Global OE friction manufacturer, TMD Friction, has put the quality and performance of its Textar brake disc coating to the test; comparing thickness, uniformity and corrosion against three competitor products as part of its benchmarking series. TMD Friction defined 20 measuring points, including four at the contact surface of the disc top hat, and four on

Draper Tools has launched its biggest ever range of 52 modular mix and match EVA Foam Insert Trays, allowing you to get the tools you need quickly and easily. These trays are designed to fit both Draper Tools and Draper Expert tool chests, as well as similar tool chests from other manufacturers. Designed for the

Somora Motor Parts is urging workshops to check the battery of every vehicle visiting their workshop as a means of boosting sales and enhancing their business reputation. A vehicle’s battery is rarely checked by workshops unless a problem is reported, so its health is unknown to the driver or technician. There may be no obvious

Chicago Pneumatic tools and the people who make them have been given a starring role in a new episode of TV series Wicked Inventions. The pop science series looks at the way items are invented, manufactured and used to change the world around us. The show’s producers chose Chicago Pneumatic as an example of how doing things just a little bit differently, with an emphasis on inspiration, passion and commitment, can change lives. Founded in 1901, the company helped to

The manual impact driver is a quick and trusted solution for corroded or frozen fixings, for example, over-torqued wheel nuts. The newly introduced Impact Power Bar (part number 6946) from Laser Tools offers advantages over the traditional impact driver. While keeping your hand well away from the hammer, the 370 millimetre bar places increased leverage