INNOVATION AWARDS
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2017
Snap-On Tools
12V Lead-Acid Engine Starter+,
No. EEJP600
The Snap-on 12V Lead-Acid Engine
Starter+, No. EEJP600, features a smart
digital display to indicate internal battery percent of charge, DC
voltage, plus vehicle battery voltage, and an integrated USB port
provides phone charging capability. The EEJP600 offers 350 (290
cold) cranking amps and tough 2-gauge 100-percent copper wire
to create strength and durability. A safety override switch is used to
ensure technicians are ready to start vehicles with battery voltage
less than 1.5V DC. The EEJP600 prevents operation if clamps are
connected in reverse polarity, keeping technicians safe.
CATEGORY: Battery Service Equipment
Snap-On Tools
Radiator Hose Pick Set, No. SGA102BR
The Snap-on Radiator Hose Pick Set, No. SGA102BR,
makes removing radiator hoses from clamps and fittings
easier. With a thin, wide blade style to significantly
reduce the chance of puncturing and damaging hoses,
this set offers durable, nickel-chrome finished bent and
straight blades, and comfortable ergonomic Instinct
handles. A longer blade option in the set faces back
toward the handle so a hose can be “pulled” off, and
a shorter blade option makes it easy for a hose to be
“pushed” off, according to the company.
CATEGORY: Engine Service & Repair
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OTC
Evolve, No. 3896
The OTC Evolve, No. 3896, is a ruggedized tablet capable of diagnosing
more than 25,000 vehicle systems and 58,000 vehicle ECU combinations
using new Bravo 3.0 software and an Android operating
system. The tablet features a 10.4” optically bonded screen providing
visibility in most conditions, including direct sunlight. The Evolve
includes a one-year diagnostic subscription complete with multiple
coverage updates per year and exclusive access to full-color, fullsystem
wiring diagrams, available directly on the tool. Featuring more
than 11,000 actuation tests and more than 1,400 adjustment tests,
the Evolve also offers dual Wi-Fi architecture that provides a reliable
Wi-Fi connection to the included J2534-compliant wireless VCI with
simultaneous internet connection to the shop. A tablet docking station
and backpack for storage are included in the diagnostic kit.
CATEGORY: Scan Tools
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Creepex
Fastback
The Creepex Fastback allows
technicians to maneuver
over floor grates, air hoses
and even unpaved driveways.
This patent-pending
creeper offers handling control
for an ideal working position without the user having to pull themselves
up by grabbing the vehicle being worked on. Two 7” wheels
in a “positive camber” configuration provide the capability to spin
on a dime, and wheel repositioning can be done at “waist level.”
The wheels have a dual tread profile for both smooth surfaces or
rugged surfaces. The Fastback has a two-position ground clearance.
Thanks to the extremely low center of gravity, a rollover is
physically impossible, the company says. The FastBack features a
heavy duty blow molding HDPE shell, and a comfortable ergonomic
shape, including a polyurethane headrest.
CATEGORY: Creepers & Seats
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Thexton
Heater Core Back Flush Tool with Air Assist, No. 815
The Thexton Heater Core Back Flush Tool with Air Assist, No.
815, fits 1/2”, 5/8” and 3/4” heater hoses, and a 1/8” NPT for shop
air fitting. A basic garden hose hook-up cleans cooling systems and
heater cores without disassembly, with no need to use acids or
caustic solutions. A radiator pressure cap prevents over-boosting
and water pressure can be easily controlled with the ergonomic
handle. The push-button air assist helps remove stubborn clogs;
previously technicians would have had to take the hose off the car
and develop a make-shift way to fix a clog, adding time to their job.
Another option that some technicians used was just completely
replacing the heater core, which in turn costs the consumer more
money. This tool saves from the costly replacement of even the
most stubborn clogged heater cores, according to the company.
CATEGORY: Fluid Exchange
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Mac Tools
Pro Eye Rechargeable Area Light, No. SPL1500M
The Mac Tools Pro Eye Rechargeable Area Light, No. SPL1500M,
uses Chip-On-Board (COB) LED technology to provide a super bright
1,500 lm to the work area. The SPL1500M includes three power settings:
low, medium and high. The SPL1500M can be used corded
or cordless. This worklight has a run time of
seven-plus hours on the low setting. The
tool comes with a magnetic base, but also
can be fitted to a tripod stand. It is IP67-
rated, which makes it water-resistant and
durable in tough environments.
CATEGORY: Lighting
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