Description
A large satellite dish must hold its aim through wind, heat and monsoon storms. If a mount bolt slips, the beam drifts and a link can drop. Teleport operators, broadcasters and VSAT installers therefore check those joints with care. The Snap-on TER100FUC Torqometer helps them, with a Precise grade dial that reads N·m and ft-lb.
Antenna joints for the TER100FUC
- Pedestal and kingpost base bolts within the dial range.
- Elevation and azimuth bracket bolts after a re-point.
- Reflector panel and back structure bolts, where the antenna maker gives a value.
- Feed support strut and hub bolts.
In addition, each antenna maker publishes its own torque table, and some joints use special hardware. So read that manual first, then use the TER100FUC on joints with a value in its band.
TER100FU data from the catalog
| Item | TER100FU (CAT1500i p.334) |
|---|---|
| Square drive | 1/2 in |
| N·m range / steps | 140 N·m / 5 N·m |
| U.S. range / steps | 100 ft-lb / 2 ft-lb |
| Length | 16 in |
| Width / head depth | 2-3/4 in / 1-3/8 in |
| Storage case | PBR5 |
These values appear on the TER100FU row of Snap-on’s Combination US/Newton Meter Reading/Precise 1% Accuracy table. The same table also notes that certificate of calibration models carry a C suffix. Thus the TER100FUC is the C version of that row, and the Lost in HCM title names the certificate too.
Why the Precise grade suits the Snap-on TER100FUC Torqometer
Lost in HCM lists this wrench under Combination US/Newton Meter Reading/Precise 1% Accuracy. Under Snap-on’s rules, a Precise dial stays within 1% of the reading from one fifth of full scale to the end of the scale. So on this dial, the band begins at 28 N·m, or 20 ft-lb. That tight band helps when a site acceptance test asks for a logged value on every mount bolt.
Dual scales for imported antennas
Dishes reach Vietnam from American, European and Asian makers. For example, a U.S. pedestal manual may list ft-lb, while a European reflector sheet gives N·m. The Snap-on TER100FUC Torqometer shows both on one face, so the rigger needs no conversion table. Its two needles also record the targeted torque and the torque achieved.
Tower safety and care
Rooftop and tower work brings wind and long drops. So tether the TER100FUC on every climb and carry it in its PBR5 case. Then wipe off rain before storage, and never use it to free a seized nut. Snap-on also says periodic recalibration is necessary, so book it with an outside lab ahead of each audit.
Quotes for the Snap-on TER100FUC Torqometer
Teleport operators, broadcasters and antenna installers can order it from Lost in HCM, SMK Vietnam’s supply partner. To get pricing for your antenna program, request a quote from Lost in HCM. Browse other torque wrenches, read more at snapon.com, or contact SMK Vietnam about your project.
Antenna installer FAQ
Does the TER100FUC read both N·m and ft-lb?
Yes. The base row lists 140 N·m and 100 ft-lb on a single dial.
Is 140 N·m enough for a large dish?
It covers many mount and panel bolts, but big pedestal anchors may need more. Check the antenna maker’s torque table first.
What does the certificate include?
Lost in HCM’s listing names the certificate but gives no detail on it. So raise the question with Lost in HCM when you ask for pricing.
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