Snap-on TE1003 Torqometer Dial Torque Wrench, U.S. Basic, 1,000 ft-lb, 1″ Drive

Description

Shipyards, steel mills and power plants all have joints that a short wrench cannot handle. The Snap-on TE1003 Torqometer covers that class with a 1 inch square drive and a 1,000 ft-lb dial. It reads in 10 ft-lb steps, so the fitter sees the load build across a wide scale.

The TE1003 in brief

• Basic model with one needle.
• A 1 inch square drive on the head.
• 1,000 ft-lb range in 10 ft-lb increments.
• 66-13/16 in long, 3-9/16 in wide, 2-1/32 in head depth.
• Separately packed 93TQPA 5 ft tubular extension handle, per the catalog footnote.

These details come from page 333 of Snap-on CAT1500i, while the full scale equals about 1,356 N·m.

Large joints that suit the Snap-on TE1003 Torqometer

Marine engine and gearbox foundations, shaft couplings and rudder stock flanges all rely on large bolts. On land, press frames, rolling mill chocks and pipeline flanges also need similar tools. Wherever the specified value sits inside 1,000 ft-lb, the TE1003 can tighten the joint and show the result in one step. For example, a fitter can bring a coupling up in passes and log the final value of each bolt.

Handling a long TE1003 dial wrench

However, a wrench this long needs a firm stance and a clear path. So plan the pull before you start, and keep the handle square to the bolt. Two people can share the work, with one pulling while the other watches the dial. In addition, support the head so the socket stays fully seated. Never crack a seized nut with the TE1003, because Snap-on warns against breaking fasteners loose with these tools.

Follow-up and signal options

Snap-on also lists the TE1003FU follow-up and the TE1003L signal version. According to the catalog, those two come with a separately packed 92TQPA 4 ft tubular extension handle. So pick the TE1003 when the user can watch the dial during every pull.

Ask Lost in HCM about the Snap-on TE1003 Torqometer

Lost in HCM supplies the Snap-on TE1003 Torqometer to yards, mills and EPC contractors, and it handles the quote. Send your bolt list and request a quote from Lost in HCM to check price and lead time. You can also scan the SMK Vietnam torque wrenches category, visit snapon.com, or contact SMK Vietnam.

TE1003 FAQ

Does the TE1003 include a calibration certificate?

Not as listed. CAT1500i states that its chart wrenches ship without one, while a C suffix orders a certified unit. Ask Lost in HCM for that version if you need it.

What is the TE1003 scale in N·m?

In short, the full scale is about 1,356 N·m. Each 10 ft-lb mark adds roughly 13.6 N·m.

Is there a lighter 1 inch dial?

Yes. The TE803 reads to 800 ft-lb in 10 ft-lb steps on the same 66-13/16 inch length.