Snap-on TEXC4005TFU Torque Wrench, Torqometer U.S./Metric Follow-up T-Handle, 4,000 ft-lb / 550 kg·m

Description

Tower cranes rise over almost every big building site in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Each mast section, slewing unit and base frame joins with large bolts that the crane maker says to check. The Snap-on TEXC4005TFU torque wrench helps rental fleets and erection crews log those checks. The head shows ft-lb and kg·m on one face and holds the peak on a second needle.

Crane erection and the Snap-on TEXC4005TFU torque wrench

A crew builds the mast in sections, then climbs it as the building grows. After each climb, the crane manual calls for bolt checks at set points. With this head, the fitter pulls to the manual value and then reads the held needle. So the reading goes onto the inspection sheet that the site safety team signs. In addition, the same tool serves at dismantling, when the crew checks joints before lifting.

TEXC4005TFU values in CAT1500i

Snap-on prints these numbers in the combination U.S./metric T-handle table of catalog CAT1500i. That table also says a C added to the stock number orders the version with a certificate of calibration. Since this code has no C, plan your own check on arrival.

Reading kg·m on the TEXC4005TFU

Crane manuals usually state bolt torque in N·m, and some older ones use kg·m. The metric scale on this head reads kg·m, so multiply by about 9.81 for N·m. For example, 550 kg·m equals roughly 5,400 N·m. Write the unit next to every value, because mixed units cause most logging errors.

Where the TEXC4005TFU reads best

Snap-on’s 2% figure holds from 20% of full scale upward. For this head, that floor is 800 ft-lb, or 110 kg·m. Therefore the Snap-on TEXC4005TFU torque wrench suits the heavy mast and slew bolts in the upper part of its dial. However, smaller cab and ladder bolts need a lighter tool. Never use it to break seized bolts loose.

Get the Snap-on TEXC4005TFU torque wrench

Lost in HCM is the supplier, and it sends the quote. For a crane fleet or erection team, request a quote from Lost in HCM. Other torque wrenches sit in the same SMK Vietnam category. You can also check snapon.com or contact SMK Vietnam.

TEXC4005TFU crane crew FAQ

Can the TEXC4005TFU work at height on the mast?

Yes, but tie it off and use a rated tool lanyard. Your site’s work-at-height rules decide how a heavy head goes up the mast.

Does the crane maker’s method override the TEXC4005TFU?

Yes. Some mast bolts call for tensioning or a turn angle instead of torque, so follow the manual first.

Can I order the TEXC4005TFU with a certificate?

Per the catalog, adding C to the code orders the certified version. Ask Lost in HCM whether the TEXC4005TFUC suits your audit.