14 NEW TOOLS & Tech from the MASSIVE AHR 2026 EXPO!

14 NEW TOOLS & Tech from the MASSIVE AHR 2026 EXPO!

This video from Tool Show covers 14 new HVAC/R and power tool innovations presented at the AHR Expo in Las Vegas, alongside a special tool deal. Below is a detailed overview of the featured products:

Featured Innovations & Products

REMS Cordless Pipe Bender [00:00:20]

Features: Battery-powered, multi-speed (forward and reverse) operation.

Capabilities: Performs smooth bends on tubing (e.g., 7/8" OD) up to 180 degrees.

KNIPEX Hex Cutter (Model 90 21 85) [00:01:13]

Features: Extremely sharp, precision cutter designed for clean, precise cuts even on very small edges.

DeWalt Material Handling Vacuum / Grab Unit [00:01:54]

Features: Simple 2-button control (Green for suction/start, Red for stop/release).

Use Case: Lifting and moving materials like plastic panels, electrical boxes, o

r pavers while keeping hands safe.

Mr Cool Compact Refrigeration Unit [00:02:48]

Features: Entry into commercial/residential refrigeration with pre-charged lines.

Performance: Temperature range from 0°F to 50°F (8.1 AWF rating).

Key Advantage: Fast 4–6 hour installation time (compared to 8–12 hours for split systems) and easily swappable within an hour for maintenance.

Milwaukee M18 10-Gauge Nibbler [00:06:16]

Features: Cuts through up to 10-gauge mild steel (up to 96 feet on a charge).

Design: Captures and contains waste metal directly within the tool to prevent floor debris.

Wiha Insulated Screwdrivers [00:07:16]

Features: Ergonomically proportioned handle sizes matched to tip torque needs to prevent user fatigue.

Safety: Rated to 1,000V (VDE certified) and individually tested up to 10,000V.

Boulder Universal Thermostat [00:09

:37]

Design: 2-part solution with a display and a remote base unit using a proprietary sub-gigahertz wireless protocol (up to 1.2-mile range).

Features: Fully universal terminals (U1 through U6) for seamless contractor setup with mini-splits, central systems, and accessories.

Hilti Nuron Battery Platform & Charging Dock [00:12:52]

New Batteries: B22-195, B22-290 (high capacity), and B22-60 (pouch cell technology for ultra-fast "flash charging").

Charging Infrastructure: Dual-bay flash charger, 4-charger wall/ProKit dock, and a smart power bar capable of charging up to 48 batteries on a single 15A circuit.

Warmboard Radiant Heating & Cooling Systems [00:15:43]

Features: Radiant hydronic floor panels (Warmboard-S for new construction, Warmboard-R for remodels) paired with in-wall hydronic fan coil units that flush-mount into stand

ard stud bays.

GE Profile GeoSpring Flex Capacity Heat Pump Water Heater [00:18:45]

Features: Available in 40, 50, 65, and 80-gallon capacities.

Tech: Integrated electronic mixing valve delivers up to 60% more hot water, featuring auto-cleaning, Smart HQ app controls, and an integrated leak-detection shut-off valve.

Resideo Powered by ProIQ [00:20:42]

Purpose: A service platform and mobile app for HVAC contractors.

Benefits: Saves 15–20 minutes per install via 1-touch templates, provides customer branding/messaging, and offers remote diagnostic alerts.

DeWalt 20V Max 5 CFM Cordless Vacuum Pump [00:24:14]

Design: Wide anti-tip base, built-in shoulder strap, and an internal check valve to hold vacuum state during battery swaps or power loss.

Veto Go Everyday Carry (EDC) Bag Collection [00:25:48]

Design: Everyday backpacks and trav

el bags incorporating the rugged construction, organization, and warranty of Veto Pro Pac tool bags for non-jobsite use.

Field Controls UVX Air Purification System [00:28:41]

Tech: Dual-output UV lamp system incorporating Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO) to eliminate odors and coil slime in HVAC ducts.

Milwaukee Torch Nitrous Carbide Blades [00:30:02]

Performance: Speed and durability test against competitors when cutting 2-inch Schedule 40 black pipe and thick metals.

System Architecture Diagram

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| HVAC & CLIMATE | | TOOLS & EQUIPMENT |

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|-- Mr Cool Compact Ref. |-- REMS Pipe Bender

|-- Boulder Universal Thermostat |-- Knipex Hex Cutter

|-- Warmboard Radiant Heat/Cool |-- DeWalt Grab Unit

|-- GE GeoSpring Water Heater |-- Milwaukee Nibbler

|-- Resideo ProIQ Platform |-- Wiha Screwdrivers

|-- DeWalt 5 CFM Vac Pump

|-- Hilti Nuron System

|-- Field Controls UVX System |-- Veto Go EDC Bags

|-- Milwaukee Saw Blades

Promo Deal Summary

14 NEW TOOLS & Tech from the MASSIVE AHR 2026 EXPO!

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| OHIO POWER TOOL DEAL |

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| Offer: $50 OFF on $100+ Crescent purchases |

| Promo Code: TS17640 |

| Limit: First 25 users |

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