Snap-on QC3P150 Torque Wrench Body, Preset, 30-150 ft-lb, Y Shank Interchangeable Head

Description

Some joints repeat hundreds of times a day at one value, such as a bracket bolt on a vehicle line. For that work, the Snap-on QC3P150 torque wrench body offers a preset option between 30 and 150 ft-lb. It belongs to Snap-on’s QC series, so it takes interchangeable heads on a Y shank.

When a preset QC3P150 pays off

Adjustable bodies win when targets change. However, a station with one fixed target gains little from a scale it never moves. In fact, a scale there adds a chance of a wrong setting after a break or a shift change. A preset body removes that chance, because it keeps one value, and Snap-on rates this type as good for repetitive assembly.

Snap-on QC3P150 torque wrench body: range, shank and length

Snap-on’s QC accuracy statement starts at 20% of full scale, which on this body is 30 ft-lb. So the whole range sits inside it. The QC3P200 shares the same 23 in length, so choose between the two by your target value.

Picking heads for the QC3P150

Y heads have a 0.560 in shank, and standard ones hold the fastener 3.00 in from the retaining pin. Then choose the style by access:

• Square drive heads for sockets, extensions and crowfoot wrenches.
• Ratcheting box-end heads for bolt heads with clear access.
• Flare nut heads for hydraulic tube nuts.

Some heads, such as Snap-on’s ratcheting flare nut heads, sit further from the pin. For those, use Snap-on’s head-length instructions when you set the body. Also compare each head’s maximum working torque with your target.

Station tips for the QC3P150

Label the body with its value, so it returns to the right station. Next, schedule tester checks at a fixed interval, since no calibration certificate comes with Snap-on preset bodies. Finally, keep it in a rack rather than loose in a bin, so the head receiver stays clean.

Get a Snap-on QC3P150 torque wrench body quote

Each QC3P150 order gets its quote from Lost in HCM, the supplier, while SMK Vietnam only lists the tool. Include your target value, head styles and quantity when you ask Lost in HCM about the QC3P150. For neighboring ranges, check our torque wrenches, and for the full Snap-on line, visit snapon.com. You can also reach SMK Vietnam directly.

Choosing the QC3P150: FAQ

QC3P150 or QC3P200?

Both are 23 in preset bodies. Pick the QC3P150 for targets from 30 to 150 ft-lb, and the QC3P200 for 40 to 200 ft-lb.

What is the range in N·m?

Snap-on’s CAT1500i catalog lists 41 to 203 N·m.

Which shank does the QC3P150 use?

It uses the Y shank, which measures 0.560 in. Order Y heads to match.