Description
Operators who tighten hundreds of small fasteners per shift feel every extra gram in the wrist. The Snap-on CTECHL1240A torque wrench answers that with a black anodized aluminum body of about 1.1 lb. Yet it keeps the full ControlTech Industrial electronics, so it reads torque and angle and stores each result.
Why the aluminum CTECHL1240A suits repetitive work
Snap-on builds the standard CTECH wrenches with an all-steel body. The CTECHL models use 6061-T6 aerospace aluminum instead, so they weigh less. As a result, this 12.4 inch tool feels easier on long assembly runs and overhead jobs. In addition, it signals the target in four ways: LCD screen, LED lights, a beep and handle vibration. That way the operator knows when to stop, even on a noisy line.
A plain square drive, not a ratchet
Snap-on’s spec table shows a fixed 1/4″ square drive for the CTECHL1240A, with no ratchet gear listed. So the head stays compact, at about 3/4 inch deep and 3/4 inch wide. However, you lift and reset the wrench between strokes. If your joints call for a ratchet, ask about the CTECHL1R240A, which pairs the same range with a 72-tooth sealed head.
Snap-on CTECHL1240A torque wrench specifications
| Drive | 1/4 in square, fixed head |
| Torque range | 12-240 in-lb / 1.0-20.0 ft-lb / 1.4-27.2 N·m |
| Torque accuracy | ±2% clockwise, ±3% counterclockwise |
| Angle | 0-360°, ±1% of reading ±1° |
| Memory | 1,500 readings, 50 presets |
| Body | 6061-T6 aluminum, black anodized |
| Weight / length | 1.1 lb (0.49 kg) / 12.4 in (315 mm) |
| Batteries | Three AAA lithium cells |
| Operating temperature | 0-130 °F (-18 to 54 °C) |
Data for the quality file
Each reading from the Snap-on CTECHL1240A torque wrench carries a time stamp, and the file exports over USB without extra software. Then QA can open the file in a spreadsheet and keep an audit trail. Snap-on also states that the wrench complies with ISO 6789-2003 and ASME B107.300-2010 for electronic torque tools.
Where it fits in Vietnamese plants
- Electronics and appliance lines where the CTECHL1240A fastens covers, brackets and terminals.
- Automotive sub-assembly stations that need a logged result for every joint.
- Aviation-style maintenance, where a light tool and an angle reading both matter.
Request a quote for the Snap-on CTECHL1240A torque wrench
SMK Vietnam lists this wrench for its partner Lost in HCM, while Lost in HCM handles supply and pricing. To check cost and lead time, request a quote from Lost in HCM. You can also compare other torque wrenches, contact SMK Vietnam, or read about ControlTech on snapon.com.
Questions about the CTECHL1240A
Does the CTECHL1240A ratchet?
Snap-on lists it as a fixed 1/4″ square drive with no gear teeth. The CTECHL1R240A is the ratcheting version of the same range.
How heavy is this aluminum wrench?
Snap-on gives a weight of 1.1 lb (0.49 kg) and a length of 12.4 inches (315 mm).
Can it measure angle as well as torque?
Yes. It reads angle from 0 to 360 degrees, and a combo mode handles torque plus angle in one pull.
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