Check the Label Before Replacing A/C Refrigerant
Never attempt to service a car’s air conditioning system without first checking the SAE J639 sticker.
Tech Tip: A/C Service With The R-1234yf Refrigerant
Vehicles with R-1234yf have different service fittings to prevent cross-contamination with different refrigerants.
Robinair Releases A/C Refrigerant Capacity Database Cards
The new database cards cover make and model years from 1997-2019 for R-134a systems and 2013-2019 for R-1234yf systems.
Servicing HVAC Systems With The New R-1234yf Refrigerant
SAE-certified productivity guidelines require specific equipment performance, purity and safety guidelines.
Robinair Unveils New Refrigerant Analyzers For Vehicles Equipped With R-134a Or R-1234yf A/C Systems
The analyzers also are capable of testing R-12 refrigerant with optional hose.
MAHLE Service Solutions Releases Next Generation Of ArcticPRO A/C Handling Systems For R134a And R1234yf Refrigerants
The next generation of ArcticPRO A/C refrigerant handling systems from MAHLE Service Solutions are now available for sale. The six newly designed machines were introduced to the industry at AAPEX 2018.
Neutronics Launches SAE Certified Legend Series Refrigerant Analyzer
Neutronics Inc.’s Legend Series analyzer is designed for use with R-1234yf, R-134a and R-12 vehicles and cylinders.
CPS Automotive Wireless Refrigerant Charging Scale Facilitates Precision Measurements
The CPS Automotive Enhanced Wireless Refrigerant Charging Scale (CC220EW) is a battery operated, precision scale for weighing, charging and recovering refrigerants used in HVAC/R systems and may be operated in a manual or programmable mode. For added functionality, the CC220EW may be operated as a wireless scale by pairing it to a mobile device running
Robinair Announces New Multi-Refrigerant Machine
This new unit, ideal for mass transit vehicles, buses, refrigerated trailers and containers, automatically leads the user through its operations and sends specific notifications when its time to change the filter drier and vacuum pump oil, plus adjusts from liquid to vapor for fast and efficient recovery.
Mercedes-Benz Tech Tip: Refrigerant Compressor Noise Complaints
If you receive customer reports of noises at the refrigerant compressor with the A/C either activated or deactivated, the cause could be a defective belt pulley or belt pulley bearing. The pulley and pulley bearing can be diagnosed and replaced with the compressor still installed in the vehicle by following the procedures in this article.
