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Gear Guide January 2015 | Overdrive | 47 Polyurethane hose Flexaust's FlexStat 60 Static Dissipative Hose is a bendable, heavy-wall polyurethane hose for loading and unloading trucks and for grain-vac- uum and other severe-service applications. The tear- and crush-resis- tant hose is designed to operate over a wide temperature range and has an embedded flexible, durable copper grounding wire and a smooth interior to help minimize friction and enhance material flow. It also features a rigid external ABS helix wear strip and a 0.06-inch-thick wall that is clear for content viewing; cuffs are optional. Flexaust, flexaust.com Wheel safety device Vehicle Inspection Systems' Squirrel safety device is designed to help prevent wheel separation by securing loose lug nuts in place. The device is manufactured as one lightweight impact-re- sistant engineered nylon piece and designed to fit easily without special installation tools. It is built for most standard 10-, eight- and six-stud truck, trailer and coach wheels. Vehicle Inspection Systems, vischeck.net Engine-off coolant heaters Webasto's Thermo Pro 90 and Ther- mo Pro 50 engine-off coolant heaters are designed for use in specialty commercial vehicles and off-highway equipment. Both offer automatic high altitude adjustment up to 11,000 feet and improved fan motor durability to facilitate improved performance and service life. The Thermo Pro 90 offers up to 31,000 Btu/h of heating power, while the compact Thermo Pro 50 is capable of up to 17,000 Btu/h of heating power. Both are available in standard or heavy-duty kits. Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America, webasto.com Thermo Pro 50 Thermo Pro 90