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Tracer Products has just released its new Tracerline TP-8690 OPTIMAX 3000, a portable, blue light LED fluorescent leak detection flashlight. It is designed to help technicans find air conditioning and fluid leaks.
The OPTIMAX 3000 uses super-hi-flux LED technology to deliver a leak detection light that is 15 times brigher than regular LED lamps, according to the company. It has the power of 150-watt lamps and an inspection range of 20 feet or more. The flashlight is powered by a rechargeable NiMH battery and has no cords that will get snagged on engine parts.
The flashlight comes with fluorescence-enhancing glasses and an AC battery charger. A DC charger can be purchased separately.
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Our inductive pickup timing light features 0-60 degree advance control, a bright linear xenon flash tube, and a heavy-duty die cast chrome plated housing.
• Focused fresnel lens assures a brilliant flash at all speeds
• Strong 12 volt DC powered timing light is reverse polarity protected and accurate to 8000 RPMs

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Powerhouse® has created a solution for the often time consuming task of installing stainless steel braided hose into the socket part of the assembly. Just insert the socket into the tool, twist the hose in, and in less than 10 seconds it’s assembled.

• Manufactured of high-tech composite, virtually indestructible
• No need to worry about vise marks on your fittings or wearing of the hose
• Small kit contains capsules to install AN sizes 4, 6 & 8 hoses into their respective sockets & accommodates all different manufacturers’ fittings
• Large kit contains capsules to install AN sizes 10, 12 & 16
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The 1840 features externally-controlled continuously variable 9 -13 shade control for quick changes without helmet removal. The 2450 series features a protected internal continuously variable 9 -13 shade control. Variable sensitivity and variable delay allows the user to adjust the time required to bring the helmet from a darkened view back to the light state. Both helmets also include an integrated grind control, which fixes the lens shade at 3.5 in. to allow the user to wear the helmet as a grinding shield.
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Lincoln Electric has introduced the new Tomahawk™ 375 Air. This portable model is the first in a new plasma cutting system line designed for on-site maintenance, service tasks, small construction sites, HVAC work, demolition and rental applications. The Tomahawk 375 Air includes an internal air compressor, eliminating the need for an external air source. This machine can be used anywhere 208 or 230 volt single phase 60 Hz power is available.
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Lincoln Electric has launched the new Tomahawk™ 625 plasma cutting system, a model in a new comprehensive line. This system is lightweight and portable enough to carry to any shop or jobsite where an external compressed air source is available.
Designed for plasma cutting on mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass and copper, the Tomahawk 625 is ideal for on-site maintenance, service tasks, small construction sites, HVAC work, demolition and rental applications.
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Narrated by Adrian Pendegrass, this video explains in detail how to set up a differential using our (Part# POW356000) pinion depth setter. While Adrian will never win an academy award, he does pass along a great deal of knowledge about various rear end assemblies and buildup techniques. Gear nomenclature, gearset applications, patterns, and torque specifi cations are all covered in this 90 minute video. ...

Lincoln Electric has launched its new limited edition Iron Man™ VIKING™ auto-darkening welding helmet. This solar-powered helmet joins the 700G Series and features authorized graphics inspired by the box office hit Iron Man™ 2 and well-known comic books by Marvel^®.




In addition to the Iron Man character graphics and signature gold and red colors, the solar-powered helmet system comes with battery assistance instead of an on/off switch, and a grind mode for weld prep and post-weld clean up. Weighing in at 18.3 oz. (520 g), the helmet is lighter in weight than many auto-darkening helmets. ...