Ford Announces Aftermarket-OEM Crash Test Results at CIC
The ongoing aftermarket-OEM parts debate continued at the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) held Nov. 3 at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, with Ford Motor Company concluding as the result of crash tests it conducted that using aftermarket bumpers can negatively impact airbag deployment. Ford was prompted to conduct the crash tests as the
Efficient, Reliable Compressors
Mattei has compressors that run slowly like diesel engines and last two to three times longer than traditional screw compressors. Mattei’s vane technology has a simple design with no bearings. The energy-saving, affordable, stackable compressors are also quiet without a cabinet and virtually silent with a cabinet. The compressors are easy to operate and maintain.
Cash for Old Compressors
With Kaeser Compressors’ Clunker to Kaeser program, you’ll receive a rebate of $100 per horsepower for up to $1,000 toward the purchase of a Kaeser AirCenter or Airtower. Any operational air compressor qualifies, and shops can keep old compressors to scrap. Both Airtowers and AirCenters combine a rotary screw compressor, storage tank and dryer in
AkzoNobel Leads Design Team for SkillsUSA Competition Travel Paint Booth
A new, state-of-the-art portable spraybooth facility was introduced to students participating in the collision repair portion of the 46th annual SkillsUSA Leadership Conference held in Kansas City, Mo., June 20-25. Alan Craighead, national automotive refinishing technology chairman for Skills USA, led the vision and implementation to build a new spray unit. Craighead is also Eastern
How to Retrofit a Spraybooth for Waterborne
“Makeover” shows are all the rage on TV today, but none concentrate on making over spraybooths for waterborne/low-VOC basecoats. So what do you need to do to restyle your booth? Listen up and your booth could become the height of fashion…and efficiency.
Your Guide to Body Shop Safety
Creating a culture of safety in your body shop can increase productivity, make your employees happier and keep you out of trouble. So what are you waiting for?
Why You Should Replace Hand Sanding with Power Sanding
Power sanders are much faster than hand sanding, and fast is the name of the game in collision repair. So stop hand sanding and learn to love the “bomb.”
The Complete Package
The SX AirCenter includes a rotary screw compressor, dryer and tank in one space-saving package. It’s available in 3 to 7.5 hp and provides pressures from 125 to 217 and capacities to 28.3 cfm. It’s piped, wired and easy to install – just connect the power and air-line and you’re running! Included is a soundproofed
Compressor and Dryer in One Unit
The Deluxe Compressor-Dryer System is a compressor and dryer package built into one system that makes any paint shop waterborne-ready. Compressors are available in 7.5-, 10- or 20-hp sizes, with a 30-hp model coming soon. The system stores clean, dry air automatically, and its oversized, air-cooled after cooler removes up to 90 percent of water
Quiet Compressor
The new Evolution air compressor is ideal for applications with intermittent duty and a low-noise req-uirement. It delivers powerful performance, easy maintenance and reduced noise at sound levels as low as 67 dBA. Call (800) 232-0865 or www.championpneumatic.com.
