Hilmor Tools

Hilmor is an HVAC and refrigeration tool brand tracing to Hilmor Ltd, founded in Sheffield, England, in 1926, relaunched into the HVAC tool market in 2013 and now owned by DiversiTech. The Hilmor portfolio includes over 300 products: manifold gauges, vacuum pumps, tube benders, flaring and swaging tools, refrigerant hoses, and recovery machines. Available through wholesale HVAC distributors including SupplyHouse across the US, Canada, and Latin America.

Hilmor Product Lines

• Manifold Gauge Sets: Traditional and digital gauges for R-410A, R-22, R-404A, and R-32 refrigerant systems.
• Vacuum Pumps: Two-stage vacuum pumps in 3, 5, 9, and 12 CFM capacities.
• Tube Benders: Lever and ratchet benders for HVAC refrigerant line copper tube sizes.
• Flaring and Swaging Tools: Manual and drill-assisted copper tube end preparation tools.
• Refrigerant Hoses: Service hoses for manifold-to-system port connections.
• Recovery Machines: EPA 608-compliant refrigerant recovery equipment.

Why Contractors Specify Hilmor

Hilmor provides a complete HVAC/R service tool set from a single brand covering manifold gauges through recovery machines. Vacuum pumps available in 3 to 12 CFM for residential through commercial systems. Broad availability through DiversiTech's wholesale distribution network.

How to Choose a Hilmor Product

For vacuum pumps, match CFM to system size. For manifolds, select the refrigerant-specific gauge set. For tube benders, match tube OD and required bend angle. For recovery machines, verify refrigerant type compatibility before use.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who owns Hilmor? DiversiTech, after prior ownership by Newell Rubbermaid (2013) and Stanley Black and Decker (2016).
• Product count? Over 300 products across the HVAC/R service tool range.
• Vacuum pump sizes? 3, 5, 9, and 12 CFM.
• R-32 manifolds available? Yes, for servicing mini-splits and equipment using R-32 refrigerant.
• Tube bending heritage? Traces to Hilmor Ltd in Sheffield, England, founded 1926.