December 2020

Schaeffler launches FAG steering and suspension programme Schaeffler has launched a steering and suspension programme under its FAG brand. Each component comes with required ancillaries, including nuts, bolts, washers and clips. Ball pins are nitride-treated for longevity, while all exterior surfaces have a zinc flake coating for corrosion resistance. They are also protected by clear thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) boots with a micro-sealing lip. The transparent material allows the mechanic to check on the quality and quantity of grease inside. www.schaeffler.com ESAB Cutmaster 40 The ESAB Cutmaster 40 manual plasma cutting system offers a rated output of 40 amps at 35% duty-cycle and delivers a recommended cut and pierce capacity on 12 mm and can sever steel up to 16 mm. It weighs 10 kg and uses 200–240VAC +10% main power. The Cutmaster 40 comes with the SL60 1Torch and Black Series electrodes, which extend operating life by up to 60% to lower operating cost and extend cutting performance. www.esab.com Philips launch GoPure Philips is launching a range of car air purifiers into the UK market – starting with the Philips GoPure. The unit, intended to protect drivers and passengers from polluted air inside the car can be placed on the centre console inside a car, strapped to the back of a headrest or kept under a seat Impurities in the cabin range from undesirable odours such as smoke or pet odours, through to formaldehyde, exhaust gases, pollen, bacteria, and even airborne viruses. The Philips GoPure is able to remove more than 100 different sorts of unwanted impurities from the car cabin. www.philips.com/gopure Gates: Three new hose ranges Gates is introducing three new automotive hose ranges. The three new hose ranges are molded fuel lines for petrol and diesel applications in fuel management systems, crankcase ventilation hoses for air control systems and air intake hoses for air control systems. The new ranges will be introduced complete with online technical support and follow the introduction of cooling system and turbo hoses added to the Gates product portfolio last year. www.gatestechzone.com Snap-on launches Secure Vehicle Gateway Snap-on has released its Autumn 2020 diagnostic software upgrade, which includes the launch of Secure Vehicle Gateway. Secure gateway modules are being put in place by VMs to prevent unauthorised access, and some functions now require registration and authentication through an approved scan tool as a result. FIAT Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has authorised direct access to its vehicle gateway module via Snap-on scan tools. In addition, there is an update to the Snap-on Vehicle Coverage Guide. This database allows technicians to search for and view coverage with the ability to filter by manufacturer, model, year and system. Other additions include ability to generate live battery voltage readings on the ZEUS and VERUS Edge platforms, while users can also take advantage of automatic mileage population on ADAS and Vehicle System Reports. diagnostics.snapon.co.uk/software Draper Expert smoke diagnostic machines Draper Tools has introduced a pair of smoke diagnostic machines into its Expert range. The Draper Expert Turbo/EVAP Smoke Diagnostic Machine can switch between turbo and evaporation emission control system testing. Also being launched is the Draper Expert Turbo Smoke Diagnostic Machine which can help with a range of leak detection issues. Both models feature a variable pressure gauge that displays flow and fluid indicators, and can be used for finding petrol and diesel system leaks including turbos, intercoolers, manifolds, brake boosters, EGR valves, brake vacuum hoses, cooling systems, air and water leaks. www.drapertools.com LKQ Euro Car Parts offers MPM Gear Oil range LKQ Euro Car Parts is now offering the MPM Gear Oil range, which includes more than 40 different automatic transmission fluids and gearbox oils. Pack sizes range from one litre to 20 litres. The range covers more than 99% of automatic transmissions and manuals. Garages can look up the most appropriate product on MPM’s website, which is also where they can find vehicle-specific information around correct service intervals and fill capacity, as well as a personal technical support service. https://omnipart.eurocarparts.com/ DECEMBER/JANUARY 2021 AFTERMARKET 45 PRODUCTS www.aftermarketonline.net