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EO Featured Products

By Lee Kurtzmann, Associate Editor
Posted Sep 24th 2003 4:54AM

Anti-snooze device

sam.jpgHave you ever slapped your face, turned up the radio, opened a window or sang out loud to try and stay awake while driving? The second leading cause of vehicle accidents in America is inattention due to drowsiness or fatigue. Eighty percent of accidents where vehicles went off the road were caused by sleepy drivers.

S.A.M. G-3â„¢ is a small, computerized, electronic device that monitors corrective movements of the steering wheel with a magnetic sensor. When normal corrective movements cease and lack of wheel movement is detected, you are alerted by an alarm which can be heard above radios and vehicle noise.

The alarm is automatically reset as soon as normal steering motion is restored. If the wheel of your vehicle is not moving normally S.A.M.G-3â„¢ will let you know so you can correct the problem by steering. S.A.M. G-3â„¢ helps the driver to monitor his or her own driving habits in real time when S.A.M. G-3â„¢ is activated.

Its computer chip technology is housed in a compact, high impact case

The manufacturer points to these features: 

-Magnetic sensor monitors steering wheel motion
-Data logging (Available)
-High decibel warning alert - 104DB
-Cruise control shutdown with option relay
-Easy Installation
-Adjustable time delay alarm
-Heavy O.E.M. wiring and connections
-Toll free customer and installation support

800-683-6654 www.driverfatigue.com/Products.htm

3_in_one_large_picture.jpgThe squeaky wheel gets the grease

A long-familiar name in lubricants recently introduced its new Professional Line of products. These high-performance products may be found just about anywhere you buy WD-40.

Silicone Spray
The company says that this provides high-performance lubrication and corrosion protection, in a quick-drying no-mess formula. It's safe for use on metal, rubber, vinyl, wood, and much more. NSF H2 approved.  It is available in aerosol and drip cans.

Lubricates: Doors, locks, hinges, belts windows, latches, zippers, switches, fishing equipment, tools, chains belts, sports equipment, lawn equipment, valves, linkages, pulleys, fans and more.

Protects: Electrical parts such as distributors, ignition wires and sparkplugs. It can also be used to protect guns, boots, tools, pool and marine equipment.   This fast-acting formula loosens rusted or stuck parts, and works to remove grease and grime from a variety of surfaces.

It can be used on pipes, fittings, locks, chains, nuts, lug nuts, tools or anything else that needs loosening.

High Performance Penetrant
This fast-acting formula loosens rusted or stuck parts, and works to remove grease and grime from a variety of surfaces.  It is available in aerosol and drip cans.

It can be used on pipes, fittings, locks, chains, nuts, lug nuts, tools or anything else that needs loosening.

White Lithium Grease
This water and heat resistant formulation offers a long-lasting, heavy-duty lubricant in an aerosol can. The 3-IN-ONE Professional White Lithium Grease reduces friction while protecting against rust and corrosion. It sprays on evenly as a liquid, and sets up dry for a thick coating. It will not splatter, melt, run, wash off or freeze.

Automotive: Hinges, locks, latches, seat tracks, strike plates, cables, distributor cams, battery terminals, radio antennas, windshield wiper mechanisms, bolts, bearings and much more.

Home: Sliding doors, windows, hinges, appliances, lawn and garden equipment, garage door tracks, chains, screws, guns and tools.

Marine: trailer rollers, winches, turnbuckles, shackles, bearings, slides, motor pivot points and all external moving parts.

Shop: Machinery, fans, blowers, roller channels, chains, conveyor, bearing, gears, pneumatic tools, blades and bits.
 
For more info, visit www.wd40.com

sled.jpgLight it up!

Briteland Industries Corp of Ontario, CA has introduced portable task lighting, the CONCO - a 250 watt Metal Halide lamp for temporary, portable task lighting for construction, outdoors, maintenance and other applications. 

According to the manufacturers, the light provides four times the lumens-per-watt of most 1000-watt halogen work lights.  The light has a heavy-duty, die-cast design, with a polyester powder coat finish to weather adverse conditions.

The lamp is protected by a heavy duty vandal-resistant wire guard combined with thick tempered safety glass to assure CONCOâ„¢ stands up to the most adverse conditions.

The CONCOâ„¢ fixtures use two high output light sources to offer the best of two worlds. 250W of Metal Halide powerful illumination supported by 150W of Halogen for instant light and restrike in case of power interruption.

Conco 's stand-by halogen lamp will light instantly when power is turned on, and automatically turn off when the main metal halide lamp reaches 60% brightness.

It comes in a sled base, folding base and tripod models with optional heavy-duty casters.

Electronic Safety Products
888 358-1900 or www.biclighting.com

clever_lever.jpgFrom Safe Shop Tools - The Clever Lever

Don't change another tire the hard way! The Clever Lever puts science back in this chore by providing just the right tool to remove and replace tires easily and safely.

The Clever Lever allows one person to readily move tires up to 300 lbs., helping to prevent back injuries and other costly insurance claims. Simply roll the Clever Lever under the tire, then lift and pull.

To replace a tire, simply push it back in, rotate and tilt for quick alignment with the studs. The Clever Lever comes in two models that fit everything from light/medium duty pickups to heavy-duty tractors and trailers.

High tensile strength tubular steel Spring-loaded kickstand No assembly required

The MD22 Fits tire diameters
from 24" to 36"

The HD26 Fits tire diameters
from 36" to 48"

www.safeshoptools.com or 800 845-2641