Snap-on TEC25FLA Torque Wrench, U.S./Metric Light Signal Torqometer, 3/8″ Drive, 25 ft-lb / 350 kg·cm

Description

Instant noodle plants in Binh Duong, Hung Yen and Bac Ninh run fast lines, many built in Japan or Korea. Dough mixers, sheeting rollers, steamers, fryers and cup sealers work almost nonstop. In addition, their manuals often give small screw torque in kgf·cm. The Snap-on TEC25FLA torque wrench reads that unit directly, and a lamp flashes when the screw reaches the target.

Reading Asian manuals as printed

A spec of 150 kgf·cm works out to about 14.7 N·m. Yet converting by hand at the line wastes time and invites mistakes. Instead, the Snap-on TEC25FLA torque wrench prints kg·cm on one scale and ft-lb on the other. So the fitter sets the target straight from the manual.

Snap-on TEC25FLA torque wrench data

These figures come from the Combination US/Metric Reading/Standard 2% Accuracy table in catalog CAT1500i. The TEC25FLA code has no C, and its listing names no certificate. Per the catalog, the certificate of calibration model takes a C suffix, as in TEC25FLAC.

Noodle line jobs for the TEC25FLA

• Cutter blade and waver screws after sheeting roller service.
• Steamer conveyor guide and chain guard screws.
• Fryer basket, mold and lid fixings, once the oil has cooled.
• Cup filler, lid sealer and carton packer screws.

Fryers and steamers run hot, so lock out the line and let parts cool before you work. Then use the values in the line maker’s manual.

Why a lamp beats a dial here

Noodle halls are loud and humid, with steam drifting from the fryers. As a result, a dial can fog or sit at a poor angle. The TEC25FLA lamp flashes as the screw reaches the targeted torque, so the eye can stay on the part. Then the fitter reads the needle once the pull ends.

2% band on the TEC25FLA

Lost in HCM files this wrench under Combination US/Metric Reading/Standard 2% Accuracy. In short, Snap-on allows 2% of reading on that grade, from 20% of full scale to full scale. That puts the low end at 70 kg·cm, or 5 ft-lb. For small sensor and nameplate screws under that point, a torque screwdriver works better.

Steam, oil and storage

Frying oil mist and steam settle on every tool in the hall. So wipe the TEC25FLA after each job, and keep it in its PB9 case outside the fry zone. Snap-on rates the dial wrenches for 0 to 100 °F, so do not leave it on a warm fryer hood. Snap-on also warns against using any Torqometer to break fasteners loose. Finally, book recalibration with an outside lab at the interval your plant sets.

Ordering the Snap-on TEC25FLA torque wrench

Noodle, snack and food plants can order this wrench from Lost in HCM, which supplies the listing on SMK Vietnam. To price one per line, or to ask about the certified TEC25FLAC, request a quote from Lost in HCM. You can also see our torque wrenches range, visit snapon.com, or contact SMK Vietnam.

Food line FAQ

Does the TEC25FLA have an N·m scale?

No. It reads ft-lb and kg·cm, and 350 kg·cm equals roughly 34 N·m.

Can I get the TEC25FLA with a certificate?

Per the Snap-on catalog, the C-suffix model adds one. So ask Lost in HCM about the TEC25FLAC.

Will it fit inside a fryer hood?

Its short 9-29/32 inch body suits tight spaces. Measure your access point first.