TITLE

What's new in...air starters

PUB. DATE

August 1996

SOURCE

Fleet Owner;Aug96, Vol. 91 Issue 8, p98

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Discusses the advantages of using air starters in trucks instead of electric starters. Air starters' contribution to weight savings and longevity; Elimination of spark hazards for flammable materials; Air starting systems from Ingersoll-Rand and Tech Development Incorporated.

ACCESSION #

9706172425

 

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