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November 2018 | Overdrive | 53 geaR guide Intermodal chassis CIMC Intermodal's Revere 20-/40-Foot City Combo Tan- dem WS Chassis features KTL powdercoating and is assem- bled using robotic-precision welds and laser-metal cutting processes. Specifi cations include Phillips electric harnesses and lights, KIC/Accuride wheel ends, TSE brake chambers and slack adjusters, a Holland Saturn 62 IM landing gear system, a Hutchens spread-axle mechanical suspension and Bendix air valves. cimc-ie.com, 562-904-8600 LED light bars Optronics' expanded lineup of LED Light Bars now includes two 3-inch cubes, a 9-inch bar, a 30-inch bar with supplemental turn functions and a 52-inch bar with a 20,000-lumen beam. Except for the 30-inch lamp, all the bars have a combination spot/fl ood beam pattern, and all fi ve can be used for scene lighting and an array of robust auxiliary lighting applications in a variety of harsh environments. Four of the lamps feature die-cast aluminum housing and mounting brackets and come with stainless-steel hardware, while the 30-inch lamp, with its auxiliary turn function, includes an adjustable stainless-steel sliding bracket. optronicsinc.com, 800-364-5483 Ratchet cap Ancra Cargo's OverDrive Ratchet Cap now has an enhanced ratchet- ing mechanism that features rotating pawls, an easy-access grease fi tting and simpler installation onto most standard winches. The outside shape has been changed to accommodate the modifi ed ratchet mechanism while maintaining a total weight of 3½ pounds. The patented design includes internal seals to help keep out moisture and road grime, eliminating the need for an out- er rubber sleeve. The ratcheting winch is designed to reduce tensioning time and the risk of winch bar rollover; once the winch bar tip is inserted into the winch cap, the winch can be tensioned fully without the need to keep removing and repositioning the winch bar. ancracargo.com, 800-233-5138 Socket system Snap-on's Flank Drive Xtra Socket System is designed to off er more turning power, a more secure fastener engage- ment and greater effi ciency. The six-point sockets are engineered to grip the fastener further off the corners, while the socket wall's angled contour helps grip damaged fasteners more closely. An optimally chamfered lip on both the socket's hex and drive ends also helps provide a better grip and more turning power, especially for shallow-head- ed fasteners and fasteners with limited top clearance. The sockets also have grooved, gripping outer walls that help make them easier to remove. Large distinctive markings on the sockets' exterior help facilitate easier identifi cation and improved readability. snapon.com, 877-762-7664

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