Description
Coal and mineral conveyors in Quang Ninh and the Central Highlands move material for kilometers without a break. Their drive stations take a beating from shock loads, dust and water. When a belt stops for planned work, fitters must bring the drive bolts back to spec. The Snap-on TEXC1003TFUA torque wrench reads those bolts in ft-lb and kg·m, and its follow-up needle keeps the peak for the log.
Conveyor drive points to check
Most of the heavy bolting sits at the head end. For example, crews check pulley bearing housings, gearbox and motor base bolts, and the drive frame anchors. Take-up carriages and tail pulley blocks also need attention after belt work. With the TEXC1003TFUA, each pull leaves a held reading, so the fitter can step clear of the pulley before writing it down.
The TEXC1003TFUA row in Snap-on’s catalog
| Item | TEXC1003TFUA (CAT1500i p.336) |
|---|---|
| Input drive | 3/4 in female square |
| Output drive | 1 in male square |
| U.S. scale | 1,000 ft-lb, 20 ft-lb steps |
| Metric scale | 136 kg·m, 2 kg·m steps |
| Length / width / head depth | 9-7/8 in / 3-5/8 in / 4-1/8 in |
| Optional handle | 81TQP |
| Light signal twin | TEXC1003TLA |
These figures come from the combination U.S./metric T-handle table in catalog CAT1500i. The table states that its wrenches carry no certificate of calibration. Instead, a C at the end of the stock number orders the certified model. This code ends without a C, so treat the head as uncertified on arrival.
Dual scales for mixed manuals
A conveyor often mixes parts from several makers. For instance, a Chinese gearbox sheet may quote kgf·m, while an American bearing guide lists ft-lb. The Snap-on TEXC1003TFUA torque wrench shows both units on one dial. As a result, the fitter reads each value as printed and skips a risky conversion on site.
Working range of the Snap-on TEXC1003TFUA torque wrench
Lost in HCM places this head in its Combination US/Metric Reading/Standard 2% Accuracy group. Snap-on defines that grade as within 2% of reading from 20% of full scale to the top. Here, the band starts at 200 ft-lb, or about 27 kg·m. Smaller idler and guard bolts therefore belong to a lighter wrench, such as the 600 ft-lb TEXC602TFUA.
Dust, water and the dial
Conveyor galleries collect fine dust that scratches dial crystals and clogs moving parts. So bag the head between jobs, and wipe the face before each reading. Also reset the follow-up needle before every bolt, because a stale peak can slip into the record. Never use the TEXC1003TFUA to crack seized bolts loose, and plan periodic recalibration as Snap-on advises.
Get the Snap-on TEXC1003TFUA torque wrench
Lost in HCM supplies this head and writes the quote. To equip a mine workshop or a port stockyard, request a quote from Lost in HCM. Related torque wrenches appear in the same SMK Vietnam category. You can also check the maker at snapon.com or contact SMK Vietnam.
Conveyor maintenance questions
What does 136 kg·m equal in N·m?
About 1,334 N·m, since one kg·m is roughly 9.81 N·m. The TEXC1003TFUA prints kg·m, not N·m, on its metric side.
Is a certificate included with the TEXC1003TFUA?
Not with this code. Per the catalog, the certified version carries a C at the end, so ask Lost in HCM for the TEXC1003TFUAC if your audit needs one.
Should I pick follow-up or light signal for conveyor work?
Pick follow-up when you need a value for the log. The TEXC1003TLA in the same row suits crews who prefer a flashing lamp at a preset value.
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