TOOLS & PERSONAL GEAR
88 Fleet Maintenance | September 2018
Updated non-slip handle design
The Mayhew Tools ProGrip Hook and Pick
Product Line is comprised of over 30 hooks and
picks and 11 sets all featuring Mayhew’s non-slip
ProGrip handle. The varying lengths, shapes and
angle bends are designed for an array of applications.
All of the tools in this line are made in the
U.S.A. with an alloy steel shank and black oxide
finish to deter rust. The ergonomic ProGrip handle,
made of polypropylene with an over-molded thermoplastic
elastomer soft grip, has two patented
ribs around its neck designed for maximum transfer
of torque from the hand to the tool and a slip-free
grip when pushing or prying. The rounded end rolls
smoothly onto the heel of the palm, reducing friction
and hand fatigue, the company says.
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Credit card-sized escape device
The Open Window for Life (OWL) Escape Device
is a credit card-sized device designed for breaking
glass and cutting seat belts to allow users to escape
the vehicle in an emergency situation. The flat, easyto
carry design allows this device to be carried in a
wallet or purse. The escape device also comes with
a silicone holder with 3M adhesive backing that can
be placed on a vehicle visor or cellphone case. The
device works with the flick of a finger to break glass
outward, according to the company. This tool is
made in the U.S.A.
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Designed for extracting glow plug tips
The Mueller-Kueps Glow Plugs Electrode
Extraction Kit, No. 600 300, is designed for the
extraction of glow plug tips in the event of breakage
or seizure inside the seat. This set includes
all the tools needed to safely remove the terminal
part of the glow plug electrode without damaging
the cylinder head, according to the company. The
tool is designed to make this a simple and quick
task that saves users time by eliminating the need
to dissemble the head.
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Keeps consistent tension on blade
The Constant Pressure Tube Cutter from
Cal-Van Tools uses a spring to keep consistent
compression on the cutting blade to the tube.
This constant pressure is designed to allow users
to cut through thin-walled steel tubing without
having to continually tighten or readjust the cutter.
Users can turn the adjustment handle until
the alignment marks line up, then turn the cutter
until the tubing is cut, the company says. This tool
can cut a range of tubing from 1/8” to 1-1/8”, and
features a replaceable blade.
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Pivoting bottom jaw for improved grip
The KNIPEX Tools Gripping Pliers Series is
designed to offer a heavy duty design and extensive
gripping abilities. The series includes the following:
10” Universal Gripping Pliers, which feature a pivoting
bottom jaw designed to automatically adjust to
any workpiece; 8” Long-Nose Gripping Pliers, which
feature narrow, long jaws that are 1/4” in width; and
11” Welding Gripping pliers that feature moveable
jaws with clamps for sections with high ridges up to
1-1/2”. All the pliers offer a heavy duty design with
a release lever and one-handed operation of easy
use. The pliers are made from high-strength rolled
steel, and the gripping jaws are forged from chrome
vanadium electric steel.
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Designed to be strong and reliable
The Channellock 171-pc Mechanic’s Tool Set,
No. 39053, is designed to be a strong, reliable tool
set for vehicle applications. The set includes 1/4”,
3/8” and 1/2” 45-tooth ratchets; 20 1/4” sockets; 35
standard and deep 3/8” sockets; 12 1/2” sockets;
two spark plug sockets; 3” extensions; a magnetic
bit driver; 40 Phillips slotted torx, pozi, square and
hex driver bits; 20 SAE and metric nut driver bits; 18
SAE and metric hex keys; 12 SAE and metric combo
wrenches; and a magnetic parts tray. The entire set
comes in a durable storage case.
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Designed for all-day comfort
The Honeywell Uvex SVP Series Safety Eyewear is designed to
provide protection, all-day comfort and modern style. This series
is available in the Uvex SVP 200, 300 and 400 line and delivers
9- or 10-base coverage and is lightweight. The 200 series features a
low-profile frameless design; the 300 series offers a bold, full-frame
look; and the 400 series offers a stylized frameless design.
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