Snap-on TEC602A Dial Torque Wrench, U.S./Metric Basic Torqometer, 3/4″ Drive, 600 ft-lb / 80 kg·m

Description

Crumb rubber factories in Binh Phuoc, Tay Ninh and Dong Nai turn field latex and cup lump into graded rubber blocks. Their hammer mills, crepers, shredders and dryers shake hard all day, so big bolts loosen over time. The Snap-on TEC602A dial torque wrench helps the maintenance crew bring them back to spec. It has a 3/4-inch drive, and one dial shows kilogram-force meters next to foot-pounds.

Two scales for mixed machine manuals

Rubber lines in Vietnam often mix machines from several Asian builders with motors and gearboxes from Europe. As a result, one manual gives kgf·m, and the next gives ft-lb. The TEC602A prints both scales, up to 80 kg·m and 600 ft-lb. So the fitter reads the unit in the manual and skips the conversion step.

Snap-on TEC602A dial torque wrench specs

Snap-on lists this code in its Combination US/Metric Reading/Standard 2% Accuracy table. Also, the chart note says these stock numbers ship without a certificate of calibration, while a certificate version is available.

Rubber plant joints for a 600 ft-lb dial

• Hammer mill and shredder rotor bearing block bolts.
• Creper and macerator roll housing bolts.
• Gearbox and motor base bolts on the line drives.
• Dryer trolley track and baler frame bolts.

Some rotor parts, however, may need special fasteners or a set sequence. So always work from the machine builder’s sheet, and keep the TEC602A for the joints that fit its dial.

Sizing the Snap-on TEC602A dial torque wrench against the TEC352A

The TEC352A shares the 3/4-inch drive, yet it ends at 50 kg·m and 350 ft-lb on a 29-7/8-inch body. Its steps run finer, at 1 kg·m and 10 ft-lb. Therefore, a crew whose values mostly sit under 45 kg·m reads them better on the smaller tool. For heavier rotor and base bolts, the Snap-on TEC602A dial torque wrench gives more headroom.

Care around latex and acid mist

Coagulation tanks and wash lines leave the air damp and slightly acidic. Therefore, wipe the Snap-on TEC602A dial torque wrench dry after each job and keep it in its PB39 case in a dry store. Snap-on warns not to break fasteners loose with a Torqometer, so free seized nuts with a breaker bar first. Then plan periodic recalibration with an outside lab, as Snap-on advises.

Supply and quotes

Lost in HCM supplies the TEC602A in Vietnam, and SMK Vietnam lists it on behalf of that partner. For a single wrench or a set for each line, request a quote from Lost in HCM. Smaller and larger sizes appear in our torque wrenches category. Brand news sits on snapon.com, and our team welcomes questions through contact SMK Vietnam.

TEC602A questions from rubber plants

How many newton meters is the TEC602A top mark?

About 785 N·m, since 80 kg·m times 9.81 gives roughly that figure. Convert your spec first if the manual quotes N·m.

Where does the useful band start on this dial?

Snap-on gives accuracy from 20% of full scale. On the TEC602A, that works out to 16 kg·m or 120 ft-lb and up.

Can we get the same size with a light or a second needle?

Yes. The catalog row lists the TEC602LA with a signal light and the TEC602FUA with a follow-up needle.