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The Latest Tools and Products on Display at The Auto Glass Expo @ NACE

Are you looking for a new type of blade, repair system or adhesive? If so, read on for an overview of the newest products and tools displayed and introduced at the Auto Glass Expo @ NACE in Las Vegas.

REPAIR TOOLS
Speed Up with QuikSilver
The new QuikSilver Technology™ from AEGIS Tools International is designed so that technicians can complete windshield repairs in as little as five minutes, according to its manufacturer. The system uses a dry vacuum to remove moisture and debris from a break, along with a gauged pump so that the technician can verify when an adequate vacuum is achieved. When the injector is lowered into position, air is unable to re-enter the break, so it fills quickly and completely with repair resin.
www.aegistools.com

Cool Glass with HX1000
The HX1000 Heat X-Changer from Delta Kits Inc. works as a heat sink, removing heat from the glass and transferring it into the tool. The heater is equipped with specially designed radial cooling fins that allow the heat to dissipate rapidly so the tool heats slowly and cools quickly after use.

The HX1000 has a 2-inch surface diameter, is made from anodized 7075 T6 aircraft aluminum alloy, and is only 6.3 ounces, making it ergonomically friendly at well.
www.deltakits.com

REPLACEMENT TOOLS
Three's a Charm
The Extractor (also known as Crystal Glass) has three new innovative tools to make your job easier.

The Extractor PROV28 Milwaukee is the company's newest option for those looking for rugged performance and strength. The tool has 40 to 50 percent more power than the company's 18-volt tool, and its battery will run twice as long as conventional tools. In addition, the PROV28 Milwaukee is equipped a battery fuel gauge and comes with two Lithium batteries in each kit.

The HammerHead, which also will be on display, is an economical tool for separating the lower corners of windshields that cannot be cut out with a cold knife. It utilizes standard Extractor blades and comes complete with a 6¾-inch cut-out blade.
The 21-inch overall dimension fits most standard toolboxes.

Finally, the company's new and improved Extractor MAX 18, a heavy-duty 18-volt cordless kit, has a bold new look, along with a new motor and lithium battery. The new motor provides more strokes per minute than its predecessor and is designed to improve your productivity, efficiency and bottom line. This kit also comes with two Lithium batteries.
www.extractortools.com

Protect the Paint with UltraThin Blades
The UltraWiz UltraThin Paint Protection Blades 51C1, 2, 3 and 4 Series are ready to use right from the package, according to their manufacturer, A.N. Designs. The blades are coated with a special resilient, durable coating, designed to reduce the risk of scratches and paint damage while cutting out windshields with exposed pinchwelds.

Because the coated shank is narrow, the blade can maneuver easily around tight radius corners without damaging paint, according to the company.
www.ultrawiztools.com

Who Ya' Gonna Call? Glass Blaster®!
The new Inductor® Glass Blaster tool is designed to remove a backlite in less than 10 minutes and a quarter-panel in less than three, according to its manufacturer, Induction Innovations in Gilbert, Ill.

The tool is designed with an ergonomic grip and offers a high-mount, molded-in strain relief to keep the cord from interfering with adjacent panels. It also features beveled edges so the magnetic fields can get close to the pinchweld on wide glass mouldings without collateral damage, according to the company.
www.theinductor.com

Glass Bot™ Reduxa
Nelson Marketing has introduced a new version of the Glass Bot removal tool for 2009. The system is now available cordless and utilizes a Milwaukee Tools battery mounting system with an 18-volt NiCad battery. The company says the speed of the battery assists with a quick removal of the wire from the tool post-removal.

The Glass Bot is a vacuum pad mounted wire-winding device. In addition to the battery-powered option, the system also is available powered by a 12-volt DC source. It operates via a remote control grip.

The Glass Bot process involves placing a cutting wire around the exterior of the glass part, pushing one end through the adhesive and attaching it to the winding shaft of the Glass Bot mounted on the interior surface of the glass part, and pulling the wire, cutting through the adhesive to release the part. The process pulls the wire inward, away from the painted surface and prevents damage to the glass part and paint system.
www.glassbot.net

Part-Specific Mouldings from Gold
Gold Glass Group's line of part-specific mouldings includes more than 700 windshield and backlite mouldings. In addition, the company offers more than 1,800 applications total.

The mouldings are manufactured from high-quality, virgin material compounds with a fit and finish that meets or exceeds OEM specifications, according to the company. The mouldings also come with an informative packaging system, with a label that includes part number, content listing, description and barcode.
www.gggcorp.com

GLASS CLEANERS
Anything But Ordinary
Officials from EFTEC North America describes its newest glass cleaner, DINITROL® 582, as "anything but ordinary," and say it can penetrate all glass contaminants, including oils and release agents. The company says the solution also is fast-drying and provides a clean, contaminant-free bonding area for primer applications (when used correctly).
www.eftecna.com

MOULDINGS AND ADHESIVES
Universal Mouldings Now Available from OETech
OETech™ is displaying its line of mouldings, which are now available in both single application and universal sizes. The company says the mouldings meet OEM specifications for fit and finish; contain no lead fillers; have a stabilizer bar for added support; are PVC-based; and resist shrinking or fading. In addition, the universal mouldings are available in 100-feet rolls.

OETech also will feature its line of adhesives, which company officials describe as being formulated for today's toughest aftermarket environments while maintaining an OEM heritage. OETech offers a broad range of products to meet varying needs, including: OETech1, a high-modulus-low-conductive one-hour urethane; OETech2, a three-hour high-viscosity urethane; and
OETech3+ and OETechh+, both of which are six-hour medium-viscosity urethanes.

OETech1 and OETech2 are packaged in PROkits; including 24 tubes or sausages of urethane, one bottle of combo primer, urethane nozzles and batch stickers. OETech3+ and OETechh+ are available in cases of 12; they come with nozzles and batch stickers with primers and activators sold separately. OETech3+ is available in sausages and cartridges, while OETechh+ is available in cartridges.
www.oetech.biz

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