TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

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TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

A Supplement to AMT Magazine
June 2012
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
IN THIS ISSUE:
The Right Tool for
the Right Job
Product Spotlight:
Shop Equipment
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The Right Tool
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Proper practices for bearing removal
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EDITOR’S v i ew p o i n t
By Ronald Donner
Readers In Action
Winner and…
…our annual Technical Support Directory,
June Tool and Equipment Supplement,
and the first AMT iPad App
C
ongratulations go to Elliott
Aviation located at the Quad Cities
International Airport in Moline, IL,
for submitting the winning photo used for
the cover on this month’s issue of AMT. The
photo was chosen as the winner of this year’s
AMT Readers In Action cover photo contest.
AMT’s Technical Resource Directory
and Tools & Equipment Supplement
are both great resources to assist
with the task of locating and
contacting companies supporting
the business of aircraft
maintenance.
whenever you need to research where
to get that next tool, training class, or
specialized maintenance service.
Speaking of tools, how many of us have
heard or even used this popular phrase, the
right tool for the right job? I spoke with Scott
King with King Industries regarding the
importance of proper tools and methods
when accomplishing critical tasks such
as removing and installing bearings into
aircraft components. Read the article and
you will agree proper bearing installation
is one of those critical tasks requiring the
right tool for the right job.
Management Matters:
Promoted From the Ranks
Maintenance Welding:
Selecting the right accessories
to get the job done
You can clearly see the Elliott AMTs
working together — in action — removing
the elevators on a Hawker 800XP. Elliott
technicians shown in the photo are Jeff
Reiger, Adam Berkey, Brad Beckmann,
Craig Netherton, Garrett Billings, and Bill
Engle. Thanks to all of the people who
submitted photos. I wish we had space for
more.
The Right Tool
for the Right Job
Swipe Text
to view advertiser’s
product and decription
Proper practices for bearing
removal and installations
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Caption for Cover Photo: Elliott Aviation technicians at their headquarters in Moline, IL, remove the
elevators for nondestructive testing on a 48-month inspection on a Hawker 800XP.
Tap icon
to read about this
photo and why it
won the Readers in
Action Photo Contest
Directory Listings
AMT iPad
The right tool for the right job
This issue of AMT is our annual
Technical Support Directory which also
contains our June Tools and Equipment
Supplement, both great resources to assist
with the task of locating and contacting
any number of companies supporting the
business of aircraft maintenance. Keep
this comprehensive listing on your desk,
workbench, or tool-chest, in your office
or equipment and parts area. Refer to it
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Something new this month with AMT!
We are pleased to announce this issue
is also the first AMT iPad app. Yes, now
you can access AMT using your iPad. In
addition to the same content as contained
in the print issue, the iPad app also
contains two additional feature articles.
Take a look at the AMT iPad app, download
it for free from iTunes, and tell us how you
like it.
Thanks, Ron
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All photos provided by King Industries.
Kits can be
designed to
include all
the necessary
tools for bearing removal,
installation, and
testing.
Right Tool
for the Right Job
The
Proper practices for bearing removal and installation
W
By Ronald Donner
Ronald Donner
holds FAA certificates as an
A&P/IA, and a
Commercial Pilot
with Single and
Multi Engine
Land, Instrument
Airplane and
Glider ratings.
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e all know the challenges involved
with justifying the purchase of
additional or specialized tooling,
particularly if the tooling is not a high-use
item. How often have we heard comments
like, we don’t want to spend the capital to purchase
this special tooling. We may only need it a few
times. Often times this is followed by, as a result
of not buying the correct tool we now have to make
a repair to the item. And of course the most popular phrase among aircraft technicians has to
be the phrase, the right tool for the right job.
Improvising when it comes to special-use
tooling is commonplace in aircraft maintenance, and many times this works well.
Aircraft mechanics are resourceful and take
pride in crafting their own special tools. How
many of us have used sockets and a bench
vise to force a worn bearing from its housing,
and then use the same innovative method to
install the new replacement?
Proper bearing installation is a critical task
which has a high cost in both time and materials and has become a major focus and concern
of the prime airframe manufacturers. Proper
bearing installation can affect both aircraft performance and safety, and for technicians and
maintenance organizations deserves a second
thought before your improvised tooling causes
damage resulting in further repairs.
A portable tri-roller tool used to swage a new
bearing into an actuator rod-end.
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To learn more about the
basic function of a bearing
and proper removal and
installation I turned to Scott
King principle with King
Industries. King began by
saying, “First, think of a
bearing as the sacrificial part
of any mechanical system. A bearing is designed to see wear, it will
wear, and it is designed to eventually be replaced so that other major
components in the system do not
need to be replaced.”
According to King you can
generally place bearings into two
primary groups. The first type of
bearing provides rotational ability
for a part in a system and reduces
friction created by a full rolling
element. These bearings are considered rotational, they are subject to
high radial loads, and are generally
secured in a housing using a staking method that displaces housing
material over a chamfer in the outer
race of the bearing. This can be
accomplished by either rolling the
housing over the bearing or staking the housing with a ball or line
impression.
The second primary use of bearings in aircraft is for positioning of
attaching components, such as a
movable flight control like an aircraft rudder. These bearings are not
rotational and subject to higher lateral loads. They are secured into place
by either swaging a groove that is
in the outer race of the bearing into
a chamfer in the housing, or swaging a sleeve into the chamfer on the
bearing and in the housing.
Portable cutter used to cut the swage
on a bearing prior to being removed
from a housing.
ter doesn’t damage the housing,
and that the old bearing does not
scratch the housing when being
pressed out of place.
Weakening the sleeve or lip in
order to remove the bearing can
be done in several ways; grinding or machining the swaged
lip; using a drill press or milling
machine with a hole-saw style cut-
Removing and installing a
swaged in place bearing
King says, “Many times proper
tools for bearing removal are overlooked. Weakening the lip by cutting is critical.” When removing
a grooved bearing that has been
swaged in place, the lip must be
weakened in order to remove it
and press out the old bearing. Care
must be taken to ensure the cutAviationPros.com/company/10134021
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ting tool; or using a
hole-saw style portable cutting tool.
Using the portable
tool is the preferred
method as it provides
access to the component on
the aircraft, and more importantly
it ensures proper alignment of the
cutter so it does not damage the
housing during the cutting process.
At this point the bearing is ready
to be pressed out of the housing
using a removal tool. The proper
removal tool should be of a size and
design that ensures the cut lip does
not scratch or damage the internal
surface of the housing bore when
pushing the bearing out.
Cleaning, inspecting,
and bearing installation
Once the housing bore has
been cleaned and inspected in
accordance with the aircraft maintenance manual the new bearing is ready to be installed. The
installation tool must push on the
bearing at a specific location that
does not damage the bearing when
installing it into the housing. This
is generally accomplished with the
same tool as used to remove the old
bearing, making sure the bearing is
pressed into the housing parallel to
the bore in the housing so it is not
cantered in the housing.
“If the bearing is installed at
even a slight canter you risk damaging the housing,” King says.
“Once the bearing is pressed into
the housing it needs to be located
correctly in the housing bore.
Using the proper installation
tool ensures this alignment
The bearing removal and installation tool
can be used for pressing out worn bearings and pressing in a new bearing.
and location is correct.” At this
point the bearing is ready to be
secured in place by swaging the
bearing lip or sleeve.
There are several methods used
when swaging the bearing or
sleeve; the anvil method; two-wheel
roller method; and tri-roller method. The anvil is a piece of metal
machined at an angle that under
high pressure forms the lip into the
housing chamfer. This method is
typically used in high production
applications.
The two-wheel roller rolls the lip
into the chamfer. But care must be
taken as this method has a tendency to gall the lip if the wheels skid.
The nature of the two-wheel rollers are to roll straight and not in a
circular manner. The tri-roller also
rolls the bearing lip into the housing chamfer. According to King,
the tri-roller wheels actually roll
around the lip providing a superior
and nondamaging swage and this
has become the preferred method
for bearing swaging.
Final inspection
and testing
The tri-roller wheels roll
around the lip providing a superior swage
becoming
the preferred
method
for bearing
swaging.
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Once the bearing has
been properly installed
visually, inspect the lip
for cracks in the swage
or excessive galling
caused by the installation. In either case
the integrity of
the lip may be
degraded and
proper holding
force compromised. In addi-
tion to a visual inspection
there are a few common types
of testing methods used to
ensure the bearing installation has not adversely affected the operation or rotation
of the new bearing: proof load
testing and breakaway torque.
Proof load testing is used to
ensure the new bearing will
handle the lateral forces it sees in
service; a check of the installation
itself. Proof load testing is typically
done according to a process specification, referencing an engineering drawing, or other approved
maintenance data.
Breakaway torque is used to
ensure the bearing turns or rotates
correctly, and has not been loaded
or squeezed during the installation process. King says, “Properly
testing both the load and torque
measurements accurately without
damaging the bearing also requires
specific tooling.”
Conclusion
“The effects of improper bearing removal and installation can
result in many things from damaged housings to premature bearing wear,” King concludes. “The
importance of proper tooling used
when removing and installing
bearings is often times over looked.
Incorrect bearing installations will
create friction and transmit higher
forces throughout the system. This
can result in fatigue and premature
wear not only on the bearing but
other components in the system.
Eventually this wear can cause
vibration throughout the aircraft,
the same type vibration that you
were attempting to eliminate by
replacing worn bearings.” AMT
For more information on bearing
removal and installation tooling contact
King Industries at (888) 549-KING
(5464) or visit www.stakingindustries.
com. King Industries bearing removal,
installation and testing tooling can also
be found distributed by Snap-on Tools.
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in the garage. The titanium has superior
strength and is more durable than composite
and aluminum parts and lower weight than other metals. A rubber bumper
provides anti-marring protection and a side fed air motor provides an
unobstructed path for air flow resulting in more power in high-torque
applications such as changing tires, crankshaft bolts, and engine tear down.
Visit www.mactools.com.
Work platforms
Southworth Products Corp. offers
worker platforms that bring the
worker to the work. Options
include custom controls; soft start/
stop; indexed lifting and lowering;
slide-out sections that increase
platform size when necessary; folddown safety gates and handrails;
custom deck treatments (nonskid, anti-static, etc.); and bellows
skirting that keeps dust, debris, and
moisture out of the lift mechanism.
For more information visit www.
southworthproducts.com.
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Explosion
proof light carts
The EPLCD-48-2L-100 explosion
proof paint spray booth cart light is
designed to provide a full powered
yet mobile light source that can
be easily maneuvered about
the work area. This paint booth
approved light produces 10,000
lumens of quality illumination.
The cart design features copper
free aluminum construction, four
wheels, and a fold down handle.
Operators can roll this unit in the
upright position or laid flat. The
cart design also provides better
protection for the lamp fixture with
a double side rail construction and a
lamp cover. This fixture is approved
for Class 1 Division 1 and 2 and
Class 2 Division 1 and 2 locations
where gases and vapors are present.
Visit www.magnalight.com or call
(800) 369-6671 or (903) 498-3363
international.
Jack weigh kits
Video borescope
systems
These high-performance wireless
recording video borescope systems
(DCS1800 and DCS1600) have
the versatility to handle virtually
any inspection application. Each
comes standard with a 5.5 mm
(0.22 inch) diameter, 1 m (3.28 foot)
long flexible-obedient, front view
camera probe that is water, oil, and
dust proof to IP67 standards. This
standard probe features a depth
of field of 10 to 300 mm (0.4 to 12
inches) and four adjustable superstrength white LEDs. Each features
a 3.5-inch (88.9 mm) high-resolution
color monitor for real-time viewing
and a removable 2GB SD card for
recording video and still images. To
learn more, visit www.generaltools.
com or call (800) 697-8665.
Electrical conductivity
measurement
The compact, portable SIGMASCOPE
SMP10 from Fischer Technology measures
how well a metal conducts electrical
current and provides information about
its composition, microstructure and
mechanical properties. The conductivity
measurement is ideal for the production,
processing, or inspection of all nonmagnetic metals. It can also be used for
measuring the hardness and strength of
heat-treated materials. Its phase-sensitive
measurement signal evaluation enables a
contact-free determination of conductivity.
For more information call (800) 243-8417
or visit www.fischer-technology.com.
Intercomp’s Wireless Jack Weigh
kits feature Top of Jack weighing,
now in a more compact, user
friendly package. This kit comes
with all the features of larger
kits but fits in a standard, ultraportable case. This waterproof,
hard case features a convenient
telescoping handle and wheels for
the ultimate in portability. This
wireless weighing system features
Intercomp’s technologically
advanced digital output load cells,
which perform the analog to digital
output conversion right at the cell
itself. This technology utilizes fully
encrypted wireless frequencies
that are accepted worldwide. Visit
www.intercompcompany.com.
Professional
beading tool kits
Aircraft Tool Supply is now the
manufacturer of the Professional
Beading Tool Kit, the No. 1 choice
among mechanics for making
hose clamping beads in metal
tubes. For many years, it was the
sole supplier of Parker Beading
Tool Kits as a surplus product
and when the supply ran dry, its
customers’ high demand for this
product prompted it to take steps
to recreate this tool in every detail.
In the process, it has improved
design, such as ground, hardened,
and polished surfaces for mar-free
beads in aluminum, copper, brass,
and mild steel tubes ranging from
1/4 to 1 inch in diameter. Also
includes a lifetime warranty. Call
(800) 248-0638 for details or visit
www.aircraft-tool.com.
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Walk-in ovens
This Grieve gas-fired, 350 F (177 C) jumbo walk-in batch oven is
currently used for batch processing large composite structures.
Workspace dimensions measure 10’ W x 32’ D x 8’ H. It features 4-inch
insulated walls throughout, removable top-mounted heat chamber
(shown removed in photo), plus aluminized steel interior and exterior.
Safety equipment onboard includes an 8,000 cfm powered forced
exhauster, motorized dampers on the intake and exhaust, and a 10-inch diameter circular chart recording and
programming temperature controller. For more information, call (847) 546-8225 or visit www.grievecorp.com.
Eddy current
conductivity meter
ETher NDE Ltd. offers the
SigmaCheck Eddy Current
Conductivity Meter. It is designed
to provide fast and accurate
conductivity measurements.
It is suitable for use by shop
inspectors or engineers. It meets
the requirements for conductivity
measurements in the aircraft
manufacture and maintenance
fields where conductivity
measurements are used to verify
proper alloy/temper or detect heat
damaged components. It has a
large, color, LCD display. It has a
sculpted housing designed to fit in
your hand and a convenient size
and weight. For more information
visit www.ethernde.com.
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Stationary air compressors
Jenny Products offers a line of electric two-stage, horizontal-tank stationary
air compressors. The 22 belt-driven models provide an extensive range of size
and power options. On the smaller end, 2- and 3-horsepower models feature
60- and 80-gallon tanks and displace between 9.1 and 13.4 cfm. Larger units
provide 5, 7.5, and 10 horsepower, displace between 18.3 and 43.6 cfm and
come with a standard magnetic starter. Tank sizes on larger units range from
60 to 120 gallons. For more information call (814) 445-3400 or visit www.
jennyproductsinc.com.
Insulation tester and multimeter
Extech Instruments offers the MG300, a true RMS
multimeter with built-in insulation resistance tester.
By adding insulation testing capabilities to the
digital multimeter, technicians are always equipped
for insulation testing, helping to make it a more
routine part of predictive maintenance with faster
troubleshooting and repairs without additional tools.
The rugged and waterproof (IP67-rated) combination
meter includes a digital insulation resistance tester
with four different test voltages for measuring
resistance. The CAT-IV-rated meter’s wireless
datastreaming enables safer troubleshooting and
maintenance on dangerous moving equipment and
one-person operation of remote safety switches. To
learn more, please visit www.extech.com/mg300.
Metalworking Coolants
Chemetall offers Tech Cool 35052CF,
a Generation V high performance
semi-synthetic metalworking
coolant. This product combines
ultra-high lubricity characteristics
required for aerospace and medical
device alloys with green chemistry
technologies. Ideal for Titanium,
high nickel alloys, and stainless
steels, and fully compatible with
aluminum and brass in addition to
all ferrous substrates, this is the ideal
solution for the most challenging
metal removal operations. From
grinding to broaching, milling
to drilling, it is the ideal product
for central systems and stand
alone machines. It is very low
foaming, without the use of silicone
defoamers, and is suitable
for high pressure, high speed
systems, even in low hardness water.
chemetallamericas.com or call
(800) 526-4473.
Tungsten electrodes
Weldcraft expands its premium
tungsten electrode offering to
include 2 percent lanthanated and
zirconiated tungsten electrodes.
The zirconiated tungsten
electrodes resist spitting in higher
current applications, minimizing
the opportunity for tungsten
contamination. Weldcraft offers
all of its tungsten electrodes in
7-inch lengths and in five industrystandard diameters. For more
information call (800) 752-7620 or
visit www.weldcraft.com.
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UV lamps
The MAXIMA ML-3500 Series
ultraviolet lamps use advanced
Micro Discharge Light technology,
plus a unique filter and bulb/
reflector, to deliver up to 10 times
the UV-A (365nm) output of
conventional HID inspection lamps.
With these lamps, NDT inspectors
can see the smallest surface defects,
hydrocarbon contamination,
and other flaws that escape less
powerful lamps. The ML-3500S
model features a spot reflector and
has a nominal steady-state UV-A
intensity of 50,000 50,000 μWcm2 at
15 inches (38 cm). The ML-3500D
with a spot reflector and diffusing
filter has a nominal steady-state
UV-A intensity of 14,000 μWcm2 at
15 inches. The ML-3500FL features
a flood bulb that delivers a nominal
steady-state intensity of 4,500 μW/
cm2 at 15 inches. All bulbs feature a
rated life of 2,000 hours. An instant
on/off/restrike eliminates lamp
warm-up and reduces inspection
time. For more information call
(800) 274-8888 or visit www.
spectroline.com.
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Aviation Scissor Lift
Cut-resistant gloves
G-Tek cut resistant gloves from
Protective Industrial Products
made with Dyneema provide
outstanding comfort and durability
at higher levels of cut resistance
than ever before. Gloves are lighter,
thinner, and more tactile, keeping
the wearer’s hands considerably
cooler than gloves made with other
materials - including aramids.
The gloves are washable which
improves their longevity. Available
with coated palm and finger tips,
medium weight. Dyneema is the
world’s strongest fiber – 15 times
stronger than steel! Find out more
at www.pipusa.com or sales@
pipusa.com, or call (800) 262-5755.
Welding helmet
Honeywell Safety Products offers
the Fibre-Metal brand Tigerhood
Futura XXL welding helmet.
With proprietary ADC (angular
dependency compensation) Plus
ADF technology and the highest
optical rating of any wide-view
format ADF welding helmet, it can
improve the safety and productivity
of industrial welders. With a total
viewing area measuring 10.2 square
inches, it provides a 40 percent
larger viewing area than standard
auto darkening filters. Constructed
of high-performance material, it
delivers outstanding heat resistance
and dimensional stability at
elevated temperatures. For more
information call (800) 430-5490
(U.S.) or (888) 212-7233 (Canada) or
visit www.fibre-metal.com.
High capacity battery for helicopters
Concorde Battery announces the certification of the higher capacity RG-224
for the Bell LongRanger. Concorde’s sealed lead acid recombinant gas (RG),
absorbed glass mat (AGM) RG-224 is a 24Ah battery designed for improved
performance and longer life in demanding applications. RG-224 is FAA TSO
C-173 approved and has passed the rigorous requirements of TSO testing.
The RG-224 can be installed in Bell LongRanger models using Falcon
Crest STC No. SR09069RC. It is a plug-in replacement for the OE Ni-Cd or
previously installed RG-222. No modification to the aircraft is required. For
more information visit www.concordebattery.com.
The Genie GS-2646 AV scissor lift
offers a smooth, powered extension
deck option
with an extra 5 feet of
p
reach. The
Padded
Aircraft
Protection
Rail (PAR)
system
cushions
the platform
railings. The
platform
extension
deck and
gates are
interlocked,
preventing
the machine
from being
operated
while the deck is extended or while
the gates are open. The scissor lift
offers a working height of 32 feet
(9.92 m) and a drive height of 26
feet (7.92 m). The scissor lift has a
lift capacity of 900 pounds (340 kg).
genielift.com or call (800) 536-1800.
Lockout device
The S2329 Aircraft Circuit Breaker
Lockout device represents the
first in a series of products for the
Master Lock’s Aviation Safety
Lockout Program. It enables specific
local lockout of individual electrical
systems amid circuit breakers
found in virtually all aircraft. It is
a single device that fits multiple
circuit breaker styles: long and short
breakers as well as those with and
without collars. It is easy-to-use and
simplifies FAA as well as OSHA
compliance. To learn more, visit
www.safetyseries.com/aviation.
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Pulling tool
Explosion-proof light
Explosion-proof portable lighting
equipment for hazardous and
confined space areas is ideal
for fuel cell inspection and
maintenance. Brilliant white light
at 5,700 K color temp, 3,100 lumens
emitted via fiber optic cables. For
atilighting.com.
Las Vegas Tool has released the
“EASYPULLER.” It is easily used
by clamping the locking pliers on
to any item you want to remove
and sliding the 2-pound hammer
quickly along the slide bolt to the
end, creating a powerful pulling
force. In effect, you’ll be hammering
the item out rather than in. The
slide is made of high-quality 01
tool steel, purchased, machined
and assembled in the U.S. For
lasvegastool.com.
Vacuum furnaces
Ipsen’s TITAN vacuum furnaces
offer energy efficiency, reduced
footprint, easy-to-remove hot
zone and heat exchanger, loadproximity controls, and VacuProf
control software. Designed to
streamline AMS2750D/E and
Nadcap certifications, they operate
anywhere in the world within 10
weeks, supported by global parts,
service, and training network.
IpsenUSA.com/TITAN.
Locking tools
Windshield repair kits
PPG Industries’ aerospace
transparencies group has created
kits for repairing commercial
aircraft windshield moisture seals,
which are also called hump seals,
during maintenance checks in
the hangar or overnight on the
line. Seven types of kits repair
windshield moisture seals on
various commercial aircraft.
The kits come in easy-to-carry
boxes and contain chromate-free
PR-1425CF windshield sealant
and PR-1861 adhesion promoter.
ppgaerospace.com.
Storage cabinet
Shure Manufacturing Corp.’s
Space Saver Cabinet is designed
with a large storage capacity to
meet your individual storage
requirements. The standard unit
includes four adjustable shelves
with two depths and two widths
available. It features locking door
with reversible for right or left hand
mount and leg levelers. Choose
from 22 Signature powder coat
paint colors. For more information
visit www.shureusa.com or call
(800) 227-4873.
LINK Tools offers a 100 percent
made in America BLACK KNIGHT
tool line. Because they are slimmer
than the base of even the smallest
socket, they successfully reach into
tight spaces not accessible with
other tools. The patented, springloaded locking plunger creates
a wedge effect when a pull force
is exerted on the socket or tool
attachment, thereby providing
many times the holding force of
the standard spring-loaded ball
detent of old-style tools. For more
information visit www.linktools.
com or call (888) 433-4234.
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LED high bay light
The K&E UL approved LED High bay is
available in 50-, 100-, and 150-watt versions.
These lights can reduce energy usage by up to
60 to 70 percent when compared to the metal
halide or HID high bays that they replace.
They come IP44 rated and offer more than
50,000 hours of run time. All three versions
come with the option for either an 85-degree
or a 110-degree shade to provide the optimal
amount of light for your application. For more
information visit www.ketools.com or call
(800) 235-1782.
Automatic gun
Ransburg’s automatic gun, the Evolver
SE delivers advanced electrostatics in
an efficient and versatile applicator. It
offers superior transfer efficiency in a
compact, durable model. The advanced
air caps deliver uniform spray patterns,
consistent paint buildup, and quality
finishes. Durable construction and fewer
moving parts reduce wear and provide
long product life. It weighs 3.35 pounds.
For more information visit www.itwransburg.com.
Ground support battery
Optima Batteries now offers the Model
D27F. The same robust Spiralcell
technology used in U.S. Military GSE, is
now available in a larger size. 830 CCA
for starting stubborn diesel engines. Deep
cycle capability to withstand frequent
start/stop operations. Safe for air transport.
No corrosion or leaking acid. Available
commercially or to the military with
NSN:6140-01-600-5785. For more information call (888) 867-8462 or visit
www.optimabatteries.com.
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Water-cooled TIG torch
The Weldcraft WP-280 watercooled TIG torch has been designed
with the company’s exclusive
Super Cool technology to provide
consistent and dependable cooling
performance. This technology
improves the torch’s efficiency,
resulting in less downtime due to
overheating and a longer lasting
torch. The TIG torch body also
includes an anti-rotation feature to
prevent handle movement during
welding and improve operator
control. For more information
weldcraft.com.
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800-821-9811
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for more information call:
Phone: 800-547-7377
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Collapsible light tower
The Standard Nova system kit
is available with three different
motor housings: .3 hp with 2,800
rpm or 5,000 rpm and .5 hp with
3,200 rpm. Attachments include
90-degree angle head, long reach
90-degree angle head, 45-degree
angle head, long reach 45-degree
angle head, 360-degree angle
head, 90-degree short flat offset
angle head, 90-degree medium
flat offset angle head, 90-degree
long flat offset angle head,
90-degree flat offset angle head,
and 90-degree long reach flat offset
angle head. For more information
panamericantool.com.
Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.
com adds a heavy-duty light
tower that provides powerful
illumination and high durability in
an easily transported design. This
industrial grade tower provides
illumination for up to 6,400 square
feet, yet can be easily broken down
and transported. Constructed of
heavy-duty steel and incorporating
dual 500-watt Quartz light heads,
the WAL-QP-2X500-25 work
area floodlight is designed to
provide powerful illumination
and portability in a package built
to withstand heavy-duty use
and harsh operating conditions.
It produces a 17,500-lumen light
beam with a wide flood pattern
that is capable of illuminating
6,400 square feet of work space.
The light heads are independently
adjustable, allowing operators to
change the angle and direction
as needed to provide the best
coverage. For more information
visit www.magnalight.com or
call (800) 369-6671.
Pneumatic tool kit
Portable jobsite light
The Wobblelight 36-inch portable
work light is completely selfrighting, cool to the touch, and
perfect for working in small spaces.
The unit offers 360 degrees of light
that is adjustable to 180 degrees
with the optional reflector shield.
The built-in convenience receptacle
allows you to connect up to three
units together in a series. The
built-in circuit breaker protects the
unit against power surges. Three
available: Wobblelight 500-watt
halogen, 8,000 lumens for 16- to
24-foot lighting area; Wobblelight
175-watt metal halide, 15,000
lumens for 30- to 42-foot lighting
area; and Wobblelight 400-watt
metal halide, 40,000 lumens for
78- to 110-foot lighting area. For
probuiltlighting.com or call (877)
707-0800.
Line maintenance
management software
FOD prevention ratchets
LINK Tools now offers 1/4- and 3/8-inch drives
all-metal locking ratchets manufactured with
a tether hole at the bottom of the handle. This
allows users to easily attach the ratchet to a
wrist tether or tool belt to prevent dropped tools
and accidents while working at heights or in
sensitive areas. Along with their superior, timetested LINK LOCK SOLID automatic locking
system, technicians never have to worry about
FOD caused by dropped or separated tools. For
more information email [email protected],
visit www.linktools.com, or call (641) 472-3415.
Realization offers Line Maintenance Management Solution for aviation organizations. The first part of Realization’s
solution includes increasing a metric called Time-Control Health, which is the average amount of time allotted to
aircraft before being put out of service due to unfinished scheduled maintenance items. Realization strictly limits
the number of planes receiving maintenance during any given day to reduce work in progress. And, it requires
that teams have all parts necessary to complete each task before starting work, which allows maintenance teams to
actually complete all work on planes with fewer than 15 days of “healthy” status. The Line Maintenance Solution
puts all excess parts inventory in a central warehouse and requires that all maintenance locations stock a minimum
number of all parts used by the airline within the past year. For more information, please visit www.realization.
com/mro-turnarounds.html.
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