September 2009

Fight rust and corrosion in a few simple steps

Companies like Pratt & Whitney see the need for maintenance training to support the engines and the industry

Many different designs and applications of compact heat exchangers are used in military, commercial, and business aviation applications as well as ground support equipment.They...

New devices improve safety and situational awareness

State of AMTSociety Address The address this month will center on EAA AirVenture at Whitman Field, Oshkosh, WI. Senior editor Barb Zuehlke accompanied me to numerous events. It...

Part II: Howard Hughes, Roscoe Tanner, and who?

Education is the surefire method to solve a lack of knowledge

Helicopter Specialties’ ground breaking Helicopter Specialties, Janesville, WI, held a ground breaking ceremony the end of August. According to president Jim Freeman, “We should...

Exportation: Good, Bad, Beneficial?

Taking productivity to new heights

The MLE 2646EX scissors lift has been added to its rental fleet. This model has a working height of 32 feet, raised platform height of 26 feet, and a platform capacity of 1,000...

The Seeker 200 video borescope inspection system features a 2.4-inch LCD color monitor for real-time viewing, with a 12 mm flexible camera probe that retains its configured shape...

Bondhus Corp., through its German marketing partner, FELO, offers a line of high-quality precision screwdrivers. The handles are designed to be used either in a fingertip precision...

Wicks Aircraft Supply now offers Polyfiber practice and repair kits (PFK-001) that will introduce aircraft builders or restorers to methods for cutting, attaching, and heat shrinking...

Two lightweight plasma cutters from Hobart Welding Products offer increased portability and flexible power options. The AirForce 500i can plug into 115- or 130v AC power receptacles...

The Clear Revolution shroud from Clayton Associates allows techniciancs to grind and sand without exposure to harardous dust. It fits any grinder and connects to any vacuum. It...

The Noisebuster Active Noise Reduction Safety Earmuff is a professional-grade hearing protector. It has been specifically designed to cancel the low-frequency noise generated ...

Expanding the Joby family of unique, creativity-inspiring solutions, the Gorillatorch casts a focused beam of intense light and allows you to illuminate any target, hands-free...

DeVilbiss offers the Compact MINI touchup gun. The MINI is a gravity spray gun with many practical uses including fine shading, retouching, stenciling, spot repair, and reworking...

D-Greeze ES-150D available now from Solvent Kleene Inc. is a quick-acting, fast-drying non-hazardous degreaser/cleaner that cleans parts at ambient temperature. It is a cold cleaner...

In response to customer demand for a shorter version of the popular Tempest oil filter, Tempest now offers its Dash II oil filter. It features the magnetic secondary filtration...

Metabo Corp. has launched its 18-volt PowerMaster lithium ion cordless power tools line with the rugged BS18 LTX drill/driver. The cordless drill/driver features Metabo’s unique...

Weldcraft’s WP-17 Series air-cooled TIG torches offers superior torch control and excellent welding performance on thin- to medium-gauge materials. The line includes five different...

The PVRS series portable videoscope allows you to easily perform and document visual inspections in hard-to-reach areas. Its lightweight, handheld design means that it can be...

PFERD Combiclick fiber discs feature a totally new quick-change system for faster changing and cooler grinding. Discs just click into place and give faster, cooler grinding with...

New Pig Corp. has re-introduced its original PIG Universal Mat for effective clean up and absorption of leaks, spills, and drips — now with 50 percent recycled polypropylene content...

Intertest designs and manufactures industrial aircraft visual inspection systems specializing in video based RVI of fluorescent inspection techniques.The Automated WebViewer Inspection...

The Arti-flex borescope from GenScope provides flexibility and control in tight, multi-turning areas where quality inspection can be difficult to accomplish. The two-way articulation...

Wiha Tools offers a Master TorqueControl Set 1 to 50 inch-pounds. All Wiha TorqueVario-S models have an integrated window scale that displays the torque value. The torque value...

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company announces its fully rugged line and Toughbook U1 meet the newer and more demanding MIL-STD-810G standard for environmental conditions, which...

For professional welders who require the best in TIG torch comfort and maneuverability, Weldcraft offers two air-cooled models from its Crafter Series: the CS125A and CS200A. ...

Stanley Proto is replacing its entire line of universal sockets with a new and improved socket design. The line consists of SKUs in the Proto and the Blackhawk by Proto lines....

Weighing 2.2 pounds, the USM Go is the lightest and most portable ultrasonic flaw detector available from GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies. It is designed for ease of prolonged...

Hangar caddySporty’s offers the Flight Gear hangar caddy. This wide mouth bag is an easy way to organize tie-downs, chocks, cleaning supplies, oil bottles, and more. Its rigid...

Stanley Vidmar, a manufacturer of premium custom storage solutions, offers specialty lockers for the safe storage of personal protection equipment (PPE) such as breathing apparatus...

Timberland PRO offers Industrial Traction, a line of occupational footwear designed specifically for those who transition through multiple work environments on a given day. Three...

Lista International Corporation's mobile mechanic's toolboxes are mini workstations and high-density storage cabinets on wheels. They feature a wide top drawer for storing longer...

Stanley Proto's line of mobile tool chests for heavy industrial use includes three units that are compact enough to move around a crowded work area, yet strong enough to carry...

Fluke Corporation introduces three protective cases to hold its advanced digital multimeters (DMMs). They measure 11 long by 12.5 high by 5 inches wide and come with a lifetime...