NAVAC, the world’s largest supplier of HVAC vacuum pumps in addition to a wide array of tools, gauges, charging machines, recovery units and industry-specific items, took top honors in the Hand Tools category of The ACHR News’prestigious Dealer Design Awards. The company’s recently introduced NTE11L BreakFree^® Power Tube Expanderwon Gold, while its popular NEF6LM BreakFree^® Power Flaring Tool was recognized with a Bronze in the same category – a near-sweep for NAVAC.

NAVAC’s battery-driven NTE11L BreakFree^® Power Tube Expanderoffers effortless, efficient and precision expansion for tubes in the 3/8” to 1-1/8” range. The tool is capable of performing its duties in just 12 seconds with the touch of a single button, and its long-lasting, rechargeable lithium battery allows up to 200 expansions per charge and recharges in just 30 minutes. Other features include an LED flashlight, a battery power indicator and a “Quick-Connect” design to switch expanding heads in just two seconds.

 Meanwhile, NAVAC’s NEF6LM BreakFree^® Power Flaring Tool is the industry’s lightestcordless flaring tool. Weighing less than three pounds, it produces precise, automatic flares in a fraction of the time compared to traditional flaring methods. It can create flares in five sizes, ranging from ¼” to ¾”.  Designed to perform reliably in harsh environments, the NEF6LM Cordless Power Flaring Tool also offers quick-connect functionality.