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Innovative ‘Active Mass Damper’ banishes bad vibrations

October 17, 2013 • News • Views: 1542

Downsizing engines and reducing the number of cylinders, together with a rise in motor torque, tends to increase vibrations at the expense of comfort. And at the same time, the requirement for comfort continues to increase. To solve this problem, Hutchinson offers an active anti-vibration compensation system with three components: a sensor, a control unit …

Volvo Car Group aims to make conventional batteries a thing of the past

October 14, 2013 • News • Views: 1267

Volvo Car Group has developed a revolutionary concept for lightweight structural energy storage components that could improve the energy usage of future electrified vehicles. The material, consisting of carbon fibres, nano structured batteries and super capacitors, offers lighter energy storage that requires less space in the car, cost effective structure options and is eco-friendly. As part of an EU-funded research project, including nine …

Qualvecom new distributor for Cataclean

September 19, 2013 • News • Views: 1715

Qualvecom, one of Ireland’s largest distributors of automotive components, has been appointed as principle distributor for Cataclean in the Republic of Ireland.

Mahle develops engine pistons

September 19, 2013 • News • Views: 1705

The thermal and mechanical loads on pistons in modern petrol and diesel engines have seen a massive increase, primarily due to higher levels of specific output. Furthermore, the pistons are intended to increase engine efficiency, for example through reduced weight and friction. Mahle has is developing pistons for both types of combustion that increase load …

FAI introduces video on how to change a timing chain kit

September 17, 2013 • News • Views: 1268

FAI understands how important keeping installers up-to-date with training and technical know-how is, so it has introduced a new video that offers comprehensive instruction on how to fit a new Timing Chain Kit. The video is introduced by Dominic Moxon, Senior Product Manager for this product portfolio at FAI.

RecruitAuto.ie celebrates second birthday with new website

September 16, 2013 • News • Views: 1440

RecruitAuto.ie, Ireland’s leading online recruitment website for the Motor Industry, is celebrating its second birthday this month with the launch of a brand new website.

A timing belt in oil reduces friction and noise

September 11, 2013 • News • Views: 3003

The number of engines with belt drives is growing faster than those with chain technology. Now ContiTech tells us that timing belts in oil can be narrower than the dry-running version more overall benefits. Basically, less friction + less weight = less fuel consumption, and so fewer CO2 emissions. This simple formula is a dominant …

Sealey’s Vehicle Service promotion

September 3, 2013 • News • Views: 1629

The latest edition of Sealey’s Vehicle Service promotion, featuring hundreds of deals on quality tools for the professional or DIY mechanic has just launched.

Blue Print launches new tool case

August 30, 2013 • News • Views: 1573

Three years ago Blue Print, the ‘Complete Solution for Asian and American Vehicles’, began adding essential workshop tools to its market leading range of vehicle components.

Hella Ireland launches Tech World

August 21, 2013 • News • Views: 1735

Hella Ireland has launched Tech World, the technical service portal which will keep mechanics and technicians up to date with garage practices. From the first click, viewers have direct access to all of Hella’s technical expertise from the core areas of lighting, electrics, electronics, thermal management and diagnostics.