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A/C Valve Core Removal Tool Kit - Robinair

Part #: 18340

The Robinair 18340 A/C Valve Core Removal Tool Kit offers professional technicians a specialized solution for maintaining automotive and industrial A/C systems. This essential a/c valve core removal tool kit allows for the efficient replacement of leaking or damaged valve cores on charged systems, eliminating the need for full refrigerant recovery and significantly optimizing service time and minimizing refrigerant loss.

Key Features

  • Under-Pressure Core Replacement: Enables the seamless removal and installation of A/C valve cores while the system remains pressurized, avoiding full refrigerant recovery and reducing vehicle downtime.
  • Integrated Ball Valve Control: Features a robust ball valve for precise isolation of the A/C system and controlled management of refrigerant flow, enhancing operational safety during service procedures.
  • Broad Refrigerant Compatibility: This versatile tool is compatible with R134a, R1234yf, R22, and R12 refrigerants, supporting a wide array of modern and older A/C systems.
  • Multi-Valve and Port Support: Designed to work with standard, JRA, and Schrader valve cores, fitting common 1/4" and 5/16" service ports found on most automotive, light truck, and light commercial systems.
  • Professional-Grade Construction: Constructed from durable brass and aluminum alloy with high-quality O-rings, ensuring long-lasting performance, superior corrosion resistance, and a reliable, leak-tight seal.

Applications

The Robinair 18340 A/C Valve Core Removal Tool Kit is ideally suited for routine maintenance and diagnostic A/C work across diverse applications. It is particularly useful for servicing passenger cars, light trucks, and commercial fleet vehicles. Additionally, it is applicable for light commercial HVAC/R units, refrigeration systems, and mini-split setups. Technicians can utilize this kit to efficiently address leaking service ports, replace compromised valve cores without recovering the entire refrigerant charge, and maintain system integrity during evacuation and charging procedures.

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  • Model: 111697
  • UPC: 063733500018
  • Manufacturers Part #: 18340
  • Manufactured by: Robinair
  • Also Known As: RR18340, ROB18340, ROB-18340

This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 14 August, 2010.