Description
Lost in HCM lists the Snap-on TE3FUA Torqometer as a U.S. Follow-up dial wrench under its plain code. A second listing, the TE3FUAC with Chart, covers buyers who want that added item. The two share a 1/4 inch drive and a 30 in-lb dial with two needles. Here is how to tell which one your bench needs.
Plain TE3FUA or TE3FUAC with Chart
Snap-on notes in CAT1500i that wrenches in its Torqometer chart do not include a certificate of calibration. A C at the end of the stock number orders a certificate model. So the TE3FUA arrives as the base code, while its twin adds the document. The dial, frame and case stay identical.
Benches where the Snap-on TE3FUA Torqometer is enough
- R&D labs that test prototype screws and log their own trials.
- Training rooms where apprentices learn to read a two-needle dial.
- Repair benches that check small fasteners against a master tool.
- Metrology rooms that verify every new tool before release.
None of these users needs a factory document to start work. Therefore the plain code fits their budget better.
Cases that justify the TE3FUAC
However, a production line that builds for an audited customer may need a record on day one. Also, small sites without a low-range tester may struggle to check a 30 in-lb dial. In those cases, the chart version saves time.
Snap-on TE3FUA Torqometer: small dial, small numbers
CAT1500i lists the TE3FUA with a 30 in-lb range in 1/2 in-lb steps. The wrench is 9-29/32 inches long and 2-11/16 inches wide, with a 1-1/4 inch head depth that excludes the drive. Snap-on also lists a PB9 storage case. The same row shows the TE3A Basic, but no signal model. As for the scale, 30 in-lb equals about 3.4 N·m. The UK brochure warns against use below 20% of full scale, so avoid targets under 6 in-lb on this dial.
Looking after a 30 in-lb dial
Light dials reward gentle handling. Snap-on fits heat-treated dial guards to protect the crystal. Still, store the TE3FUA in its case between jobs. In addition, never exceed the rated torque, and never use it to free a stuck screw. Finally, plan periodic rechecks, since Snap-on calls them necessary for accuracy.
Bench buyers: quoting the TE3FUA
Lost in HCM supplies the Snap-on TE3FUA Torqometer in Vietnam and handles the quote. Write the code without a C, so the plain version ships. Next, ask Lost in HCM for TE3FUA pricing. Also browse SMK Vietnam torque wrenches, or contact SMK Vietnam for help choosing a range.
Lab bench FAQ for the TE3FUA
Can I get the TE3FUA with a signal light?
No. Snap-on’s row shows a dash in the signal column for this size, so only Basic and Follow-up versions exist.
What is the smallest sensible target on the TE3FUA?
About 6 in-lb, which is 20% of full scale. Below that, pick a smaller dial such as the 15 in-lb TE1FUA.
Does the TE3FUA need a lab check before use?
Your own procedure decides that. Many labs check new tools on arrival, whichever code they buy.
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