The Heavy Duty Torque Wrench Decision: Rent or Buy? 2/17/16 9:00 AM Maxpro Corporation In the past few weeks, we’ve discussed the different types of torque wrenches — pneumatic, electric, hydraulic. As we noted in each post, the decision on which type of torque tool to use comes down to the type of job the […]
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[CASE STUDY] Power Generation and Turbine Maintenance 3/15/17 7:48 AM Maxpro Corporation For this case study, we’re heading to Florida, where our client – a combined cycle power plant – needed hydraulic torque wrenches. They also needed the wrenches right away, and Maxpro could deliver. “We turned it around in hours,” said company president Tom
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The Difference Between Torque and Tension 12/30/15 9:30 AM Maxpro Corporation In the debate over torque and tension, there’s no easy way to declare a winner. Rather, it’s a question that needs to be taken on a case-by-case basis. “You want to analyze your bolted joints to determine when you need torque or tension,” Bill
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Apex Tool Company is an authorized distributor of DG Technologies DPA 5 product line so if you purchase from us, you can rest assured that your product is authentic. However, there have been folks looking to save a few dollars on their DPA 5 purchase by buying them from overseas sellers. Sadly, you are almost
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Today we are going to cover upgrading an original Porta-Tool PT-2000 Top Deck Sleeving tool to be able to cut for the new lower press fit and DDA 60 Series sleeve. The tool unfortunately as shipped from the factory does not have enough travel to cut these bushings. Step one: Unfortunately I did this
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With proper maintenance and repair, standard tire changers for steel rims and regular valve stems lasts for many years. However, fuel economy regulations, newer vehicle designs and trends are changing rim size and composition leading to an effect on tire changers as well. This is the age of touchless tire changers, but then it takes
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Like many families, I too inherited many of my hand tools from my father and even my grandfather. My old man would keep the tools in an old upright biscuit tin box. I had to discard the tin box since the space between the shelves in my garage is not high enough. Over the years,
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Occasionally, you may have to troubleshoot a no-start condition, a misfiring or a bad fuel injector in a vehicle. A Fuel Injector Noid Light is one of those indispensable tools that will help you to diagnose the maladies affecting most of the fuel-injected vehicles on the road today. The Noid light test in conjunction with
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Diesel mechanics are generally bus or truck mechanics. They work on a wide range of diesel engines, like those found on buses, bulldozers, trucks, cranes, RVs tractors, and sometimes trains. Training incompasses the use of diesel truck engines, heavy equipment vehicles and bus fleets. The mechanic will learn all about auto engines, repaireof diesel fuel
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When you are starting your career as a diesel technician, you will need to stock your toolbox. Even if you have worked on diesel engines as a hobby and have accumulated some diesel tools, it’s important to be sure you are now purchasing professional grade tools as hobby grade tools are not satisfactory for your
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