Snap-on PTM1000 Pneumatic Torque Wrench, 1″ Drive, 200-1,000 ft-lb (270-1,350 N·m)

Description

Bolting at 1,000 N·m by hand is slow, and a team that does it all shift soon feels it in the shoulders. The Snap-on PTM1000 pneumatic torque wrench moves that effort to an air motor. It has a 1 in square drive and a range of 200 to 1,000 ft-lb. That makes it a natural step up for service bays and assembly cells with heavy, repeated joints.

Range and drive at a glance

Snap-on packs the tool with a case, a cranked reaction fixture, a tool hanger, a secondary handle and a male quick connect. It also supplies a Certificate of Calibration and a torque vs. pressure chart.

Snap-on PTM1000 pneumatic torque wrench or PTM740?

The names can confuse buyers, so compare the tables. The PTM740 runs 200-1,000 N·m on a 3/4 in drive. By contrast, the PTM1000 runs 270-1,350 N·m on a 1 in drive. Therefore choose the PTM1000 when your joints sit above 1,000 N·m or your sockets are already 1 in. Pick the PTM740 when 3/4 in tooling and lighter values fit better. Both share the same reaction fixture group, so accessories carry across.

When space is tight

Some bolts sit behind frames or close to walls, where a straight tool cannot reach. For these, Snap-on offers a Right Angle Gearbox for its pneumatic torque tools, and the catalog shows it on a PTM1000. Qualified technicians can retrofit it to an existing tool. Snap-on recommends a recalibration after fitting, so plan that step into the job.

Where the PTM1000 earns its keep

• Axle, suspension and fifth wheel bolts in truck and bus workshops.
• Gearbox and motor mounts on conveyors and mixers.
• Repeat frame joints on heavy equipment assembly lines.
• Flange work in water treatment and process plants.

A daily routine for steady torque

Start each shift by draining water from the air line. Then check the oil level in the PTMFRL lubricator, which Snap-on requires for PTM tools. Set the regulator from the torque vs. pressure chart and test one joint. Also, inspect the square drive for wear before heavy work. Finally, keep the PTM1000 on your recalibration schedule, because Snap-on states that periodic recalibration maintains accuracy.

Request pricing from Lost in HCM

SMK Vietnam lists this tool for our partner Lost in HCM, who supplies it and gives quotes. Please request a quote from Lost in HCM with your torque targets and socket sizes. You can also see other torque multipliers, visit snapon.com or contact SMK Vietnam.

Snap-on PTM1000 pneumatic torque wrench FAQ

Is the PTM1000 a bigger PTM740?

Not exactly. The PTM1000 uses a 1 in drive and reaches 1,350 N·m, while the PTM740 uses 3/4 in and stops at 1,000 N·m.

Can I add a right angle head to the PTM1000?

Yes. Snap-on sells a Right Angle Gearbox for retrofit by qualified technicians, followed by a recalibration.

Can it run in reverse to remove bolts?

Snap-on warns against using PTM tools to break fasteners loose, so use a breaker tool for removal.