Description
A click wrench tells you when you hit a value. A dial wrench, by contrast, shows you the whole climb. The Snap-on TEC100FUC torque wrench belongs to the second group. It is a Torqometer dial wrench with a combined US and metric scale, a follow-up pointer and, according to its name, a chart.
Reading torque on a dial instead of a click
With a dial wrench, the operator watches a needle rise as the pull builds. So the tool suits jobs where you need the real value, not just a signal. For example, QA staff use dial wrenches to audit joints that someone else tightened. They pull slowly and note the point where the fastener starts to turn. The TEC100FUC keeps that whole story on one face.
What the follow-up pointer adds to the Snap-on TEC100FUC torque wrench
A follow-up pointer travels with the main needle. Then it stays at the highest reading after you release the handle. As a result, you can read the peak once the pull is over, even if the dial was hard to see during it. Reset the pointer before each new reading, otherwise the next check starts from the old value.
One scale for US and metric specs
The name lists a U.S./metric reading. Therefore one TEC100FUC can serve drawings in US units as well as metric specs. This helps FDI plants in Vietnam, where specs often arrive from several countries at once.
Where the TEC100FUC fits
- Audit checks on finished joints in automotive and heavy equipment assembly.
- Breakaway readings during line trials or failure analysis.
- Training new technicians to pull with a steady, even force.
- QA benches that log measured values rather than pass or fail.
However, a dial wrench is slower than a click wrench for fast, repeated tightening. Many teams therefore keep the TEC100FUC for checks and use click tools on the line.
About the range and the chart
The source listing does not state the torque range or drive size for this model. So we do not quote a range for the TEC100FUC here. Ask Lost in HCM for the range, drive and chart details before you order. Also match the range to your work, since a dial reads best when the target sits well inside the scale.
Care for a dial torque wrench
Keep the dial glass clean and store the wrench in its case. In addition, avoid drops, because a knock can shift the needle off zero. Check that the needle rests at zero before each use. Then send the TEC100FUC for outside calibration on your plant’s normal cycle.
Buy the Snap-on TEC100FUC torque wrench in Vietnam
SMK Vietnam lists this wrench for our partner Lost in HCM, who handles supply and quotes. For a price on the TEC100FUC and a delivery estimate, request a quote from Lost in HCM. You can also browse more torque wrenches, contact SMK Vietnam, or see the wider range on snapon.com.
TEC100FUC questions
What is a follow-up dial wrench?
It is a dial torque wrench with a second pointer that stays at the peak reading. So you can read the maximum torque after the pull ends.
What torque range does the TEC100FUC cover?
Its listing gives no range. Lost in HCM will confirm the range and drive size with your quote.
Can it replace a click wrench on the line?
It can, but it is slower for repeated work. Most plants use a dial wrench for audits and QA checks instead.
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