PTEN announces 2017 People's Choice winners

    Oct. 3, 2017
    PTEN readers were able to voice their opinions on the top products nominated in the PTEN Innovation Awards program.
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    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

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