Klein Tools Offers New Hand Tools for HVAC Contractors

LINCOLNSHIRE, ILL – January 2008 – Klein Tools recently expanded its product offering to the HVAC market with 33 new SKUs of the following hand tools: tube cutters, tube flaring/swaging tools, tube benders, seaming/folding tools, crimping tools, cutting/notching tools, duct stretching/slitting tools, hammers and sheet metal accessories and fasteners.

The following new products have been added to Klein Tools’ line of HVAC hand tools:

• Tube cutters for 1/8-inch to 5/8-inch tubing and 1/8-inch to 1-1/8-inch tubing.
• Inner-outer tube reamer.
• Tube flaring tools for 1/8-inch to 3/4-inch tube at 45 degrees, and 3/16-inch to 5/8-inch tube at 45 degrees.
• 6-in-1 swaging tool.
• Tube benders - swivel handle benders that cut 1/2-inch, 3/8-inch and 1/4-inch tube, a 4- in-1 bender that bends 1/4-inch, 5/16-inch and 3/8-inch tube, and a three- and eight-piece spring bender set.
• Seaming tools – 3-inch straight, 6-inch straight and 3-inch offset, and straight and offset seamer tongs.
• Folding tools – 12 inches, 18 inches and 24 inches.
• Crimping tool – five-blade crimper.
• Cutting and notching tools – 13-inch tinner combination snips, hand notcher and 3/8-inch snap lock punch.
• Duct straightening/slitting tools – duct stretcher and duct piercing tool.
• Hammers – setting and riveting hammer.
• Sheet metal accessories and fasteners – 8-inch x 3/4-inch slotted 1/4-inch hex screw and 8-inch x 1/2-inch slotted 1/4-inch hex screw.

A new 28-page HVAC miniature pocket-sized catalog with color photos is also now available, showcasing these new hand tools and existing Klein hand tools for the HVAC contractor. Measuring 3-1/4 inches x 8 inches, the small size allows for it to be easily stored in a shirt pocket, tool box or glove compartment for easy reference. The catalog is indexed, providing an easy-to-read overview.

“These new hand tools represent Klein Tools’ commitment to the HVAC market,” said Mark Klein, HVAC channel manager. “We look forward to further expanding the product line in the future.” 2007 marked Klein Tools’ 150th anniversary. In 1857, Klein Tools’ founder and blacksmith Mathias Klein forged the first-known U.S.-made pliers in Chicago. Since then, Klein Tools has grown to be the leading manufacturer of a variety of hand tools and occupational protective equipment.