Description
On Lost in HCM, the Snap-on TQSS050AC torque driver carries the words “with Chart” in its title. That wording is the only thing that sets it apart from the plain stubby TQSS050A on this site. The dial, the body and the scale stay the same, so the real question is whether your plant needs the extra paper.
What the C on the TQSS050AC signals
Snap-on prints the TQSS050A in the US Reading driver table of its CAT1500i catalog. A note under that table says the listed drivers ship without a certificate of calibration. It adds that a C on the end of the stock number orders one. So the TQSS050AC follows that rule, while the Lost in HCM title calls the extra item a chart. Neither source describes its contents, so treat the chart as a document to review, not as a promise.
Pick the Snap-on TQSS050AC torque driver when paperwork comes first
- An electronics customer audits your line and wants a document for each torque tool on day one.
- Goods-in will not tag a measuring tool for the crib until a record arrives with it.
- The TQSS050AC will act as the check tool for preset screwdrivers, so its own status must be clear.
- A pilot build starts this month, and an outside lab visit would hold up the launch.
When the plain TQSS050A covers the job
Some plants verify every new torque tool on their own tester before use. For them, the chart code adds cost and little else. Likewise, a spare driver for a rework bench may only need a quick comparison with a master tool. In those cases, the plain TQSS050A leaves more budget for bits and holders than the TQSS050AC.
TQSS050AC dial and body recap
| Item | CAT1500i value (TQSS050A row) |
|---|---|
| Body | Stubby, 5-1/4 in |
| Dial | U.S. reading, Basic, one needle |
| Range | 96 in-oz / 6 in-lb |
| Increments | 2 in-oz / 1/8 in-lb |
| Storage case | PB47 |
Because it is a basic model, the Snap-on TQSS050AC torque driver shows torque only while you turn. The same catalog row lists a stubby follow-up, the TQSS050FUA, for anyone who wants the peak to stay on the dial. Meanwhile, the full-length TQS050A shares the 6 in-lb scale on a 7-3/4 inch body.
Short reach and a light scale
A 5-1/4 inch body slips between cable looms, brackets and covers where a long driver tilts. That keeps the bit square, so the needle shows what the screw really takes. In addition, 1/8 in-lb steps give a clear view of small changes near the target. Even so, set targets well up the TQSS050AC dial rather than near zero, and stay under the 6 in-lb top.
Putting the Snap-on TQSS050AC torque driver on a purchase order
Lost in HCM supplies Snap-on Torqometer drivers to plants in Vietnam and prepares each quote. Write the full TQSS050AC code on your request, so the chart version ships rather than the plain one. When the code is right, open the TQSS050AC quote page at Lost in HCM. For other sizes, see our torque screwdrivers, or ask SMK Vietnam which code fits your quality plan.
Questions from quality planners
Is the TQSS050AC a different tool from the TQSS050A?
No. Snap-on prints a single row for the stubby 6 in-lb basic driver, and the C in TQSS050AC only changes the documents.
Can our auditor see the chart before we buy?
Ask Lost in HCM for a TQSS050AC chart sample with your quote. Neither the listing nor the Snap-on catalog describes what it holds.
Does a chart on delivery end the need for later checks?
No. Snap-on’s catalog says periodic recalibration keeps these tools accurate, so add the TQSS050AC to your recall list.
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