Windshield Replacement is Less Difficult with These Tools
The auto glass repair and replacement industry faces many challenges, one of which is the toll it takes on an auto glass technician’s body. There are various tools on the market that can make windshield installations almost easy. AGRR magazine has compiled a list of some of the newest, as well as tried and true, tools on the market today. Features, pricing and where you can go to learn more are all included.
Safelift
Equalizer
Features:
A powered installation system that al-lows a technician to remove and install windshields, panoramic roofs, backlites, and even body panels without a second technician. Features a remote-controlled lifting operation that enables setting glass from either the left or right side of the vehicle and an innovative rotating glass stand. The product provides technicians full mobility without heavy lifting and strain. Made of light-weight aluminum for mobile or in-shop application.
Price Point: $4,130
Add Ons Available: No
equalizer.com
piLIFT®
SMARTPiab
Features:
• Ergonomic vacuum lifter.
• Smart data features based on Internet connectivity enable the product to deliver on the promises of Industry 4.0.
• Senses and monitors movements and responds quickly to user intentions, while lifting and weighing loads simultaneously.
• Collect and log data, through web platform log-in.
• Reduces the load on the operator’s body by more than 80%, while at the same optimizing productivity.
• Reduced power consumption of 76%.
• Capacity to lift objects weighing 90 pounds.
Price Point: $17,786
Add Ons Available: No
piab.com
Aegis Tools
Kit 3050 Solo Neo Standard and Kit 3060 Solo Neo Deluxe Kit
Features:
• The company says this is the lightest setting tool available.
• Maximum safe working load of 75 pounds.
• Works from both sides of the vehicle.
• Fits all size vehicles and window curvatures.
Price Point: $1,168 standard, $1,330 deluxe
Add Ons Available: No
Special Offers:
• 10 percent off new customer discount on website.
• Also sold through Pilkington, Mygrant and PGW and sometimes they offer promotions.
Kit 1720 Glass Handlers Kit/Kit 1721 Glass Handlers Kit-3 handles
Price Point:
$185 for 1720 and $266.50 for 1721
Add Ons Available: No
Special Offers:
• 10 percent off new customer discount on website.
• Also sold through Pilkington, Mygrant and PGW and sometimes they offer promotions.
aegistools.com
ZG3
Pro 600
Features:
Designed to safely handle very large vehicle windshields. This includes removal of the damaged windshield, assisting with positioning for windshield preparation, perform pre-setting of the new windshield and installation of the new windshield by one or two technicians.
Price Point: $25,000
Add Ons Available: Volume discounts for 2 or more. Financing available.
Special Offers: Yes
Mobile System
Features:
Designed to safely handle most common vehicle windshields including removal of the damaged windshield, assisting with positioning for windshield preparation, perform pre-setting of the new windshield and installation of the new windshield by one technician.
Price Point: $15,000
Add Ons Available: Volume discounts for 2 or more. Financing available.
Special Offers: Yes
zg3sys,com
Pro1 Heavy Duty
Lil Buddy
Features:
• Enables lowering of the windshield into the urethane without the need to remove either suction cups from the glass.
• Optional design for the passenger side mount or the drivers side mount.
• Includes a heavy duty sliding rod to handle the weight of heavy windshields and back glass.
• Built with stainless steel and heavy duty plastics for a lifetime of use with proper care.
• Features a clearly defined measuring system.
Price Point: $1,129
Add Ons Available: Yes
Special Offers: 10% off to new customers.
lilbuddypro.com
PT410AC Vacuum Lifter
Woods Power Grip
Features:
• Ideal for removing and installing windshields on vehicles. (Ideal for the auto-body shop or small production facilities.) Comes with powered tilt for added efficiency.
• Sold through WPG authorized dealers.
• Vacuum loss warning buzzer.
• Individual pad shutoffs.
• Voltage adaptation.
• Alternative pad compounds, including ones for low-marking, temperature resistant and coated surface applications (special order).
• Alternative pad frame dimensions and configurations.
Add Ons Available: No
6-inch vertical hand cup
Features:
Features 70 pounds capacity and a rugged metal handle. Ideal for removing and installing windshields.
Price Point: Sold through WPG Authorized dealers.
Add Ons Available: No
wpg.com
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