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A f t e r m a r k e t D a i l y N e w s 2 9 W e d n e s d a y, N o v e m b e r 6 , 2 0 1 3 STOUT TOOL EXHIBITS FOR THE FIRST TIME AT SEMA 2013 By Cindy Pettinato, Sales and Marketing Manager, Meritool LLC The X-Band ® is the world's only one- hand operated cordless band saw. The STX-250C ® Cordless Band Saw and the ST-CS250 ® Cutting Station have been designed to meet the needs of the profes- sional user. The exclusive patented com- bination of durable, compact, lightweight band saw, coupled with the compatible portable cutting station, combine to cre- ate a unique work station. It is compact and lightweight, weighing only 9 pounds. Its durable impact-resistant nylon reinforced body and 21,000 RPM heavy duty industrial grade DC motor allows for versatile efficient cutting, sav- ing time and money. The Ultimate Cutting Station con- verts the X-Band Cordless Band Saw into a portable, stationary cutting machine. This cutting station has a durable 1-inch machined iron table which provides a stable platform for all cutting applications, and is designed with anchor points in each corner to safely secure it anywhere. The cutting station comes complete with an upper safety guard and convenient on/off switch with safety lock out. Stout Tool ® is launching a new addition to its product lineup. The SPP- 500C ® caulk and adhesive dispenser has been designed to meet the needs of the professional user. The exclusive patented "2 Tools in 1" design is sold with interchangeable 10-ounce and 29- ounce cartridge holders, as well as one 14.4v nickel metal hydride recharge- able "green" battery and a 120v AC charger. Designed, assembled and test- ed in the U.S.A., this tool is backed by fifteen years of experience in the design, engineering and manufacturing of quality cordless dispensers for vari- ous markets. This tool features all metal gearing for heavy duty profes- sional use, a maximum speed of two cartridges per minute, and a battery which dispenses up to 100 cartridges per charge. The 1300:1 gear ratio pro- vides enough power for any job, and the ergonomic and innovative design reduces muscle strain. Meritool LLC is the parent company of the Stout Tool brand and the PowerPush brand of single and dual com- ponent caulk and adhesive dispensers. Also featured in the booth will be the PowerPush 7000 and 7500 Series dis- pensers. These sturdy, portable dis- pensers can accommodate cartridges sizes from 50ml to 1500ml, in various mix ratios. For more information, visit booth 16828 at SEMA 2013, go online to www.stout- tool.com, call 877-33-STOUT or email sales@stouttool.com. EXPERIENCE QUALITY PRINT TECHNOLOGY WITH MIMAKI By Paul McGovern, Marketing and Promotions Manager, Mimaki USA Mimaki USA will be demonstrating the latest in its latex print technology with various wrap applications in booth 12953 at this year's SEMA show. The newly enhanced 64-inch JV400LX will be running 3M™ Envision 480Cv3 graphic film and Mimaki's LUS-200 inks that feature a six-color set – CMYK plus orange and green – for a wider color gamut. Mimaki and its partner 3M offer one of the best warranties in the business. The 3M MCS™ Warranty offers a vehicle wrap life of five years when used along with the 3M 8528/8548G over-laminate film that is applied over the printed Envision 480Cv3 media and printed with Mimaki's new LUS-200 inks. Mimaki's eco-friendly LUS-200 latex inks make it a breeze for wrap installations, since prints can be laminat- ed immediately after printing. There is no need for "de-gassing" time delays like conventional solvent inks used today in most vehicle wrapping applications. Plus, the flexibility of the latex inks makes them easy to handle and conform around tough edges and corners of the most difficult wrap surface placements. In their SEMA booth this year, Mimaki is partnering with TK Wrap Designs, based in Mooresville, N.C., who will be demonstrating how they use the JV400LX in applying wraps to a sports car and helmets. Also available from Mimaki, but not demonstrated at the SEMA show this year, is the new high speed, 64- inch UJV500-160 UV printer that sets the benchmark in high production vehi- cle and fleet graphics printing. With a print speed of up to 645 square feet per hour and the latest LED UV curing technology, the UJV500 is a real win- ner in the high performance vehicle wrap marketplace. For more information, visit booth 12953, go online to www.tkwrapdesigns.com, call 704-360-2055 or email tyler@tkwrapdesigns.com. WINALIGN HD FROM HUNTER ENGINEERING REVOLUTIONIZES ALIGNMENT PROCESS FOR HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES New technology from Hunter Engineering provides accurate, three- axle wheel alignment readings in just four minutes, improving on traditional 12 to 15 minute setup times in today's shops. "Speed is the most attractive feature of this system," says Dave Francis, Owner of D&D Wreck Rebuilders in St. Louis. "Because of our central location, we need to be prepared to handle every- thing. Speed and consistency is essential. Hunter's improved WinAlign HD Alignment System uses four or six rev- olutionary DSP700T heavy-duty align- ment sensors. DSP700T sensors use exclusive roll-forward compensation to compensate all sensors at once without the need to jack each axle. The new sys- tem decreases setup time and equipment wear through a completely reengineered setup process. Kelly Farrell, General Manager of Cross-Midwest Tire Co. in Bridgeton, Mo. says, "Before we had this system, our alignment technician devoted 100 percent of his time to alignments. Using Hunter's new system, we can assign our alignment technician to additional repair work to generate more profit. When we have an abnormally busy day, I am no longer worried." The new WinAlign HD Alignment software allows Hunter customers to align trailers without unhooking the power unit. The system can also align trailers without a power unit using an optional kingpin adaptor. New WinAlign HD Alignment Systems also feature new, copyrighted adjustment videos to guide technicians through the alignment proce- dure. Just-in-time videos help train new technicians and make sure each wheel alignment is completed properly. "After using Hunter's new system, I would never want to use another align- ment unit," says Ian Heidemann, Lead Technician at Cross-Midwest Tire Co. "The battery life on the sensors is great, and I am able to see my alignment results without jacking up each axle and moving around the sensors. For more information, visit booth 41047 at SEMA or go online to www.hunter.com. CARLISLE UNVEILS NEW 23-INCH UTILITY VEHICLE TIRE FOR KAWASAKI MULE REPLACEMENT APPLICATIONS There are many Kawasaki Mules in the powersports aftermarket, and now Carlisle has released a perfect fit-spec replacement tire for standard Kawasaki Mule original equipment tires. The new 23 x 11.00-10/4 PR Carlisle All Trail II offers original Mule replace- ment tire dimensions, extended durability compounding and OE ride quality. The 23- inch All Trail II is purpose-designed to address the replacement tire needs for owners of 500, 1000, 2500, 3000 and 4000 series Kawasaki Mule Utility Vehicles. Made in the U.S.A. by Carlisle, this popular tire is engineered for intermedi- ate to hard surface conditions in utility and work site environments. It is now available from authorized Carlisle ATV tire dealers. Product Specifications The Carlisle All-Trail II specifications are as follows: Product #6P0058, 4 ply, an MTD diameter of 23.8 inches, an MTD width of 10.3 inches, a rim width of 9 inches, a max load capacity at 50mph of 935, a max PSI of 22 and a tire weight of 17.9 pounds. For more information, visit booth 43049 at SEMA or go online to www.carlisle transportationproducts.com. AUDYSSEY DSX 2: A DYNAMIC SURROUND EXPANSION Audyssey DSX (Dynamic Surround eXpansion) adds heights and wides to 5.1 surround sound, providing a variety of configurations up to 11.2 channels. The technology is included in many home theater AVRs and has set the standard for up-mixing technology. Audyssey DSX 2 provides that experience starting with just a stereo signal. Audyssey DSX first hit CES four years ago and Audyssey showed the world how immersive everyone's living rooms could sound. Those extra height and wide channels provide a seamless playback environment that perfectly complements action, concert and 3-D viewing. No longer do viewers hear the position of their speakers as sounds pan around the room or as action attacks from all sides; all the holes are filled and the result is pure envelopment. It was a major step for surround sound. Now, Audyssey DSX 2 can start with a stereo signal, which opens the door to a completely new set of uses, the most obvious being inside of a car. Automobiles already pose a chal- lenging acoustic environment. And still, people listen to more music in the car than anywhere else. Almost everything you play in a car is stereo content, yet cars today often have more speakers than found in a home theater setup. Audyssey DSX 2 uses all of those speakers for a completely immersive audio experience. At home, nothing is more prevalent than the television and Audyssey DSX 2 can now take any of those stereo TV pro- grams to 5.1 and beyond for a true home theater experience. This has never been available in one technology and marks yet another innovative milestone for Audyssey—one that provides more con- venience and better sound for consumers. Learn more at www.audyssey.com.