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hilmor™
Coast to Coast Product Demonstration and Testing
Stations.
In an
industry first, a specially trained
hilmor
RETOOL Team is taking the new brand and pioneering line
of tools to the streets – literally. The team will begin
making its way from coast to coast in six customized
vehicles, complete with product demonstration and
testing stations, in February.
“Before we launched the hilmor line of products, our
researchers spent a lot of time with HVAC/R technicians,
gaining many valuable insights about gaps in the tool
market,” says Emily Bavaro, Director of Marketing,
hilmor. “We also learned technicians need to touch, test
and see new products before making such significant
investments, which led to the development of the RETOOL
Team,” she says.
The RETOOL Team with their customized vehicles will make
appearances at HVAC/R Distributors, trade shows and
technical schools, introducing industry professionals to
the brand and giving them firsthand experience with the
tools. “Based on our focus group research, we know once
technicians have these tools in their hands, they’ll be
seeking them out,” says Bavaro. “We’re also excited
about the RETOOL Team serving as a resource for
technicians and keeping the lines of communication open
with them as we get these tools into their hands and
continue expanding our line.”
RETOOL Team vehicles feature individual stations that
mimic some of the unique challenges technicians face in
the field. For example, at the thermocouple clamp test
station, copper tubing replicates what might be found on
a service call. Technicians can demo the new hilmor
thermocouple clamp on the spot and discover how much
easier it is to get the job done utilizing the hilmor
Dual Readout Thermometer.
The Electronic Gauge with Vacuum Sensor demonstration
station replicates some of the dark spaces and poor
lighting technicians face on the job. With traditional
manifolds, the readings can become virtually impossible
to see. The new hilmor Electronic Gauge is backlit,
making it easily visible in all types of light. As an
added feature, the gauge color automatically changes to
match the selected refrigerant.
Besides introducing the new hilmor tools, the vehicle
and RETOOL Team also will help technicians evaluate
their existing equipment. Manifolds, one of the most
used pieces of equipment on the job, are exposed to a
lot of wear and tear, causing them to leak. At the
thermometer accuracy testing station, technicians are
invited to bring in their own manifolds for temperature
calibration and can test their own gauges for leaks.
Should a hilmor manifold leak in the future, it can be
repaired on the spot because the new line is the only
one on the market to feature replaceable stainless steel
valve seats.
The hilmor RETOOL Team and their vehicles will be
equipped and prepared for all types of events, from
one-on-one demonstrations with technicians to counter
days and special events at branches to industry shows.
Based on feedback received during the initial research
process, Bavaro anticipates an enthusiastic response to
the hilmor brand. “If the technicians around the country
are anything like those we had in our focus groups and
field testing, they won’t want to put the tools down
once they’ve used them. We believe the hilmor brand is
going to help them become more efficient on the job and
overcome their jobsite challenges.”
To request an appearance, contact sales@hilmor.com.
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The six
premier tools featured on every vehicle are:
Dual Readout Thermometer with Thermocouple Clamps
– This thermometer is the only one in the
industry that provides two digital readings to help
simplify the calculation of superheat and subcool. It
can be used with any manifold or as a stand-alone
device.
Electronic Gauge with Vacuum Sensor – The
industry’s first hybrid gauge offers both analog and
digital displays for twice the confidence. Built-in
features include pressure/temperature data for 39
refrigerants and color-coding so technicians know right
away if they’re working with the correct refrigerant.
Aluminum Manifold (4-Valve and 2-Valve) –
Built to last, this manifold comes in two and four-valve
combinations and features a forged aluminum body and
high-impact gauge boots. Other features include
replaceable stainless steel valve seats and
front-mounted hose positions.
Compact Bender – HVAC/R technicians work
in tight spaces and need tools designed to access every
nook and cranny. The Compact Bender fits where other
tools can’t, allowing for tube-bending up to 90 degrees
with ease. Additional features include a universal
crossbar with color-coded mandrels, a quick-release
button to free tubes without damage and a spring-loaded
ratcheting lever.
Compact Swage Tool – With the ability to
be operated single-handedly, the hilmor Compact Swage is
ideal. Pistol-shaped, it can handle tight spaces and
with its hydraulic mechanism, it takes minimal effort to
operate. The handle is spring-loaded to control pressure
on swages from 5/16” all the way to 1-5/8”.
Quick-Engage Flare and Swage – A tool that
can both flare and swage, this hilmor premier tool also
features a clothespin-like clamp to secure tubes, ball
detents to easily align the yolk and a comfort grip. The
flare height gauge makes using a nickel a thing of the
past.
About hilmor:
hilmor is revolutionizing the HVAC/R industry with
smarter, more effective tools and equipment. Backed by
one of the largest research investments in the history
of the HVAC/R industry, hilmor is dedicated to making
technicians’ jobs easier. Located in East Longmeadow,
Mass., hilmor is a part of the Newell Rubbermaid global
portfolio of leading brands. For more information, visit
hilmor.com
or follow us on Twitter at
@hilmortools and on Facebook at
facebook.com/hilmor.
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