Description
Pumping stations protect cities and farms in the Red River Delta and the Mekong Delta from floods and drought. Their big vertical and axial pumps sit on heavy motor stools, column flanges and discharge valves. The Snap-on TEX2005TFU torque wrench helps station crews tighten those joints and keep a record. It is a U.S.-reading Torqometer T-handle head with a follow-up needle that holds the peak.
Pre-monsoon overhauls with the Snap-on TEX2005TFU torque wrench
Most stations overhaul their pumps in the dry months, before the heavy rains arrive. Crews lift the motor, inspect the bowl and shaft, then rebuild each joint. With this head, the fitter pulls each bolt to the value in the pump manual, then reads the held needle. That number then goes into the station log, which helps when the next overhaul comes around.
U.S. T-handle table: TEX2005TFU
| Feature | TEX2005TFU |
|---|---|
| Input drive | 1 in female square |
| Output drive | 1-1/2 in male square |
| U.S. range | 2,000 ft-lb |
| Increments | 25 ft-lb |
| Length / width / head depth | 10-7/8 in / 4-3/8 in / 4-7/16 in |
| Optional handles | 82TQP T bar (18 in), 85TQP extension (31 in) |
Snap-on gives these numbers in the U.S. Reading T-handle table of catalog CAT1500i, where the TEX2005TL shares the row as the signal model. The table also notes that its heads carry no certificate. Per the catalog, adding a C to the stock number orders the certificate version.
From a 1 inch handle to a 1-1/2 inch socket
Large flange and stool bolts take big nuts, and many of those sockets use a 1-1/2 inch drive. The TEX2005TFU steps up from a 1 inch input to that output inside its own body. So the crew avoids a separate adapter, which would add play to the pull. Meanwhile, the 82TQP T bar or the 85TQP extension provides the leverage.
Band and limits of the Snap-on TEX2005TFU torque wrench
Snap-on holds this grade within 2% of reading from 20% of full scale to full scale. For this head, the band runs from 400 to 2,000 ft-lb, or about 2,710 N·m at the top. Lighter cover and valve bolts sit below it, so keep a smaller wrench in the kit. Also, never pull past full scale or use the head to free rusted nuts.
Wet pit habits for the TEX2005TFU
Pump pits stay damp, even in the dry season. The listing gives no water rating, so keep the head out of standing water and dry it after each shift. In addition, reset the follow-up needle before each bolt. Then store it in a dry case and recalibrate it before each overhaul season.
Order the TEX2005TFU through Lost in HCM
Lost in HCM supplies this head and prepares the quote. For an irrigation company or a city drainage operator, request a quote from Lost in HCM. Browse other torque wrenches on SMK Vietnam, read snapon.com for the maker, or contact SMK Vietnam.
TEX2005TFU pumping station FAQ
Why does Lost in HCM tag the TEX2005TFU for hydroelectricity?
Its listing names that application. The same head also suits large pumps, valves and flanges within its range.
Can the TEX2005TFU read in metric units?
No, it reads ft-lb only. For a kg·m scale as well, Snap-on lists the TEXC2005TFU in its combination table.
Is a lamp version of the TEX2005TFU available?
Yes. The TEX2005TL shares its row and lights a lamp at the preset instead of holding a peak.
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