We’re all familiar with using heat-shrink material to protect and secure wiring terminals and joints, but now Design Engineering Inc has taken the process one step further and is offering heat shrink tubing in a variety of lengths and diameters to protect whole wiring looms.

DEI Heat Shrink Tubes are professional-grade flexible polyolefin tubing that provides protection from dirt, dust, solvents, and foreign materials as well as excellent electrical insulation and strain relief.

The over-expanded tubing easily fits over the ends of wires and connectors and then shrinks down to 33 per cent of its original diameter for a snug water-tight protective seal More >

Here’s another product that’s going to be attractive to kitcar owners in the shape of a collapsible LED lantern.

There are no large batteries fixed in place, as just three AA-type batteries are all that’s needed here. It features 30-LED modules, which produce useful light that can last several days un-interrupted if required.

The exterior is made from plastic and it has stainless steel carrying handles and there’s also an auto-off function, which is activated when the lantern is folded away, so you can’t drain the batteries accidentally.

The Savisto lantern has a retail price of £14.99 and is available now from www.savisto.com/savisto-led-lantern or More >

Nice cake; well-earned

When he built a burgundy Speedster replica as the centrepiece for his stand at the 1992 National Kit Car Motor show at Stoneleigh, little did Chesil Motor Company’s boss, Peter Bailey realise what he was about to unleash.

Originally destined to be his show car for the whole season, he was more than reluctant to sell it to a couple who were determined to become customers – but only if they could buy that car.

The battle of persuasion continued over several weeks and, eventually, Peter gave in… providing he could borrow the car whenever it was needed for a More >

New from Laser Tools is this professional (three-tonne rated) low-profile trolley jack (part number 6734) that features a very low 85mm entry to fit under the lowest vehicles.

The long-reach allows access to chassis legs and deeper set jacking points and the twin-pump design gives a faster a more positive lift right up to the useful maximum height of 500mm.

Designed to withstand use in the most demanding professional environments, the jack weighs 34kg and is manufactured to the EN1494:2000 technical safety standard.

A professional tool that will be appreciated by the professional technician. Available now from your Laser Tools stockist at a More >

Introducing Sealey’s NEW, Limited Edition, Carbon-Fibre Effect wrapped design topchest and rollcab, as featured in their Christmas Promotion – out now.  This stylish addition to their storage range comprises of a heavy gauge steel construction and is manufactured with steel inner walls for extra strength and durability.

Heavy-duty 35mm ball-bearing slides provide superior performance and carry heavier loads. The full height rear locking mechanism locks full-length drawers in multiple locations and added security is provided by a cylinder lock (supplied with two keys).

Each drawer features black aluminium drawer pulls for added style and the lid is fitted with gas-struts for smooth More >