Description
A small nut on a big wrench sounds odd, yet it saves a tool change on mixed assemblies. The Snap-on IZ14OE14X18 torque insert puts a 14 mm OE head on the 14 x 18 mm fitting. So a line that already runs a 14 x 18 wrench can tighten 14 mm fasteners next to larger ones.
Why choose the 14 x 18 version of a 14 mm insert?
Snap-on makes the 14 mm OE insert in both fittings. The IZ14OE9X12 suits compact 9 x 12 wrenches, while the IZ14OE14X18 suits 14 x 18 receivers. Pick the 14 x 18 version when a station already uses that wrench for bigger nuts. Then one wrench body covers the whole joint list, and operators swap only the insert.
On the other hand, a station that tightens mostly small fasteners may suit a 9 x 12 wrench better. Its lower range sits closer to light specs.
Wrench range with the Snap-on IZ14OE14X18 torque insert
On SMK Vietnam, the 14 x 18 receiver belongs to the ControlTech CTECHBN340A, which reads 17 to 340 N·m. That bottom value matters here. If a 14 mm joint needs less than 17 N·m, the CTECHBN340A cannot measure it, so use a 9 x 12 wrench such as the CTECHAN30A with the IZ14OE9X12. Also, Snap-on prints no torque rating for the insert itself. Thus the wrench range remains your guide.
ControlTech wrenches store a factor for each head length. Because of that, enter the IZ14OE14X18 setting whenever you fit it, and follow the wrench manual.
Other 14 mm and nearby options
Besides the Snap-on IZ14OE14X18 torque insert, the IZO table holds several close choices:
- IZ13OE14X18: 13 mm, the smallest 14 x 18 OE insert.
- IZ15OE14X18: 15 mm, on the same fitting.
- IZ14IR14X18: a 14 mm insert ring, for a closed grip.
- IZ14OE9X12 and IZ14IR9X12: the same size for 9 x 12 wrenches.
Looking after the IZ14OE14X18
Small jaws wear faster than large ones, because the load sits on less metal. Therefore, inspect the jaw faces often and replace the insert if they spread. Also keep the fitting free of grit, and never use the wrench to break a nut loose.
Request the Snap-on IZ14OE14X18 torque insert
SMK Vietnam lists this insert for our partner Lost in HCM, which supplies it and writes the quote. Mention your wrench and the torque values on your joint list. Then send an IZ14OE14X18 quote request to Lost in HCM. More inserts appear under torque wrench heads and adaptors, and you can contact SMK Vietnam with any sizing question.
IZ14OE14X18 FAQ
Will the IZ14OE14X18 fit a CTECHAN135A?
No. That wrench has a 9 x 12 mm receiver, so it takes the IZ14OE9X12 instead.
What is the lowest torque I can check with it?
With the CTECHBN340A, the floor is the wrench minimum of 17 N·m.
Does Snap-on make a 14 mm ring for 14 x 18?
Yes. The IZ14IR14X18 is the 14 mm insert ring on that fitting.
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