Snap-on TEC175FUC Torque Wrench, U.S./Metric Follow-up Torqometer, 1/2″ Drive, 175 ft-lb / 25 kg·m, with Chart

Description

Hotels, hospitals and garment finishers send tons of linen through industrial laundries every day. Their washer-extractors spin heavy wet loads at high speed, so drive and frame bolts take real punishment. The Snap-on TEC175FUC torque wrench helps the service team bring those joints back to spec. It also has two needles, and it reads both ft-lb and kg·m.

Laundry machine joints for the Snap-on TEC175FUC torque wrench

• Bearing housing and drum shaft bolts on washer-extractors.
• Motor base, pulley and belt guard bolts.
• Suspension, shock mount and floor anchor bolts, where the maker lists a value.
• Door hinge and lock bolts on tunnel washer modules and dryers.

However, each machine maker sets its own torque values, and a few joints need thread locker or new bolts. So work from the service manual, and use the TEC175FUC to confirm each value.

TEC175FU base row

Snap-on prints the TEC175FU in its Combination US/Metric Reading/Standard 2% Accuracy table. Snap-on’s Torqometer pages add that a trailing C on the stock number orders the certificate of calibration version. Thus the TEC175FUC is the C form, and Lost in HCM titles it with Chart. Ask what documents come with it when you request a quote.

Why two scales suit a laundry floor

Laundry lines often mix Japanese, European and American machines. For example, a Japanese washer manual may give kgf·m, while a U.S. dryer sheet lists ft-lb. With the Snap-on TEC175FUC torque wrench, the technician reads each value as printed. Its Follow-up needle also holds the torque achieved, so the reading stays visible after the pull.

The 2% band on the TEC175FUC

Lost in HCM lists this wrench under Combination US/Metric Reading/Standard 2% Accuracy. Snap-on ties that grade to a 2% of reading limit above the 20% mark on the dial. So on this dial, the band starts at 35 ft-lb or 5 kg·m. Smaller panel screws therefore need a lighter tool.

Care in a hot, damp plant room

Laundries run hot and humid, and detergent mist settles on every surface. So wipe the TEC175FUC clean after each job and keep it in its PBR5 case. In addition, never use it to break loose a seized bearing bolt. Snap-on also states that periodic recalibration is necessary to keep accuracy, so plan it on a fixed cycle.

Order the Snap-on TEC175FUC torque wrench

Laundry operators, hotel engineering teams and machine dealers can order the Snap-on TEC175FUC torque wrench from Lost in HCM, SMK Vietnam’s partner. To plan ahead, request a quote from Lost in HCM. Other torque wrenches sit in the same category, and brand details appear on snapon.com. You may also contact SMK Vietnam about your machines.

Laundry engineer FAQ

What is 25 kg·m in N·m?

Roughly 245 N·m, because one kg·m equals about 9.81 N·m.

Is it right for washer drum bolts?

It is if the maker’s value sits between 35 and 175 ft-lb. However, larger machines may need a bigger dial.

Does it come with a case?

Snap-on’s base row lists a PBR5 storage case. Ask Lost in HCM whether your unit includes it.