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Author archives: Padraic Deane

Padraic Deane

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Managing Director of the Techtalk.ie

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    Laser Tools unveils large circlip pliers

    Laser Tools has unveiled a new set of four circlip pliers  (part number 6686) that are specifically designed for larger circlip applications. It is important to use the right size of pliers so you don’t strain the tool or the circlip, and to provide safety and ease of use for the operator. Each tool is …
    October
    23
    2017

    Continental shows cutting edge technologies at Vision Zero Live event

    Continental, the leading tyre and automotive technology group, brought its Vision Zero Live event to Mondello Race Circuit in Co. Kildare recently. Over three days, general consumers, staff from tyre retailers and managers of large company fleets had the opportunity to participate in a range of ‘hands on the wheel’ demonstrations of the company’s latest …
    October
    23
    2017

    Independent garages urged to upskill technicians on electric vehicles

    As more major automotive manufacturers pledge their future to electric vehicles, independent garages are being urged to upskill technicians or risk losing business to main dealers. The rallying cry comes from ZF Aftermarket, after the company announced that its forthcoming training courses on electric and hybrid vehicle safety have sold out, days after they were …
    October
    23
    2017

    Sogefi technology features in International Engine of the Year 2017

    Sogefi has chosen the occasion of Equip Auto, in Paris this week to confirm that its filter technologies feature in the top top engine at International Engine of the Year Award 2017 The 2017 International Engine of the Year honour has awarded for the second year to the Ferrari 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8, which features a …
    October
    19
    2017

    EU vision on access to in-vehicle data is key

    The automotive high-level group ‘Gear 2030’ – bringing together the whole European automotive sector and several European and national policy makers – has adopted an official report summarizing the vision of all stakeholders and indicating the areas where EU policy initiative is needed. Yesterday (October 18th.) on the occasion of the final meeting of the high-level group, and …
    October
    19
    2017

    Federal-Mogul validates maintenance-free sliding bearings

    Federal-Mogul Powertrain has successfully validated its DEVA® maintenance-free sliding bearings for special-purpose vehicle chassis applications. Following in-house tribological testing and customer-specific field investigations, deva.tex® composite bearings are being commercialized for use in construction machines, agricultural vehicles and other special-purpose vehicles, such as road sweepers. The fibre-reinforced bearings are able to reduce the environmental impact, downtime and maintenance …
    October
    17
    2017

    Gates New Multi-Ribbed Belts Range Features Family of Four

    A new look, a new construction and a new family of four will be among the major talking points to emerge, when Gates introduces its latest generation of multi-ribbed belts for accessory belt drive systems. Stronger associations with the Gates OE product range will be prominent when the new Micro-V® range is introduced throughout the …
    October
    17
    2017

    New Limited Edition topchest and rollcab

    Sealey’s new Limited Edition, Carbon Fibre Effect wrapped design topchest and rollcab, as featured in its Christmas Promotion is available now. This stylish addition to Sealey’s 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 …
    October
    17
    2017

    Europower adds Lemania range of booster packs

    Europower Battery Centre has added the Lemania range of booster packs to its ever-growing product portfolio. Lemania is the largest manufacturer of professional OEM Jump Starters in the world. Made in Switzerland the company’s Start Boosters, Smart Battery Chargers and Battery Testers combine power and quality. The Start Booster and the Start Truck are engineered …
    October
    12
    2017

    Textar coated brake discs rise above the competition

    Global OE friction manufacturer, TMD Friction, has put the quality and performance of its Textar brake disc coating to the test; comparing thickness, uniformity and corrosion against three competitor products as part of its benchmarking series. TMD Friction defined 20 measuring points, including four at the contact surface of the disc top hat, and four on …
    October
    12
    2017