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ISX 12-liter for regional, vocational hauls

January 23, 2012

The ISX12, built for regional hauls and vocational and specialty applications, uses components of the big-bore ISX15 to offer more power and better fuel economy than its predecessor, the ISX11.9, the company says. Borrowed from the ISX15 are an enhanced cooled exhaust gas recirculation system, ...

Steel fuel protector

January 18, 2012

The Anti-siphon, made of zinc-plated steel, works with heavy and medium duty trucks and features the original anti-siphon bent tubes to preventing theft or skimming. The product’s 5- to 6.5-in. length prevents skimming, and it has been tested to prevent splash back. The interior wall ...

Plug-in seat warmer

January 18, 2012

The seat heater plugs in to any Class 6,7 or 8 truck’s 12-volt outlet and warms to a maximum of 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Installation of the heater takes less than five minutes. The product is available at OE Truck dealers. SEATS INCORPORATED, seatsinc.com, (800) 443-0615

Master Disconnect Switch

January 18, 2012

A new line of switches with a sealed plastic bodies prevent corrosion from winter road salt brine. The line includes the 75920 Master Disconnect Switch and the 95060 Series Ignition Switch, which are made of composite-engineered polymer housing and have been tested with SAE J1455 ...

Gloves for truckers

January 18, 2012

The Panther Driver’s Gloves line now includes durable leather gloves lined with 40 grams of 3M Thinsulate lining. The gloves come in sizes small through XX-large. GALETON COMPANY, galeton.com, (800) 221-0570

Tire pressure monitoring system

January 18, 2012

The new commercial truck tire pressure monitoring system measures the pressure and heat buildup in tires and is installed inside the wheel or tire cavity in the drop center of the wheel to prevent theft. The system records any significant air loss over time caused ...

Sky-Lite trailer lighting

January 18, 2012

Sky Lite, a 4-in. diameter hole cut in the sides of the trailer, helps external sunlight enter trailer to increase view of cargo inside the trailer. The polycarbonate product features snap-in parts and an adhesive hold for easy installation and will help trucks operate more ...

Supernova series

January 18, 2012

Grote Industries’ Supernova lighting series has added integrated flange four-inch stop/tail/turn and dual system back-up lamps to its collection. The LED light has a cushioning gasket seal to keep out water and debris, and a lens-to-housing seal that reduces moisture and component corrosion. The flange ...

Intermodal temp control

January 11, 2012

The Heat King 430 provides temperature control for both rail and trailer applications. Its freeze-protection control is based on solid-state technology to avoid use of moving parts, and its controller is inside the unit enclosure for protection. A controller automatically starts the unit when coolant ...

Aluminum dump trailer

January 11, 2012

The 39-foot Alumatech half-round dump has seamless floor and side sheets and a redesigned nose, sub-frame, tailgate and draft arm connections. Alumatech also plans to expand its line to frameless, quarter-frame, frame-type and straight truck dump body options. TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, travistrailers.com, (800) 535-4372

All-electric APU

January 11, 2012

The Idle Free APU meets heat and air conditioning needs and requires no idling. It runs on alternating current and doesn’t use the truck’s batteries for power. It pulls energy from the engine’s alternator and stores it in an independent AGM battery bank. IDLE FREE SYSTEMS, ...

Hi-Temp paint

January 11, 2012

Formulated to resist intermittent temperatures of up to 1,300 degrees Fahrenheit, the Hi-Temp paint is suited for engines, exhaust manifolds and headers. It’s available in red, aluminum, orange, blue and cast gray. The salt spray-resistant paint dries in 60 minutes and produces a silicone resin ...

Lightweight landing gear

January 11, 2012

The AlumiLightX and UL500, two new lightweight landing gears with internal gearboxes, work to reduce trailer weight. The AlumiLightX’s lower leg is made from polyester-coated steel to protect against corrosion, and its upper leg is made of extruded aluminum and features a heavy-duty reinforced strap. ...

Fluid leak detection kit

January 5, 2012

Tracer Products' TP-8697HD kit features the OPTIMA 3000 super-high intensity, blue light LED leak detection flashlight.

Cooling sealant for winter

December 8, 2011

The Carbon Fiber Block Seal Head Gasket & Cooling Sealant is formulated to seal coolant leaks in radiators, heater cores, freeze plugs, gaskets, intake manifolds, cylinder heads and engine blocks. It is anti-freeze compatible and doesn’t need to be removed after a repair. The formula ...

Stereo upgrade

December 8, 2011

The new Alliance replacement stereo has an AM/FM receiver, MP3-capable CD player, remote control and auxiliary input for MP3 players and portable satellite radios. The display shows track info read from MP3 tag information, and the unit has 18 station memory presets. It’s compatible with ...