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Snap-on offers advanced digital borescope Snap-on said its new advanced digital borescope (BK6500) provides an enhanced viewing area and records in greater detail. With a touch screen interface, standard dual-view imager and a larger LCD screen, problems can be diagnosed quicker and easier, the maker added. The Advanced Digital Borescope features:
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• A 4.3-in. (109 mm) diagonal LCD screen for enhanced viewing that has a 40% larger viewing area than the previous model • Ability to confirm mechanical problems before disassembly • Dual-imager lenses: straight ahead and 90 degree angle, providing unmatched image quality at 90 degrees and eliminating the FOD hazard of a detachable mirror • Imager length: 36 in. (914 mm) • Touchscreen interface for easy feature selection • Store the digital video image to internal memory or to a microSD card • Rechargeable lithium battery • USB port to transfer data • Two-year warranty via Snap-on repair centers In addition, the Snap-on Advanced Digital Borescope has many applications, including: • Inside cylinder to inspect: valve stem, valve seat, valve face, piston top and cylinder wall • Inside a manual transmission and axle housing •Under the dash to read radio codes • Inside door panels • Behind the engine block • Inside a radiator to check for corrosion • Brake pad wear (while mounted to the caliper) Snap-on Tools www.snapon.com
sound into the natural sound emitted by the leak itself, the maker said. A 5LED signal-intensity indicator and audible alarm easily pinpoint the exact problem source. According to the company, it is so sensitive that it can detect leaks from orifices as small as 0.004 in. (0.1 mm) at 5.0 PSI (34 kPa), from a distance of 12 in. (30 cm). An Internal Noise Control feature buffers ambient noise, making it ideal for use in even extremely noisy environments. Tracerline Marksman II www.tracerline.com
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Ultrasonic diagnostic tool ‘hears’ problems Tracerline Products has introduced the Tracerline Marksman II, which the company said is an ultrasonic diagnostic tool, a highly accurate instrument that converts and amplifies inaudible ultrasonic sound into audible “natural” sound. Now service technicians can easily hear sounds that represent significant problems such as air brake leaks, compressed air leaks, vacuum leaks, tire leaks and more, before they lead to major breakdowns. It uses a two-tiered approach to ensure accurate diagnosis. The ultrasonic receiver converts inaudible sound into audible sound using heterodyne circuitry. Then, its unique Sound Signature Technology fine tunes the audible www.FleetEquipmentMag.com 59