Automotive welding jobs have just become easier task for professional bodyshops, thanks to the arrival of the Elma-Tech MIDI-spot-VISION, supplied by Stafford-based bodyshop equipment specialist, Tri-Sphere. Automatic detection of normal or high strength material type, automatic detection of total sheet thickness are two major advantages delivered by the new Elma-Tech welding system, which has aluminium ...

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Power-TEC’s new Stripe Off vinyl remover (part no 92429) removes pinstripes, vinyl stickers, stripes, decals, etc, on painted metal surfaces, plate glass, aluminium and glassfibre, and when used correctly and with care, with no paint damage.

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The IMI’s eLearning system is currently utilised in over 200 colleges in the UK for Light Vehicle training. It provides study aids and multimedia content which support students throughout their course in specific topic areas such as diagnostics, repairs and technology.

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This new aluminium headed hammers and dollies set from Power-TEC (part number: 92430) is designed for professional alloy body repairs. With cross contamination being the major concern, most OE bodyshop certification programmes require rigorous separation of tools and equipment for alloy panel repairs and these repairs must be carried out in a completely separate, dedicated area.

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Traditionally dent pullers meant that a series of holes was drilled in the sheet metal to make the repair but that weakened the panel and the holes had to be filled. Then stud welding became popular but was time consuming and meant grinding off any remaining stud material after the pulling was completed. Now Power-TEC takes dent pulling to the next stage with its new Weld & Slide dent puller (part no 92436).

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Continuing to combat the dangers of the workshop, Dickies offer a full range of PPE and safety accessories to keep technicians safe.
Mechanics can be assured Dickies flame-retardant garments will provide protection, as they comply with British Standards.

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New to the ever-expanding range of Power-TEC’s bodyshop products is the Surface Prep Pro (part no: 92331), an easy to use air powered surface preparation tool suitable for use on a variety of substrates.
Excellent on steel and alloy, the tool will remove contaminants and rust amongst other deposits, and leaves a bright metal surface which is keyed for subsequent primer coats. The tool is also good for preparing soft substrates such as rubbers and plastics.

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Theo Paphitis – star of BBC Two TV’s Dragons’ Den and one of the UK’s most high profile shopkeepers – is now Patron of The Skills Show that is open to the public at the NEC, Birmingham from Thursday November 15 to Saturday November 17 2012.
Running for the first time, The Skills Show is the UK’s biggest skills and careers event, offering exciting opportunities in further education, skills and Apprenticeships.　

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