Description
Fire stations cannot spare a truck for long. When a pumper or aerial unit goes into the workshop, the crew wants it back on the road by the next shift. The Snap-on TE352FUAC torque wrench helps the fleet mechanic close each heavy joint with a reading they can record. It is a U.S.-scale Follow-up Torqometer, and Lost in HCM lists it with a chart.
Fire apparatus joints in reach
- Fire pump and pump gearbox mounting bolts on the chassis frame.
- Water tank and body subframe bolts after a refit.
- Ladder bed, outrigger and stabilizer bracket bolts within the dial.
- Spring, shackle and U-bolt nuts on the suspension.
However, the turntable bearing on an aerial ladder often needs a value or method set by the ladder maker. In that case, follow the maker’s manual before you reach for the TE352FUAC.
Snap-on TE352FUAC torque wrench: catalog row
| Item | TE352FUA (CAT1500i p.333) |
|---|---|
| Square drive | 3/4 in |
| Range | 350 ft-lb |
| Increments | 5 ft-lb |
| Length | 29-7/8 in |
| Width | 3-1/4 in |
| Head depth | 1-25/32 in |
| Storage case | None listed |
Snap-on prints the base code TE352FUA in its U.S. reading table. Per the catalog, a C on the end orders the version with a certificate of calibration, so the TE352FUAC is that C form. Lost in HCM’s title says with Chart, though, so check what the paperwork includes.
Two needles for a signed job card
Snap-on’s Follow-up models carry two separate needles, one for the targeted torque and one for the torque achieved. As a result, the mechanic can pull, release and then read both values before writing them on the job card. A station officer can also look at the same TE352FUAC dial during a handover check. That record matters for a vehicle that may roll out on a call within the hour.
Where 2% holds on the TE352FUAC
Lost in HCM places this model under US Reading/Standard 2% Accuracy. Snap-on defines Standard as within 2% of reading from 20% of full scale to full scale. For a 350 ft-lb dial, that band starts at 70 ft-lb. So lighter fasteners, such as cab step and locker hinge bolts, call for a smaller Torqometer.
Workshop habits
A 29-7/8 inch wrench needs room to swing, so plan the pull before you slide under the chassis. Also keep the Snap-on TE352FUAC torque wrench away from foam concentrate and diesel spills, and wipe it after each job. Snap-on warns against breaking fasteners loose with a Torqometer, so crack rusted nuts with a breaker bar first. Then book periodic recalibration with an outside lab.
Request the Snap-on TE352FUAC torque wrench
Fire service workshops, airport rescue fleet teams and fire truck body builders can source this wrench from Lost in HCM, the SMK Vietnam partner. To plan your next service window, request a quote from Lost in HCM. Sizes above and below 350 ft-lb appear in our torque wrenches section. You may also read more on snapon.com or contact SMK Vietnam.
Fleet mechanic FAQ for the TE352FUAC
What is 350 ft-lb in N·m?
About 475 N·m. Convert any metric value in the chassis manual before you set the target on the TE352FUAC.
Does it come with a storage case?
Snap-on’s table shows no case code for this size. Lost in HCM can list the box contents for you.
Is the chart the same as a calibration certificate?
Not necessarily. The catalog ties the C suffix to a certificate, while the Lost in HCM title says with Chart. Confirm the documents before you order.
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