June 24th, 2009
The NSP-35 35 Ton Shop Press is more advanced to the manual version. Not only does it have more pressure that it can apply, but also it is all automatically done and requires little human input possible. This form of machinery is seen as compulsory shop equipment due to the new road laws that require a car to be tested every year. It is expected that if you are offering the test service that checks whether or not a car is road legal, you should have all the required equipment in case something needs to be fixed. If a vehicle fails a car test, then it is not allowed to be taken on the road legally until it has been fixed. If you do not have the machinery required to fix that particular part of the car, then the car still has to remain in your garage premises. What this would mean is that the customer would have to take the defective part only to a new garage to get fixed, and then bring it back for you to fix. Not only will it have a negative effect on the over all business but in future it will most likely have the effect of losing a possible long term customer. The Ton Shop press is such an equipment than many garages tend to over look due to the scarcity of its uses. But in the motor world, you must be prepared for the unexpected otherwise can have a drastic effect of your over all performance on your business.
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June 23rd, 2009
Every part of a vehicle is important when it comes to its maintenance. Each component of a car requires a particular type of shop equipment and all garages in today’s day and age are expected to have up to date shop equipment. Members of the public that own vehicles expect all their car maintenance to be carried out at one particular garage. The thought of going to different garages for different aspects of work related to their vehicle, tends to throw one of the thought of visiting that particular garage or workshop. One important piece of shop equipment that many garages are expected to have due to the new laws included about car safety is the NSP- 20 20 Ton Shop Press. This particular form of machinery is mainly related to do with the maintenance of the car bearing. This form of machinery has become compulsory as the new road laws that require a persons vehicle to be tested each year, require that a cars bearings is in perfect condition. Where this is not the case, the car is not classed as being road legal for the owner to drive. Now if you have a person that comes to your garage to have their motor test to find out that they need their bearings fixed, if you do not have such machinery to deal with it, they will be required to leave the car at your premises and take the bearing itself to another garage to be fixed. This can have a negative effect on business.
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June 22nd, 2009
Many companies and shopping centre look to utilise as much space as possible. The same principle applies to car manufactures that transfer cars from the factory site to the show room. Trying to make as much use of space in this particular area has led to the development of custom lifts. So what exactly are lifts? They are simply a mechanism which allows a vehicle to be held upon which is than raised off the ground leaving space for another vehicle to be placed. Custom lifts provides the opportunity for you to be able to custom build your own lift according to certain vehicles you may have or according to the amount of space you have. Such custom lifts have been used in scrap yards, overnight garages and certain parking areas. They are a great way to utilise one’s space and make maximum use of it. Not only this, but it makes it easier for one to be able to locate vehicles they may be looking for. Say for example you had a scarp yard that could only hold 200 cars. With the help of custom lift you could increase that capacity to 400 or even 600 cards depending on the amount of “layers” you wish to go for. All custom lifts are built using careful technology that assures that no break downs are possible and that they are safe to use. The quality of the material used in custom lifts assures that it is able to hold the weight of most vehicles. If you have a specific vehicle that is heavier than the normal vehicles than a custom lift can be built to withstand its weight as well.
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June 19th, 2009
The motor industry has bought a new line of work to many garages world wide. With more advancement in cars it is expected that if ever anything went wrong, we be provided with the facilities that could assure that the problem be fixed. This is where garages come in to play. Any vehicle problems that one has, where is the first place we think to go, obviously a garage or a work shop. Nearly all garages and work shops are equipped with the required shop equipment to assure that their work is carried out effectively. A particular type of shop equipment that many feel that garages tend to over look, is the NFM Frame Machine. Vehicles in general are not getting smaller or lighter. With more advancement seen in vehicles all around with both interior and exterior gadgets, it is expected that most vehicles in the 21st century, are much heavier than those maybe found in the 19th century. With the help of the NFM Frame machine, it offers garages with the pulling power with the help of two clamps that assure that no job be too big for them. The machine comes with two posts each being able to give out 10 tonnes of pulling power. The clamp is said to be universal which assures that it can practically be used on any vehicle in the world without any problem. It is very simple and easy to use and with its simple easy to understand remote control, it is definitely one piece of shop equipment that many garages should begin to consider.
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June 18th, 2009
The motoring industry has seen much advancement in recent years. From manual cars being manufactured to be fully automated, the maintenance area of motor cars is not behind in anyway. Car maintenance is seen as a very important area of business in all parts of the world. Many shop equipment that are offered by garages in today’s day and age are expected to be up to date with the fast paced world that we live in today. Most shop equipment at many car garages only consisted of simple tools such as spanners and screwdrivers and required one to have in depth knowledge about each and every car before any work could be taken out. However as times have changed, advancement in technology has made sure that work that could never have been done on cars 15 to 20 years ago can now be done with the simple help of great machinery. One such piece of advancement is the NLA Laser Alignment Machine. This simply uses standard clamps and laser technology to assure that your car’s axis is at the angle it should be. What this assures is that when driving down the road, your car actually drives in a straight line and does not drift to either side. With cars the principle of wear and tear also applies. The more you use cars, the more curves you may hit, the higher chances you have that your car will be out of alignment. With the help of laser alignment, one can get everything back to its normal shape within a few short minutes.
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June 15th, 2009
A tire balancer is an instrument on which the wheels of automobiles and trucks are balanced so that they can provide a smooth running to the car.
A tire balancer is a very important device for any spare parts shop and/or garages that are involved in the buying and selling and alignment of tires. Balancer once bought is used for many years to come.
The main features of any tire balancer include auto distance measurement, wheel diameter measurement, self-calibration and the capacity to balance tires of all shapes and sizes. These standard features are available in all tires sold by National Auto Tools. There is a wide selection or variety of balancers available to choose from; from which the best balancer for small cars is the NTB-580 Electric Wheel Balancer which has a cycle time of almost 8 seconds. The best balancer for servicing of trucks is the NTB-1200 Electronic wheel balancer which not only provides a cycle time of 8 seconds but also can balance large wheels up to a diameter of 24 inches.
The balancers sold at National Auto Tools meet the highest quality available in the market with the best comparative prices and free shipping. Few advantages of balancer include safety and security of tires as they are firstly well aligned and proportioned before being used and secondly it is cheaper to use a balancer rather then paying accidents and road damage costs.
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June 8th, 2009
Scissor lifts are fast becoming the new standard in commercial garages and body shops. Scissor lifts occupy less space than four post lifts, allowing your busy shop to install more lifts. It is the perfect lift for both commercial shops and auto enthusiasts with home garages who have minimal garage height and still want a fully operational lift for both vehicle wheel service and under car service.
Compared to four post lifts, scissor lifts also allow for much more flexible work conditions. The NMR-6000 low rise scissor lift is ideal for brake and wheel work. It is also an excellent tool for collision repair and new car preparation providing easy access to the entire vehicle, all the way around, without the four massive posts blocking your reach. The four lift pads function similarly to the runways on four post lifts but don’t require positioning of the arms. Scissor lifts allow the vehicle tires and wheels to be free as with a two post lift and enable technicians to do easy wheel service jobs.
The power unit consists of a 110 volt single phase motor and a hydraulic pump system. This hydraulic power system is equipped with a valve equalization system which synchronizes the dual hydraulic cylinders. The positive air lock mechanism has lock positions are spaced at one inch intervals so that the vehicle is always in comfortable reach.
The NMR-6000 low rise scissor lift is an affordable and reliable solution to your brake and wheel work lift needs, for commercial automotive shops or auto enthusiasts with space constraints in their home garage.
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June 4th, 2009
Single post auto lifts are perfect for your personal lift needs in your home garage or shop. Single post lifts are typically used for storing one automobile over another when you need to save space. These lifts can also be used for many small automotive repairs. Commonly used in body shops, automotive lifts have now become more accessible to individuals with storage and repair needs as the quality of these single post lifts has increased and the prices have become more affordable with the introduction of new manufacturers.
The NSP-4.5 single post lift has a capacity of 4500 lbs while only occupying 9 feet 5 inches of garage space. Ideal for home garages, the lifting height of the NSP-4.5 lift is 70.5 inches. With a wheel base of 130 inches and a total length just under 16 feet, it offers maximum benefits while using minimum space.
This lift offers you durability and security at an affordable price. The NSP-4.5 single post lift operates on a direct cylinder system. It uses two direct drive cylinders in order to directly lift the carriage of the vehicle that eliminates the need for chains, cables and pulleys which take up space and run the risk of unexpected part failure.
The NSP-4.5 single post lift can easily be installed in your home garage or automotive body repair shop with minimal labor. The NSP-4.5 single post lift uses a 220 volt electrical receptacle. Perfect for your everyday needs, the NSP-4.5 single post automotive lift has a lifetime guarantee and is sure to fit your budget and garage space.
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June 2nd, 2009
Single post auto lifts are perfect for your personal lift needs in your home garage or shop. Single post lifts are typically used for storing one automobile over another when you need to save space. These lifts can also be used for many small automotive repairs. Commonly used in body shops, automotive lifts have now become more accessible to individuals with storage and repair needs as the quality of these single post lifts has increased and the prices have become more affordable with the introduction of new manufacturers.
The NSP-6.0 single post lift has a capacity of 6000 lbs while only occupying 11 feet 11 inches of garage space. Ideal for home garages, the lifting height of the NSP-6.0 lift is 82.5 inches. With a wheel base of 130 inches and a total length just under 16 feet, it offers maximum benefits while using minimum space.
This lift offers you durability and security at an affordable price. The NSP-6.0 single post lift operates on a direct cylinder system. It uses two direct drive cylinders in order to directly lift the carriage of the vehicle that eliminates the need for chains, cables and pulleys which take up space and run the risk of unexpected part failure.
The NSP-6.0 single post lift can easily be installed in your home garage or automotive body repair shop with minimal labor. The NSP-6.0 single post lift uses a 220 volt electrical receptacle. Perfect for your everyday needs, the NSP-6.0 single post automotive lift has a lifetime guarantee and is sure to fit your budget and garage space.
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June 1st, 2009
The NSS-8 service storage four post automotive lift comes complete with caster kit, jack tray and three dip trays which keep fluids from leaking from the above stored vehicle to the vehicle or garage space below. The jack tray allows for use of a bottle or floor jack and the caster kit allows for mobility of the lift in your garage or shop area. The caster kit also allows you to use the NSS-8 outdoors and is perfect for washing fleet vehicles.
The NSS-8 has a lifting capacity of 8000 lbs and is constructed of top quality, durable materials to ensure long lasting results. Four post lifts allow for overhead storage of one vehicle above another. The NSS-8 is multi functional, providing secure storage and accessibility for your vehicles while freeing up work space. The NSS-8 gives you space to park two vehicles in one space while offering you the flexibility to do brake and exhaust work as well as oil changes.
The NSS-8 has an overall height of just over 7 feet and is only 106 inches wide. The NSS-8 does not require any special installation measures and offers affordability and flexibility to shop owners and auto enthusiasts, alike. The NSS-8 has a powder coat finish that will keep your lift free of corrosion and rust. This four post automotive lift runs on 110 volt single phase power and is ready to use immediately. The NSS-8 is the perfect solution for your auto storage and service needs for vehicles under 8000 lbs.
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