Modern refrigeration tools are redefining how you work. The latest equipment is more efficient, easier to use, and more precise than traditional tools. If you want to use the latest cutting-edge equipment, the knowledgeable team at F.W. Webb can offer both the in-person help and the selection of modern tools that you’ll need to strengthen your business and enhance your efficiency.

F.W. Webb is proud to partner with two brands leading the way for innovative refrigeration tools: NAVAC and RLS. In just the first year of its partnership, F.W. Webb became NAVAC’s distributor of the year and is positioned to maintain that status in 2024. Meanwhile, F.W. Webb’s partnership with RLS began nearly a decade ago. F.W. Webb is now the leading distributor for RLS in the U.S.

Sean Mannion, Director of Refrigeration Sales at F.W. Webb, says that in addition to its trusted partners, F.W. Webb stands apart because of its superior customer service.

“Our team consists of seasoned and experienced refrigeration and technical professionals,” he says. “We’ve worked with traditional tools; we’ve worked extensively with our partners at NAVAC and RLS, and we understand why the innovations provided by our partners will make your work easier and more efficient.”

From NAVAC, two refrigeration tools that are redefining efficiency are the BreakFree® Power Tube Bender and the BreakFree® Power Flaring Tool.

With the BreakFree Power Tube Bender, you need just the push of a button to produce consistently flawless angles, even with larger tubing. You can also effortlessly adjust through seven tubing sizes, from ¼” to 7/8” outside diameter. The tool automatically dispenses completed tubes so you can move quickly through your work.

The patented BreakFree Power Flaring Tool significantly reduces the time you’ll spend making flares and provides consistently precise flares. At just under three pounds, the tool is much lighter than previous versions, making it easy to use as you move from job to job.

Thanks to the partnership with RLS, F.W. Webb can offer press-to-connect fittings specifically designed for refrigeration and HVAC applications. Because the fittings can be installed without brazing, the RLS process is safer, faster, and more cost-effective. The RLS press fitting procedure requires no open flames, thus preventing the potential for fire hazards at the job site. With RLS fittings, you can also complete your work up to 60 percent faster. If you are unclear about the RLS process, the F.W. Webb team can clarify the step-by-step procedure.

“I conduct on-site RLS training, so if you’re looking to change to RLS, I can work with you to understand the tools, their functionality, and the press-to-connect process,” Mannion says.

Technicians install RLS fittings using equipment like the Klauke® 19 kN Tool 5-jaw set. The Klauke 19 kN Crimping Tool crimps fittings in seconds and is designed for use in limited-access areas.

Mannion also notes that RLS fittings have a 15-year limited warranty and have been installed in millions of applications, a reassuring sign of the fittings’ reliability.

“Partnerships like the ones we have with RLS and NAVAC highlight our commitment to supporting refrigeration professionals with the most innovative and highest quality products on the market,” he says. “A major part of that commitment is our firsthand expert support to help you master these tools.”

“We know our customers can find the answers to many questions online—we go beyond that,” he adds. “We have the technical expertise to give you hands-on guidance with these tools and can adjust the solutions we offer to the challenges you face on any job.”

For all your refrigeration needs, count on F.W. Webb to provide the latest innovations. Learn more at fwwebb.com/innovativetools.

Evan Heidenrich is a Subject Matter Expert for F.W. Webb Company.