Description
Steel mills, forging shops and heavy press lines hold some of the largest bolted joints in any Vietnamese plant. For example, rolling stand, press frame and gear drive bolts may need torque well above 2,000 ft-lb. The Snap-on TE3005FU Torqometer covers that class with a 1-1/2-inch drive, a 3,000 ft-lb U.S. dial and a follow-up needle.
Top of the U.S. reading table
In Snap-on’s CAT1500i catalog, the TE3005FU fills the last row of the US Reading/Standard 2% Accuracy dial wrench table. Its scale runs to 3,000 ft-lb in 50 ft-lb steps, which equals about 4,070 N·m. So it picks up where 2,000 ft-lb models such as the TE2005FU stop.
Catalog row for the Snap-on TE3005FU Torqometer
| Item | TE3005FU (CAT1500i p.333) |
|---|---|
| Model | Follow-up, two needles |
| Square drive | 1-1/2 in |
| Range | 3,000 ft-lb |
| Steps | 50 ft-lb |
| Width | 5-1/2 in |
| Head depth | 2-13/16 in |
| Extension | tubular handle, packed separately |
Ask Lost in HCM for the overall length and shipping size before you plan access to the joint.
Jobs for a follow-up dial this size
- Rolling mill stand, chock and housing bolts with a torque spec.
- Press frame, crown and bed bolts on forging and stamping presses.
- Large gear drive and coupling bolts on mill and kiln drives.
- Slew ring and base bolts on heavy cranes, where the maker allows a torque method.
The follow-up needle keeps the reached value, so the team can finish the pull and read the number safely.
Rigging the TE3005FU safely
A 3,000 ft-lb pull takes real force, even with a long handle. First, brace your stance and clear the swing path. Next, support the head so it stays square on the nut. Then pull in one smooth stroke and stop at the target. Snap-on warns never to exceed rated torque or to use the wrench to break fasteners loose.
Accuracy band on a 3,000 ft-lb dial
Lost in HCM lists this model under US Reading/Standard 2% Accuracy. Snap-on’s brochure states that the grade holds within 2% of reading from 20% of full scale to full scale. For the TE3005FU, the band therefore begins near 600 ft-lb. Lighter joints call for a smaller dial, while periodic outside recalibration keeps this one honest.
Request pricing on the Snap-on TE3005FU Torqometer
Lost in HCM, the SMK Vietnam partner, supplies heavy Snap-on torque tools to mills and EPC contractors. To discuss price and delivery, request a quote from Lost in HCM. Snap-on adds a C to the stock number for a certificate of calibration version, so name it if needed. You can also see our torque wrenches range, visit snapon.com or contact SMK Vietnam.
Heavy industry FAQ
What does 3,000 ft-lb come to in N·m?
About 4,070 N·m. For metric drawings, convert the spec to ft-lb before the pull.
Is there a kg·m version of this size?
Yes. Snap-on lists a TEC3005FU with ft-lb and kg·m scales in its combination table. The TE3005FU itself reads U.S. units only.
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