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FROM PENRITE COUPLING WARNING NEW The company has been Australian owned and operated for 95 years SGF says you should be wary of unspecified replacement driveshaft flexible couplings
Flexible Couplings are considered an extremely sensitive and key component in a vehicle’s drivetrain. SGF says original couplings are vehicle specific and are tuned and balanced to reduce or eliminate the vibration and disturbing harmonic frequencies generated at different RPMs, and of course to withstand the maximum torque generated by the engine.
Penrite has just released its new Diesel Winter Fuel Treatment additive. The product is said to be ideal for use in alpine areas or in locations where temperatures are expected to fall below zero degrees and where winter fuel is not available. Diesel fuel can form wax crystals at very low temperatures. This can block injectors and prevent fuel from reaching the cylinder. The new Penrite Diesel Winter Fuel Treatment is a single dose product. It is designed to be added to the fuel, where it works by lowering the CFPP (Cold Filter Plugging Point) of the diesel fuel so that wax formation is below the bulk temperature of the fuel. This is important in alpine areas where the risk of wax formation is greatest. In off-road applications such as agriculture, the product may be used in storage tanks and in equipment in the case of an unexpected cold snap occurring before Alpine Fuel is available. Diesel Winter Fuel Treatment is also ideal for use prior to snow and skiing trips, 4WD and off-roading in high mountain regions, diesel fuel supplies stored in subzero degree temperatures, and in farm, agricultural and mining equipment which is used in colder climates. One 375ml bottle treats up to 100 Litres of diesel fuel. To find out more about Penrite and its Australian Made products, visit www.penriteoil.com.au
SGF says you should beware of copy couplings that can cause vibration and noise issues and, in most cases, early failure. Generally, it says many other low-quality couplings in the market take a convenient ‘one coupling fits many applications’ approach that is prone with potential NVH problems. SGF says its couplings are OE and supplied to many OEMs around the world. It states each coupling is specifically engineered and NVH tuned for a particular vehicle model. SGF is a German company specialising in torque transmission and anti-vibration solutions. Unlike many copy couplings available, SGF says it utilises its trademark Tenpu fibre technology: a combination of cord inlays vulcanised within select rubber compounds that operate in tension rather than pressure or shear load. It says the Tempo fibre reinforcement fibres transmit the majority of the torque whilst the design enables the tuning of the coupling for the specific reduction of each vehicle’s NVH characteristics, resulting in optimal damping and the elimination or reduction of noise and vibration, improved tolerance to shock loads and compensation of radial, axial and angular misalignments. Its couplings also have a highpower density ratio. For more information, contact sales@sgfasiapac.com 30
Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine June 2021
CTEK INTRODUCES CS FREE Power to go, wherever you are
CTEK has launched what it says is the world’s first battery charger and maintainer with revolutionary Adaptive Boost technology in Australia. It says it is this Adaptive Boost technology that allows the innovative new charger to get a flat battery going quickly and safely – without the need for plugging into mains power, as it is a portable charger you can use wherever you go. The CS FREE features an internal lithium battery that charges the battery through the unit’s fast USB-C input, and when fully charged, the unit will reportedly hold its charge for up to a year, allowing it to be stored in a vehicle for whenever it is needed. Unlike traditional boosters or jump starters, CTEK says the CS FREE analyses the battery using Adaptive Boost technology, which works out the quickest and safest way to power up and protect the battery to get motorists back on the road within 15 minutes, without damaging the battery or the vehicle’s electronics. In addition to its portable capabilities, when plugged into mains power the new CS FREE acts as a maintenance charger, allowing it to be a complete three in one product that is capable of maintaining the long-term health of your battery. For the modern workshop, CTEK says this useful tool is perfect for use for day-to-day maintenance charging, while also having the benefit of portability for battery related issues when testing out on the road. To learn more about the new CS FREE, go to page 20 of the AAAA’s annual 4WD Special or visit www.ctek.com.au
