The effort is transferred to the jaws by two levers which act by a cam system on the links that control the automatic clamping of the jaws on the wire rope. The Hand-i-Lift was developed by a technician with 35-plus years of experience in the small engine and lawnmower repair business. It''s available in 2 models: 4-3-6 for a wheel-base of 48 inches wide by 60 inches long, and 5-3-7 for a 60-by-84 wheel-base. The standard lift height is 36 inches, but can be custom built to 44 inches high; the load limit is 1,500 pounds. Both models have removable panels to allow full access to the service area. The table will go from the floor to full height in 60 seconds or can be stopped in between and supported on the safety chain. Constructed of all-welded steel, the Hand-i-Lift comes with a limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials or workmanship. The winch, cables and pulleys are backed by a limited 2-year warranty. The basic units with a wood deck cost $650 for the 43-6 and $740 for the 5-3-7. Delivery and installation are free within 200 miles of Holliday, Texas. Powered Tarping Systems provide a safe way to tarp loads without having to climb on the back of trailers or on top of loads. The operator simply connects a tarp to the spreader bar and guides the tarp along the length of the trailer via a hand-held pendant control and powered winch system. The systems can be customized to fit a specific application and are available in a variety of materials. Optional platform and stairs are available for safe access to the side of trailers. Carbis Inc., Florence, S.C. A well-intentioned but hopelessly naive friend once told me that if Linda rubbed a little Goop or other good hand cleaner on the spots on my overalls, they''d come out much more easily in the wash.

The introduction of stricter exhaust and noise emission standards along with the related increase in sophistication of equipment, both mobile and stationary, has created many challenges and opportunities for OEM equipment, engine and component manufacturers. And one component that has gained importance in all of this has been engine exhaust insulation blankets.Firwin Corp., a North York, Ontario, Canada, company is a manufacturer of custom removable insulation blankets for engine exhaust systems, as well as other heat shield insulation products. These products are used in a variety of applications, including standby and prime power generation, marine, on-highway, mining, construction, forestry, locomotive and military.

"It''s absolutely routine," says Platteville, Wisconsin, realtor Dean Ferris. "On some occasions, the inspection may find a buried fuel tank that must be removed or fuel leaks and spills that must be cleaned up. At that point, these problems can be expensive, or they can threaten the property transfer. It''s far better to clean them up ahead of time and install the equipment to prevent further leaks or spills."The typical sign of minor contamination on most farms is petroleum-stained soils and a lack of vegetation around storage tanks. Recently, the options for cleaning up these situations have improved.

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