upVehicle Repair and Maintenance
The intended use of this category is for manufacturers and or distributors of equipment and or tools designed for professional use by businesses that provide technical and or repair service for private or public sector vehicles utilized for the transportation of products or people.
Entries
Hunter Engineering Company http://www.hunter.com/Automotive service equipment, including state-of-the-art wheel alignment systems, wheel balancers, brake lathes, tire changers, lift racks and brake testers.
Matco Tools http://www.matcotools.com/Manufacturer and distributor of professional quality mechanics tools and service equipment for the automotive aftermarket. Our product line ranges from mechanics hand tools and toolboxes to shop equipment.
Mac Tools http://www.mactools.com/Offers professional automotive mechanics and technicians quality tools and equipment supported by a lifetime warranty.
Automotive Specialty Tools http://www.etoolcart.com/On-line retailer features specialty automotive tools for the professional and weekend mechanic
Wikco Industries, Inc. http://www.wikco.com/Manufactures and markets many unique products through our tool and equipment division and exercise equipment division.
Eagle Equipment http://www.eagleequip.com/Automotive repair shop tools and garage equipment that includes: hydraulic lifts, wheel alignment machines,air compressors and car storage racks.
ATS http://www.alltiresupply.com/Wholesale and distribution of lifts, air compressors, impact wrenches, wheel balancers, tube bending machines, auto jacks, tire changers, tire patches, tire valves and a wide selection of wheel weights and many other tire tools products and accessories.
Auterra OBD II Scan Tools for Palm and Windows http://www.auterraweb.com/Specializes in Palm OS and Windows-based OBD II scan tools that connects to an automobile computer for diagnostics and dynamometer measuring purposes. All 1996 and newer vehicles are supported.
SuperFlow Corporation http://www.superflow.com/Engine dynamometers, chassis dynamometers, flowbenches, data acquisition, towing dynamometers, advanced engine technology conference, dynos, autodyn, cycledyn, SF-901, SF-600.
OBD http://www.obd-onboarddiagnostics.com/2, 4 and 5 gas exhaust analyzers that integrate with OBD software scan tools. NOx analyzers are also available.
Lawson Products http://www.lawsonproducts.com/Offers a variety of MRO products including MRO fasteners, industrial supplies, electrical products, hose fittings, hydraulic hoses, hydraulic fittings, welding equipment and automotive hardware.
Lanzoni Autoattrezzature http://www.lanzonionline.com/Lubrication equipment products, exhaust extraction and other professional garage and automotive equipment.
Motive Products http://www.motiveproducts.com/Manufacturer of the Power Bleeder, a one-person pressure brake bleeder.
Power Test http://www.pwrtst.com/Manufacturer of high performance water brake dynamometers.
Apac s.r.l. http://www.apac.it/Italy. Supplies wide range of garage equipment. Includes cranes, lifts, jacks, trolleys, tire changers, wheel balancers, headlight testers, and oil and grease kits.
Nederman Ltd http://www.nederman.com/Manufacturer of extraction systems for dust, exhaust and welding fumes. Additionally, hose and cable reel systems are available for providing water, air, oil, grease and cable to the workspace.
Mityvac http://www.mityvac.com/Manufacturer of automotive and vacuum-related equipment used for fluid evacuation, brake bleeding, testing cooling systems and engine compression.
Ultra Dent Tools http://www.ultradenttools.com/Manufacturer of paintless dent repair tools. Over 180 different tools and accessories in stock. Training available.
Hisun Rubber Industrial Co., Ltd. http://www.urubber.com/Manufacturer of a wide range molded rubber products with rubber tile, stair tread and anti-fatigue mats applicable to automotive and or transportation industry shop and facility use.
Automotive Diagnostic Solutions http://www.ads-global.co.uk/Vehicle workshop service (vehicle diagnostics, tuning repairs and servicing) to Preston, and diagnostic equipment sales and training across the UK.
Datron Technology http://www.datrontechnology.co.uk/Suppliers of high precision vehicle testing equipment as well as CMC, milling machines and engraving technology.
Collision Services http://www.collisionservices.com/Tools, equipment, business forms and promotional products designed for the collision repair and auto body industry.
Bosch Production Tools http://www.boschproductiontools.com/Manufacturer of air tools, cordless tools and high frequency tools for use in industrial production line assembly and shop and service applications.
Automotive Garage Equipment http://www.agequipment.co.uk/Supply and service of tire changers, wheel balancers, wheel aligners including those by the following manufacturers: Balco, JBC, Beissbarth , Coats, Giuliano, Focus, John Bean, Sicam and Corghi.
Redash http://www.redashe.co.uk/Catalog of automotive products distributed in the UK. Includes items such as reels, spray gun cleaners, tool balancers, and lubrication equipment.
PDQ Tools & Equipment http://www.pdqtools.com/Source for guaranteed paintless dent removal supplies, pdr training and auto reconditiong.
Blair Equipment http://www.blairequipment.com/Tools for body or mechanical repairs.
AVL - DiTEST http://www.avlditest.com/Manufacturer of diagnostic tools and testing systems for shops and test centers. World-wide presence.
Maverick Technology http://www.mavericktechnology.co.uk/Supplies and supports automotive diagnostic equipment, specializing in PC-based solutions. Based in Buckingham, England, UK.
Teradyne Diagnostic Solutions http://www.teradyne-ds.com/Diagnostic Solutions is a global supplier of manufacturing configuration and test, service bay diagnostic and Telematics solutions for transportation OEMs and independent service providers.
Borg Tire Supply http://www.borgtiresupply.com/Tire supplies to the retail, commercial and re-tread tire industry. Also services car dealerships, gas stations, fleets and others.
Bee Line Company http://www.beeline-co.com/Producer of wheel balancing, collision correction and wheel alignment equipment for tractor-trailers and autos. Uses computerized speed and laser accuracy to achieve quality and speed. Over 80 years in the industry.
Opto-Plus http://www.opto-plus.com/A division of Autek Industri A/S. Development, production and marketing of automotive test equipment under the brand name OPTO-PLUS. Exports to 40 countries all over the world. Please note this website uses a "full screen". To reduce the screen to normal and exit use the close window icon.
Vericom Computers http://www.vericomcomputers.com/Vericom provides brake meters and accelerometer computers for automobiles.
C Air Co. http://www.c-air.co.uk/Vehicle exhaust extraction equipment .
Vetronix Corporation http://vetronix.com/Vetronix is an industry leader in the field of automotive service equipment. Vetronix develops and manufactures automotive diagnostic equipment and software for both the OEM and aftermarket segments of the automotive service industry.
Chia Wei Industry Co., Ltd. http://www.chia-wei.com.tw/Manufacturer of many types of high precision processed hardware parts, tools and accessories.
TrueLine http://www.tru-line.net/Portable laser wheel alignment system. Accurate, quick and cost effective method to align passenger cars, trucks, RVs and race cars.
Comar http://www.comar.nl/Manufacturer of test and measuring equipment for use by automotive service shops, garages and test stations.
Why Wait Machinery Co., Ltd. http://www.whywait.com.tw/Manufacturer of automotive and motorcycle repair and maintenance equipment such as: hydraulic presses, lubricators, oil changers, oil absorbers and a submersed plate lift.
Fasep http://www.fasep.it/A manufacturer of wheel alignment, wheel balancing and tire changing equipment. English / Italian web site.
Beach Equipment Company, Inc. http://www.beachequip.com/Sales and service of truck and automotive wheel service equipment featuring Beissbarth products.
Safe Shop Tools http://www.safeshop.com/Quality engineered shop tools for truck, trailer and bus maintenance.
Canbuilt Mfg. http://www.canbuilt.com/Manufacturers and Distributors of Automotive garage equipment
Rototest http://www.rototest.com/A worldwide provider of competitive, technical automotive expertise pertaining to the development and testing of modern vehicle drive trains, and, is a manufacturer of sophisticated automotive test equipment, primarily dynamometers.
Safety Seal http://www.safetyseal.com/Tubeless tire repair products.
Dispol http://www.dispol.com/index.htmlManufacturer of bodyshop consumables including, car seat covers, masking polythene, masking paper, plus a wide range of consumables.
Temco http://www.washparts.com/Manufacturer of industrial grade aqueous parts washing cabinets for automotive and other various service industry use. Available in six sizes and are sold factory direct.
All Tool Online http://www.alltoolusa.com/Specialists in heavy-duty tire store equipment, tire changers, tire balancers and brake lathes.
Target Lifts International http://www.targetlifts.com/index.htmlManufacturer of tube benders and frame machines for various vehicle and heavy duty applications.
Case Equipment Sales http://www.caseequipmentsales.com/New and used automotive machine shop equipment distributed throughout the Northwest United States.
Ecovent http://www.ecovent.de/Manufacturer of exhaust gas extraction (venting) systems for automotive, bus and heavy truck maintenance facilities. German/English web site.
PSO France http://www.premiumwanadoo.com/pso.fr/Tire regroovers, accessories and blades.
Corghi S.p.A. http://corghiauto.webprofessional.it/A manufacturer of tire changers, wheel balancers, wheel aligners, lifting equipment, testing equipment, reeling machines, hank-to-cone winders, cone-to-cone winders and assembly winders.
OBD Scan Tools http://www.obdscantools.com/ResetMIL.htmThese OBD MIL check engine reset tools allow any shop to reset service and oil change lights for european cars such as Volvo, VW, BMW and Audi. Used in conjunction with our software scan tool.
Toolguy.com, Inc. http://toolguy.com/autorepairkits.htmAutomotive repair tool kits including pneumatic tools, hand tools, spray guns and impact wrenches.
Acme Automotive http://www.acmeautomotive.com/Offers air tool accessories and air line controls including hose, tubing, blowguns and FRLs.
A.D.E.R. Inc. http://timinglightfix.com/Electronic repair services to the automotive repair industry including timing lights, battery chargers, testers, scopes and emission analysers. Parts for older equipment and wheel balancers.
Advanced Fluid Solutions http://www.advancedfluidsolutions.com/Offers greases, motor oils, and specialty lube products.
AES http://www.autoequipmentonline.com/Supplier for the equipment needs of automotive repair facilities.
Alba Diagnostics http://www.brakefluidtester.com/Expertise in the field of brake fluid test technology. The design and manufacture of professional diagnostic equipment for the automotive aftermarket.
Altus-Escon-Company BV http://www.altus-escon.com/Manufacturer of test and measuring equipment for use by automotive service shops, garages and test stations.
Auto Tool http://www.autotool.net/Automotive service equipment distributor.
Beta http://www.betatoolsusa.com/US distributor. Includes product list and dealer locator.
Bridge Analyzers http://www.bridgeanalyzers.com/Produces hand-held gas analyzers for automotive diagnostic use and headspace (controlled atmosphere transportation) monitoring.
Buck Equipment http://www.buckequipment.com/Self-propelled automotive loading and unloading ramp equipment. The product line includes an innovative 4-wheel steering ramp. Additionally, skid-resistant bridge plates are available.
Burke Porter Corporate http://www.bepco.com/Manufacturer of automotive test equipment including dynamometers, wheel alignment, roll test, brake test, and servohydraulic equipment.
Carlton Downs Ltd. http://www.carltondowns.co.uk/Manufacturers of Automotive Servicing Equipment, Material Handling and storage Equipment and Security Caging
Carl Turner Equipment http://www.carlturnerequipment.com/Providing automotive repair equipment for auto service professionals in San Antonio, TX.
Chuan Phang Enterprise Co., Ltd. http://www.comeupwinch.com/Manufacturer of the Come Up Winch brand of direct current (DC) electric winches. The manufacturer also offers the following (DC) powered electric products: hoist, material hoist, cable puller and a boat crane windlass.
CTA Manufacturing Corp. http://www.ctatools.com/Range of professional specialty tools from micro-thin plastigage to 600 foot-pound torque wrenches.
Dash-Surfer work platform http://ttdindustries.com/dashsurfer.htmlDash-Surfer is an adjustable work platform for mechanics, installers, and anyone who needs to work under the dash of an automobile or light truck.
Delafield Controls Corp. http://www.delafieldcontrols.com/Manufacture of automatic tire inflation equipment, for use by tire manufactures, rental car, golf cart and other fleet vehicles.
Dymatronic Oy http://www.dymatronic.com/Designs and manufactures brake testing systems. Includes company details and product information. [Danish and English]
EnviroLution Solution http://www.envirolution.com/The Envirolution engine flushing system power flushes sludge and grime from your engine's oil system resulting in better engine performance, longer engine life, reduced emissions and improved mileage.
Exhaust Gas Analyzers http://gascheck.com.ar/Exhaust Gas Analyzers Manufacturer
Gabbert Equipment, Inc. http://www.tirechanger.com/Automotive shop equipment at wholesale distributor cost.
Geo. Kingsbury Machine Tools Ltd. http://www.testrigs.com/UK. Specializes in powertrain test equipment for the automotive industry. Applications include transmissions, transfer cases, axles, and differentials, as well as steering components, cylinder heads, hydraulic valves, starter motors, and clutches.
Greening Inc. http://www.greeninginc.com/Specialized brake test equipment manufacturer and testing laboratory. Providing transportation manufacturers and their suppliers improved and safer products to compete in today's global market.
The Heartland Group http://www.heartlandgroup.com/Professional automotive service equipment and facility planning.
Hedley Walker (UK) Ltd http://www.hedleywalker.co.uk/Sales and service on Towler products and problems, complete system design, hydraulic system overhaul, and repairs to presses, pumps, and valves.
The Helc Group http://www.helc.net/Manufactures equipment used for rebuilding and testing drive train components found on all types of vehicles and off-road equipment.
Hubei FOTMA Machinery Co http://www.12psdw.com/12PSD series and 12PSDW series injection fuel pump, test bench, spare parts and implements.
Interstate Marketing Corp. http://www.spraybooths.com/Spraybooths for cars and trucks from crossdraft to super-downdrafts, prep stations and paint mixing rooms. Additionally offers a complete line of frame racks and electronic measuring equipment.
KK Electronics http://www.kkeindia.com/vehicle_wash_systems/Manufacturer of car, bus, truck and train wash equipment, brush or brushless models available.
Korea Iyasaka Machinery http://www.kiyasaka.co.kr/Manufacturer of brake testers, exhaust gas analyzers, headlight testers, 2-post and 4-post lifts and static vehicle road test equipment.
LAMCO http://www.lamco.it/Tire repair and workshop equipment
Lujan USA http://www.lujanusa.com/Manufacturers of optical headlight aimers for automotive maintenance.
MacNeil Wash Systems http://www.macneilwash.com/Equipment design focuses on the reduction of maintenance and costly downtime while providing opportunities for higher throughputs and increased profits for the car wash operator.
Mecanique Energetique http://www.mecanique-energetique.com/anglais/Manufacturer of special hand compressors for car service, for replacement of struts and shock absorbers. Technical specifications and models for each type of car listed on the site.
Monaflex http://www.monaflex.com/Offers an off-the-road tire repair system for all plant and machinery.
Myers Tire Supply http://www.tiresupplyguide.com/Catalog for tools, supplies and equipment for tire, wheel and undercar service.
Nepros Tool http://www.nepros.net/Manufactures high quality tools for true professionals and mechanics.
Neway Tool Sales http://www.newayts.com.au/Sole Australian agents for Neway cylinder head restoration equipment, liquid levers brake testing and servicing equipment, brake lathe parts and precision boring bars.
On-Line Tool http://www.checkfixture.net/Automotive tooling, fixtures, gauges and inspection equipment.
Optimo Maskinfabrik http://www.optimo.dk/Wheel-alignment equipment.
Outils Pro-Tek Tools http://www.pro-tek.ca/Wholesaler of body shop tools, equipment and accessories. From paint guns to air tools.
Piccinotti Renato & Co. http://www.piccinotti.it/Manufacturer of cylinder head pressure testers, surface grinders, brake lathes and other brake service equipment. Located in Tortona, Italy.
Qua-Tech http://www.qua-tech.com/Manufacturer and exporter of gear hobbing machine, precision machine, milling machine and bar automat machine.
RJ West http://www.rjwest.ca/accessories/Complete line of tools and accessories for all machining needs for the accurate resurfacing of automotive and light truck rotors, drums, and flywheels. Other Products Include: Punches, dies, and molds for vacuum forming of plastic lids and containers and precision small parts for the aerospace, automotive, and plastic container industries.
Subcategories
Body Repair Tools The intended use of this category is for manufacturers and or distributors of equipment and or tools designed for professional use by autobody or
businesses that provide technical and or repair service.
(less...) Diagnostic Equipment This category contains links to suppliers of diagnostic equipment for the automobile industry.
Hoist Equipment To submit to this category one must be a manufacturer or distributor of vehicle lifting equipment for the transportation industry.
Wheel Maintenance This category contains links to wheel maintenance tools including tyre removers, alignment and balancers for the automobile industry.
Related categories
Chinese SimplifiedGerman Die Kategorie ist für Unternehmen bestimmt, die Komponenten und Maschinen für den Bereich Kfz-Reparatur bieten.
Italian Questa categoria ospita i siti in lingua italiana concernenti aziende che operano nel settore della produzione macchinari ed attrezzature usate nel settore Veicoli. Questa categoria contiene aziende
di produttori attrezzature e macchinari, progettati per uso professionale.
(less...) Russian Оборудование и инструмент для ремонта и технического обслуживания автотранспортных средств
Parts and Accessories This category lists sites for automotive parts manufacturers. Parts refer to any part that is used in an automobile. The category covers both OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and After Market
replacement parts manufacturers. Automotive OE's buy parts from all over the world and frequently buy systems rather than parts. (e.g. they buy brake systems rather than separate brake parts) Some of these manufacturers are tier 1 (they sell directly to the automotive OE's) others are tier 2 (they sell to the tier 1 manufacturers)
(less...) Vehicle RepairVehicle Washers Car, truck, bus, and train washing equipment
Neigbour categories
Assembly Equipment This category focuses on companies involved in designing and supplying largely automated systems for assembling a variety of manufactured products. It includes equipment for automatically fastening,
riveting, drilling, screw insertion and tightening, and performing similar operations that would otherwise have to be done manually. It also extends to systems and devices for testing and packaging finished products. Note: In effect, the sites indexed here are concerned only with a particular aspect of automated manufacturing. Those that deal with other - and often more extensive - forms of automation belong in - and should be directed to - the main category at http://dmoz.org/Business/Industries/Manufacturing/Factory_Automation/ or one of its subcategories.
(less...) Associations Official websites of international, national, and area trade associations that focus on one kind of manufacturing or another. They usually include lists of members and often provide details of current
activities, forthcoming events, and general business news, trends, and commentary.
(less...) Auctions and Internet Trading This category serves as a general collection point for companies engaged in selling, buying, and trading new and used manufacturing equipment. Most of them have an appeal to more than one industry and
usually include photographs and technical details of their current inventory. Where auctions sites are involved, they also show the status of bids to date. Note: Despite the title of this category, it does -- and can -- include some manufacturer sites, especially where the product range doesn't readily fit elsewhere. As just one example, hand and power tools aimed at a wide variety of markets can belong here, particularly if they aren't appropriate for the Hydraulic and Pneumatic category. Additional note: The separate Used Machinery category also contains a list of possible sources for equipment of a general nature. However, where equipment is restricted to use by a specific industry or applies to a particular type of processing, a site is usually more appropriately indexed elsewhere -- as in the numerous listings to be found throughout the various subcategories that make up this Machinery and Tools section of the Open Directory. Thus, someone with an interest in balancing machines is more likely to find what they're looking for under that heading rather than in either this Auctions and Internet Trading or the Used Machinery one.
(less...) Balancing Machinery and Tools This category is concerned with the range of systems and components that test and overcome imbalances and vibration in a wide variety of manufacturing and processing machines, particularly those that
involve rotating parts. Note: The emphasis in this category is on balancing equipment used in various industries, but there is a notable exception in the case of wheel balancing equipment and weights used in the car and truck aftermarket. Sites of this nature are more logically included in the Vehicles_Repair_and_Maintenance category. Additional note: Although a few manufacturers also provide balancing services, such activity is more the province of local machine shops. Sites of this nature can be found at -- and should be directed to -- the appropriate Regional location, which can be found within the breakdown shown at Business/Industries/Manufacturing/Casting,_Molding,_Machining/Machine_Shops/Full_Service/Regional/
(less...) Building Materials Manufacturing Machinery This category indexes sites dealing with equipment and supplies used in the building and construction trades. The focus is on the processing of building materials, the manufacture of end products and
building components, and the tools used by installers and tradespeople.
(less...) Cleaning EquipmentConverting Equipment This category contains sites concerned with the manufacture and servicing of machinery and equipment involved in converting web and sheet material from a raw state to a partial or fully finished form.
The material is generally confined to paper, board, film, foil, and some nonwovens, although there is an occasional but warranted exception. The converting processes include a wide range of operations such as unwinding/rewinding, cutting/slitting, glueing/coating/laminating, formation of bags and packages, embossing/perforating/hole punching, and counting/batching/packaging/delivery systems. Note: To a degree, sites related to converting machinery can also be found in the Printing, Packaging, Paper, and Textile/Nonwovens categories. In such cases, however, the equipment tends to be an internal extension of the industry's manufacturing focus rather than the basis of a distinctly separate converting business.
(less...) Custom Machinery Builders This category contains sites involved in the design and building of one-of-a-kind machines and equipment for a wide range of manufacturing and processing companies. The emphasis is on a needs
analysis, appropriate conceptual design, and eventual production and installation. Note: Any firm that simply offers customized machinery in its customary field of equipment should direct its site to the category in which it and its competitors are normally to be found. Thus, a special purpose laminating machine manufacturer belongs in the Converting category, while a company offering customized industrial heating equipment should be allocated to the Furnaces,_Incinerators,_Kilns one. Note: Some parallel exists between this Custom Machinery Builders category and the Technical Services one, in which, there too, the emphasis is on a source of advice and supply that a given manufacturer is unlikely to find available within the normal scope of things.
(less...) Cutting and Machining This category contains sites concerned with the sale and service of equipment used in the metalworking industry and, in several cases, with extended or alternative applications for shaping and forming
plastic, stone, and wood materials. The selection varies from hand tools to advanced and sophisticated machinery, and the objective is the fabrication of parts and components needed for a wide variety of purposes. Such products are at the heart of the Machine Shop business and are also frequently turned out in house by machinery manufacturers for their own use -- and, not the least, for incorporation in the machinery the companies build. Note: The focus in this category is on the manufacture, supply, and service of equipment. In contrast, sites put together by users of the equipment (such as Machine Shops) are listed in the Casting, Molding, Machining categories.
(less...) Directories Sites that provide detailed information of companies and individuals engaged in a broad range of manufacturing industries. A number of online publications, which serve much the same purpose, are also
indexed in this category. Note: Although many of the sites listed in this Directories category have a commercial aspect to them (and this is in contrast to the overall information provided by the sites indexed in the Associations category), a greater emphasis on the haves and wants of the marketplace can be found in the sites that are contained in the Auctions_and_Internet_Trading category -- or in the used machinery segments of categories such as Process_Equipment and Machine_Tools.
(less...) Employment Sites related to job openings in the range of industries served by the Machinery and Tools categories. Includes recruiting and employment agencies. Job seekers
who are so inclined may post their resumes here, too.
(less...) Engines This category lists sites for (re-)manufacturers or suppliers of combustion engines, engine components or related
equipment, serving more than one application type.
(less...) Etching, Embossing, Marking Sites identifying sources of equipment, services, and accessories involved in adding marks, textures, or decorative finishes to metallic and non-metallic surfaces, industrial and commercial products
or components, and, in a few cases, specialized materials and items. The process technology varies, but the end result is invariably one of two things. There is either the addition (or occasionally the removal) of a mark, imprint, or texture to (or from) the original. Or the process leads to the creation of an intricate shape or uniquely finished product. Note: Suppliers of etching equipment often have a particular, and even exclusive, focus on the semi-conductor industry, and sites of this nature are better indexed in the Business/Electronics_and_Electrical/ categories. Additional note: Manufacturers of laser marking and engraving equipment often include models designed for cutting, drilling, and welding materials -- and sometimes the reverse applies. Where the emphasis is on cutting type machines rather than marking ones, sites should be more properly directed to -- and will be found in -- the Business/Industrial_Goods_and_Services/Machinery_and_Tools/Cutting_and_Machining/Cutting_Machinery/Lasers/ category. Note re commercial embossing work: The printing industry includes embossing as one of its capabilities, although the results are obtained through the use of dies rather than with industrial embossing machinery. An extensive, alphabetized collection of sources for this kind of work can be found in the Business/Publishing_and_Printing/Printing/Full_Service_and_Commercial/ category, with the geographical location being indicated in most cases.
(less...) Furnaces, Incinerators, Kilns This category contains sites related to the manufacture, distribution, and servicing of industrial equipment and systems that are primarily used for heat generation and for melting or incinerating a
range of materials and waste byproducts. It includes furnaces, ovens, kilns, crucibles, and other devices that use direct or indirect heat provided by solid fuel, gas, oil, or electricity, or, in a few cases, rely on heat generated by alternative means. The applications vary widely and cover a host of different industries. Note: Heat treatment processes also frequently depend on the use of furnaces and similar equipment. Thus, the Thermal_Process category -- which is focused on the steps taken in advancing the condition of materials and manufactured parts towards a desired finished state -- contains an additional number of furnace type sites. It therefore makes some sense for searchers and submitters to look at both this Furnaces_Incinerators_Kilns category and the Thermal_Process one to determine where their interests are likely to be best served.
(less...) Hydraulic and Pneumatic This category indexes sites involved in the supply and service of relatively simple hydraulic and pneumatic tools; a broad range of more complex machinery and equipment (such as presses and
handling/lifting systems) that make use of fluid and air power technology; and the components (such as hose and valves) and accessories (such as power packs) that make everything possible.
(less...) Industrial Metrology Metrology is the scientific study of measurement. Legal metrology is the part of metrology where regulations are implemented in order to ensure an appropriate level of credibility in measurement
results whenever conflicting interests exist, or when incorrect measurement results may adversely affect individuals or society itself. (Not to be confused with meteorology -- the study of the processes and phenomena of the atmosphere, especially as a means of forecasting the weather.)
(less...) Leatherworking Machinery This category contains sites of special purpose equipment and accessory suppliers serving the leather processing and shoe manufacturing industries. It can also be of some interest
to manufacturers making plastic and rubber footware.
(less...) Plasma Technology This category includes private companies dealing with plasma physics applications and technology
Plating, Polishing Equipment This category contains sites concerned with two main aspects of finishing or altering the nature or surfaces of parts made from metal and a small variety of other materials. On the one hand, the focus
is on such processes as cleaning, deburring, degreasing, polishing, and generally improving the appearance of something. On the other hand, the interest is in changing its original or final composition through such processes as electroless or electrolytic plating. Note: There is a certain degree of overlap in the sites gathered in this category and others that are scattered through other parts of the Machinery_and_Tools segment of the Open Directory Project. To mention only two examples, centrifuges have a category all of their own and many machine tool sites feature deburring equipment. However, although the distinctions are perhaps somewhat fine, the essential rationale for including a site in this Plating,_Polishing category is the focus on the finishing industries rather than the process and metalworking ones.
(less...) Process Equipment This category -- and the subcategories included with it -- brings together sites concerned with the supply and service of machines, systems, and associated ancillary equipment that, in one way or
another, alter the nature or condition of batches of materials, components, or parts that have so far probably been only partially manufactured. In some cases, the end result is a finished product. In others, the processing is merely a step along the way. Whatever the case, a change certainly occurs between the input and output stages. Note: Process Equipment sites usually have applications to a range of industries rather than one specific type of manufacturing. In contrast, sites that have an obvious relationship to a particular area of manufacturing are indexed in categories that conform with that relationship. (For example metalworking machinery is allocated to the Cutting_Equipment and Machine_Tools categories, just as tanning equipment and shoe making machines will be found in the Leatherworking_Machinery category.)
(less...) Sandblasting This category contains sites concerned with the manufacture, sale, and service of surface preparation and finishing equipment that uses some form of abrasive media to produce a deburred, descaled,
cleaned, or finished result. By extension, the category includes sources of supply for such related products as air compressors, fittings, guns, hoses, and, of course, the abrasives themselves. Note: Some equipment manufacturers offer to do sandblasting and the like for customers, but the majority of companies that specialize in this type of service tend to confine themselves to a reasonably local market. Sites of this kind should therefore be more properly directed to appropriate Regional/Localities categories, rather than expecting to have themselves indexed in this or any other Business section of the Open Directory.
(less...) Snowmaking The Snowmaking category focuses on the business of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing of
snowmaking machines such as snow machines, and snowguns.
(less...) Technical Services Engineering and similar companies that provide specialized services of a generally advanced or unique nature to manufacturers who are unlikely to have inhouse access to them. Examples include
performance analysis, emergency repairs, significant equipment upgrades and retrofits, and the dismantling, movement, and reassembly of heavy machinery.br>In most cases, these services are available to a broad range of manufacturers and often on a worldwide basis.
(less...) Test Equipment This category contains sites related to the manufacture, supply, and servicing of instruments, devices, and equipment used to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective operation and condition of
machinery, machine parts, and a variety of manufactured items. Some sites have a narrow application to an industry or product, but most have a broad range of applicability. In turn, while outside testing is preferred from time to time, the norm is to carry it out on the shop floor, as an attached or integral part of machinery, or through an in-house laboratory. Often enough, too, the testing process forms part of a predictive or preventive maintenance program.
(less...) Thermal Process This category contains sites related to the manufacture, distribution, and servicing of industrial equipment used in a variety of heat transfer processes. The objective is to heat or cool products as
a part of a process application or manufacturing procedure. Examples include annealing, brazing, hardening, and tempering metal parts, as well as baking, drying, curing, and bonding materials and products in several different industries. Note: A quite considerable number of furnace type sites are also indexed in a category of their own, reflecting their application beyond the heat treatment one. Searchers and submitters are therefore advised to look at the Furnaces_Incinerators_Kilns category and well as this Thermal_Process one to determine where their interests are likely to be best served. Note: The accompanying Heat_Exchanger subcategory has its own description. In a sense, it deals with equipment designed to transfer heat from one medium to another.
(less...) Used Machinery This category provides sources of used and reconditioned machinery for a variety of industrial and fabricating fields. They differ, at least to some degree, from the sites indexed in the
Auctions_and_Internet_Trading category in which the emphasis is on the bidding method of disposal. Note: When used and surplus inventory is confined to one specific industry or machine type, with almost no applications outside it, a source is more likely to be found in the related category rather than in this more general one. Examples of this difference in indexing can be found in such categories as Cleaning_Equipment and Machine_Tools/Used.
(less...) Welding EquipmentWoodworking Machinery This category contains sites put together by manufacturers and distributors of woodworking machinery. Product lines include production machinery, material handling systems, and tooling used to
manufacture furniture, doors and windows, architectural millwork, picture frames, dimensional lumber, and wood products in general. Note: The focus of this category is on industrial applications. Where sites are aimed at the home hobbyist instead, they more properly belong in either the Shopping/Tools/Woodworking/ category or the Arts/Crafts/Woodcraft/Woodworking/ one. Additional note: Sites concerned with sawmill and plywood and panel production also fall outside the scope of this category. Instead they should be listed in the Business/Agriculture_and_Forestry/Forestry_Products_and_Equipment/ category.
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