PTEN announces 2018 People's Choice winners

Oct. 5, 2018
PTEN readers were able to voice their opinions on the top products nominated in the PTEN Innovation Awards program.

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 2018 People's Choice winners.

Surveys were designed to provide a quick overview of the 142 products submitted for this year’s PTEN Innovation Awards program. These surveys allowed readers to vote on their favorites.

The winners of the 2018 PTEN Innovation Awards People's Choice program are: 

Air Conditioning Service: Snap-on Tools - Polartek YF A/C Machine, No. EEAC333

Air Tools: Snap-on Tools - 1/2" Air Impact Wrench Power, No. PT850

Battery Service Equipment: Snap-on Tools - 12 V Li-Ion Compact Engine Starter/USB Charger and Light, No. EEJP201MBK

Body Shop: Bartec USA - QST250 Parking Sensor Tool

Brake Service: Cal-Van Tools - Micro Constant Tension Tube Cutter, No. 159

Chemicals:  Snap-on Tools - 4-Pack Black Cherry Hand Cleaner, No. WOD1125ACSA

Computers and Software: Mitchell 1 - SocialCRM LocalSearch

Diagnostic Test Equipment: Snap-on Diagnostics - ZEUS 

Electrical Systems: Snap-on Tools - Digital Multimeter, Circuit Tester and "Y" Terminal Master Kit, No. EEDMCT-KIT

Engine Service and Repair: Snap-on Tools - Flex-Head TechAngle Micro Torque Wrench

Hand Tools: Snap-on Tools - 3/8" Drive Dual 80 Technology Extra Long Flex-Head Ratchet, No. FLLF80

Heavy Duty Diagnostics: Bosch - Bosch 3823 ESI[truck] Pro

Inspection Tools, Lab Scopes: Snap-on Tools - Video Inspection Scope, No. BK3000

Leak Detection: Redline Detection - ReadySmoke

Lifts, Jacks and Stands: Carlyle Tools - 2-Ton Hybrid Floor Jack

Lighting: Snap-on Tools - 750 Lumen Project Light, No. ECPRA072

Oil and Lube: Lumax - Heavy Duty Quick-Release Grease Coupler, No. LX-1403

Personal Gear: Snap-on Tools - Heated Hoodie, No. SSX17P111

Power Tools: Snap-on Tools - 3/8" Drive Cordless Long-Neck Ratchet, No. CTR767

Repair Information: Mitchell 1 - ProDemand 1Search Plus

Scan Tools: Snap-on Diagnostics - ETHOS Edge 

Shop Equipment: Portacool - Jetstream 230

Specialty Tools: Milwaukee Tool - M12 Solder Iron, No. 2488-21

Tire, Wheel Service: Snap-on Tools - Swing Arm Tire Changer, No. EEWH329A

Tool Accessories: Cal-Van Tools - Versa Drive 2 in 1 adapters

Tool Storage: Snap-on Tools - 72" Master Series 72" Roll Cab, No. KMP1163

Welding: Snap-on Tools - Plasma Arc Cutting Machine, No. PLASMA20i

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