The new pipe clamps incorporate Fieldpiece-patented Rapid Rail Sensor Technology making the response time to get an accurate temperature reading merely seconds, thereby enabling the HVACR pro to be more productive. With this proprietary technology, temperature readings are not affected by ambient air or moisture as the thermocouple is thermally isolated and the clamps react immediately to changes in system adjustments as the technician is working. This can greatly facilitate taking a superheat and/or subcooling measurement on most commercial refrigeration appliances or commercial air conditioners.

“It may not seem like a big problem, but field service professionals have a tough time getting good readings on larger pipes. Fieldpiece offers these two new solutions to that problem with our large 104mm jaw-opening clamps,” said Kyle Chester-Marsden, Fieldpiece technical training manager. “Other pipe temperature tools on the market use straps or tape to hold the thermocouple on the pipe. Place our rugged pipe clamps and they will stay put making it easy to get instant, accurate readings.”

The versatile clamps fit virtually anywhere they need to and offer a secure connection even on wet or damp pipes. They are compact, and have an easy-to-open design that allows for quick single-handed placement. When used with the Fieldpiece Job Link System mobile app, the JL3LC makes it easy to record and share data. The compatibility with Job Link means that the data is displayed in a professional report to be emailed to the customer or home office. In addition, the JL3LC leverages a strong wireless system.

Measurements are sent up to 305m away directly to a mobile device with the Job Link App, and the JL3LC also works seamlessly with the Fieldpiece SMANs, models SM380V and SM480V. The wireless signal is able to penetrate even the thick walls of walk-in coolers and freezers. The TC48 pipe clamp can be used with any meter that has a K-Type plug to get quick pipe temperatures directly on the meter.