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MAHLE’s Next Generation RRR Machines

Next generation means high-performance with user-friendly features.

Published: Jun 18, 2020

MAHLE Service Solutions’ fully automatic, recently redesigned machines are able to recover, recycle and recharge vehicles equipped with R134a and R1234yf refrigerants.

The next generation ArcticPRO machines are sleek, high-performance and smaller than previous models, taking up less space on the repair shop floor.

Most of the lineup offers a 7-in. capacitive LCD touch screen with an intuitive, tech-friendly user interface and a bright LED indicator light on top of the unit to alert users when service is complete — easily seen from afar.

For more information, please visit servicesolutions.mahle.com.

BendPak to Debut Eight-Armed Car Lift Concept at NADA

Octa-Flex improves technician productivity, convenience and ergonomics, according to BendPak.

By Mary DellaValle

Mary became editor of Tire Review in April 2019. She joined Babcox Media in 1988 as the senior editor of Brake & Front End. In her 32-year career with Babcox, Mary has contributed across the brand portfolio in a variety of ways, most recently serving as the editor of ImportCar before joining the Tire Review team. Her appointment to Tire Review makes her only the 10th editor of the brand in its 118-year history.

Published: Jan 19, 2024

BendPak announced its patent-pending Octa-Flex™ concept, which it's calling "a radical new two-post lift design," that features two sets of arms: triple-telescoping swing arms, plus all-new integrated lift-assist arms.

The EV12DPS Octa-Flex prototype will make its global premiere at NADA Expo, in Las Vegas, Feb. 2-4, 2024, in booth 4569W.

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