Description
A spec such as “60 N·m plus 120 degrees” asks for two tools. Your torque wrench handles the first number. The Snap-on TA360 torque angle gauge handles the second one. It has a 1/2″ square drive and a dial that reads in degrees.
Reading a torque-then-angle spec
Snap-on says the TA360 lets the user follow specifications that call for fasteners to be turned further after torque loads are applied. In practice, the manual lists a seating torque first. Then it gives one or more angle steps, for example 90 degrees and then another 90. Some specs, however, mix in a second torque pass. So read the whole line before you pick up a tool.
Why the Snap-on TA360 torque angle gauge suits heavier work
The 1/2″ drive matches the breaker bars and ratchets that diesel shops use for large head bolts. Also, Snap-on notes that the dial carries large, easy-to-read degree marks. That helps in a dim engine bay, where a small scale invites mistakes. As a result, the TA360 fits jobs where the TA358 3/8″ model would feel light.
Bench setup before the first bolt
- Clean and oil the threads the way the manual asks.
- Run every bolt to the seating torque in the set pattern.
- Fit the TA360 between the handle and the socket, then zero the dial.
- Pull steadily until the needle reaches the target angle.
Many angle-tightened bolts stretch past their elastic limit. Therefore engine makers often ask for new bolts at each rebuild. Check the manual rather than reusing them by habit.
Where the TA360 fits
Typical users of the Snap-on TA360 torque angle gauge include diesel generator crews, truck and bus workshops, and teams that rebuild compressors or marine engines. In addition, plants that build engines or gearboxes in Vietnam can use the TA360 for audits of angle steps on the line.
Order the Snap-on TA360 torque angle gauge in Vietnam
SMK Vietnam lists the TA360 for its partner Lost in HCM, which supplies it and sends quotes. To price a TA360 for your workshop, request a quote from Lost in HCM. You can also compare other torque wrenches, see Snap-on’s site, or contact SMK Vietnam.
Questions about the TA360
How is the TA360 different from the TA358?
The TA360 has a 1/2″ square drive, while the TA358 has a 3/8″ drive. Both read the turn of a bolt in degrees.
Do I still need a torque wrench?
Yes. The torque wrench sets the seating torque, and the TA360 then measures the angle step.
Can I reuse angle-tightened bolts?
Often not, because many of them stretch. Follow the engine maker’s manual on bolt reuse.
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