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Automated wheel
polishing machine
The Vehicle Inspection Systems VISPolish
is an automated aluminum truck
wheel polishing machine that takes
a dirty, dangerous and difficult job
and automates it, the company says.
The VIS-Polish is ideal for fleets, truck
dealers, transit facilities, retread and
tire shops. The unit uncovers hidden
wheel damage (with the tire on or off)
to improve inspection and maintain
safer wheels. It can polish 19.5”, 22.5”
and 24.5” rims, as well as super singles and
wide base steers. Wheels can be polished in as little
as 30 minutes. The VIS-Polish increases a vehicle’s
resale value and offers a great ROI whether polishing
internally or for profit, the company says.
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Installs over lug nut without tools
The Ken-Tool HexChex Multi-Size Loose Wheel
Nut Indicators offer a wide application coverage
in only four SKUs to help cut inventory costs. These
SKUs cover 31 lug nut sizes from 3/4” to 2” and fit
6-, 8- and 10-sided lug nuts. The HexChex installs
over a lug nut without tools, fastening securely with
a ratchet closure. Each unit is made from a durable,
reusable bright yellow polymer, and has a clocking
pointer to alert the drier when a lug nut is beginning
to loosen. The HexChex indicators will not melt
under heavy braking. HexChex indicators are available
in 100 count bags. The sizes are: SAE 3/4” to
1”; SAE 1” to 1-3/16”; SAE 1-3/16” to 1-1/2”; and SAE
1-1/2” to 2”.
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800-837-5145
vischeck.net/vis-polish
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Quick pre-adjusted hub assembly install
The Stemco Trifecta Pre-Adjusted Hub Assembly Wheel End System, developed in partnership
with Webb Wheel Products, provides a quick and easy installation to ensure the hub
is installed correctly. The Trifecta features the Discover XR (extreme runtime) wheel seal with
GlideLock technology. The seal glides on and is self-locking, with no prelube required. The
Trifecta assembly also features Stemco’s Zip-Torq fully unitized axle spindle nut. There are no
additional clips, keepers, snap rings or screws to install. The self-ratcheting locking feature prevents
inadvertent back-offs. Installation of the new hub assembly requires no bearing adjustment,
ensuring the hub is installed correctly, quickly and easily. Trifecta will be available for sale
in ductile iron hubs for Front/Steer Axle and Rear/Drive Axle spindle brake drum applications
October 2018. Release of additional applications including aluminum and trailer hubs to follow.
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Designed for high-scrub and
high-traction applications
Bridgestone Americas offers the Firestone FD711 Drive
Tire, engineered for durable, long-lasting performance in
high-scrub and high-traction applications. The Firestone
FD711 offers solid grip, long wear and enhanced retread capability.
The tire is recommended for a wide range of applications
including long and regional haul service, pickup-and-delivery
service and light-to-moderate on/off highway environments.
Other features include an open shoulder design and aggressive
tread blocks to provide exceptional traction and grip;
staggered tread block design and tough tread compounds to
provide superior wear and abrasion resistance for ultra-long
tread life; slow wearing cap compound with a cool-running
base to protect the tire’s casing from damaging heat; and fourbelt
construction to combat casing penetration for improved
durability and retread capability. The Firestone FD711 tire is
available in 11R22.5 and 11R24.5 sizes in the U.S. and Canada.
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/10130468
/10094087
/21017121
/vis-polish
/21017812
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