Description
Wood processing runs strong in Binh Dinh, Binh Duong and Yen Bai, from sawmills to pellet and chip plants. Those sites use band saws, chippers, hammer mills and pellet mills that shake hard and shed sawdust. The Snap-on TESI200LC torque wrench reads in newton meters and flashes a lamp when the bolt reaches its target. It also ships with a calibration certificate.

A light that beats the saw noise
A band saw or chipper also drowns out almost every other sound. So a click wrench is easy to overshoot there. On the TESI200LC, a lamp flashes at the target instead. The fitter can keep eyes on the bolt and still catch the cue.
TESI200L catalog figures
| Item | TESI200L (CAT1500i p.334) |
|---|---|
| Square drive | 1/2 in |
| Range | 200 N·m |
| Increments | 5 N·m |
| Length | 18-3/4 in |
| Width / head depth | 2-3/4 in / 1-3/8 in |
| Storage case | PBR5 |
Snap-on prints this row in the Newton Meter Reading/Standard 2% Accuracy table of CAT1500i. Its header notes that a C suffix marks the certificate of calibration models. That makes the TESI200LC the C form of the TESI200L, and the source confirms a certificate.
Wood plant jobs for the Snap-on TESI200LC torque wrench
- Wheel hub and guide bolts on band saws.
- Knife holder and anvil bolts on drum chippers.
- Screen frame and rotor bolts on hammer mills.
- Die and roller assembly bolts on pellet mills.
In particular, knife and rotor bolts often carry strict values and thread rules. So follow the machine manual every time.
Standard 2% grade on the TESI200LC
Lost in HCM files the wrench under Newton Meter Reading/Standard 2% Accuracy. Snap-on rates that grade at within 2% of reading over the span from 20% of full scale to full scale. On this 200 N·m dial, the band thus starts at 40 N·m. Lighter guard screws, however, need a smaller Torqometer.
Sawdust and storage
Because fine wood dust packs into joints and dial covers, brush the TESI200LC clean after each shift. Then keep it in its PBR5 case. Also keep it away from resin and oil spray. Never use it to free a rusted knife bolt, and book recalibration with an outside lab on a regular cycle.
Order the Snap-on TESI200LC torque wrench
Sawmills, furniture groups and pellet exporters can source the Snap-on TESI200LC torque wrench from Lost in HCM, the SMK Vietnam partner. When your crew is ready, request a quote from Lost in HCM. Our torque wrenches page also lists other ranges. For more on the brand, visit snapon.com, or contact SMK Vietnam.
Sawmill and pellet plant FAQ
How is it different from a follow-up model?
Snap-on lists them in separate columns. A follow-up model has two needles, while the TESI200LC flashes a lamp at the target.
Can it read ft-lb?
The TESI200L row lists newton meters only. For dual units, choose a combination model instead.
Is a certificate included?
Yes, Lost in HCM lists it with a calibration certificate. Ask them what it covers.
















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