The ManTooth™ Wireless Digital Pressure/Temperature Gauge from Yellow Jacket Products Division, Ritchie Engineering Co., is this year's gold winner in the Electronic Tools category.
There’s no doubt the connectivity of mobile devices has made our personal lives more convenient, but now they’re also helping make technicians more efficient, thanks to tool manufacturers developing wireless-enabled devices and test and measurement apps for download.
While some contractors are willing to equip technicians with the necessary tools, others require workers to purchase their own, which can be yet another burden for someone just starting out in the field.
International Comfort Products (ICP) has announced the FAST Parts Mobile Tech App, which is designed to provide fast, up-to-date information on parts and supplies for ICP HVAC equipment and aftermarket parts. FAST Parts is a supplier of parts, supplies, and accessories to distributors who sell ICP heating and cooling equipment.
The HVAC tool market is trending toward wireless and Bluetooth technology as well as multipurpose tools — anything that can make the job faster and more accurate.
Among several new products launching at the AHR Expo in Chicago, Taco Inc. highlighted its new Project Builder, an HVAC productivity tool, during a special press conference on Monday. Bryan Payne, Southeast regional sales manager, said the setup of Taco’s booth this year focuses on its customers and how best to support them.