Description
Every tower in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City starts with piles, and rotary piling rigs drill many of them. Those rigs shake hard, so their rotary heads, mast joints and track frames need regular bolt checks. The Snap-on TEC2005L torque wrench takes on those big joints. It reads ft-lb and kg·m, and a lamp flashes when the pull reaches the target.
Rig joints that suit the Snap-on TEC2005L torque wrench
- Rotary drive head mount bolts on the mast slide.
- Mast section and mast foot bracket bolts.
- Winch and crowd cylinder bracket bolts.
- Track frame, slewing deck and counterweight bolts within range.
However, rig makers publish their own bolt tables, and slewing ring bolts often need tensioning. So check the manual first, and use the TEC2005L only where it lists a torque value.
Catalog row for the TEC2005L
| Item | TEC2005L (CAT1500i p.335) |
|---|---|
| Square drive | 1-1/2 in |
| Metric range / steps | 280 kg·m / 5 kg·m |
| U.S. range / steps | 2,000 ft-lb / 50 ft-lb |
| Length | 80 in |
| Width / head depth | 4-13/32 in / 2-3/8 in |
| Extension handle | 93TQPA 5 ft tubular, packed separately |
These values come from Snap-on’s Combination US/Metric Reading/Standard 2% Accuracy table. Still, the TEC2005L in this listing is the base model, and its title names no certificate. Snap-on’s Torqometer tables add that a C suffix orders a certificate of calibration version. So ask Lost in HCM if you need that paperwork.
A lamp for a noisy site
A piling site runs diesel engines, vibro hammers and concrete trucks at once. So a fitter on the TEC2005L has plenty to distract them. Snap-on’s Signal models help because they use a built-in light that flashes at the targeted torque. As a result, the fitter watches one spot, stops on the flash, and then reads the dial.
Two scales for mixed fleets
Piling fleets often mix rigs from several countries. Some manuals print kgf·m, while others list ft-lb, and the TEC2005L carries both on one dial. Lost in HCM files it under Combination US/Metric Reading/Standard 2% Accuracy. Snap-on defines Standard as within 2% of reading from 20% of full scale up. In addition, that band starts at 400 ft-lb or 56 kg·m on this dial.
Safe handling on soft ground
An 80 inch wrench with a 5 foot handle needs firm footing. First, lay a mat or plate on muddy ground. Then pair up, so one person pulls while the other holds the head steady. Never use the TEC2005L to crack a seized bolt, and never exceed its rated torque. Also plan periodic recalibration with an outside lab, as Snap-on advises.
Order the Snap-on TEC2005L torque wrench
Piling contractors, rig dealers and foundation firms can buy the Snap-on TEC2005L torque wrench from Lost in HCM, SMK Vietnam’s partner for Torqometer tools. To cost one into your next foundation job, request a quote from Lost in HCM. Find smaller dials under torque wrenches, visit snapon.com, or contact SMK Vietnam.
Piling crew questions about the TEC2005L
What is 280 kg·m in N·m?
Close to 2,750 N·m. So multiply kg·m by 9.81 to compare it with a newton meter spec.
Does the TEC2005L include a certificate?
The listing names none. Snap-on’s tables say a C suffix orders that version, so ask Lost in HCM.
Is the extension handle in the box?
The catalog says this model includes a 93TQPA 5 foot tubular handle, packed separately. Ask Lost in HCM to confirm it ships with your unit.
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