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SPOTLIGHT ON SHOP PRODUCTS [Aircraft Maintenance Technology](Aircraft Maintenance Technology Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Hand-held ultrasonic imaging flaw detector NDT Systems offers a hand-held portable ultrasonic imaging flaw detector. Raptor is designed to reveal and provide images of hidden flaws in materials and components. It weighs 5.6 pounds and has a 640 x 480 VGA display screen that measures 3.4" w x 4.55" H and is fully sun light- viewable. It displays a SplitView of the main and secondary flaw trace and employs a SplitScan screen to display the A-Trace along with a B-Scan or C-Scan. A lithiumion battery provides power for up to eight hours of continuous imaging. The device is housed in a rugged aluminum case with sealed, rubberized end caps. A fold-out stand is included for hands-free operation. For more information call (714) 893-2438 or visit wwiv. ndtsystems.com. Workcenters and workbenches The Realiti workbench from Shure contains a high-quality stainlesssteel bench top and custom backstop with an attractive accent color decaí available in four colors blue, red, orange, silver). Two drawers and four swing-out doors provide quick and easy access to large storage area. Eocks are standard. Realiti workcenters include all the features of the workbench plus a stainlesssteel perforated tool board with work order holder, 5-foot locking upper storage cabinet with gas spring shocks, a slim fluorescent Technician Task Light to illuminate the work surface- and free-standing uprights to secure the too] board and upper storage cabinet. For more information visit www.shitreiisa. com or call (800) 227-4873. Insulated tools Bondhus Corp., through its German marketing partner FELO, offers a full line of high quality insulated tools: screwdrivers, bit drivers, and pliers. Each insulated tool is designed with safety in mind. Each tool is closely inspected, tested and certified to comply with all critical safety standards, including insulation safety testing at 10,000 volts. VDE tests are performed according to IEC60900, DIN 60900, and VDE 0860 specifications. Each tool is machined to exacting German standards. For more information visit www.bondhus.com or call (800) 328-8310. Welding gloves Miller has added a line of industrial gloves to its Arc Armor Welding Protection portfolio. They provide a level of comfort unmatched by traditional welding gloves and the necessary protection and dexterity welders' jobs demand. Glove design is segmented into three categories: pattern, material usage, and lining. Each glove features a threedimensional pattern designed to fit the natural contours of the human hand. Multiple types and grades of leather are strategically selected and placed to maximize the benefits of each material based upon the intended application the glove will support. For more information visit www. MillerWelds. com or call (800) 426-4553. Ground power unit Audio Authority Corp. offers its Enhanced Flight Model 286OA ground power unit (GPU). This model provides up to 60 amps continuous, 28v DC power from an ordinary 12Ov AC wall receptacle. This provides ample ground power for most piston, turboprop, and jet aircraft up to 12,500 pounds. For more information visit www.audioauthority.com or cali (800) 322-8346. Heat gun kit The 4200 U lithium batterypowered heat gun kit is rechargeable, light weight, and provides a long run time for aircraft repairs and maintenance. The batteries recharge within five to six hours on completely empty batteries and the easy-to-read volt meter displays the battery power level. The battery charger operates at 115 or 230 volts. For more information call (877) 782-7747 or visit www.starphs.com. UV-A inspection lamp Spectronics Corp. offers the Spectroline TRITAN 365, an ultra-highintensity, muHi-LED, broad-beam UV-A inspection lamp perfect for NDT applications. It features three ultra-hi-flux UV-A LEDs for NDT inspection, plus a white light LED to illuminate dark areas. It has a choice of an 8-foot (2.4 m) or extra-long 20-foot power cord. For more information call (800) 2748S8 or visit www.spectroline.com. Modular workstation Lista offers the Arlink 8000 modular workstation system. Economically designed, these modular workstations offer unlimited flexibility to accommodate changing or future needs. Ideal for a variety of applications, they can be assembled and reconfigured faster than other workstations, saving time and money. Each workstation can be configured in a variety of heights and lengths to best suit specific needs. These workstations are available in five standard industry widths and in three different heights up to 84 inches. For more infortnation visit www.listaintl.com or call (800) 722-3020. Air-cooled TIG torches To improve tordi control and performance when welding on thin- to medium-gauge materials, Weldcraft offers its WP-1 7 Series of aircooled TlG torches. The torches provide 150-amp DC and 115-amp AC welding capabilities at 60 percent duty cycle, and are available with 12.5- and 25-foot, one- or two-piece cable lengths. All models are available with multiple accessory kits, cable covers, and extension kits, as well as gas lenses. Each model uses ION series consumables. For more information call (800) 752-7620 or visit www.weldcraft.com. Engine diagnostic tool Pratt & Whitney Canada now offers an engine diagnostic tool, powered by Spotlight, for its PW100 engine. It is an interactive system designed to help operators and service providers solve issues in a fast and thorough manner. With this tool, the technician is asked a series of questions about their engine issue and is provided the best information available for fast and effective diagnosis. The knowledge base behind this tool represents both P&WC's FaultIsolation Charts data and the collective wisdom and experience gained through years of in-field service. This effort encompassed 26 engine models and created 1,680 fully validated fault isolation charts. It also harmonized fault isolation data across 11 maintenance manuals. It is now available on the company's Customer Portal·, eportal.pwc.ca. Because it's online, the diagnostic tool is available around the clock, seven days a week, and from wherever a customer has computer access. For more information visit www. pwc.ca. Wax remover/cleaner Petroferm Inc., Cleaning Product's BIOACT 280, a bio-based cleaner, was demonstrated during MRO Americas 2011 in Miami Beach, FL. It was seen to effectively and quickly remove AEROWAX MT, a highly flexible maskant wax, commonly used in selective plating operations. BIOACT 280 is known throughout the aerospace industry for its high wax loading capacity, often resulting in change outs once every two years. It has also been tagged as the environmentally responsible alternative to TCE, which is recognized as a suspected carcinogen and hazardous air pollutant. The BIOACT 280 series is approved by GE Aviation, CFM, Goodrich Landing Systems, Hawker Pacific, Honeywell Aerospace, International Aero Engines, Messier, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce. For more information visit www.ftetroferm.com. Interchangeable head torque wrenches Stanley Proto has rolled out nine Interchangeable Head torque wrenches and 125 head attachments. The wrenches consist of three electronic, two micrometer, and four preset versions. They come in 1/4-, 3/8-, and 1 /2-inch drives, with torque values from 25 inch-pounds to 250 foot-pounds. The attachments include ratcheting, open-end, and box heads, in metric and inch sizes. An easy to understand part-numbering system matches the correct torque wrench to the attachment. For more information insit wiviv.stanleyproto.com or call (800) 800-TOOL. Bolle safety eyewear Protective Industrial Products Inc. (PIP), a supplier of personal protective equipment, has been appointed by Bollé Safety as the exclusive marketer and supplier of the Bollé brand of safety eyewear in the United States. PIP will market the BoUe Safety selection of eyewear products together with the company's Safetygear by PIP line of eyewear and personal protective equipment to its extensive industrial distributor network. For more information cali (800) 262-5755 or visit ïvwiu.pipitsa.com. Gas-powered coldwater pressure washers Shark Pressure Washers now offers the Aluminum Series. Their shape and lightweight design, make them incredibly easy to push or pull, even through grass, gravel, and mud. The adjustable handle provides ergonomie handling for operator comfort and space-saving storage and transport. Three models range from 2.5 gpm at 2,700 psi to 3.8 gpm at 3,500 psi. For more information visit www.SharkPYJ.com. Instant floor coatings Recent expansion of DSM's line of UVolve instant floor coatings now includes both high gloss and matte finishes, as well as clear and pigmented coatings. It cures immediately via a UV light, providing fast return to full service and a floor surface that has greater durability, less slip, and better chemical resistance than traditional floor coatings. The coatings are 100 percent solid, single-component systems which eliminate the need for mixing and thereby reduce waste. For more information visit www.dsm.com. Hot bonder The Heatcon HCS9200M-04 hot bonder is capable of operating under real world and adverse conditions. It also features an internal electric vacuum pump and two low temperature (heated) pneumatic vacuum pumps, capable of operating in temperatures from 140 F to 14 F. For more information visit iviviv.heatcon.com or call (206) 575-1333. Locker ratchet sets LINK Tools otters two Professional Upgrade Sets featuring its all-metal Locker ratchets with built-in tether hole. The Locker Upgrade Sets consist of seven unique drive tools that all automatically lock together with a simple push-on, ratchet, universal joint, three extensions, Unidriver, and palm wrench/speeder, all compatible with standardized sockets and accessories. For more information call (888) 433-4234 or visit WIMV. link-tools. com. Job site tool storage The Stanley Vidmar JBX is designed and manufactured for heavy-duty on-site tool storage. It measures 48" x 25" x 25" and 36" x 25" x 25". It features a 1,150-pound load capacity, gas-spring lid, integrated handles for easy open/close of lid, lashing rings for securing during transport or sling pickup, and 5- or 6-inch caster heights. For more information cali (800) 523-9462 or visit wivw. StanleyVidmar.com. Drivers and blades Wiha Tools offers SlimLine, a line of blades and screwdrivers. They include tip styles: slotted, Phillips, square, and Xeno for teminal screws. Blade tip styles include slotted, Phillips, Xeno for terminal screws, TORX, and square. The insulated tools are tested and certified to 10,00Ov AC/ 1,50Ov DC and meet OSHA requirements for use in applications where safety insulated tools are required. For more information call (800) 494-6204 or visit www. wihatools.com. RFID system Kipper Tool now offers a complete RFID system which reduces FOD risk. The system utilizes Winware software and products. All tools specified by customer. Features include laser etching on tools, foam cut to your specifications, assignment of tools in software, and RFID tag application. On-site training provided. Also available in a Vidmar cabinet, cab lock, and software. For more information call (800) 295-9595 or visit www.kippertool.com. Striking wrench adaptor Wright Tool's striking wrench adaptor saves money, time, and tool storage space. The 11 1/2-inch long adaptor allows for a single striking wrench to be used on a variety of fasteners by attaching to any size 1-inch drive impact socket. The adaptor can be used in conjunction with a 1-inch drive extension or flex handle to hold the adaptor in place. Both straight and offset style striking wrenches are available in sizes from 1 to 4 5/8 inches. For more information call (800) 321-2902 or visit www.wrighttool.com. Portable composite curing controller Heatcon Composite Systems' HCS8800 series "Micro Bonder" is a compact and portable composite cur- - ing controller fl designed to accomplish localized repairs on composite structures or for use in other composite curing/training applications. Weighing only 4.1 pounds it features a sunlight readable 2.8-inch LCD graphics screen, vacuum monitoring capability, four-key operator interface, adjustable audible alarm, and integrated circuit breaker and power switch. For more information visit www.heatcon.com or call (800) 556-1990. Field maintenance kit DART Helicopter Services announces that its affiliated partner Red Barn Machine has developed a field maintenance kit for the Bell 206 Jet Ranger. The tool kit comes in a flyaway case with easy layout guide and includes more than 30 tools to perform field maintenance on the Bell Jet Ranger, Tools come packaged in a sturdy Pelican case. Kit weight with case is 40 pounds. For more information call (800) 556 4166 or visit www.darthelicopterservices.com. Floor marker Visual Workplace Inc. offers FLOOR-Mark, an alternative to tape and paint for marking floors and other areas of the workplace, quickly and easily. It applies cleanly and is easily removed as application needs evolve. It is available in a wide variety of soiid colors, in 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-inch widths. Striped FLOORMark is available in 2-inch widths, for more information call (615) 583-9400 or visit wwiv.visuahvorkplaceinc.com. Oil-only absorbant mat New Pig Corp. offers the PIG oil-only absorbent mat with Color Flare technology specifically designed to change color to reveal light-colored oil leaks that are nearly invisible on standard absorbents. The unique mat is composed of oil-only mat and an outer spunbond layer that contains oil-indicating wax dots. It is UV-resistant, repels water, and is impervious to rain and other wet conditions. It is in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2), 40 CFR 112.7, and 40 CFR 122.26. For more information call (SOO) 468-4647 or visit www.newpig.com. RFID tool control In tightly controlled environments such as aerospace manufacturing and aircraft MRO, total tool accountability is paramount. CribMaster software drives the total tool control solution that contains the functionality needed to manage any type of indirect material. From tooling, spare parts inventory, PPE, MRO, etc., CribMaster is a robust and flexible inventory management application that was built by supporting the processes associated with this type of inventory. For more information visit www.cribmaster.com. Toolboxes and carts Lista's Technician Series toolboxes offer capacity and durability, at an affordable price. Made in the USA, the toolboxes feature a rugged design backed by a limited lifetime warranty. All drawers are full extension, with a 440-pound capacity. Drawers come standard with a mesh drawer liner, or can be equipped with a variety of other divider options. They come in five gloss powder coated colors, and two-tone color schemes are available. Carts are also available in a two-drawer version with a bottom shelf and top pan shelf. Choose from two heights, 31.5 or 35.5 inches. For more information call (888) 273-6930 or visit www. ListaBox.com. Online solution for aircraft parts For years the aviation industry has been plagued with a shortage of quality aircraft parts, the replacement parts are not available or the time to obtain certification and approval of the parts take too long. As an owner operator, you can use OEM parts that were certified on your aircraft or use aftermarket parts known as FAA-PMA parts. You can also make your own parts per FAR 21.9(a)(5) and with Loop Aerospace, you maintain control of the manufacturing process via the Internet from application to installation. For more information visit www.l Oopaerospace.com or call (661) 313-8050. (c) 2011 Cygnus Business Media |