Snap-on TEXC2003TL Torque Wrench, Torqometer U.S./Metric Light Signal T-Handle, 2,000 ft-lb / 280 kg·m

Description

Tire plants in Hai Phong, Binh Duong and Tay Ninh run rubber mixers and curing presses day and night. Because those machines run hot, loud and heavy, their big bolts take a beating. The Snap-on TEXC2003TL torque wrench gives maintenance crews a light cue and a dual-scale dial for that work. It is a T-handle Torqometer head with a light signal.

Mixer and press work for the Snap-on TEXC2003TL torque wrench

Internal mixers carry rotor bearing housings, drop door hinges and gearbox mounts held by large bolts. In addition, curing presses add platen, bolster and link bolts. Many of these machines come from Japan or Korea, so their manuals often list kg·m. With this head, the fitter pulls until the lamp flashes, then reads the dial in the unit the manual uses.

Catalog row for the TEXC2003TL

All of these numbers come from the dual-scale T-handle chart in Snap-on’s CAT1500i. The TEXC2003TL also shows up at 2,000 ft-lb in a 2005 Snap-on reinstatement notice. Per the catalog, the heads in this table ship without a certificate unless a C ends the stock number.

Why the TEXC2003TL lamp suits a loud floor

Snap-on says the signal model has a built-in light that flashes at the targeted torque. On a floor full of fans and hydraulics, however, nobody hears a faint click. So the lamp gives a clear stop point while the fitter keeps both hands on the handle. Then a quick look at the dial confirms the value for the log.

Range planning for the TEXC2003TL

Per Snap-on, the 2% grade applies between 20% and 100% of full scale. On this dial, that lower limit is 400 ft-lb, or 56 kg·m. As a result, the Snap-on TEXC2003TL torque wrench suits values from there to 280 kg·m, about 2,750 N·m. So pick a smaller wrench for lighter guard and cover bolts. Also, never use it to free a seized bolt.

Request the Snap-on TEXC2003TL torque wrench

To buy it, deal with Lost in HCM, which supplies and prices it. For a mixer or curing press team, request a quote from Lost in HCM. More torque wrenches sit in the SMK Vietnam catalog. Visit snapon.com for the maker, or contact SMK Vietnam.

TEXC2003TL tire plant FAQ

Does the TEXC2003TL read in both directions?

Snap-on’s accuracy statement covers clockwise and counterclockwise use. So it can check left-hand threads, within the same 2% band.

Which handle lengths does Snap-on list for the TEXC2003TL?

The table lists the 82TQP T bar at 18 inches and the 85TQP extension handle at 31 inches. Ask Lost in HCM which ships with your order.

Should a tire plant pick the TEXC2003TL or a follow-up head?

Pick the light for fast, repeat bolting in noise. A follow-up head, such as the TEXC2003TFU, suits audits that need a held peak.