Reduce manufacturing costs, improve safety, lower environmental impact from refrigerant emissions, and accelerate system processing with FasTest’s complete line of HVAC-R connectors, processing tools, and access ports.
HVAC-R manufacturers and contractors face a demanding set of challenges: tighter environmental regulations, the transition to low-GWP and A2L refrigerants, increasing system complexity, and constant pressure to reduce processing time and cost. Every connection point in the leak testing, evacuation, charging, and recovery process is an opportunity for efficiency gains—or a source of leaks, rework, and wasted refrigerant.
For over 35 years, FasTest has partnered with HVAC-R industry leaders to solve these challenges with precision-engineered connection tools that seal reliably, connect instantly, and perform consistently across millions of cycles. From component-level leak testing on the manufacturing line to field service evacuation and charging of large commercial refrigeration systems, FasTest provides the connectors, processing tools, access ports, and automated evacuation systems that HVAC-R professionals rely on.
Reduce manufacturing costs, improve safety and lower the environmental impact from refrigerant emissions.
Working with industry-leaders for over 35 years, we understand the challenges that come with leak testing, including inaccurate leak detection, inefficient testing processes, and potential equipment damage. With FasTest Leak Test Connection Tools, you can streamline your testing process and improve overall testing accuracy. Our quick connectors are designed to be leak-tight, connect quickly, and improve manufacturing testing throughput. This means that you can reduce downtime, improve operator safety, and maximize profits.
Traditional manufacturing processing methods can be complex, inefficient, and even dangerous if not performed correctly. FasTest Processing Tools will eliminate these challenges, providing a reliable, durable, and easy-to-use solution. Streamline your process, increase throughput (Takt time), reduce downtime, and enhance safety.
FasTest offers a complete line of access ports designed to provide industry-leading processing speed. The MAX family of products provides leak-free, hermetically sealed, and repeatable system access for refrigeration and heat pump systems ranging in capacity from the smallest condenser packages to the largest chiller systems used for commercial and industrial applications.
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Leak Testing and Gas Burner Testing
Quickly and safely perform leak tests of system plumbing and the combustion system of gas fired appliances, water heaters, and boilers.
Leak Testing and System Processing
Leak-free and safe connectors to test refrigerant base equipment for heating and cooling homes, commercial, and industrial facilities.
Leak Testing and System Processing
Leak-free and safe connectors to test refrigerant base equipment for commercial, and industrial applications.
Quick, Safe, and Leak-Free Sealing. FasTest offers connection tools to connect and seal on to threads, straight tubes, and expanded tubes. FasTest tools assure reliable sealing and the fastest Takt time possible.
Use for Proof Test, Evacuation, & Charging. FasTest offers processing tools to connect to and seal threads, straight tubes, expanded tubes, ISO-B Quick Connect, Plugs/Nipples/Tips, Schrader valves, and other common profiles.
Superior Sealing & Maximum Flow. All FasTest HVAC-R OEM port systems offer quick connection, highest available flow rates, zero-emissions, safe operation and compatibility with 21st century, environmentally friendly refrigerants.
Optimized Mobile Evacuation Cart. EvacMax provides rapid and automated evacuation with real-time process monitoring and data acquisition. Technicians now have the ability to set testing targets, start the evacuation and walk away.
FasTest Connection Tools are designed to prevent accidental separation under pressure.
Ergonomic designs reduce stress injuries and improve manufacturing productivity.
Precision engineered tools provide the highest quality connection and seal for accurate testing.
High flow connectors provide optimized testing. Connect and seal instantly.
FasTest provides seal material options to be compatible with all refrigerants.
Highest quality products and service.
We transform connection tools into tailor-made solutions to fit your exact requirements. Our Team of engineers will work with you to identify and design the optimal Connection Tool for your testing needs. Having difficulty sealing a unique port? Issues with clearance? Work with our dedicated team of Custom Experts to build your perfect solution.
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FasTest serves the HVAC-R industry across the entire product lifecycle—from component manufacturing and system assembly to installation, commissioning, and field service. Here’s how our solutions map to specific applications:
| Application | FasTest Solutions & Connection Points |
|---|---|
| Coil & Heat Exchanger Leak Testing | Connectors for condenser coils, evaporator coils, microchannel heat exchangers, and shell-and-tube heat exchangers. Sealing to copper tubes, aluminum tubes, headers, and manifold connections for helium, nitrogen, and pressure decay leak testing. |
| Compressor Testing | Processing connectors for compressor suction and discharge ports. Run testing, leak testing, and performance validation connections for scroll, reciprocating, rotary, and screw compressors. |
| System Assembly Leak Testing | Connectors for assembled refrigeration circuits including brazed joints, flare connections, manifold headers, and distribution tubing. Component-to-system validation before charging. |
| Evacuation & Vacuum Processing | EvacMax™ automated evacuation system and processing connectors for system evacuation. Compatible with CoreMax®, PortMax™, Schrader, packed angle, Rotolock, and ball valves. Vacuum pump-down, vacuum decay testing, and moisture removal. |
| Refrigerant Charging & Recovery | Processing connectors for refrigerant charge and recovery operations. Quick-connect tools for Schrader valves, service ports, and access ports that minimize refrigerant loss during connection and disconnection. |
| Proof Testing | High-pressure connectors for system and component proof testing per UL, ASHRAE, and manufacturer specifications. Sealing to tubes, threads, and manifold ports at proof test pressures. |
| Gas Burner Testing | Connectors for gas-fired heating equipment including furnaces, water heaters, boilers, and unit heaters. Combustion system leak testing and gas train pressure testing connections. |
| VRV/VRF System Processing | Processing connectors and EvacMax™ for variable refrigerant volume and variable refrigerant flow system installation. Optimized for the long tubing runs and high internal volumes typical of these systems. |
| Chiller Systems | Connectors and access ports for large commercial and industrial chiller systems. High-flow access for evacuation, charging, and service of centrifugal, screw, and absorption chillers. |
| Heat Pump Systems | Connectors for heat pump leak testing and processing across residential, commercial, and industrial heat pump applications. Compatible with current and next-generation refrigerants. |
| Refrigerated Transport | Connectors for truck and trailer refrigeration unit manufacturing and service. Leak testing and processing tools for transport refrigeration circuits. |
The HVAC-R industry is in the midst of a generational shift away from high-GWP refrigerants toward lower-GWP alternatives—including A2L (mildly flammable) refrigerants like R-32, R-454B, and R-1234yf. This transition affects every connection point in the manufacturing, installation, and service process.
For manufacturers and contractors, the key question is whether their current leak testing and processing tools are compatible with the new refrigerants and the tighter leak rate requirements that come with them. FasTest is ahead of this transition:
Whether you’re manufacturing equipment designed for R-410A, R-32, R-454B, R-1234yf, CO2, propane, or ammonia, FasTest has the HVAC-R leak testing and processing tools to support your refrigerant strategy.
HVAC-R equipment and component manufacturers need leak testing connectors and processing tools that deliver fast cycle times, consistent seal quality, and production-grade durability across millions of cycles. FasTest serves OEM production lines for coils, compressors, heat exchangers, condensing units, air handlers, chillers, heat pumps, and complete system assemblies. Standard products address most port types; custom engineering handles everything else. ICON™ technology with SURE SEAL™ provides digital seal confirmation for PLC-integrated automated test stations.
HVAC-R installation and service contractors need portable, durable tools that work reliably on job sites—from residential split systems to large commercial refrigeration installations. FasTest processing connectors, access ports, and the EvacMax™ evacuation cart are designed for the realities of field work: quick setup, fast processing, multiple valve types, and data documentation for commissioning records and warranty compliance. For contractors managing multiple technicians, standardizing on FasTest tools ensures consistent process quality regardless of who is on the job.
FasTest provides leak testing connectors, processing tools, and access ports for the full range of HVAC-R applications: coil and heat exchanger leak testing, compressor testing, system assembly verification, evacuation, charging, recovery, proof testing, gas burner testing, VRV/VRF system processing, chiller service, heat pump manufacturing, and refrigerated transport.
Yes. FasTest provides seal material options that are tested and compatible with A2L refrigerants (R-32, R-454B), HFO refrigerants (R-1234yf), natural refrigerants (propane, CO2, ammonia), and all current HFC refrigerants (R-410A, R-134a, etc.). Contact our team for seal material recommendations for your specific refrigerant.
Leak testing connectors are designed for sealing to component ports during manufacturing leak tests (pressure decay, helium, bubble test). Processing connectors are designed for system-level operations—proof testing, evacuation, charging, and recovery—where they connect to service valves, access ports, and system tubing. FasTest offers both, and many applications use a combination.
These are FasTest’s family of HVAC-R access ports designed to replace traditional service valves (Schrader, packed angle, Rotolock, ball valves). CoreMax® provides high-flow access for systems using Schrader-type connections. PortMax™ is a full-bore brazed port for maximum flow on large systems. ZeroMax™ provides zero-emission, hermetically sealed access. All deliver faster processing times and eliminate chronic refrigerant leaks at service ports.
EvacMax™ is FasTest’s fully automated evacuation cart for commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. It automates the pump-down, monitors up to 6 vacuum gauges in real time, performs automatic vacuum decay testing with auto-retry, and records all data to a downloadable file. EvacMax™ typically cuts evacuation times in half compared to conventional methods.
Yes. FasTest provides production-grade leak testing connectors and processing tools for OEM manufacturing lines, as well as portable processing connectors, access ports, and EvacMax™ evacuation systems for installation and field service contractors.
False failures occur when the test connection leaks rather than the part being tested. FasTest HVAC-R connectors are precision-engineered for each port type and include SURE SEAL™ confirmation, which verifies a leak-tight seal before the test begins. This eliminates the most common source of false failures in HVAC-R manufacturing.
Yes. FasTest’s custom engineering team designs connectors and fixtures for non-standard HVAC-R applications—unusual port geometries, tight clearances, specialized manifold connections, and multi-port fixtures. Start with an Application Evaluation for a recommendation.
Traditional Schrader valves and packed-stem valves are common sources of chronic refrigerant leaks. FasTest’s CoreMax®, PortMax™, and ZeroMax™ access ports provide hermetically sealed, zero-emission system access that eliminates these leak paths. This is increasingly important as regulations tighten around refrigerant emissions and as manufacturers transition to more expensive low-GWP refrigerants.
FasTest offers a range of seal materials for HVAC-R applications, including options compatible with HFC, HFO, A2L, and natural refrigerants across a wide temperature range. Our engineering team recommends the right seal material based on your specific refrigerant, pressure, and temperature requirements.