Setting things straight
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — October 11, 2018 — The new 106 Straightening Bench from Spanesi is available in the basic or plus models. The universal jig is available on a 4 or 5m bench, conceived according to rational ergonomic criteria, says the company. According to Spanesi, the 106 is the only bench in the […]
Automated alignment inspection needs no human involvement
By CRM Staff Toronto – November 9, 2018 — Hunter Engineering’s unmanned alignment inspection system, Quick Check Drive, has been approved by 12 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), including Toyota, Porsche, KIA, Hyundai, Volkswagen/Audi, Fiat Chrysler, and Lexus. The company expects additional approvals this year. Released in July 2018, Quick Check Drive provides instant alignment […]
Specialty automotive and diesel brushes
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — November 21, 2018 — Brush Research Manufacturing is now offering a complete line of specialty automotive brushes. The unique collection includes brushes for Cummins Group, Detroit Diesel, Caterpillar and International Harvester. The custom diesel brushes assure a superior rebuild with minimum labour required. Specialty diesel brushes are used […]
RBL Products launches “industry first” cordless buffer
Detroit, Michigan — December 12, 2017 — RBL Products has introduced what it claims to be an “industry first”, with its new 21mm cordless buffer. Created so that users no longer have to “deal with the hassle” of extension cords, the company claims the buffer’s 21mm orbital pattern is the most “aggressive” in the industry […]
Anest Iwata launches limited edition spray gun to celebrate Lotus partnership
Calgary, Alberta — December 5, 2017 — Anest Iwata has created a special edition spray gun to celebrate its 15-year long partnership with Lotus, with just 3,000 available worldwide. The Lotus 3-Eleven Limited Edition Supernova is available in two different versions, the WS-400 evo (compliant model) and LS-400 entech (HVLP model), and features pre-atomization technology. […]
Mirka launches new lightweight sander
St. Laurent, Quebec — November 27, 2017 –– Mirka has launched its new lightweight Direct Electric Orbital Sander (DEOS), which it claims can get closer to the surface, access hard-to-reach areas and deliver a “flawlessly smooth finish quicker than other sanders.” It features a brushless motor which provides a high power to weight ratio when […]
AkzoNobel and Dave Kindig launch custom line of automotive paints
BY Barett Poley Las Vegas, Nevada — November 3, 2017 — AkzoNobel has partnered with hot rod builder Dave Kindig to launch ‘Modern Classikk’, a new custom line of automotive paints. Speaking at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the line of 26 new colours was introduced by both AkzoNobel and Kindig. Black Hole Black, […]
KNIPEX Tools launches gripping pliers series
By CRM Staff Cleveland, Ohio — October 23, 2017 — KNIPEX Tools has announced the launch of its series of gripping pliers, which features universal, long-nose and welding gripping pliers. The 10-inch universal gripping pliers feature a unique, pivoting bottom jaw, which the company said automatically adjusts to any workpiece in the field, including square, […]
Keep it Flowing: 3M introduces PPS Series 2.0 Spray Cup System
London, Ontario — October 4, 2017 — 3M Canada has introduced the next evolution in its paint application technology – the 3M PPS Series 2.0 Spray Cup System. According to 3M Canada, the 3M PPS Series 2.0 Spray Cup System improves the flow of the painting process with an improved spray cup design that delivers […]
New at NACE
By Jeff Sanford The International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) brings the best in equipment each year, offering attendees a chance to get up close and personal with a variety of new and exciting products on display on the tradeshow floor. We’ve rounded up some of the latest and greatest products and tools for techs […]
