RSES Journal Winter 2025, RETA-RSES

PRODUCT FOCUS: HVACR MAINTENANCE TOOLS

The 5-Blade Sheet Metal Crimper from Malco has long shallow crimps and a non slip handle grip. It also has a spring handle actuation and a thumb operated handle latch. For

The Leatherman Rebar is a 17-in-one, stainless steel tool. Included in this tool are needlenose and regular pliers; hard-wire and wire cutters; electrical crimper; wire stripper; 420 HC knife and serrated knife; saw; awl (with thread loop); 8 in. ruler; can and bottle opener; wood/metal; Phillips screwdriver and

more information, visit www.malcotools.com.

large screwdriver. For more information, visit www.leatherman.com.

The Deluxe Flaring Tool from Yellow Jacket has a full range 1/8–3/4 in. outside diameter (O.D.) for copper, brass and aluminum tubing. This device features an automatic tube height gauge, a multi-faceted

NAVAC’s NMT1200 is a thermal imaging camera, equipped with a 96x96 resolution ther mal detector and ultra IR technology. It can indicate a temperature range of -4°F–1022°F (-20°C–550°C) and has a battery life of approxi mately eight hours. For more information, visit www.navacglobal.com.

burnishing cone and self-centering yoke grips for a 45° flare. For more in formation, visit www.yellowjacket.com.

Midwest Straight Cut Aviation Snips can be used to cut straight or wide left and right curves. These snips used Glidetech Forged steel blades, with a cutting length of 1-1/2 in. It can be used to cut alu minum, sheet metal, plastic and cardboard. For more information, visit www.midwestsnips.com.

The 9225 Tape Measure, by Klein Tools , has a 25 ft long blade, with a 16 ft reach, 13 ft standout and every 1/8 in. marked. The measuring blade is nylon-coated, with print on both front and back sides. It fea tures a double hook that has a magnet attached. For more information, visit www.kleintools.com.

Hilmor’s Compact Swage Tool Kit

comes with six expander heads, ranging from 3/8 in. to 1-1/8 in.

This tool is built for a one-hand operation with its pistol-shaped design with a hydraulic mechanism and release button. For more information, visit www.hilmor.com.

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