Description
A light signal dial lets an operator watch the joint instead of the needle. This page covers the Snap-on TER12LA torque wrench, which Lost in HCM names “U.S./ New. Met. Light Signal – TER12LA”. The same tool also sells as the TER12LAC signal wrench with a calibration certificate. Your station type usually decides which code to buy.
TER12LA and TER12LAC: one lamp, two paper trails
CAT1500i states that its chart wrenches arrive without a certificate of calibration. The C code is the way to add one. Hence the TER12LA ships as the bare tool, with the same lamp, dial and drive as the C code.
Station guide for the Snap-on TER12LA torque wrench
| Station | Suggested code |
|---|---|
| Rework and repair benches | TER12LA |
| Pilot lines that your own lab verifies | TER12LA |
| Final assembly under customer audit | TER12LAC |
| A new line with no time for a lab check | TER12LAC |
In short, buy the C code where an auditor may ask for proof on day one. Elsewhere, the plain code plus your own record often does the job.
How the TER12LA signal works
Snap-on describes its signal model as having a built-in light that flashes at the targeted torque. So the operator gets a cue at the target, while the dial still carries both scales. This helps on cramped fixtures, where eyes stay on the part. The TER12LA reads newton meters and inch-pounds as well.
Scales, size and case of the TER12LA
The CAT1500i TER12 row gives a 3/8 inch drive. Its scales read 17 N·m in 0.5 N·m steps and 150 in-lb in 5 in-lb steps. The body measures 9-29/32 in long and 2-11/16 in wide, and the head depth is 1-1/4 in without the drive. PB9 is the case code on that row, which belongs to the Precise 1% Accuracy table. Also, keep the wrench within its rated torque, and plan periodic recalibration, as Snap-on advises.
Where to get the Snap-on TER12LA torque wrench
Assembly plants in Vietnam source the TER12LA through Lost in HCM, which writes each quote. Specify the plain code, since the C code is a different line item. Lost in HCM’s TER12LA listing takes the request. Also, our torque wrench catalog shows other sizes, or you can contact SMK Vietnam.
Station questions about the TER12LA
Does the lamp replace the dial?
No. The lamp gives the cue, and the dial still carries both scales on the TER12LA.
Is there a TER12 version without the lamp?
Yes. CAT1500i lists the TER12A Basic and the TER12FUA follow-up in the same row.
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