Description
Interchangeable heads cover many nuts, but sometimes the job calls for a plain socket. The Snap-on QZD32A-1 drive adaptor gives a Z-shank torque body a 1 in square drive. You can then fit heavy 1 in drive sockets to the same body you already trust.
What the Snap-on QZD32A-1 drive adaptor does
Snap-on describes it simply as an adaptor from Z shank to 1 in drive. The Z shank measures 0.990 in, the largest of Snap-on’s four shank sizes. As a result, the adaptor pairs with Snap-on’s biggest interchangeable bodies, which already work in the hundreds of ft-lb.
Z bodies on SMK Vietnam
- QD4IN800A adjustable dual-scale body, 150-800 N·m.
- TECH4Z600 Techwrench, 60-600 ft-lb.
- CTECH4Z600A ControlTech wrench, 30-600 ft-lb.
- CTLNK4Z600 ControlTech Link wrench, 30-600 ft-lb.
Adaptor or ratcheting head?
A ratchet lets you run a nut down without lifting the socket. For that, Snap-on also offers the QZD32BDP ratcheting head, with a 1 in drive on a Z shank. The QZD32A-1, by contrast, suits jobs where you only need a square drive to carry a socket. In both cases, make the final pull a smooth, steady stroke.
Setting the body with the QZD32A-1
Snap-on sizes its standard Z heads at 5.75 in from fastener center to the retaining pin. Its dual-range bodies assume that spacing, so they need no length math with standard heads. However, the catalog does not print a length for this adaptor. Therefore, ask Lost in HCM to confirm the effective length before you set a click body. ControlTech wrenches make this easier, because they store a calibration factor for head length.
Care and safe use
Check the 1 in square for rounded corners and a worn detent before each shift. Also keep the shank clean, since grit stops the pin from seating. In addition, Snap-on warns against using torque bodies to loosen fasteners. Finally, keep socket and extension stacks short, because each joint adds play.
Request the Snap-on QZD32A-1 drive adaptor
Lost in HCM supplies the adaptor, and SMK Vietnam lists it for them. To order, request a quote from Lost in HCM and mention your Z-shank body. You can also view more torque wrench heads and adaptors, or contact SMK Vietnam. Snap-on product data sits at snapon.com.
QZD32A-1 FAQ
Will the QZD32A-1 fit a Y-shank wrench?
No. It needs a Z-shank body with a 0.990 in shank.
Does it ratchet?
Snap-on lists it as an adaptor, not a ratcheting head. For ratchet action, look at the QZD32BDP head.
What sockets can I use?
Use sockets with a 1 in square drive that suit the torque you plan to apply.
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