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GEAR GUIDE 56 | Overdrive | September 2017 Loose nut, hot wheel identifi cation device Wheel-Check is designed to identify a loose wheel nut and is heat-sensitive to help detect brake and bearing problems. When the wheel nuts are torqued properly, a Wheel-Check can be placed on each one in a uniform pattern; once a wheel nut has loosened, the attached Wheel- Check will appear out of sequence for easy iden- tifi cation. If a brake binds or a bearing seizes, the heat is transferred through the stud and nut; once the temperature exceeds 248 degrees Fahrenheit, the Wheel-Check will start to blister around the circumference and eventually begin to distort. Seventeen sizes are available in custom colors. Wheel-Check, wheel-check.com, 888-829-1556 Metal protector Amsoil's Heavy-Du- ty Metal Protector is formulated to inhibit corrosion on metal surfaces that are exposed to salt, moisture or chemi- cals. The quick-dry- ing long-lasting protectant helps displace water and resist dirt and is suited for steel, iron, aluminum, brass, copper and other metal surfaces. It is available in a 16-ounce spray can designed to deliver a consistent spray on hard-to-reach places, leaving a wax-like fi lm upon drying. Amsoil Inc., amsoil.com, 800-777-8491 Footwear safety attachment Stabil's StabilIcer Heel is designed for workers that transition repeatedly from trucks to wet and icy surfaces. The forefoot of the device is cleat-free to facilitate safe driving, while the heel zone is covered with cleats for added traction. The lightweight device can be adjusted to fi t both boots and shoes and can be stored in a glove box when not needed. Stabil, stabilgear.com, 800-782-2423 Handheld electrical analyzer Purkeys' Handheld Electrical Analyzer is designed for testing the electrical systems of heavy-duty trucks. The analyzer has a menu-driven system formatted to guide users through tests of start- ing, charging and battery systems and to help simplify identifying and troubleshooting issues. It has multiple leads and can apply 40 to 120 amps for automated load tests while also checking for voltage drop. The device is optimized for both fl ooded-cell and absorbed glass mat batteries and can record its testing history with printable results. The portable lightweight design allows the tester to be used on the road. Purkeys, purkeys.net, 800-219-1269 Handheld electrical analyzer Purkeys' Handheld Electrical Analyzer is designed for testing the electrical systems of heavy-duty trucks. The analyzer has a menu-driven system formatted to guide users through tests of start- ing, charging and battery systems and to help simplify identifying and troubleshooting issues. It has multiple leads and can apply 40 to 120 amps for automated load tests while also checking for voltage drop. The device is optimized for both fl ooded-cell and absorbed glass mat batteries and can record its testing history with printable results. The portable lightweight design allows the tester to be used on the road. Purkeys, purkeys.net, 800-219-1269

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