Trojan heavy-duty starting battery
Trojan's TransPower ST1000 high-performance AGM 31 heavy-duty starting battery
provides 1,000 CCA of cranking power. It's built specifically for the heavy-duty starting applications demanded by the heavy truck market.
The Trojan TransPower ST1000 is a sealed, maintenance-free AGM 31 starting battery engineered for durability, cranking power and long life. Design features include an advanced paste formulation, a heavy-duty plate design and polypropylene case that tolerate extreme weather conditions and high under-hood temperatures.
www.trojanbattery.com
WheelTime Customer Service Platform
WheelTime Network rolled out its new WheelTime Customer Service Platform. The company says it is an industry-first repair and maintenance service management program that promises all Network customers will receive consistent levels of service and consistent hours of labor per repair or service.
The new WheelTime Customer Service Platform will use Motor Information System's labor guide for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The integration of Motor's benchmarks with WheelTime's Customer Service Platform means service locations will have access to detailed labor guides for faster estimates based on standardized repair times.
www.wheeltime.com
Traction alternative
GoClaws is an advanced engineered tire traction system for use in mud, sand, snow or ice that eliminates damage to roadways.
Marketed by Advanced Traction Systems, this alternative to snow chains is an injection-molded, high-strength and high-durability polyurethane assembly. It offers a smoother ride and longer tire life through improved abrasion resistance and less damage to tires, according to the company.
GoClaws are available in sizes from passenger vehicles to tractor-trailers.
www.flextrax.com
Anti-corrosive brake shoes
Elite Brake Company added an cathodic electrostatic coating called DiamondCote to all its remanufactured brake shoes.
The company claims the new process gives 400 percent better rust protection than industry standard remanufactured brake shoe paint, virtually eliminating the problems associated with rust-jacking, such as cracking of the lining.
www.elitebrake.com
SKF booklet helps distributors
SKF released its Power of One booklet - the second booklet introduced in the SKF Distributor Economic Series.
The Power of One booklet is written to help automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket distributors realize their full sales potential, and explains how every contribution - no matter how small - can have a large effect on the bottom line.
www.vsm.skf.com
Citgo OverDrive HD Grease
Citgo says its new synthetic OverDrive HD Grease stays put and provides superior performance to protect engine parts, even under a wide variety of conditions.
With engine oil drain and relubrication intervals being extended, heavy-duty power units require grease that can match the longer service intervals.
OverDrive HD Grease has a full synthetic ISO 460 base oil, combining full PAO synthetic base oil with patented polymer technology. The heavier base oil combined with the polymer produces better water washout, staying power and wide temperature protection.
www.citgo.com
New moose bumpers from Herd
Herd announced new models of its moose bumper.
The Herd Aero moose bumper for the 2011 Kenworth T700 is a full bumper replacement grille guard offering premium looks and protection. There's also an optional Quick Release locking system.
The company also introduced Herd XL and XL Sport Bars designed for the 2011 Ford Super Duty F-250 and F-350 trucks, and the AeroLT full bumper replacement grille guard for the 2011 GMC and 2011 Chevrolet 2500HD and 3500HD.
www.herd.com
From the January/February 2011 issue of HDAJ.
