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HougenBrian Buys, technical sales representative at Hougen notes that the company focus is on safety, reliability and ergonomics in every tool it designs for use within maintenance-of-way operations.Visit www.fleetmag.com/einquiry and enter 39Circle 1 1 3 on inquiry card or click E-INQUIRY at PTEN.comEasier electrical troubleshootingCircle 101 on inquiry card or click E-INQUIRY at PTEN.comModern Track Machinery, Inc., introduced the Trackpak, a six-wheel all-terrain vehicle with hydraulic tools circuits on it. The Trackpak can run MTM's entire range of hydraulic-powered tools with its two 5 gpm or one 10 gpm circuits producing 2,000 psi. The unit has tool holder for long tools, such as drivers, tampers and pullers. The 1,000-pound payload deck can accommodate a range of other tools plus is outfitted with a 50 ft. hose reel and light set for working at night.* Large size ranges: 14mm19mm, 9/16''-3/4''.Reelcraft's Series CT hose reels conveniently stores longer lengths of high pressure wash hose. These reels feature a balanced brass swivel and brake assembly attached to the main shaft, eliminating de-spooling when reel is not in use. The inlet hose connects to the swivel through the tubular base. The reel is powder coated at the component level for maximum corrosion resistance. Reels are available for up to 100' of 5,000 psi hose.Grip damaged fastenersAccording to Buys, contractors provide a growing industry segment for Hougen, as they are being used more for projects, especially in the area of transit growth. Buys also notes that it doesn't matter who's buying Hougen's products or how they use them, safety is always important.New Pig introduces the Heavy Duty Form-A-Funnel Draining Tool - a flexible tool for guiding oil from large vehicles and heavy equipment into oil drains for easy, no-mess oil changes. Edges can be molded around large filters and drains to create a leakproof seal. At 22'' long by 8.625'' wide, the FormA-Funnel is constructed of a moldable aluminum alloy core encapsulated in thick and pliable nitrile rubber. This tool bends easily to fit tight spaces, holds any shape and is unaffected by temperatures up to 425 degrees.SENS.IT PROGRAMMABLE TPMS SENSORENDPLAY MEASURING TOOLRemove silicone gasket materialCircle 1 09 on inquiry card or click E-INQUIRY at PTEN.comBA 5000 DPF CLEANING SYSTEMStanley Railroad Products' most recent product modification was reducing the overall weight of its weld-shears from 126 lbs. to 90 lbs. The company says it is also enhancing its new track jack with a soon-to-be-released new model that will improve durability, while enhancing the operations both in safety and ease of operation.Circle 1 02 on inquiry card or click E-INQUIRY at PTEN.comVisit www.fleetmag.com/einquiry and enter 35Circle 1 1 2 on inquiry card or click E-INQUIRY at PTEN.comVisit www.fleetmag.com/einquiry and enter 33Visit www.fleetmag.com/einquiry and enter 37DeWalt's Automotive Technicians 14.4V four-tool combo kit, No. DCK413C, features a 1/2" compact drill driver, 3/8" impact wrench, 90-degree pivot head flashlight and a Fluorescent Area Light with 360-degree telescoping rotating hook. Kit includes tools, two 1.7 amp hour batteries, battery charger and heavy-duty kit bag.Induction Innovations' Mini-Ductor Coil Kit, No. MD99-650 comes with eight pre-for med coils, with an I. D . ranging from 3/4" to 1 3/4". The Mini-Ductor, a 1000W, hand-held induction power inverter, makes removal of seized nuts, thread lock compounds, bearings and other mechanical hardware or parts easy.Nu-Di Corp.'s Relay Shorting Plugs, No. 420-221, make troubleshooting common automotive electrical issues easier. This kit includes three common footprint plugs for the various re�a y sock ets. By removing the relay in the problem circuit and replacing it with the proper ReIa y Shorting Plug , users instantly energize the circuit allowing for hands-free troubleshooting by narrowing the scope of potential causes. The plug is fused, and has contact points to measure for proper power draw.Bluestone's rechargeable LED Pro Light, No. 957, features 1,000-lumen output aluminum water-resistant case and an anti-slip grip. Features:The TR Tools Tite-Reach wrench accessory helps in accessing hard-to-reach spots for loosening or tightening fastener s. Used in conjunction with a 3/8"-drive wrench set or impact wrench (maximum 400 lbs.), its patented design extends out from the nut/bolt giving the drive a greater degree of arc, allowing the user to finish the job in less time.Myers Tire Supply offers the Sens, it (Sensor Intelligent Technology) Programmable TPMS Sensor, a webbased system that identifies individual TPMS specifications and programs a new sensor in less than a minute. Users enter the VIN and faulty sensor serial number into the program on their PC. The vehicle-specific sensor data is downloaded and embedded in the Sens.it sensor, then ready to install. Sens.it covers all 315Mhz versions for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan and Honda and is compatible with all TPMS tools.CT SERIES PRESSURE WASH HOSE REELThe Twist Socket from Ken-Tool removes fastener s with damaged or rounded hex surfaces, or severely corroded and frozen threads. The Twist Socket grips positively into the surface of a damaged bolt head or nut with its fluted scallops which cradle the damaged hex head to allow to be removed with a counterclockwise spiral grip surface integrated into the socket. The Twist Socket can be used with a ratchet wrench, a breaker bar or an air-impact wrench. The line includes 1/4"-, 3/8"- and l/2"-drive applications; sockets are available individually or in sets. Sets are available with an organizer bar or in a blow-molded plastic case.HIGH TONNAGE LIFT JACKCircle 108 on inquiry card or click E-INQUIRY at PTEN.comTim Wilson, president of PortaCo, notes that business has been good, although a bit short of 2009's sales, but the company remains profitable. He also anticipates strong growth in 2011 through diversification of new products.The Temper Endplay Measuring Tool (EMT) is an innovative maintenance tool for measuring bearing endplay on heavy duty vehicle wheel ends. The Temper EMT mounts over the lug nuts on the wheel with the wheels and tires mounted on the wheel end, or just with the bare hub. Readings are accurate to within one half of one thousandth of an inch with the standard digital indicator. Axle spindle adapters allow the EMT to be used to measure endplay on steer, drive and trailer axles.* Inlet air pressure requirements: 72-160 psigCircle 1 06 on inquiry card or click E INQUIRY at PTEN.com"We hold safety and ergonomics as the first category when considering new designs," said Wilson. "We also must be concerned with productivity, longevity and cost savings for our customers."FREE SPINNING T-HANDLE SETVisit www.fleetmag.com/einquiry and enter 31"The process of pre-heating with propane minimizes oxygen use and quantities of bottles required, which in turn equates to annual savings," said Alex Hellkamp, sales manager at Matweld. "An additional safety factor of preheating with the propane Pre-heater is that once the torch is removed from the weld mold the flame extinguishes.""These examples can be found in keeping the tool weights down, location of the handles for carrying and operating the tool and anti-vibration materials in the tool handle mechanisms," said Birkholz.PortaCo, Inc., has a variety of new tools including a rail notcher for head repair welds, flangeway cleaner and 3/4 in. impact wrench.No need to disconnect terminalsAccess hard-to-reach spotsV8 Tools' Tubing Bending Pliers are available in 3/16", 1/4" and 5/16" to mak e clean, sharp bends close to the end of the line. It is easy to make compound bends, coiled bends and more. These tools are also ver y useful in fine tuning the bends when threading a fabricated line onto a car.Racine Railroad ProductsReynolds notes that the company's diverse product line allows it to do business with all sectors of the industry and said the company has had a good year and is optimistic for what 2011 will bring.

The RAVAmerica Bluetooth Truck Alignment System utilizes wireless data transfer using patented Bluetooth technology. Equipment set-up and measuring can be accomplished in four minutes. This system offers step-by-step alignment software to manage a wide variety of vehicle applications and axle configurations. Quick clamp wheel adapters require no runout compensation and reference the wheel's center for precise measurement. Four optical CCD infrared measuring devices fasten to the vehicle wheels using the center referencing quick clamps as an interface. The system is PC-driven and managed with a Windows operating system.