Sneak Peek: December 2022

Dec. 1, 2022
Some popular products from this month's sneak peek include the Phoenix Lite 2, Dualie 3AA Color-Rite, 6-in-1 Air Line Manifold Kit, and more.

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The following products are recently introduced automotive tools and equipment. See new products even before automotive technicians read about them in PTEN magazine. For the full December Sneak Peek product inventory, check out Professional Distributor's December digital edition.

Phoenix Lite 2

The TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 generates diagnostic reports in a short amount of time in order to assist shops in completing jobs faster and more efficiently. The diagnostic tool is best utilized for basic functions, including ECU lookup, reading and clearing fault codes, and reading data streams.

Intake Manifold Repair ProKit

The ProMAXX Intake Manifold Repair (IMR) ProKit allows technicians to easily remove broken fasteners on Ford 3.5L and 3.7L EcoBoost engines. The kit includes signature machine-shop tooling and precision components to make an on-the-truck repair.

13-pc Star Bit Socket Set, No. 22977

The OEMTOOLS 13-pc Star Bit Socket Set, No. 22977, comes in many sizes, including (1/4” drive) T8, T10, T15, T20, T25, T27, T30, (3/8” drive) T40, T45, T47, T50, T55, and (1/2” drive) T60. The long-lasting bits are made of heat-treated S2 steel while the reinforced chrome vanadium steel sockets are designed to give extra turning power.

Dualie 3AA Color-Rite

The Streamlight Dualie 3AA Color-Rite provides the option of bright, white light or high CRI light with Streamlight’s Color-Rite Technology. The dual beam light offers three output modes: a spot beam for distance illumination, a soft, wide flood beam to illuminate work areas and to aid in true color recognition, and a combined spot and flood beam. 

M12 FUEL 16-Gauge Variable Speed Nibbler, No. 2476-20

The Milwaukee Tool M12 FUEL 16 Gauge Variable Speed Nibbler, No. 2476-20, is a compact, lightweight tool that is designed to deliver fast clean cuts in 16-gauge mild steel and is also rated for 18-gauge stainless steel and 12-gauge aluminum. 

Locking Hose Clamp Pliers With Offset, No. 1224

The CTA Manufacturing Locking Hose Clamp Pliers With Offset, No. 1224, is designed for removing a wide variety of hose clamps. The head of the pliers has a dimension of 32mm by 19mm and features a multi-directional slotted pattern for wide application range, including tank ventilation line clamps, radiator hose clamps, and transmission cooler lines. 

1/4" Drive Aluminum Swivel Head Micro Ratchet, No.11320

The Titan Professional Tools 1/4" Drive Aluminum Swivel Head Micro Ratchet, No. 11320, features a 90-tooth, reversible head, a 4-degree sweep, knurled grip, and an anodized aluminum handle.

6-in-1 Air Line Manifold Kit

The Ascot Supply 6-in-1 Air Line Manifold Kit features six 1/4” outlets and comes with three 1/4” aluminum plugs. The aluminum plugs can be inserted into the manifold when the additional outlets are not in use. 

1-1/4" Diameter Mini-Dynorbital Extreme, No. X125TR

The Dynabrade 1-1/4" Diameter Mini-Dynorbital Extreme, No. X125TR, is a random orbital sander ideal for small-scale sanding applications. Its integrated speed control allows for fine adjustment of rpm for artistic results, sensitive workpieces, or when sanding/repairing a coated surface.

Bumper Perfect Hole Punch Extension Kit, No. ART251EX

The Killer Tools Bumper Perfect Hole Punch Extension Kit, No. ART251EX, is for use with Killer Tools' Bumper Perfect Hole Punch, No. ART251. The extension kit includes dies for four new rear bumper sensor sizes: 27mm, 28.1mm, 29.3mm, and 38.9mm for VW, Subaru, and more.

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