Description
Small fasteners often sit in awkward places: behind a bracket, under a manifold or deep inside a cabinet. The Snap-on CTECH1FR240A torque wrench brings a pivoting head to those spots. Its sealed flex ratchet lets the handle swing clear of an obstacle, while the socket stays on the screw.
Where a flexing head helps the CTECH1FR240A
- Engine and transmission covers with brackets in the swing path.
- Control cabinets, where terminal screws hide behind rails and ducts.
- HVAC and compressor service, because pipework crowds the fasteners.
- Electronics enclosures that need a light 1/4 inch drive and a logged result.
Pulling cleanly through an angled head
A flex head adds reach, so a little technique keeps each reading clean. First, set the head angle before you seat the socket. Then hold that angle steady and pull in one smooth stroke. The CTECH1FR240A has 72 teeth and a 5 degree arc, so the ratchet resets in a short swing between strokes. Also, stop when the lights turn green, rather than waiting for a feel or a sound.
Snap-on CTECH1FR240A torque wrench at a glance
| Drive | 1/4 in square, sealed flex ratchet head |
| Gear | 72 teeth, 5° arc |
| Torque range | 12-240 in-lb / 1.0-20.0 ft-lb / 1.4-27.2 N·m |
| Accuracy | ±2% clockwise, ±3% counterclockwise |
| Angle | 0-360°, ±1% of reading ±1° |
| Memory | 1,500 readings, 50 presets |
| Weight / length | 2.0 lb (0.9 kg) / 14.1 in (358 mm) |
| Batteries | Three AAA lithium |
| Ratchet service kit | RKRT72A |
Presets and job mode for a small-fastener cell
Supervisors can store up to 50 presets in the CTECH1FR240A and lock them, so a value cannot change by accident. In addition, sequence programming lets you build a job that steps through each fastener in order. During the pull, the LEDs, a beep and handle vibration tell the operator when to stop. Every result also carries a time stamp for the quality record.
Request the Snap-on CTECH1FR240A torque wrench
Our partner Lost in HCM supplies this product, while SMK Vietnam lists it. So the fastest route to a price is to request a quote from Lost in HCM. You can also see related torque wrenches or contact SMK Vietnam. Snap-on explains the ControlTech family on snapon.com.
Questions about the CTECH1FR240A
How does it differ from the CTECH1R240A?
Both share the 1-20 ft-lb range, the 72-tooth gear, the 2.0 lb weight and the 14.1 inch length. The CTECH1FR240A adds a sealed flex head, while the CTECH1R240A keeps a fixed head.
Can operators change a locked preset?
Not without unlocking it. Snap-on added the lockout to stop accidental changes or tampering.
How many readings does it store?
It holds 1,500 readings, and you can download them over USB without extra software.
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