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According to the company, it is also helpful in avoiding gouged walls and marked floors that are often caused by truck dollies. Klein Tools Inc. (www.klein tools.com) released 33 new SKUs designed specifically for the HVAC market. The hand tools, available in multiple sizes, include: tube cutters, tube flaring/swaging tools, tube benders, seaming/folding tools, crimping tools, cutting/ notching tools, duct stretching/ slitting tools, hammers, and sheet metal accessories and fasteners. To inform the public of its new offerings, the company created a new, 28-page HVAC miniature pocket-sized catalog, complete with color photos. Lenox® (www.lenoxtools.com) introduced two new products during the show. The Mobile Torch System, used to extend the reach and access in any job situation is ideal for crawl spaces, attics, cabinets, and more, said the company. The torch has an all brass regulator, a 12.5-foot hose with metal strain relief, an AP handle, and a self-igniting swirl flame air propane/MAPP® tip. A case is also available for this unit. It stores and transports two gas cylinders, solder, tools, and accessories. It also has an integrated hose wrap and tip holder. The company offered a new Bi-Metal Utility Bit as well. This bi-metal technology fuses two “premium steels together.” Optimized for cordless drilling, these bits have three cutting edges, can be sharpened, and are designed to perform in virtually all materials and applications. According to the company, these bits cut through nails without breaking or slowing down. They come in three- and five-piece kits ranging in sizes from ⅝ to 1 ⅜ inches. Malco Products Inc. (www. malcotools.com) showed off its new UC1 Pex Tubing Uncoiler. This tool, designed for hydronic in-floor radiant heating layout, accommodates all types of PEX tubing, including 1,000 feet of ⅜to ½-inch tubing or 500 feet of ⅝to 1- inch tubing. The entire unit stores in a steel-reinforced plastic case measuring 40 by 17 by 5 inches and weighs 50 pounds. The open case serves as the unit’s base and it requires no tools to assemble. According to the company, a heavy-duty turntable supports a full coil of PEX, a rotating eyelet arm allows tubing to be pulled off in any direction, and the factory-adjusted tension prevents backlash and spreading of tubing coil off of the turntable. An optional wheel and handle kit is also available. Ridge Tool Co. (www.ridgid. com) brought fresh ideas to the pressing tool arena with its new ONLINE AT WWW.ACHRNEWS.COM ■ Ridgid® RP 330 Pressing Tool and ProPress® Rings. Offered in a corded or battery version, the RP 330 has a 270-degree jaw rotation and a flattened top, permitting more accessibility in confi ned areas. Indicator and troubleshooting lights indicate the tools performance to the end user, who also receives an audible signal when the pressing cycle is complete. It presses ½- to 4-inch joints and is compatible with all standard Ridgid pressing jaws. New ProPress rings allow users even greater access in tighter spaces. The swivel design with 180-degree rotation yields the ability to make presses when working near ceilings or floors. The patented swivel actuators permit the tool to connect to the ring at almost any angle. Ridgid also introduced its new XF45 and XF50 Quick Acting Vices. Made of forged steel, the vice uniquely offers a quick action trigger located under the adjustable jaw. This trigger allows the user to make vise adjustments by flipping the trigger and sliding the jaw to the desired position. The hand crank is then used for minor adjustments. According to the company, the patented jaw alignment system provides precise clamping and longer service life. It is available in 4 ½- and 5-inch sizes and comes with a lifetime warranty. TerraLUX LED Lighting Solutions (www.terraluxcorp. com) featured the TLE-300 at its booth. This 600 lumen LED light bulb replaces the standard incandescent bulb in Maglite® D cell flashlights, effectively converting it into the brightest LED flashlight available, said the company. It is comprised of three Luxeon® K2 “flip chip” high-powered LEDs. According to the manufacturer, the light output on the TLE-300 is greater than a conventional 50-W MR-16 halogen light. ■ Gain 2020Vision McQuay chillers with HFC-134a refrigerant give you efficient, sustainable HVAC performance. HFC-134a has zero ozone depletion potential and no worldwide phase-out schedule. For useful information about your long-term refrigerant choices, visit our Refrigerant Resource Center at www.go.mcquay.com. New Frictionless Centrifugal Chiller Totally oil-free magnetic bearing compressor sets new standard for part-load efficiency, ultra-quiet operation (77 dBA) and low maintenance. Dual Compressor Centrifugal Chiller Industry-leading part-load efficiency and two chillers in one package reduce installed and operating costs, and promote superior reliability. w w w. g o. m c q u ay. c o m Mcquay010708.indd 1 eProduct #48 at achrnews.com 12/21/07 9:08:33 AM February 18, 2008 49 http://www.go.mcquay.com http://www.go.mcquay.com http://WWW.ACHRNEWS.COM http://WWW.ACHRNEWS.COM

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