32 Professional Distributor I October 2018 I VehicleServicePros.com
F or the fourth year in a row, we have asked our
readers to weigh in on the PTEN Innovation
Awards. Named the 2018 PTEN People’s Choice,
the following pages feature the top 27 products
selected by our readers, per product category,
that were originally nominated for the 2018 PTEN
Innovation Awards.
PTEN magazine will be hosting an official awards
ceremony to honor PTEN Innovation Awards winners
and the PTEN People’s Choice winners at the AAPEX
Show in Las Vegas this October.
Cal-Van Tools
Micro Constant
Tension Tube Cutter
The Cal-Van Micro Constant
Tension Tube Cutter, No.
159, can be used to cut
brake tubing on or off of the
vehicle. It will cut tubing
from 1/8” up to 5/8”. The small size of the tool allows a technician
to access small spaces that are not possible with other cutters.
It also features a pair of springs that allow the user to tighten the
cutter onto the tubing and keep the tension from the blade on the
surface to be cut. The spring will also prevent the user from damaging
or crushing the tubing by over tightening, a common problem in
other tube cutters.
CATEGORY: Brake Service
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Snap-on Tools
Polartek YF A/C Machine
The Snap-on Tools Polartek YF A/C Machine,
No. EEAC333, operates 10 percent faster than
previous units, according to the company, and
works on both standard and hybrid vehicles.
The machine has fully automatic or manual
A/C service options, quick filter changes, userfriendly
vehicle database upgrades and service
archives. The EEAC333 has a 6CFM vacuum
pump and a 30-lb refillable R1234yf refrigerant
tank. Covered by a two-year warranty,
it also features a side pocket for storing the
120” hoses with a cord wrap, 7” graphic touchscreen
display, thermal printer, status light and setup software guide.
CATEGORY: Air Conditioning Service
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Lumax
Heavy Duty Quick-Release Grease Coupler
The Lumax Heavy Duty Quick-Release Grease Coupler, No.
LX-1403, has a compact, innovative design that enables it to firmly
latch onto the grease fitting, enabling hands-free greasing in tight
spaces, according to the company. The heavy duty quick release
grease coupler locks on and creates a leak-proof seal. Pressurized
fittings can be depressed by way of thumb lever and release of the
coupler. The LX-1403 has a working pressure of 15,000 psi
and burst pressure of 22,000 psi. The LX-1403 has four
hardened jaws to withstand high pressures without
deformation. The company boasts no spurts or
splashes when disconnecting.
CATEGORY: Oil & Lube
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Bosch
3823 ESItruck
Pro Scan Tool
The Bosch 3823
ESItruck Pro
Scan Tool features
heavy duty vehicle coverage to scan, diagnose, troubleshoot
and repair trucks. This tool offers OEM-specific coverage, manual
DPF regeneration capabilities, component actuations and actuation
tests. The 3823 also offers brake, transmission and trailer ABS
coverage. This tool is designed to cover all major heavy duty truck,
medium duty truck, engine, transmission and brake system combinations
with diagnostics, component actuations, special tests
and automatic module identification for Class 6-8 trucks. This tool
comes as a 10.1” rugged Windows tablet or as a PC kit.
CATEGORY: Heavy Duty Diagnostics
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