applications up to 22 feet. It comes with a standard wind guard, but a full-coverage wind guard is available.

The ultimate aluminum arm system features side-mounted arms with Pulltarps’ spiral torsion spring that handles trailers up to 40 feet long.

The rear-transfer, aluminum electric arm mounts directly inside the rear transfer trailer set. It features Pulltarps’ spiral torsion spring, and tarping transfer sets can be done from inside the cab.

All aluminum systems come with arms, springs, motor, pre-wired dash panel, safety breakers and 6-gauge wire.

Pull Tarps Mfg.
www.pulltarps.com


FREIGHTLINER WEBSITE

Freightliner Trucks’ redesigned website offers easier navigation, interactive features and useful product and dealer information. Users can search for models, dealer locations, inventory and purchasing information.

Freightliner Corp.
(503) 745-8000
www.freightlinertrucks.com


AUXILIARY CAB A/C

Taylor Made Environmental’s new series of auxiliary truck air conditioning systems is designed to cool or heat a sleeper cab without idling. The system consists of a 14,000-BTU condensing unit mounted in the undercarriage and a 16,000-BTU ductable cooling/heating unit in the sleeper. The two units are connected by insulated refrigerant tubes. The system works with various electrical power sources, including onboard generator sets, inverters and shore power hookups.

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Taylor Made Environmental
(804) 746 1313
www.tmenviro.com


AUXILIARY AXLE SUSPENSION

Ridewell Suspensions has introduced a 25,000-pound auxiliary axle suspension for vocational trucks such as dump trucks, grain bodies, log haulers and highway tractors. The axle will work in either the pusher or tag axle position. It provides air suspension and air lift capability, but is non-steerable. Ridewell says the unit uses fewer parts, making it 82 pounds lighter than the company’s previous comparable model.

Ridewell Corporation
(800) 641-4122
www.ridewellcorp.com


TIRE MONITORING SYSTEM

The Bigfoot tire monitoring system can be installed in 20 minutes per axle, the manufacturer says. It shows the PSI of inside and outside tires.

Mitchell Consulting
(888) 278-2187
Circle 306


CORROSION-RESISTANT CORDS

Autac’s thermoplastic elastomer cords are resistant to water, oil, chemicals and salt. The coiled cords are sized to handle varying amounts of amperage and are featured in lengths of 12 inches, 24 inches, 36 inches and 48 inches, which stretched to five times those lengths. The cords meet UL/CAS specifications.

Autac
(800) 243-3161
www.autacusa.com


MOTORIZED MIRRORS FOR PETERBILT MODEL 320

Motorized side mirrors are now available for order in Peterbilt’s low cab forward Model 320. The heated mirrors feature a flat glass mirror capable of moving in four directions, and a smaller convex mirror that is capable of rotating outward. The mirrors are manipulated by a single controller designed to operate from any cab configuration – left-hand drive, right-hand drive and dual drive.

Peterbilt
www.peterbilt.com


SINGLE-EXHAUST OPTION

Peterbilt now offers a single-exhaust configuration for vehicles powered by Caterpillar C10 and C12 engines. The configuration reduces weight by 100 pounds versus a dual-exhaust configuration. It features a single vertical muffler and exhaust stack mounted to the side of the cab, and a catalytic converter mounted under the cab. “This new option is ideal for tanker and other weight-sensitive applications, as well as for heated dump applications in cold climates,” says Peterbilt.

Peterbilt Motors Co.
(940) 591-4000
www.peterbilt.com


CORROSION-RESISTANT CORDS

Autac’s thermoplastic elastomer cords are resistant to water, oil, chemicals and salt. The coiled cords are sized to handle varying amounts of amperage and are featured in lengths of 12 inches, 24 inches, 36 inches and 48 inches, which stretched to five times those lengths. The cords meet UL/CAS specifications.

Autac
(800) 243-3161
www.autacusa.com


HECT-OR-OLL STRAP ROLLER

The Hect-OR-oll is a pneumatic strap-rolling unit made of heavy-duty milled aluminum. The product eliminates the need to roll flatbed straps by hand, as the unit automatically rolls the straps in 15 seconds, saving time and not creating the pain of rolling the straps by hand. The unit is powered by compressed air supplied by the tractor or trailer’s compressed air system, or by a high-torque electric motor operating off the truck’s electrical system.

The unit can be adjusted to handle two, three, and four inch wide straps. Hect-OR-oll comes installed in a selection of heavy-gage, reinforced aluminum boxes, and includes all fittings and adapters for installation on a flat bed or tractor as a step box.

Hect-OR-oll
www.hectoroll.com
(866) 687-1169


ALUMINUM FILLED EPOXY AVAILABLE

Master Bond’s EP22 is a room-temperature-curing, aluminum-filled, two-component epoxy adhesive. It produces durable, high-strength bonds with outstanding adhesion to metals – particularly steel and aluminum. Bonds are resistant to thermal cycling, water and chemicals, including oil and most organic solvents.

Master Bond EP22 can be employed over the wide service operating temperature range of minus 60 degrees F to more than 250 degrees F. Curing of EP22 can be accelerated with heat. Shrinkage upon cure is low, and dimensional stability is high, the company says. It is available in pint, quart, gallon and 5-gallon containers.

Master Bond Inc.
(201) 343-8983
www.masterbond.com


LONG-LIFE TRUCK TIRE

Michelin’s XDN 2 drive tire includes Matrix multi-dimensional siping, which makes the individual tread blocks work together as a solid rib to deliver long, even wear. Matrix siping also allows the tread blocks to function independently when needed, incorporating 1,300 biting edges for increased wet traction and performance on hard packed snow and icy surfaces. The 27/32-inch tread-depth tire is being offered in 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 275/80R22.5, 275/80R24.5 and 12R22.5 sizes.

Michelin
www.michelintruck.com


GRAFFITI REMOVER TOWELS

Dumond Chemicals’ graffiti remover towels are designed to safely remove most types of graffiti – including enamel – and many stains, from masonry, concrete, glass, terrazzo, metal and other surfaces. Lift Away Graffiti Towels will remove graffiti from non-porous surfaces as well as graffiti applied over Dumond’s non-sacrificial barrier coatings.
The wipes are biodegradable and use a non-toxic, non-flammable, and non-hazardous graffiti removal process. The odorless towels can be used to remove graffiti from surfaces including bathroom partitions, lamp posts, trains, road signs, billboards, phone booths, bus stops and signs, aluminum siding, stainless steel and lockers.

Dumond Chemicals Inc.
(212) 869-6350
www.peelaway.com


FUEL WATER SEPARATOR

System 1 Filtration Group’s fuel water separator is a fuel filtration system, featuring cyclonic filter technology. It removes 97 percent of contaminants before they reach the cleanable fuel filter, the company says. The integral fuel filter restriction gauge shows when the filter needs to be cleaned.

System 1 Filtration Group
(559) 687-1955
www.s1filtrationgroup.com

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