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June 10, 1996 02:00 AM

WHEEL DOLLY: RETREAD/REPAIR: BRAKES: COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE: SCRAP TIRES: CLEANING PRODUCTS

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    St. Pierre Manufacturing Corp. has released its combination wheel dolly and lug aligner that the company said allows one person to move and rotate large mounted wheels on trucks, buses and construction equipment with-out excessive back strain. The Wheel Easy Wheel Dolly/Lug Aligner, which retails for $197, features a steel contoured handle with two 3-inch wheels and two side rollers to lift and rotate a mounted wheel and align the lugs.

    Contact: St. Pierre Manufacturing Corp., Dept. TB, 317 E. Moun-tain St., Worcester, Mass. 01606; Phone: (800) 926-2342 or (508) 853-8010. Fax: (508) 853-3860.

    Tech International has introduced two new Uni-Seal repairs to provide a permanent repair of crown, shoulder and sidewall injuries in passenger, light truck and truck tires.

    The Uni-Seal Ultras are speed rated and can be used in the retreading process, the firm said. Catalog No. 250UL will repair 1/8-inch injuries while catalog No. 251UL repairs 1/4-inch injuries.

    Both the stem and cap are covered with Tech's gray cushion gum. The stem also contains a wire to allow for easier repair unit installation, the company said.

    Contact: Tech International, Dept. TB, P.O. Box 486, Johnstown, Ohio; Phone: (614) 967-9015.

    Raybestos Brakes has designed a new master cylinder retro-fit kit for the more than 250,000 1990 and 1991 Ford Aerostars on the road today.

    The kit includes the newer-style 1992 design master cylinder, new external proportioning valve, pre-bent steel brake lines and a set of illustrated instructions.

    Contact: Raybestos Brakes, Dept. TB, 4400 Prime Parkway, McHenry, Ill. 60050; Phone: (815) 363-9000. Fax: (312) 951-7651. Internet address: http://www.raybestos.com.

    Wagner Brake Products, a division of Cooper Industries, has released its Wagner Brake Fluid Moisture Tester, which the company said decreases testing time while improving test accuracy.

    The system monitors for brake fluid contamination with a probe inserted into the brake master cylinder. After about a minute, the monitor displays a digital reading of the fluid's boiling point and the recommended minimum for the fluid in the system, Wagner said.

    Contact: Wagner Brake Products, Dept. TB, P.O. Box 7224, St. Louis, Mo. 63177; Phone: (314) 385-3400. Refer to literature code: WL61554.

    The Armor Advantage Customer Information module from Armor Systems Inc. allows tire dealersand other retailers to maintain client information.

    The software allows managers to develop and maintain current customer files and manipulate data for mailings.

    Contact: Armor Systems Inc., Dept. TB, 1626 W. Airport Blvd., Sanford, Fla. 32773. Phone: (407) 323-9787. Fax: (407) 330-0422.

    The TC-125 Tire Cutter from Tire Service Equipment Manufacturing Co. Inc. can cut tires with up to a 52-inch rim diameter.

    The cutter features a hydraulic lift to raise the tire to the cutting table where a hydraulic cylinder positions and holds the tire in shearing position.

    The cutter is equipped with a safety cage and a 16-horsepower Briggs & Stratton Vanguard V-Twin engine.

    Contact: Tire Service Equip-ment Manufacturing Co. Inc., Dept. TB, 3451 S. 40th St., Phoenix, Ariz. 85040-1905; Phone: (800) 223-4540 or (602) 437-5020.

    Fax: (602) 437-5025.

    KAFKO International Ltd. has introduced its Oil Eater Degreaser/Cleaner water-based, biodegradable cleaner for hard surfaces in containers ranging from 16 ounces to 55 gallons.

    Contact: KAFKO International Inc., Dept. TB, 3535 N. Clark St., Chicago, Ill. 60657. Phone: (312) 528-0333. Fax: (312) 528-7379.

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