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WORKSAFE WITH SEALEY!
Sep 19th
Sealey has announced that they have purchased the established consumables and safety equipment brand ‘Worksafe’ after Safety & Electrical Products (SEP Ltd) fell into administration.
The Worksafe brand, which includes over 1000 products such as Drill Bits, Cutting Blades, Safety Helmets and more, is now available to purchase via Sealey distributors.
To locate your nearest stockist, visit www.sealey.co.uk/stockist-locator. A new Worksafe Catalogue is expected to be launched later this year ENDS.
ON THE SIDE
Sep 19th
Kamasa Tools has just released a new range of pliers and side cutters that is suitable for a wide range of applications from automotive or electrical use through to home DIY.
These are sturdy tools and comfortable to use; manufactured from S45C carbon steel, their TPR (thermoplastic rubber) handles have a soft grip but remain resistant to tears and abrasions, with excellent weather and chemical resistance.
The range comprises: side cutters 150mm in length (part number 56122); long-nose pliers 200mm (part number 56123); combination pliers 175mm (part number 56124); larger combination pliers 200mm (part number 56125) and water pump pliers 250mm (part More >
NO FILLER HERE!
Sep 19th
Here’s a very useful product for kitcar enthusiasts available now from the good guys at Car Builder Solutions.
A 1.85-litre glassfibre repair paste includes hardener, a soft PVC mixing lid and a plastic spreader.
This product has pre-mixed resin and chopped glass strands and is ideal for quick, easy fibreglass repairs.
The tin weighs in at 2.8kg and costs £50.40 each wearing part number #FIBREFIL185.
More information from www.carbuilder.com or 01580 891 309 ENDS.
NO GAS MIG
Sep 19th
This new range of Clarke Dual Purpose No-Gas/Gas MIG Welders from Machine Mart offers the advantages of standard MIG welding without the need for gas bottles, producing excellent results in various conditions.
These welders are ideal for automotive repair and other DIY jobs on mild steel (MIG106: up to 4mm thick/MIG240: up to 8mm thick).
Features include tough protective edging for extra robustness,a professional type torch with full on/off control, thermal overload protection for added safety and turbo fan cooling for greater efficiency.
In terms of power, these units are completed with fully variable electronic wire speed control and multiple power settings (MIG106: More >
GREAT TIMING!
Sep 19th
These CVR two-piece timing covers have a removable upper cover so you can adjust cam timing or do a cam swap without removing the entire cover.
The CNC-machined covers work with both single and double roller timing chains and use the OEM crank seal and gaskets. An O-ring and stainless steel hardware are included.
Timing Covers for Gen III LS Engines with Rear-Mounted Cam Sensor
These covers feature an optional passenger side -8 AN female O-ring port for an oil return line. Your choice of natural-finish cast aluminium or billet aluminium with a clear or black hard-anodised finish.
Two-Piece Timing Covers for Gen IV More >
NO MORE CRUMBS IN HARD TO REACH PLACES!
Sep 12th
Here’s a great little product that I think could be unique. It’s a tiny little cordless cleaner that is brilliant for getting into those small irritating spaces such as between the seats when you drop crumbs down there and you just can’t get them out. This device will …
Ideal for kitcar use but can also be pressed into service around the home, too.
HIGH PERFORMANCE SMALL DEBRIS PICK UP – The built-in debris pick up system makes easy work of cleaning up those annoying small patches of debris that get dragged into the car. Includes a magnetic release debris tray, so quick More >
WD40 ADD FLEXIBILITY
Sep 12th
If you thought that WD40’s Smart Straw idea was a good concept, then you might well like WD40 Flexible (aka EZ-Reach in North America).
It’s claimed to be the first of its kind as the its flexibility takes the ‘straw’ concept a stage further. It’s a bendable tube that keeps its shape and can its 360-degree valve means it can be used upright or upside down!
WD40 is a go-to product for automotive enthusiasts and I don’t think I’ve ever visited a kitcar owner of manufacturer who hasn’t had at least one tin on the shelf of their garage or workshop.
A 400ml More >
PIMP YOUR RIDE!
Sep 12th
A piece of my car care armoury that I could not do without are my Pimp Stixxx!
Sold in the UK via our mates at Killer Brands they will make your car cleaning and detailing much more effective and frankly, satisfying.
Have you ever wrapped a rag around a screwdriver to clean something?
Pimp Stixxx stop all that nonsense and help you clean the road grit and grime from those nooks and crannies.
Pimp Stixxx are a patent pending detailing technology, utilising a series of various straight and angled component handles and seven component cleaning heads, and a rag to help clean tight, hard-to-reach More >
ON THE SWITCH
Sep 12th
New from Car Builder Solutions is this clever Ceramic Headlamp Plug (#HLPLGCER), which is the solution for uprated, high-power headlamp bulbs.
This standard-format headlamp plug is made from heat proof ceramic with a PVC outer sheath and is pre-wired with female spade terminals on 150mm long fly-leads.
WHITE – Low Beam
BLUE – High Beam
BLACK – Earth -12V
A bargain at just £3.60.
More information from www.carbuilder.com or 01580 891 309 ENDS.
ONE MAN BAND
Sep 12th
New from Sealey is this one–man professional pneumatic brake bleeding tool.
The pressure range makes the unit suitable for use with ABS systems, while t reservoir holds 3-litres, plenty to flush a whole system without the risk of running dry.
Two drainage method options allow you to drain brake fluid via the brake caliper with the bottle option for replenishing, or brake reservoir pressurising for full brake bleed.
For further details or to view Sealey’s complete range, visit their new website, or alternatively call their Customer Service Department on 01284 757 500.
Copies of their promotions are available from your local stockist, or you More >
