Sneak Peek: May 2023

May 31, 2023
Some popular products from this month's sneak peek include the Vulcan Clutch Lantern, Striver Steel Toe Work Boot, TopScan, and more.

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The following products are recently introduced automotive tools and equipment. See new products even before automotive technicians read about them in PTEN magazine. For the full May Sneak Peek product inventory, check out Professional Distributor's May digital edition.

Vulcan Clutch Lantern

The Streamlight Vulcan Clutch Lantern is a multi-function, rechargeable lantern that features a swivel neck and a 340-degree rotating head. 

Insulated Hand Tools

The Carlyle Insulated Hand Tools range has been developed specifically for electric vehicle service in the automotive aftermarket and offers a full line of tools. 

Impulse 1/2" Cordless Impact Wrench, No. MX-P1

The Martins Industries Impulse 1/2" Cordless Impact Wrench, No. MX-P1, features a maximum breakaway torque of 796.6 ft-lbs for a maximum speed of up to 2,400, 1,900, and 1,500 rpms. 

18-pc Brake Caliper Wind Back Kit, No. W89202

The Performance Tool 18-pc Brake Caliper Wind Back Kit, No. W89202, is ideal for installing pads on domestic and import cars and trucks that have the wind-back piston calipers. 

Exhaust Pipe Cutter Pliers, No. ATD-5721

The ATD Tools Exhaust Pipe Cutter Pliers, No. ATD-5721, are designed for both on- and off-car cutting. They are ideal for heavier walled exhaust pipes and have large diameter cutting wheels to cut deep into exhaust pipes. 

Striver Steel Toe Work Boot

The Striver Steel Toe Work Boot from Cat Footwear protects against open circuits up to 600V in dry conditions.

18-pc Combo Turbo Socket Set, No. 29022

The ARES Tool 18-pc Combo Turbo Socket Set, No. 29022, comes with 16 1/4" drive turbo sockets with SAE and metric size markings, a 1/4" drive hex adapter, a knockout pin, and a storage case. 

EZ Fit Adjustable Tubing Straightener

The AGS EZ Fit Adjustable Tubing Straightener is designed to straighten tubing including NiCopp, copper, aluminum, stainless steel, and plastics up to 3/8” in diameter. 

2-pc VW Roof Grab Release Tool Kit, No. 3033

The CTA Manufacturing 2-pc VW Roof Grab Release Tool Kit, No. 3033, is designed to help Volkswagen technicians easily and safely release the roof panels. 

TopScan

The TOPDON TopScan is a pocket-sized tool designed to turn any smartphone into a professional-grade scanner. TopScan is capable of reading and clearing fault codes for over 60 different vehicle makes across American, Asian, and European vehicles as well as offers advanced diagnostics and bidirectional control through the user's phone. 

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