Recover 95% of Old Coolant, No Sweat
There's nothing easier than programming your A/C settings and walking away to let the machine do its job. The same intuitive thinking that Ranger has brought to more shops worldwide than arguably any other name in the garage equipment business is proud to offer an A/C charging machine to match your needs and busy lifestyle. Especially during the summer months, vehicles are going to need A/C service. Older vehicles will need this performed more regularly, due to leaks and system inefficiencies. That's why you need a fast, reliable way to recharge those drained systems. While the machine works, your techs can perform other inspections and truly provide the best possible customer care in your region. It all starts with Ranger!
Do Auto Shops Need R-134a or HFO-1234yf Refrigerant?
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ranger AC-134A CoolCharge is an automatic A/C recovery, recycling, and recharging machine designed for automotive air conditioning systems that use R-134a refrigerant. It combines refrigerant recovery, recycling, system evacuation, and precise recharging into one streamlined machine for professional A/C service.
The AC-134A is specifically designed to service R-134a refrigerant systems. It is not designed for newer R-1234yf systems, so shops should always verify the refrigerant specified by the vehicle manufacturer before beginning A/C service.
Yes. The AC-134A includes both manual and fully automatic operating modes. Technicians can program the service cycle and allow the machine to perform the recovery, recycling, evacuation, and recharge process, freeing them to handle other tasks while the machine works.
The Ranger AC-134A can recharge compatible vehicle A/C systems to within ±0.5 oz. of the desired refrigerant charge. Its automatic charging system uses an electronic scale to help deliver accurate, repeatable refrigerant quantities.
The AC-134A is designed to evacuate and recover 95% of old refrigerant from compatible R-134a automotive A/C systems. Recovering and recycling refrigerant helps shops perform A/C service efficiently while reducing unnecessary refrigerant waste.
Yes. The AC-134A includes a dual-stage vacuum pump rated at 70 L/min. Its programmable vacuum function helps evacuate air and moisture from the A/C system before the correct refrigerant charge is introduced.
The AC-134A is designed for compatible cars, trucks, SUVs, and buses equipped with R-134a A/C systems. It is not intended for electric or hybrid vehicle A/C systems, so technicians should confirm vehicle compatibility before service.
The machine features automatic oil discharge, solenoid-controlled visual oil injection, automatic refrigerant charging with an electronic scale, and monitoring of refrigerant and filter conditions. These automated functions help simplify the A/C service process and reduce the amount of technician oversight required.
Yes. The Ranger AC-134A meets UL 1963 and SAE J2788 standards, which establish requirements for equipment used to recover, recycle, and recharge R-134a refrigerant in mobile automotive air conditioning systems.
The AC-134A combines automatic operation, refrigerant recovery and recycling, programmable vacuum, precise electronic charging, automatic oil management, and a portable design in one machine. For shops servicing R-134a vehicles, it can help streamline A/C work while allowing technicians to stay productive throughout the service process.
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