Description
City waste fleets run garbage trucks seven days a week, and the compactor bodies take a beating. Packer blades, hoppers and lift arms shake their bolts on every route. The Snap-on TE352LAC Torqometer helps depot mechanics bring those joints back to spec. A lamp flashes when the pull reaches the target, which helps in a loud, busy yard.
A light cue in a loud depot
Hydraulic pumps, reversing alarms and pressure washers fill a fleet depot with noise. So a click is hard to hear, and a needle is easy to overrun. The TE352LAC adds a built-in light that flashes at the target torque. So the mechanic sees the cue, eases off, and then checks the dial.
TE352LA specs from Snap-on
| Item | TE352LA (Snap-on CAT1500i) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
These values sit in Snap-on’s US Reading table in catalog CAT1500i. In addition, the catalog says a C at the end of the stock number orders a certificate of calibration model. Lost in HCM, however, titles this TE352LAC with a chart. So ask them what the paperwork includes.
Refuse truck jobs for the Snap-on TE352LAC Torqometer
- Lift arm pivot and cylinder bracket bolts on rear loaders.
- Packer blade and slide guide bolts after a wear part swap.
- Body sub-frame and tailgate hinge bolts.
- Chassis spring hanger bolts, where the truck manual gives a value inside the scale.
However, check each value in the body and chassis manuals before you start. After all, some joints may fall outside this range.
Standard grade and working band
Lost in HCM files the TE352LAC under US Reading/Standard 2% Accuracy. Snap-on’s definition covers 20% of full scale up to full scale, in both directions. On this dial, the band therefore starts at 70 ft-lb. Meanwhile, full scale equals about 475 N·m in metric terms.
Washdown and storage
Refuse trucks come back dirty, and depots then clean them with high-pressure water. So keep the TE352LAC well away from the wash bay. Also confirm the lamp works and the needle sits at zero before each shift. Snap-on warns against using a Torqometer to break fasteners loose. So free rusted bolts with a breaker bar, then tighten with the dial.
Get a quote for the Snap-on TE352LAC Torqometer
Municipal fleets and body builders can order this wrench from Lost in HCM, the SMK Vietnam partner that supplies it. For a fleet price, request a quote from Lost in HCM. To compare sizes, open the torque wrenches category. Then see snapon.com for the brand, or contact SMK Vietnam with depot questions.
Fleet depot questions about the TE352LAC
Does the lamp replace reading the dial?
No. The light marks the target, and the needle shows the value. Use both when you fill in the service record.
How long is the wrench?
Snap-on lists the base TE352LA at 29-7/8 inches, which gives good leverage under a truck body.
Is a certificate included?
The catalog links certificates to the C suffix. Lost in HCM’s title says with Chart, so confirm the documents before you order.
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