Rapid Locking System

Manufacturing Plant and Training Center in St. Louis, Missouri RLS LLC, manufacturer of the Rapid Locking System line of flame-free press-to-connect fittings for HVAC and refrigeration systems, has announced it will be moving into a new 80,000 square foot multipurpose facility in St. Louis, Missouri, which will serve as its corporate headquarters and will include Read more

When you Need an Alternative to Brazing HVAC/R Joints While there will always be a need to braze, more and more HVAC/R contractors are also taking advantage of the time and cost savings – and proven reliability – of RLS press fittings. They connect in seconds, without the need for a torch, gas, nitrogen and Read more

There seems to be some confusion in the HVAC/R industry right now about press fittings. So RLS – manufacturer of the original RLS (Rapid Locking System) press fittings that were first sold under the ZoomLock brand name – wants to set the record straight. While you can’t always trust what you hear, you can always Read more

RLS® LLC (“RLS”), manufacturer of the first press-to-connect fittings for the HVAC and refrigeration industries, announces the launch of their new RLS Certified Installer online training program at training.rapidlockingsystem.com. The new training portal walks HVAC/R contractors through the step-by-step process of making reliable, permanent copper tube connections using RLS press technology. “We’re very excited to Read more

As more and more states and cities across the US are reopening, many HVAC/R installers are facing new rules and regulations on the job that will make it even harder to catch up on backlogs created by project delays, including both new construction and retrofit/replacement. While new COVID-19 workplace guidelines vary by state and municipality Read more