Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal
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commercial carrier journal | november 2015 79 Electrical pin cleaners IPA's Micro-Male Elec- trical Pin Cleaners are a three-piece set designed for cleaning small male pins commonly found on round terminals. Each file features a diamond-abrasive coating on a concave design that contours to the male pin to help scrape away corrosion and rejuvenate electrical connections while aiding in diag - nostic troubleshooting. The set comes in a leather-type holster and includes three files engineered to clean pin sizes .03 to 04 inches, .06 to .065 inches and .09 to .098 inches. Innovative Products of America, www.ipatools.com, 845-679-4500 products n e w Severe-service tire Continental's HDC1 HT on-/off-road drive tire is designed for added trac- tion, durability and retreadability in severe-service applications such as construction, mining, oilfields and logging. The tire features the company's proprietary 3G casing, a diamond-lug tread design, an on-/ off-road belt package and a tread depth for added sidewall protection and resistance to stone penetration and chain damage. It is available in sizes 11R22.5 and 11R24.5. Continental Tire The Americas, www.continental-truck.com, 800-450-3187 Oil filter line Shell Rotella's oil filters are engineered to help reduce engine wear and promote longer conventional and synthetic engine oil life. The lineup of six oil fil- ters is designed to fit almost every diesel pickup truck and to capture dirt and contaminants efficiently by removing and holding them until the next oil change while meeting the diesel engine's capacity requirements. Shell Rotella, www.rotella.com/filters, 800-237-8645 Spindle nut locking system SKF's spindle nut locking system for both tractors and trailers is available in steering, drive and trailer sizes and is forged, preci- sion-machined and assembled with two high-strength lock bolts to help withstand adverse conditions. The two-piece system includes a hardened internal tab lock washer and a forged precision-machined flange nut – a combination that meshes with precision-formed threads to help facilitate added strength. The system is designed for easy installation and service and is engineered to provide consistent wheel bearing adjustment accuracy to help avoid the extremes of preload and excessive bearing end play. SKF, www.vsm.skf.com, 800-882-0008