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Trusted UV leak detection

Proven in Service & Supply Chains

OEM and Tier-2 ready

Built-In Quality Assurance

Long-term protection & confidence

Factory-Installed

Installed in 350M+ vehicles worldwide

How the Tracer Wafer Works

Installed in hundreds of millions of vehicles worldwide, Tracer Wafer is the only fluorescent wafer trusted by OEMs to deliver reliable leak detection from the factory to the service bay.

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1. OEM APPOVAL

Wafer approved in A/C system requirements.

2. Tier 2 Supplier Integration

Wafer embedded directly into desiccant bags by Tier 2 suppliers. No added steps.
Vehicle A/C System

3. A/C System DYE Activation

Wafer dissolves safely. Dye circulates with the oil without clogging or affecting refrigerant flow.
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4. Service Bay Detection

Leaks fluoresce instantly under UV light for fast, accurate service. (Dye lasts for system lifetime, unless oil is replaced)

Trusted by OEMs. Built for Lifetime Performance.

Tracer Wafer is installed on the assembly line, so A/C systems leave the factory ready for fast, accurate UV leak detection.

 

At the dealership, approved Tracerline® dyes, injectors, and lights help technicians quickly find leaks during routine service.

 

Trusted by the world’s leading automakers. See why more OEMs choose Tracerline® dyes for reliable A/C leak detection.

Only Tracer Wafer delivers
high-intensity fluorescence

Why Choose Tracer Wafer?

Supply Chain & Service Integration

» No added steps for OEM assembly

» Simplifies supply chain integration

» Compatible with all refrigerants and lubricants

Wafers For All Vehicle Sizes

Available in multiple sizes to match system oil capacity and application

Small Systems

(3.5–5 oz)

Medium Systems

(6.7–8.5 oz)

Large Systems

(11–14 oz)

Heavy Duty

(17 oz +)

Stop Costly Claims.

Start Saving $412 Per Vehicle.

Tracer Wafer™ delivers built-in UV leak detection from the factory to the service bay.

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Cuts a 3-hour service job to just 15 minutes

Lower Labor Cost
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Reduces average repair labor de $450 to $37.50

Savings per vehicle
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Average warranty claim savings across 10.6M vehicles

Tracer Wafer FAQs

Quick answers to common questions about Tracer Wafer™ technology and integration.

No. Wafer integration is handled upstream by suppliers, making it seamless and cost-neutral for OEMs.

Fast, visible leak detection reduces warranty claims, shortens service times, and increases customer satisfaction.

Yes. It’s already adopted at Tier 2 supplier level, with no added steps for OEM assembly.

Yes. Tracer Wafer™ is co-solvent free and meets SAE J2297.

Yes. The dye is compatible with all common refrigerants and lubricants, including R-1234yf, R-134a, and EV/hybrid A/C systems.

Yes. It is already trusted by leading global OEMs and integrated into mass production, ensuring reliable, field-tested performance.