2018
INNOVATION AWARDS
WINNERS
Every year, the PTEN Innovation Awards feature the newest and most innovative
products introduced to the automotive aftermarket. For 2018, PTEN received
142 submitted products spanning 27 different categories. Throughout the next
several pages, you'll find product details for the winner in each of those categories. For
more information on the complete list of 2018 nominees, with full product details, visit:
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To view a full list of winners online, visit: VehicleServicePros.com/2018IAWinners.
Rotary Lift
Mach Flex powered by RedFire
Rotary Lift’s Mach Flex powered by RedFire
wireless mobile column lift offers technicians
the ability to lift most medium and heavy
duty vehicles with a patent-pending remote
control. The Mach 14 Flex has a rated lifting
capacity of 14,000 lbs, while the Mach 19
Flex has a column capacity of 18,800 lbs and
can be used in two, four, six and eight column
configurations. Using the remote control lets
the technician move around the vehicle while
operating the synchronized mobile columns from anywhere in the
bay for maximum visibility and flexibility. The Mach Flex also features
LockLight technology which illuminates a built-in green light
on top of the columns if a vehicle is in the air and the lift locks are
engaged, indicating that it is safe to work on the vehicle.
CATEGORY: Lift, Jacks and Stands
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Bosch
HPT 500 High-Pressure
Diagnostic Leak Tester
The Bosch HPT 500 High-Pressure
Diagnostic Leak Tester offers highpressure
leak detection for heavy duty
vehicles and turbo charged passenger
cars. The HPT 500 delivers leak detection
smoke up to 20 psi, and is designed
with durable construction for
technicians and fleet owners. The
HPT 500 is an ideal solution for
testing and finding leaks in exhaust aftertreatment
systems in medium and heavy duty vehicles. The machine
includes a bottle of vapor-producing fluid, a remote control key fob,
120V AC power cable, a hex key and wand/tip adapter.
CATEGORY: Leak Detection
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Midtronics
Battery Diagnostic Service System
The Midtronics Battery Diagnostic Service System, No. DSS-5000,
features Conductance Profiling, a patented technology designed to
provide deeper information about battery State of Charge (SoC) and
State of Health (SoH) with fewer Charge & Retest decisions. The technology
also identifies batteries with low reserve
capacity and flags reserve capacity issues to proactively
avoid loss of vehicle function or no start
conditions. The system supports diagnostics for
conventional lead-acid, AGM and EFB batteries
and advanced vehicle systems, including startstop.
The DSS-5000 features an easy-to-carry
three-piece design, and includes a detachable
controller with 5” full-color touchscreen
display, tester pod and charging dock with
an option integrated printer.
CATEGORY: Battery Service Equipment
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Snap-on Tools
4-Pack Black Cherry Hand Cleaner
The Snap-on Tools 4-Pack Black Cherry
Hand Cleaner, No. WOD1125ACSA, removes
shop grime with all natural, biodegradable
ingredients without drying out skin, according
to the company. The Snap-on Black
Cherry Hand Cleaner is a concentrated, wateractivated
formula that naturally removes
grime and grease with eco-friendly, 100
percent biodegradable surfactants. Even fifth-wheel grease easily
washes away with the cherry-scented cleaner, the company says.
Formulated with fibril, a cellulose scrubber, it leaves out skin-drying
solvents. Soybean oil is added to ensure hands get clean and
stay conditioned. It comes in a four-pack, with refill sizes available.
CATEGORY: Chemicals
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