The Fieldpiece VC2G Valve Core Removal Tool with Sight Glass and Dual Ball Valves. (Graphic: Business Wire)
The company recently won a Silver Award in the hand tools category at the 2024 Dealer Design Awards.
ORANGE, Calif.—Fieldpiece Instruments received the Silver Award in the hand tools category of the 2024 Dealer Design Awards for its VC2G Valve Core Removal Tool with Sight Glass and Dual Ball Valves. The VC2G is part of Fieldpiece’s line of Valve Core Removal Tools (VCRTs), designed to help technicians recover, evacuate, and charge systems faster and with greater confidence, the company said in a release.
The recognition highlights Fieldpiece’s “commitment to advancing HVACR technology and delivering solutions that enhance the efficiency and confidence of technicians,” according to the release. Fieldpiece Instruments is a manufacturer of tools and test instruments for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) professionals.
“Fieldpiece is honored to receive this recognition from the Dealer Design Awards,” said Diana Liem, vice president of marketing at Fieldpiece Instruments, in the release. “This win is a testament to our team’s dedication to developing tools that solve real-world challenges for HVACR technicians. Our VCRTs offer benefits that current tools on the market do not provide.”
The Dealer Design Awards, now in its 20th year and hosted by ACHR News, recognize contractor-oriented products and tools that excel in design and functionality while addressing the practical needs of HVACR professionals. An independent panel of contractors evaluated numerous entries, honoring the VC2G for its innovative features and superior performance.
Key features of the VC2G are reported to include an integrated sight glass that allows technicians to verify that the valve core is engaged before removing it, and to confirm that refrigerant is flowing. A second ball valve protects a technician’s vacuum gauge without introducing a second fitting and leak point. The VC2G also features a comfort spinner—a free-spinning, rubberized, magnetic cap that makes valve core removal and insertion easier under pressure, the company said.
The VC2G is vacuum-rated to 20 microns, ensuring “top performance in vacuum applications,” according to the release. Reported to be suitable for use with modern refrigerant systems, it is A2L compatible. Also, with the option of a field-installed 5/16-inch fitting, it provides versatility for mini-split systems using one tool.
According to Fieldpiece, its VCRT lineup, including the VC2G, “represents a significant leap forward in valve core removal technology.” The tools are said to eliminate common frustrations, such as multiple attempts to engage and remove valve cores. Each model features a secure grip design that ensures the valve core is captured correctly the first time, the company said.