The End of Traditional Vapor Compression A/C
October 20, 2023
By MACS Staff As fossil fuel vehicles, powered Internal Combustion Engines (ICE), are replaced on dealer lots in favor of Electric Vehicles (EVs), significant changes are coming to the vehicle...Read Article >
Electric Compressor Systems: Safe Service and Best Practices
September 25, 2023
Join us at the MACS Headquarters in Lansdale, PA on Saturday, October 7th, for an in-depth class on Electric Compressor Systems with hands-on training led by industry leader Mike Bailey,...Read Article >
Electric Compressors, EV System Enhancements and Heat Pumps
October 26, 2022
EV and hybrid manufacturers are searching for every yard/meter of range they can squeeze out of their vehicles. In the race to get their newest offerings into the driveways of consumers, range is a major factor. HVAC can severely effect vehicle range, and engineers are doing everything possible to reduce the impact of this creature comfort/necessity.Read Article >
Global Parts Distributors to exhibit
October 18, 2022
All GPD products are designed to meet/exceed OE fit, form, and function. Product lines include compressor, condensers, cooling fans, electrical components and engine management sensors, evaporators, expansion valves, fittings, heater cores, hose assemblies, radiators, tools, chemicals, service items, and ‘Do It Right the First Time Kits’: Compressor Kits, Kits Plus, System Service Kits, Blower Motor Kits, as well as application specific O-Ring Rapid Seal Kits (included w/ Compressors Kits, Kits Plus, and System Service Kits) and Cap and Valve kits.Read Article >
Visit Tracer at MACS Training Event
September 28, 2022
Proudly made in the U.S.A., Tracer Products is a family-owned company with three generations of experience in delivering award-winning professional service and the industry’s most powerful leak detection dyes, inspection lamps and diagnostic tools. Today, major OEMs around the world trust the Tracerline brand. Over 300 million vehicles have used Tracerline’s UV fluorescent leak detection dyes to ensure quality and system integrity.Read Article >
T/CCI MFG Awarded Illinois’ First Reimagining Electric Vehicle Tax Incentive Package to Support Major Investments in Transportation Manufacturing and Infrastructure
September 7, 2022
MACS member T/CCI Manufacturing, a global leader for compressor technology, has received Illinois’ first Reimagining Electric Vehicle (“REV Illinois”) Tax Incentive package established by Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).Read Article >
Air contamination in an A/C system can ruin your day
February 2, 2022
I had a memorable encounter with air contamination in the mid 1990s. I was conducting a lot of retrofit clinics at the time and had recently acquired a demo refrigerant identifier which I took to those clinics. At one clinic, there was a technician who was extremely interested in the refrigerant identifier.Read Article >
What do you know about the fixed displacement piston compressor?
November 2, 2021
What do you know about the fixed displacement piston compressor?Read Article >
Tesla aftermarket repair information
October 29, 2021
NASTF has released new information on industry changing news! After 4 years of working together with Tesla, NASTF is pleased to announce that Tesla scan tool and service information is now available to the aftermarket. For the American and Canadian markets (Canadian version is in the final testing stages) things are changing rapidly that's why the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) has brought their best experts to explain how to find, set-up, and implement this new information so you can add this new service opportunity to your shop.Read Article >
Understanding and troubleshooting data lines on heavy-duty trucks
September 23, 2021
Understanding and Troubleshooting data lines on heavy-duty trucks will be presented byLarry Turay of LETCO Enterprises. In Larry’s Saturday morning class, attendees will learn how components and subsystem inputs and outputs can influence HVAC operations.Read Article >
Electrification and climate control technologies: Are we prepared?
June 3, 2021
A recent survey from CarGurus suggests consumer interest in purchasing an electric vehicle (EV) has doubled in the past three years.Read Article >
Contact counts in temperature testing
April 27, 2021
Proper contact is vital when connecting to A/C lines using the contact type temperature thermometers. To determine if I am getting good contact, I always like to place both connectors side by side on the same line and observe the temperature readings.Read Article >
