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Marketplace Low-Voltage Disconnect Littelfuse has introduced the SureStart Compact Magnum 250 amp low-voltage disconnect. According to Littelfuse, the Compact Magnum prolongs battery life by preventing damage and eliminating dead battery service calls and lost time. Th e module is de- signed for protecting onboard electronics and other equipment used by truck fl eets, recreational vehicles, utility trucks and automobiles, the company says. Th e Compact Magnum is said to be able to handle up to 250 amps, yet it fi ts within a 5x5x3-in. space. It automatically detects if the system is 12V or 24V and disconnects when battery voltage falls below an established threshold, reconnecting when the battery is recharged, Littelfuse says. Littlefuse, Text INFO to 205-289-3544 or visit www.tpsdigital.com/info Brake Shoes And Shoe Kits Marathon Brake Systems now off ers new OEM-quality brake shoes, new lined shoes and new shoe kits. Marathon says its new brake shoes feature electro-de- position coating (E-coating), applied to every brake shoe to prevent rustjacking, and all Marathon brake shoes are tested to withstand 1,000 hours of salt spray testing. Th e new brake shoes are manufactured from thicker, high-grade carbon steel to ensure maximum life and safety and are seam-welded along the shoe's entire table/ web seam for added strength and durability, the company says. All Marathon shoes are tested to the highest OEM standards and manufactured under TS16949 certifi cation. In addition, Marathon says its precise monitoring of critical dimensions ensure its brake shoes will provide uniform, balanced braking performance and prevent "hot spots," which can shorten friction material life. Marathon Brake Systems, Text INFO to 205-289-3544 or visit www.tpsdigital.com/info Air Accessory Systems Firestone Industrial Products Co. off ers two Air- Rite air accessory systems designed to provide an instant air source for air helper springs to keep vehicles level and handling correctly. Th e Xtra Duty Remote Air Command and Xtreme Duty Remote Air Command Systems feature a wireless controller to help simplify installation while allowing users to monitor the suspension remotely, adjust their vehicles for varying load conditions and infl ate truck tires, the company says. Th e Xtra Duty Remote Air Command system also features a wireless controller, heavy-duty compressor and a 0.5 gallon air tank, Firestone says, while the Xtreme Duty Remote Air Command system includes a wireless controller, an Xtreme com- pressor and a 2-gallon tank. Th e Xtreme Compressor has a 100 percent duty cycle at 100 psi. Firestone Industrial Products, Text INFO to 205-289-3544 or visit www.tpsdigital.com/info Kenworth Glider Kits Kenworth now is off ering glider kits for the T660, T800 (split fender con- fi guration) and W900L models. Th e gliders are designed to be mated with customer-supplied U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2004 engines and matching transmis- sions, and the gliders can be spec' d to best meet fl eet and driver application needs. Kenworth says it is seeing renewed interest in glider kits, which prompted the company to off er kits in three models. Th e Kenworth glider models feature the latest amenities and up- dates in each of the three models, the company says. Kenworth, Text INFO to 205-289-3544 or visit www.tpsdigital.com/info 12-Volt Battery Load Tester Clore's Model BT900 battery load tester from Christie pro- vides testing for 12V batteries using a 300-amp load to simulate vehicle cranking. Th e tester is designed to assess battery state of charge, capacity and charging sys- tem output and to test batteries rated up to 900 cold cranking amps with temperature adjustment up to 125˚F. Th e tester's color-coded analog scale assists with operation, while its acid-proof cabinet and vinyl-coated clamps facilitate industrial-grade durability in harsh shop and fl eet maintenance environments, according to the company. Christie, Text INFO to 205-289-3544 or visit www.tpsdigital.com/info WWW.TRUCKPARTSANDSERVICE.COM November 2012 | TRUCK PARTS & SERVICE 29