PTEN announces 2017 People's Choice winners

For the fourth consecutive year, readers were able to voice their opinions on the top products nominated in the PTEN Innovation Awards program. The most popular picks are recognized as 2017 People's Choice winners.

Surveys were designed to provide a quick overview of the 154 products submitted for this year’s PTEN Innovation Awards program. These surveys allowed readers to vote on their favorites.

The winners of the 2017 PTEN Innovation Awards People's Choice program are: 

Air Conditioning Service: Robinair - 34988NI Premium A/C recovery machine

Air Tools: Mac Tools - 3/8” & 1/2” Mini Air Impact Wrench (AWP038M / AWP050M)

Battery Service Equipment: Snap-on Tools - EEJP600 12V Lead-Acid Engine Starter+

Body Shop:Mueller-Kueps - 5 Piece Clip Lifter Set

Brake Service: Matco Tools - Parking Brake Cable Coupler Removal Tool, No. PBP1050

Chemicals: CRC Industries - CRC GDI IVD Intake Valve & Turbo Cleaner    

Computers and Software: Mitchell 1 - Manager SE Truck Edition

Creepers and Seats: Creepex - FastBack

Diagnostic Test Equipment: Snap-on - Diagnostic Thermal Imager

Electrical Systems: Power Probe TeK - ECT3000 Intelligent Short/Open Tracer

Engine Service and Repair: Snap-on Tools - SGA102BR Radiator Hose Pick Set

Fluid Exchange: Thexton - Heater Core Back Flush Tool with Air Assist No. 815

Hand Tools: KNIPEX Tools LP - Ear Clamp Pliers

Heavy Duty Diagnostics: Launch Tech USA - Heavy Duty Add-On Module

Inspection Tools, Lab Scopes: Snap-on Tools - BK8500 Advanced Wireless Video Scope

Leak Detection: Lisle Corporation - 69700 Turbo Air System Test Kit, 13 pc

Lifts, Jacks and Stands: SFA Companies - 2,000-lb HD 3-in-1 Car Dolly Set

Lighting: Mac Tools - SPL1500M - PRO EYE 1500-lumen Rechargeable / Corded COB LED Area Light

Oil and Lube: Snap-on Tools - OFS2432 Oil Filter Housing Flip Socket

Personal Gear: Tech-Life - BeatBlock Twins

Power Tools: Snap-on Tools - CTR714 1/4" Cordless Ratchet

Scan Tools: OTC -  3896 Evolve

Shop Equipment: OTC -  6637-ST Strut Tamer II Extreme

Specialty Tools: Cal-Van Tool - Hydraulic Inline Flaring Tool 

Tire, Wheel Service: Matco Tools - MAXTPMS

Tool Accessories: Lock Technology, Inc.- LT855 - Texas Twister

Tool Storage: Snap-on Tools - EPIQ 16-Drawer Roll Cab 

Welding: Snap-on Tools - Twin Torch Synergic Pulse MIG Welder