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Symtech SCA-1 Headlight Aimer

If you've been approached by the State of NH pertaining to headlight aimers they are in such demand, even the manufacturer is way behind. We have orders coming in for the SCA-1 Symtech headlight aimer, please contact us if you have a need at 603-234-2612. We can verify the delay in obtaining the product due to the demand that's been placed. Headlight aiming is part of inspection process and is required by the state. This is not only a NH requirement, but other states as well. Please see the end of this blog for a list of states that require headlight aimers. We have been flooded with calls at this time. We have an order of 10 coming in, and have already sold 8. We would be glad to add you to our list for when they come in. Call Clark at 603-234-2612. Our shipment of 10 will arrive to our shop by August 1.

UPDATE: We have placed a second order that will be in later in August.

Saf-C 3206.02 Minimum Space Requirements Each inspection station shall:

• Have a testing space that has no obstructions and is large enough for a mechanic to walk around a vehicle with its doors open;
• Be a minimum of 12 feet by 25 feet in length, if the station inspects motor vehicles;
• Be a minimum of 12 feet by 50 feet in length, if the station is equipped with a headlight testing screen or board; and
• Be a minimum of 8 feet by 12 feet in length, if the station inspects only motorcycles

Saf-C 3206.04 Tools and Equipment Each inspection station shall have the following tools and equipment: A brake drum gage; A gauging device to measure the thickness of brake pads; A ball joint gauge; A lift or jack, capable of hoisting a vehicle to check its: Ball joints; Suspension linkage; Wheel play; Exhaust system; Undercarriage; and Frame of the vehicle; Tools necessary for the proper assembly and disassembly of any parts, which shall include: Hammers; Portable lights; Socket sets, including metric sizes; Wrenches, including open and box end; Screwdrivers; and Electrical test lights; Headlight aimer(s) or headlight board capable of determining the proper headlight angle of all vehicles to be inspected; Tint meter, if the station inspects vehicles with tinted glass; An on-board diagnostic scan tool capable of communicating with all model year 1996 or newer on-board diagnostic equipped light-duty vehicles and light-duty trucks; and any other tools necessary to conduct a proper vehicle inspection. 

Additional Tools for Motorcycle Inspection Stations

• Wheel truing stand.
• Drive chain tool.
• Decibel meter.
• Assorted bulbs and lenses.
• Center punches.

Information courtesy of Inspection Station Requirements posted on NH.gov. STATE APPROVED HEADLIGHT AIMER USA regulated states - headlamp alignment include California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Massachusetts, District of Columbia, and West Virginia.

We received an inquiry today from a local customer about a Quality Lift that I thought was worthy of translating into a blog post. This is a common question about the car lifts we sell and thought it might be good to share the answer with the world. Please note the certifications - if you own an auto repair shop, certifications are absolute necessities. Hi Clark Been doing a little checking around on the lifts. This one has more capacity than yours and is $500 less. Is this a good lift? What is the difference compared to yours? Here was our response: 1. The electric pump assembly and reservoir are of much lesser quality. It is not uncommon for these to need replacement in 3 years or less. Our lift uses an SPX pump, which is the standard in U.S. 2. The above symbol and certification is very important for liability (accidents), insurance, and for OSHA approval. If your shop is ever visited by OSHA a lift without these certifications does not meet their standards. The Quality Q10 2 post lift meets every certification *ANSI, *ALI, *ETL. The other lift meets none. 3. Versatility of the 3 stage front arms allow correct weight distribution and balancing for mounting vehicles within weight range. 4. The Quality Q10 uses nylon bearing surfaces behind each carriage unit that allows years of operation without binding during up and down travel of carriage within column. 5. Q10 has single point lock release meaning you can operate up and down from 1 station right at the power supply. With the 2 point lock release you have to walk to both sides and manually release the safety locks. This can be a pain, especially when you are busy. 6. Base plate design. The Q10 has welded gussets and a solid base plate, not an add-on piece for stability. 7. Service, if needed I am right down the street. *ANSI (American National Standards Institute): As the voice of the U.S. standards and conformity assessment system, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) empowers its members and constituents to strengthen the U.S. marketplace position in the global economy while helping to assure the safety and health of consumers and the protection of the environment. * ALI (Automotive Lift Institute, Inc): In 1992, ALI selected Intertek Testing Services, then known as ETL Testing Laboratories, as its strategic partner in developing and administering the first independently verified product certification program for the automotive lift industry. The resulting program launched in 1993 and the first "ALI Directory of Certified Lifts" was published in October of the same year. In addition to administering and validating the ALI Certification Program, Intertek is one of two independent laboratories recognized by ALI and nationally accredited to perform evaluations in accordance with ANSI/UL 201. This approach to product certification allows for “one-stop shopping” for lift manufacturers, and more specifically, Intertek offers ALI’s Certification Program participants:

• Electrical safety listing services for all regions within North America (Nationally Recognized Electrical Listing Mark);
• Testing and preparation for CE Marking (European Technical File Services); and
• Consolidated testing and follow-up inspections.  This streamlines the process of getting the product to market.
• Administration and testing evaluations supporting the ALI program are coordinated from the 160,000 square-foot Intertek facility in Cortland, New York. ALI/ETL witness testing is performed by the Certification Program Administrator’s staff at the manufacturer’s facility regardless of country of origin.

* ETL (Originally a mark of ETL Testing Laboratories, now a mark of Intertek Testing Services) is a global leader in testing inspection and certification services. They are a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory and tests products to UL, CSA and CE standards.

Clark Heintz Tools & Equipment LLC thought the best way to illustrate the ruggedness of this new 1,200 lb capacity lift was to film a video of it lifting 1,500 lbs...Check it out!

Well...it's finally here! We've taken the better part of a year of research to introduce this high-quality-at-an-affordable-price motorcycle lift to meet the expectations of our customers who are trying to work within a tight budget. We believe are providing an excellent product for a very modest price, and we are very confident that the construction of the the PRO 1200 will meet and surpass any expectations for a lift in its price range.

We are happy to introduce the PRO 1200 to our customers at this time. We spent a lot of time implementing manufacturing changes in a few areas, in an effort to optimize some features of the product and accessories. Our intentions were to get the very best value for our customers and we have accomplished that. We deliberately placed a lower price on the lift so that friends would tell friends and we're quite confident that once people see the product, the word will spread. As a motorcycle lift dealer for 15 yrs, we know lifts, and we are proud of this package that we offering to the public. The PRO 1200 lift is an air powered lift table with foot pedal controls.

It features a front wheel vise to secure vehicles with an adjustable front stop, and a safety locking system with 7 positions to secure your lift in place while you are working on it. This lift also includes a single, heavy-duty pneumatic cylinder and sealed roller bearings for smooth operation. A detachable drive on ramp makes access to your bike that much easier. The low angle ramp protects bikes as they are rolled on and off the lift. The greasable shaft includes grease zerks on the axle, which provides a smooth rolling action. This handsome lift has a compact portable design, making it easy to move and store, and it is topped off with a powder-coated finish for durability - choose red or orange accents. 12" Side Extensions, which expand the lift table to 48" wide

Financing options are available. There is no sales tax. We are posting a video demonstrating the lift and all of its features very soon. We've filmed a demo of this lift raising and lowering 1,500 lbs. We believe the best way to show our customers what this lift can actually do is to post a video. Then you don't just have to take our word for it. You can see it for yourself!  Please call Clark Heintz at 603-234-2612 for a quote or with any other questions you may have.

By KATHLEEN CALLAHAN New Hampshire Business Review Just how friendly is New Hampshire to small businesses? Pretty friendly, according to yet another report that ranks the state’s small-business climate. New Hampshire is the nation’s eighth-friendliest state for doing business and the fifth-friendliest state in which to start a business, according to the survey, which was done in partnership with Thumbtack.com and the Kauffman Foundation. It polled 6,000 of the small-business owners who use the website, which helps users to find local service providers such as wedding photographers, auto mechanics, and yoga instructors. “There are a lot of ‘business climate rankings,’ but there aren’t any that draw upon considerable data from small-business owners themselves,” said the website in a release. According to a Web designer in Lebanon polled for the survey, the state has “many networking sites and affiliate programs available for training,” which “makes it easy to network with new customers along with gained valuable knowledge and support.” The survey found there to be a gender gap among the small-business owners polled, with the male respondents 15 percent more likely than female respondents to rate their company’s current financial situation as “good” or “very good.” Political affiliation also played a role, with conservative small-business owners 27 percent more likely than their liberal counterparts to rate their business’s financial situation positively.

One general contractor in Seabrook said the state’s lack of sales tax was a major advantage of doing business, allowing “small New Hampshire business to buy and sell at a slightly more competitive rate than our Massachusetts neighbors.” The state scored an A grade for the ease of starting a business, its tax code and ease of licensing. But it got a ‘C’ for health and safety regulations and zoning laws and a ‘D’ for hiring costs. And even though the state ranked high nationally, business owners in the state are apparently a pessimistic bunch. The state ranked 45th nationally for its share of business owners who are optimistic about their company’s financial situation in the coming year.

CEMB is a top manufacturer for many major wheel balancer labels. Their wheel equipment is perfect for gas stations, and small and medium size garages requiring basic computer wheel balancing for cars and light trucks. The C29 mobile wheel balancer balances steel and light alloy wheels of cars, light trucks, motorcycles, and scooters (with optional adapters) and it comes to you fully assembled. Here are a few of the features of this economical wheel balancer: It includes Microprocessor-based hand-spin balance (without motor), Quick Standard Nut Mounting, a foot brake for exact placement of wheel weights, Menus for quick selection of ounces to grams, inches to millimeters, and unbalanced thresholds .1 or .25 ozs. This balancer also features an optimization program for compensation of rim and tire unbalance. Along with self-diagnosis and self-calibration, it is built to offer mobile wheel balancing, with its unique size, weight and dual power supply. With Manual Data Entry options, it also has a Dual Operator Program. Another nice feature is its "Static" program plus 4 ALU programs for PAX, light alloy or different shaped rims. And the finishing touches - it has a one button split and hidden weight program, as well as a 4 compartment weight tray. This wheel balancer is chock full of all the features a garage would need.

CEMB C29 Mobile Wheel Balancer Technical Specifications

Power Supply: 110 VAC/12DC Max. Power absorbed: 0.03 Kw Shaft Size: 40mm Balancing Speed: < 100 rpm Balancing Accuracy: < 1g Rim Diameter: 10" - 30" Rim Width: 1.5" - 20" Maximum Wheel Weight: 165 lbs or (75kg) Operating Temperature: °F 32-113 (°C 0-45) Average Cycle Time: 6-8 seconds Packing Dimensions: L58" x W43" x H59" Gross Shipping Weight: 211 lbs Financing options are available. Check out the C29 Mobile Wheel Balancer on our website for more info.

We've gotten lots of calls about our Tiger Tool selection. There a are a few reasons for this: We are listed as a featured online dealer on Tiger Tool's website, which has generated a lot of buzz in our direction. Secondly, we've been really working at reducing our prices as much as we can to stay competitive with the 'chain' stores that seem to be able to undercut everyone else...and I do believe it is working! We strive to get you the best deals we possibly can, and we are continuously comparatively checking other websites to make sure we can deliver the best quality goods at the lowest possible price. We WANT to get you the best deals. It is a happy day for us as much as it is for you when you feel like you've found a great deal.

We want to continue to get you the best deals and hope that you tell a friend or two about it, in the process! The image above is #10850 Automotive Yoke Puller. Also in stock are the #10310 Tie Rod End Remover Kit and #10385 Pitman Arm Puller, and the #70301 Snap Ring Body Panel and Clip Pliers - 75 degree . Our entire selection of Tiger Tools are listed here, categorized by Driveline Tools, Axle Shaft Tools, Slack Adjuster Tools, Wheel Stud Tools, Tie Rod Tools, Hydraulic Accessories, Pitman Arm Tools, Suspension Tools and Combination Kits.

 "I have been TIG welding for many years using now dated but high quality equipment. This welder has amazing capabilities for its size and certainly for its price. The inverter technology has come a long way allowing this size machine to have both DC & AC welding capacity without high frequency. I have welded steel, stainless and aluminum with great success and smooth arc initiation. New or old to TIG welding, you will be happy with your purchase."