Description
Hospital labs, universities and factory QC rooms in Vietnam run centrifuges, analyzers and incubators every day. When a service engineer opens one, the small screws inside often carry a torque value in the manual. The Snap-on TEC1FUAC Torqometer suits that fine work. It is a 1/4-inch drive dial wrench with two needles, and it reads in inch-pounds and kilogram-force centimeters.
Why lab service needs a light dial
Lab gear mixes parts from Japan, Europe and the United States. So one manual may give a value in kg·cm, while the next lists in-lb. The TEC1FUAC dial shows both scales, and the engineer reads each spec as printed. In addition, Snap-on’s Follow-up design uses two needles. One marks the targeted torque, and the other shows the torque achieved. As a result, the engineer can note both values on the service report.
TEC1FUA catalog row
| Item | TEC1FUA (CAT1500i p.335) |
|---|---|
| Square drive | 1/4 in |
| Metric range / steps | 16 kg·cm / 1 kg·cm |
| U.S. range / steps | 15 in-lb / 0.5 in-lb |
| Length | 9-29/32 in |
| Width / head depth | 2-11/16 in / 1-1/4 in |
| Storage case | PB9 |
Snap-on prints the base code TEC1FUA in its Combination US/Metric Reading/Standard 2% Accuracy table. Its Torqometer tables also state that adding C to the stock number orders a certificate of calibration model. So the TEC1FUAC is the C form of the TEC1FUA. Lost in HCM titles it with Chart, so confirm the paperwork when you ask for a quote.
Jobs for the Snap-on TEC1FUAC Torqometer in a lab
- Lid latch and sensor bracket screws on benchtop centrifuges, where the manual gives a value.
- Probe arm, pump head and valve block screws on chemistry analyzers.
- Small cover and fan mount screws on incubators and shakers.
However, rotors follow the centrifuge maker’s own rules, and many rotor lids tighten by hand. So keep the TEC1FUAC for joints that list a torque in its band.
Reading the low end of the 2% band
Lost in HCM lists this wrench under Combination US/Metric Reading/Standard 2% Accuracy. Snap-on’s rule for that grade is a 2% limit on the reading, valid from one fifth of the scale up to the top. On the TEC1FUAC, that band starts at 3 in-lb, or 3.2 kg·cm. Therefore pick a smaller driver for the tiniest screws.
Care on a service cart
Keep the TEC1FUAC in its PB9 case between service calls. Also wipe off reagent splashes, and never use it to free a stuck screw. Snap-on states that periodic recalibration is necessary to keep accuracy, so book it with an outside lab on your usual cycle.
Ordering the Snap-on TEC1FUAC Torqometer
Lab service firms, hospital engineering teams and QC managers can order the Snap-on TEC1FUAC Torqometer from Lost in HCM, which supplies this SMK Vietnam listing. To price one for your service team, request a quote from Lost in HCM. Larger dials for heavier jobs sit in our torque wrenches range. You can also read about the brand on snapon.com, or contact SMK Vietnam with questions.
Lab service FAQ for the TEC1FUAC
How does 15 in-lb compare with N·m?
It is about 1.7 N·m. The TEC1FUAC dial shows in-lb and kg·cm, so convert any N·m spec before you start.
Can I tighten a centrifuge rotor with it?
Only if the centrifuge maker gives a torque value for that part. Many rotor lids and tie-downs follow their own hand-tight method.
What does with Chart mean on this listing?
The source gives no detail on it. The catalog ties the C suffix to a certificate of calibration, so ask Lost in HCM what documents ship with it.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.