Description
Fishing ports from Phan Thiet to Ca Mau depend on ice plants and cold stores. Their compressors, condensers and ice machines run around the clock in damp, salty air. The Snap-on TEC352LA torque wrench gives plant engineers a lamp that flashes at the target and a dial with two unit systems. That pairing suits older gear with mixed manuals.
Old machines, mixed units
Many port ice plants run compressors that were rebuilt or bought second hand. As a result, one manual may quote kg·m while a newer pump sheet uses ft-lb. The TEC352LA shows both on the same dial, so nobody does sums on a wet floor. Its metric scale reads kg·m rather than N·m, so convert any N·m spec first.
TEC352LA in the Snap-on catalog
| Item | TEC352LA (CAT1500i p.335) |
|---|---|
| Square drive | 3/4 in |
| Metric range / steps | 50 kg·m / 1 kg·m |
| U.S. range / steps | 350 ft-lb / 10 ft-lb |
| Length | 29-7/8 in |
| Width / head depth | 3-1/4 in / 1-25/32 in |
| Storage case | PB39 |
This listing carries the plain code with no C at the end. Per Snap-on, adding a C orders the certificate of calibration version. So ask Lost in HCM what papers ship with this TEC352LA.
Ice plant jobs for the Snap-on TEC352LA torque wrench
- Base and foundation bolts on reciprocating and screw compressors.
- Flywheel guard and motor mount bolts.
- Frame bolts on evaporative condensers and cooling towers.
- Drive and frame bolts on ice crushers and conveyors.
Refrigerant flanges and valves follow their own rules. Therefore check the maker’s values and any safety code first.
A lamp for a loud machine room
Compressor rooms are loud, and staff often wear ear protection. Thus a visual cue beats a sound. When the lamp on the TEC352LA flashes, the user eases off and records the bolt. Meanwhile a second person at the panel can see the flash too.
Grade and band
Lost in HCM lists this wrench under Combination US/Metric Reading/Standard 2% Accuracy. Snap-on sets that grade at within 2% of reading from 20% of full scale to the top. On the TEC352LA, the band begins near 70 ft-lb or 10 kg·m. Lighter bolts therefore need a smaller tool.
Damp air care
Salt and condensation attack bare steel and electronics. So dry the TEC352LA after each job and keep it in its PB39 case away from the cold store doors. Also avoid carrying it straight from a chilled room into warm, humid air. Never break seized nuts with it, and schedule recalibration with an outside lab.
Order the Snap-on TEC352LA torque wrench
Lost in HCM, the SMK Vietnam partner, supplies the Snap-on TEC352LA torque wrench to seafood ports and cold chain firms. To plan your next overhaul, request a quote from Lost in HCM. You can also scan our torque wrenches, look up snapon.com, or contact SMK Vietnam with plant questions.
Cold store FAQ
Does the TEC352LA have an N·m scale?
No. Its metric scale reads kg·m. One kg·m is about 9.81 N·m.
Is a certificate included?
The code has no C, and the source names no certificate. Lost in HCM can confirm what ships.
How much room does it need?
Snap-on lists a length of 29-7/8 inches. So check the swing space around each compressor bolt.
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