October 24, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
Most automotive repair shops and facilities use a vehicle lifting system to make accurate and effective inspections and repairs. Whether it is a small shop specializing in quick oil changes or a full-service repair shop that works on large, heavy-duty vehicles, every facility should put the right safety measures in place to reduce the risk of injury or accidents occurring. When it comes to complex and potentially dangerous machinery such as automotive lifts, proper training is required, as well as full awareness of technician responsibilities regarding auto lift operation and maintenance. Car lifts, truck lifts, bus lifts and other vehicle lifts should also have the proper certification in order to verify that the system is safe for use. Below, learn more about how to keep a repair shop safe with automotive lift safety tips.
Proper Training:
When operating automotive lifts, the proper training is necessary to understand the types of lifts and how each lift works. Lifting a vehicle off the ground presents a great deal of risks and hazards, and the inability to operate the machinery correctly and respond appropriately should an accident occur could lead to serious damage and injury. There are several different types of lifts, each that moves a different way for different purposes. By understanding how each type of lift raises and lowers vehicles, technicians know which lift to use for servicing certain types of vehicles correctly, as well as which areas to keep clear when operating the lift. Technicians must also understand the proper lifting points and vehicle position to ensure safety in the shop.
Operator and Technician Responsibilities:
Besides receiving the proper training before operating automotive lifts, repair shop technicians must also be constantly alert and aware of their surroundings. Before raising or lowering a vehicle, technicians should be aware of any loose items that may fall and cause injury, or any tools, equipment or people in the area that may be at risk while the automotive lift is in use. If a technician notices that the lift is not working properly, the problem should be reported to the supervisor or shop manager immediately to ensure the lift receives proper repairs. Operators, technicians and other shop workers should always wear the appropriate personal protective equipment, such as hard hats, safety goggles and coveralls, to reduce the risk of injury.
Standards and Certifications:
Complying with industry standards and receiving the right certification for a shop lift verifies that a lift is properly maintained and safe for use. Automotive lifts should meet the mechanical and electrical safety standards as recognized by the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI).
October 22, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
Vacuum Box Testing is a test method that is used to detect leaks. It is a practical way of testing in comparison to the quantitative measures used to examine objects. Vacuum Box Testing can be used to test objects on which a pressure differential can be created across the area to be examined. The common application areas of Vacuum Box Testing include piping systems, pressure vessels, and storage tanks.
There are various types of boxes or frames used in Vacuum Box Testing depending upon the application area. Vacuum box inspection of lap welds, butt welds and fillet welds. These vacuum boxes are used to examine a small and specific portion of the welded area to produce accurate results. The vacuum boxes used in vacuum box testing are fabricated of thick, clear Perspex with a closed cell foam seal along the bottom edge.
Before proceeding with the vacuum box testing, a vacuum gauge and hose coupling are fitted in the box. Then a soapy solution is put on the line of welding in the testing object. After that the vacuum box is placed over the testing object and a vacuity is created inside the box. Now, the object is observed, if there any drop in the vacuum or bubble formation on the surface then it shows that there is leak in the weld and the object is defected or faulty.
Vacuum Box Testing is a very popular non-destructive testing method that is widely used to test various objects against defects, flaws, leaks, or other imperfections. It is very efficient and effective way of testing various welded objects for any kind of leaks or defects. There are basically two main types of Vacuum Box systems used for performing vacuum testing (a) High Pressure Models that are mainly used for inspection of above ground storage tanks that have been in service. (b) Low Pressure Models used for weld integrity checks on new tank builds where gross defects are the main concern.
Abcndt.com use Vacuum box testing in non-destructive and destructive testing methods to increase customer satisfaction and lower manufacturing costs. They cater to industries, such as automotive, aviation, construction, power plants, manufacturing, railways, military, and naval industry. ABC Testing Inc. have Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI) doing welding inspections for steel, aluminum, specialized metals like Inconel, Monel and NiAlBrz, and many other alloys. The company uses approved procedures to specific industry standard. Browse through www.abcndt.com for more information.
October 18, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
Man is the most intelligent creature on the earth. The human being knows how to make the use of available resources in the nature and to create new world of technology that is called the men-made world. In this men made world the most important and aggressive achievement is the introduction of machines and vehicles. The mixture of machines and vehicles give nice movement and mobility to the machines and one of the best examples of the same theme is the Tow truck. Tow trucks are having amazing utility and are following the concept of towing that has got the oldest experience for the men kinds.
The Tow trucks can be defined as the trucks that are used mainly to transport the motor transport to other locations and also to transfer the heavy machines or ant of the construction site elements. These trucks are making the auto transportation easy and also are providing the best possible services in the emergency helps required to the company. They arrange the reparable or problematic vehicles to the garages or any other service centers according to the will of the owner. These trucks are having vital importance and also are the most prolific and high profile utility in the automotive industries.
The first ever Tow truck was invented in 1916 by the great automotive giant Ernest Holmes. This inventor was a normal mechanic before he invented such useful tool in the world. The inspiration to invent this tool is also quite interesting as in one incident he was forced to pull a car having blocks, ropes and six persons. After having such massive strain, he decided to invent something that can break these miseries to the mechanics and people and as we all know, Need is the mother of Invention. He invented this terrific mechanism in Tennessee. After inventing one tow truck successfully, he started producing them and gradually the Tow trucks became more popular. These services are established now as the emergency road service providers and the towing process of the vehicle is performed by the breakdowns and collisions.
There are several types of Tow trucks available in the world. Some of the leading names in the same categories are the Boom trucks, Hook and Chain trucks, Wheel lift trucks, Flatbed trucks and integrated trucks. These are the most popular types. Let us have a brief description and definition of these types of Tow trucks for sale.
The Boom trucks :-
The Boom trucks are the vehicles that are having the adjustable boom winch that can recover the vehicles from the ditch or culvert and place them on the embankment for the safety purposes. These trucks are having larger utilities and facilities for the owners.
The Hook and Chain trucks :-
These are the most running trucking types in which the chains are looped around the vehicle frame and then is drawn aloft with the help of boom winch to rest on the heavy rubberized mats on the vehicle where other axles care for them. These are the most traditional types of vehicles and are used mainly in the underdeveloped or developing country as the developed countries avoid using these tools that can scratch the vehicles quite heavily.
The Wheel lift trucks :-
The Wheel lift trucks are the vehicles that are producing large metal yoke that sounds like a cradle under the front and rear wheels and draw the vehicles to clear the grounds by a pneumatic or hydraulic hoist that can be towed.
The Flatbed trucks :-
These trucks are also known as the Roll off trucks for sale that can make the entire back of the truck fitted with the bed that can be hydraulically inclined and moved to the ground level. These vehicles offer better services for the vehicles of the customers to be placed under the power and the trucks pull them with the help of a winch.
Integrated trucks :-
These tow trucks are used the most by the authorities to move the illegally parked vehicles. In these kinds of trucks the boom and the wheel lifts are integrated into the same unit and are having amazing utilities.
Apart from these tow trucks, the landscape trucks for sale and the chipper trucks for sale are having popularity in the trucking industries.
October 17, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
If you’ve had your car for a relatively long time then you’re probably aware that car batteries last only for a period of about two to four years. But, did you also know that you don’t have to throw your car battery away as soon as it goes dead? What if we tell you that there’s a way for you to bring your battery back to life and get it working as if it was brand new? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could extend your battery’s life and not have to buy a new one for at least a few more years?
The good thing is that this is actually possible. Most car batteries can actually be reconditioned and made to work like new with a device called a battery desulfator.
What causes a battery to go dead in the first place?
It is important to learn the answer to this question before you can even begin to understand how a battery desulfator works. A battery’s lead plates normally come into contact with the sulphuric acid content of its electrolytes whenever the battery goes into a discharge. The resulting compound is known as lead sulphate. When the battery is recharged, the lead sulphate is once again broken down into separate lead and sulphur components. However, some of the lead sulphate crystallizes on the battery’s lead plates and does not get broken down. Over time, the crystallized sulphate accumulates until it covers a majority of the lead plates, leaving no room for it to react with the electrolytes and create an electrical charge. This is when we say that a battery is -dead.-
A battery desulfator brings your battery back to life and gets it back to working like new by breaking down the crystallized lead sulphate and clearing up the battery’s lead plates. This way, the lead on the plates can react with the electrolytes properly and your battery can once again hold an electrical charge. Battery desulfation and reconditioning can be done at an automotive shop for a fee, but you can save on the cost by reconditioning the battery yourself. Of course, you’ll have to have your own desulfator for this purpose.
Where to get a battery desulfator
Desulfators can be bought from any automotive store, but why spend that much money when you can actually make the device for much less? The materials needed in making your own battery desulfator can be easily found in your junk box or somewhere around your house. And even if you don’t have them handy, these materials can be bought at very low prices from your local hardware or electronics shop. As for the process itself, you can get some good schematic diagrams and instructions online.
Aside from DIY battery desulfator guides and diagrams, the internet is also rife with reconditioning guides, so the process of both making your own desulfator and reconditioning your own battery is definitely easy enough for you to undertake. As soon as you have completed your desulfator project, you can practice reconditioning an old battery and then perform the process on your existing battery in order to prolong its lifespan.
October 17, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
Just two weeks remain for pirates and treasure hunters to find Volvos sunken treasure lying at the oceans bosom. The Volvo Car Corporations The Hunt is giving away a treasure chest full of gold doubloons and a key to a brand new Volvo XC90.
The new-generation global treasure hunting made famous by the Swedish automaker has lured more than 11,000 pirates and treasure hunters. Over the past two weeks, pirates’ in Volvo’s online search have ‘visited’ Cuba, the Cape of Good Hope, Ceylon, Singapore and nine other global hot spots. Individuals nationwide have less than two weeks to join The Hunt. The latter is part of the automakers promotional tie-in with Disney’s upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. The movie opens in U.S. theaters May 25.
“There’s still time to join the 11,000 people already navigating their way through The Hunt,” said Linda Gangeri, the national advertising manager for Volvo Cars of North America. “Clever pirates can catch up with The Hunt and test their online game skills right up until the puzzles close May 29. There might even be some helpful hints floating around the Internet for ambitious newcomers.”
To join The Hunt, participants 18 years old and older must visit a Volvo retailer to pick up a special pirate chart then register at the companys Web site any time between now and May 29. Winners will only be eligible if they can produce the original pirate chart upon conclusion of The Hunt. Once registered online, pirates could set sail on a virtual high seas adventure, sojourning exotic locations around the world and collecting clues that point to the treasure chests location. The participants have to solve a series of challenging and cool online puzzles to get the elusive treasure.
As the online search progresses, the puzzles will become increasingly difficult to solve. On the second day of June, the first person from each of the 22 participating markets to finish the online hunt will compete against one another in one final exciting online challenge. The first of those 22 individuals to solve the final puzzle will be named the winner and will be given a trip to the burial location to retrieve the chest filled with Volvos treasure.
In addition to the United States, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Kingdom also are taking part in The Hunt.
Earlier, the Swedish automaker has given ten spots where it did not sink its treasure. The spots include the Dead Sea, Red Sea, Sea of Love, Sea of Tranquility, Caspian Sea, Treasure Island, Bermuda Triangle, Atlantis, Sea World and Watergate.
“Three-quarters of the earth’s surface is under water, so finding a sunken treasure chest is not going to be easy,” said Linda Gangeri, the national advertising manager for Volvo Cars of North America. “We want our hunt to be challenging, but we don’t want participants to become discouraged, so we thought we’d help narrow the playing field by revealing ten places where ‘X’ doesn’t mark the spot.”
“Okay, okay. Maybe it is a stretch to call The Hunt one of the greatest mysteries of the deep, but it certainly has got a lot of people flummoxed,” added Gangeri. “We thought some of our more prodigious participants might enjoy pitting their wit and skill against some age-old mysteries… but even if they solve them, the only way to get your hands on Volvo’s treasure is by joining our Hunt!”
The thrill of finding Volvos treasure chest is dramatically building up. And like Volvo pressure plates, the thrill is pressing harder and harder to intensify the escapade a bit farther. Who is going to be the lucky XC90 owner? We all will find out soon