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Top 10 Products from 2024

by Cameron Hanson | Dec 31, 2024
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At Zip’s AW Direct, we don’t like to stand around with our hands in our pockets. We’re always on the lookout for new and innovative products to benefit our customers. If we can’t find what we’re looking for, we’ll make it ourselves or find someone who can. The safety of your crew and the efficiency of your operation depends on the products we have to offer.

As we close out 2024, we’re taking a moment here to review our Top 10 Favorite Products we’ve brought to market over the past year. We feel they are pretty special, and we know you will too. Scroll down to take a look for yourself to see how your business or operation can benefit from these great products.

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TowMate Ultraviolet Cone-Mounted Warning Light
Item #: TM-LS-UVA

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Glow in the dark with HINVII lighting from TowMate. Bring more lighting and awareness to your high-traffic work area with this rechargeable, warning light from TowMate. Ideal for tow truck operators, emergency responders and construction crews, this cone topper offers an advanced ultraviolet light head uniquely designed to increase the visibility of roadside workers. Equipped with patented HINVII technology, this LED device emits a non-visible light that interacts with the bright colors and reflective material commonly found on hi-vis apparel. Without impairing workers’ vision, the UV light makes vests and other safety garments glow intensely and fills in dark spots at dimly-lit accident scenes, work zones and construction sites.

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PSS FirstGard 28" Foldable Safety Cone
Item #: PSS-FG28

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Make room for your crew with foldable cones from PSS FirstGard. Take up less room in your truck or trailer and still provide effective traffic control for your crew with this folding traffic cone from PSS FirstGard. Unfolded, this tripod cone stands 28”T with a 29” x 29” footprint for maximum visibility. Available in fluorescent green or classic safety orange, the vibrant colors and reflective striping ensure it will catch driver’s attention in any environment. The cone deploys in seconds and remains firmly in place with its rubber feet, providing added safety and stability. Sold individually, this cone is perfect for traffic management at accident scenes, construction sites or event planning.

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Lokithor J402 3000A Jump Start Kit
Item #: J402

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Inflate and recharge with Lokithor jump packs. The Lokithor J402 jump start kit is a high-performance power pack able to jump 12V vehicles with gasoline engines up to nine liters and diesel engines up to seven liters. The lithium polymer battery delivers 3,000 peak amps, and fully charged, this jump pack kit can start 60 engines before needing more juice. With super fast 100W bidirectional charging, the battery can recharge as quickly as five minutes and is fully charged in less than an hour. The shock-proof shell is rugged and durable for harsh conditions and is also IP65-rated for dust and water resistance.

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Anymount Swivel D-Ring
Item #: ANYMOUNT-D

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Add a tie-down location where you need it. Featuring a swivel D-ring for chain or strap hooks, the Anymount Slider 360 from Secure Tool is a versatile lashing point for trailers, pickups and any other surface without a permanent or convenient option to secure cargo, equipment and vehicles for transport. This bracket is available in three styles and, depending on type, can clamp onto any rail made from angle iron or steel tube. There is also an option to attach the bracket to a stake pocket.

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ECCO Square 4 LED Heated Worklight
Item #: EC-EW2001H

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Stay lit in cold weather with ECCO’s heated worklight. Snow and ice buildup on your lights can impair your ability to see clearly in low-light situations. Eliminate that issue with ECCO’s new heated worklight for your trucks and equipment. Producing 1,740 lumens of light, this 4-LED light can operate to -40°F. This bolt-on light meets several industry certifications to withstand harsh weather conditions, and the polycarbonate lens is impact resistant to hold up well in rugged work environments.

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Battle Armor Rapid Binder
Item #: 200-1005-SB

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Secure your load quickly with the Battle Armor Rapid Binder. Just because time is tight doesn’t mean your chains can’t be, too. The Rapid Binder from Battle Armor Designs is a patented cylindrical binder that uses an acme thread and low-gear mechanism to quickly secure your chains. Operation is simple: Place it where you need it, hook each end onto the tie-down chain and twist until the chains are tight. This DOT-approved binder features steel-forged Grade 70 grab hooks at each end with a working load limit of 3,500 lbs.

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Zip’s Chevron 408 Fork Receiver Set
Item #: ZP-202390K

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Increase fork positions with Chevron 408 adapter from Zip's. Increase the versatility of your Miller Chevron 408 Gen II Auto Grip with this set of bolt-on fork receivers from Zip’s. Featuring a capacity of 4,000 lbs. as a set, this pair of welded steel adapters offers three fork positions, which allows the tow operator to set forks where needed. By improving the functionality of the wrecker, a tow company is able to handle a larger variety of calls, thereby increasing profits and seeing a return on their investment.

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SafeAll Armor Angles
Item #: SA-AA

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SafeAll's new poly corner protectors will save your straps. The Armor Angle from SafeAll is a new poly corner protector for use when uprighting semi trailers. Safer and wider than traditional angle iron, these L-shaped plates protect recovery straps from sharp, jagged edges and add structural integrity to compromised trailer roofs and walls. Each poly angle is 3/4” thick and machine welded for extreme durability and strength. The edges are rounded to prevent snags, and one side features three holes for grip and two for foundry hooks.

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Zip’s Heavy Duty Axle Tie-down Kit
Item #: HDACKZ

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Zip's Heavy Duty Axle Tie-down Kit for front tows. Keep your underlift tight to the front axle on any heavy-duty front tow with this Grade 70 chain kit from Zip's. This three-piece kit includes two (2) seven-foot lengths of 3/8" transport chain with pear links at one end. Also included is a Peerless Quick Binder with grab hooks to secure everything to the underreach.This kit is specifically designed to work with Miller's updated dual-hole fork receiver set. Once the underlift is in position under the steer axle, the chain from this kit is typically looped around the spring pack and then brought back through the pear link and chain hole on the fork holder.

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SafeAll REV Portable EV Charging System
Item #: SA-REV

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Take a look at this juice box. The new REV from SafeAll is the latest entry in the gas-powered, portable EV charging market for roadside assistance companies. Capable of producing 48 amps of energy, this transferable unit can easily fit in the back of a pickup or inside a utility vehicle, giving service providers the upper hand to supply temporary or emergency charging to stranded EVs on the side of the road. Compatible with all makes and models of EVs, this revolutionary service will not only generate power for your customers but also create a new revenue stream for your business.

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