Snap-On TQR400A User manual

R44AR
Ratchet Head
Repair Kit R44AR-RK
TQR400-6
Torque Body Extension
TQR600-6
Torque Body Extension
A10C4D600F
Adaptor
TQN553 (TQR400)
Torque Body
TQN552 (TQR600)
Torque Body
TQN554 (TQRM80)
Torque Body
TQR600C Shown
USER’S MANUAL
Introduction
Snap-on TQ-series torque wrenches are precision
measurement tools, designed to torque in the clockwise
direction and guaranteed within 4% of the setting from 20%
of full scale to full scale.
An innovative “split beam” torque measuring mechanism
provides consistent accuracy throughout the torque setting
range. Because no coil spring is used, there is no need to
“work-in” a TQ-series torque wrench before using it the first
time during a work period. Nor is it necessary to adjust to the
lowest torque setting after use.
In use, the wrench clicks and provides a few degrees of free
movement when the desired torque is reached. When
pressure on the wrench is completely released, the wrench
automatically resets for the next application.
•Setting torque on adjustable wrenches is fast and easy
because there is no spring tension on the set knob.
•Torque setting is lockable for repetitive applications.
•The wrench length is designed to provide the leverage
required for maximum torque applications. The length also
provides the needed reach for those-hard-to-get-at places.
•The torque wrenches are chrome plated for appearance
and easy cleanup, and knurled handles help to provide a
slip resistant grip.
Equipment & Testing Tips
This torque wrench will torque in the clockwise
direction only. Do not use to break fasteners loose
without first detaching the wrench’s Torque Body. Use of an
appropriate wrench or breaker bar and socket is
recommended.
Position of force application is critical to torque
measurement. The torque wrench must be pulled at the
center of the hand grip to assure accuracy.
There is no need to “work in” the wrench before using it
the first time during a work period; nor is it necessary to reset
it to its lowest setting when it is not being used.
After setting the torque with the set knob, snap the lock
lever in place to protect the knob from being accidentally
moved. This will also hold the setting for repetitive
applications.
To convert Newton•metre (N•m) to lb.ft., refer to the
conversion chart located above the scale window.
Periodic re-calibration may be necessary to ensure
accurate torque readings.
To protect the wrench when not in use, disassemble and
store it in the protective box.
To Assemble
Connect the components together according to the
illustration with the ratchet square drive on the opposite side
from the calibration dial. Make sure locking pins are fully
engaged with mating pin holes.
To Torque Fasteners
Pull back the set knob lock lever to exposed the set knob.
Turn the set knob until the desired torque is aligned with the
set mark in the scale window. Move the lock lever back over
the set knob to lock the torque setting.
Using the proper hand hold position (center of grip),
tighten the fastener with a smooth pulling action in the
clockwise direction. At the preset torque, a click will be heard
as the wrench releases – stop pulling.
When you completely release pressure, the wrench
automatically resets for the next application.
Safety Warnings and Cautions
The torque wrench must be assembled as illustrated with
the ratchet square drive on the opposite side from the
calibration dial. Failure to do this will not allow the
mechanism to release in the clockwise direction.
Caution: Do not use torque wrench to break tight fasteners
loose. This can damage the tool and result in inaccurate
settings.
Overtorquing can cause breakage.
Do not exceed the capacity of the Torque Wrench.
The sealed ratchet mechanism should be inspected
periodically. Do not use a ratchet that has a damaged,
worn or dirty ratchet mechanism. When replacing
damaged or worn parts, use entire contents of the Service
Kit available from Snap-on representative.
To protect yourself from injury when applying force with
this wrench, always make sure the ratchet reverse lever is
fully engaged in the on position and that the socket is
properly seated on the nut or bolt. Pull (do not push) on
the wrench handle and adjust your stance accordingly.
A wrench that is slipping can cause accidents.
On detachable wrenches, make sure the spring-loaded
locking pins that secure sections of the wrench are fully
engaged in their locking pin holes.
Specifications
Torque Ranges
TQR400A
Maximum Torque Setting 400 lb.ft.
Minimum torque Setting 130 lb.ft.
Torque Setting Increments 10 lb.ft.
TQR600C (shown)
Maximum Torque Setting 600 lb.ft.
Minimum torque Setting 200 lb.ft.
Torque Setting Increments 10 lb.ft.
TQRM80C (metric reading)
Maximum Torque Setting 80 kg•m
Minimum torque Setting 26 kg•m
Torque Setting Increments 2 kg•m
Accuracy* (of setting) ±4%
Ratchet Head
Style Reversible
Square Drive Size ¾”
Number of Teeth 32
Ratcheting Reengagement 12°Swing
Length 400 600 & 80
Overall 34“ 48.50”
Torque Body 20.50” 20.50”
Torque Body Extension 8.75“ 23.25”
Weight (lbs) 8.85 11.50
* Orientation of this torque wrench will
affect the operation. The torque wrench is
calibrated in a “neutral” position (weight of
the wrench does not add to or subtract from
the torque). In this orientation, the accuracy
will be within ±4% of setting. When used in
any other orientation, the accuracy will be
within ±5% of full scale.
Snap-on Tools
Kenosha, WI 52140-1410
IN1199 Rev.B Printed in U.S.A.

Convert Convert
From To Multiply From To Multiply
lb.in. oz.in. 16 oz.in. lb.in. .0625
lb.in. lb.ft. .08333 lb.ft. lb.in. 12
lb.in. kg.cm. 1.1519 kg.cm. lb.in. .8681
lb.in. kg.m. .011519 kg.m. lb.in. 86.81
lb.in. N•m .133 N•m lb.in. 8.85
lb.in. dN•m 1.13 dN•m lb.in. .885
lb.ft. kg.m. .1382 kg.m. lb.ft. 7.236
lb.ft. N•m 1.356 N•m lb.ft. .7376
N•m dN•m 10 dN•m N•m .10
N•m kg.cm. 10.2 kg.cm. N•m .09807
N•m kg.m. .102 kg.m. N•m 9.807
CONVERSION OF VARIOUS UNITS OF TORQUE
GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATION CHART FOR I.S.O.** METERIC FASTENERS*** ( when SAE 10 oil is used as a lubricant )
Minimum 40 50 60 80 100 120
Tensile kg/mm2
Strength P.S.I. 56900 71100 85340 113800 142200 170700
Proof kg/mm2 22.6 29.1 28.2 36.4 33.9 43.7 47.5 58.2 79.2 95
Load P.S.I. 32150 41390 40110 51770 48220 62160 67560 82780 112650 135130
Property Class 4.6 4.8 5.6 5.8 6.6 6.8 6.9 8.8 10.9 12.9
Figures are KILOGRAM METER except those that are bolded which are KILOGRAM CENTEMETER
Metric Inch
6 mm 0.236 49 63 61 79 74 95 103 126 172 206
8 mm 0.315 119 153 148 191 178 230 250 306 417 500
10 mm 0.394 235 303 294 379 353 455 495 606 8.2 10
12 mm 0.472 411 529 427 662 616 7.9 8.6 10.5 14 17
14 mm 0.551 654 8.4 8.2 10.5 10 12 13 17 23 27
16 mm 0.63 10 13 12 16 15 20 21 26 36 43
18 mm 0.709 14 18 17 23 21 27 30 36 49 59
22 mm 0.866 27 35 34 44 41 52 57 70 95 114
*** NOTE: Use only when manufacture's specifications are not available, these values are for stiff metal-to-metal joints and are based on 90% of proof load.
DO NOT USE for gasket joints or joints of soft materials
** I.S.O.= International Standardization Organization.
Bolt Diameter
GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATION CHART
FOR I.F.I.* METRIC FASTENERS**
( when SAE10 oil is used as a lubricant )
Minimum Tensile ***
Strength Mpa
400 420 520 830 900 1040 1220
Proff Load MPa 225 310 380 600 650 830 970
Property Class 4.6 4.8 5.8 8.8 9.8 10.9 12.9
Bolt Diameter
metric inch
5mm 0.197 2.9 4 5 - 8 11 12
6mm 0.236 5 7 8 - 14 18 21
7mm 0.276 8 11 14 - 24 30 35
8mm 0.315 12 16 20 - 34 44 50
10mm 0.394 23 32 40 - 70 85 100
12mm 0.472 40 56 70 - 120 150 180
14mm 0.551 65 90 110 - 190 240 280
16mm 0.63 100 140 170 270 290 380 440
20mm 0.787 200 - 330 520 - 740 860
24mm 0.945 340 - 580 920 1260 1480 -
30mm 1.181 680 - - 1820 - 2520 2940
*** Megapascal
** Note: Use only when manufacture's specifications are not available, these values are for stiff metal-to-metal joints and are
based on 90% of proof load. DO NOT USE for gaskets joints or joints of soft materials.
* I.F.I. = Industrial fasteners Institute.
Torque: Newton Metre
THREADED FASTENER TENSION GUIDE
Stress Area 0.0091 0.0141 0.0175 0.0318 0.0524 0.0775 0.1063 0.1419 0.1819 0.226 0.3344 0.4617 0.6057 0.7632 0.9691 1.4052 1.8993
Outside Diameter No.6 No.8 No.10 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16" 5/8" 3/4" 7/8" 1" 1-1/8" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 1-3/4"
T reads Per Inc 32 32 24 20 18 16 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 7 6 5
Torque: 5 lb.in. 205 157
10 lb.in. 410 316 315
20 lb.in. 820 632 630 337
40 lb.in. 1264 1264 674 541
80 lb.in. 1348 1082 987
10 lb.ft. 2043 1625 1482 1224
20 lb.ft. 4092 3250 2964 2448 2143
40 lb.ft. 6503 5928 4896 4286 3899
80 lb.ft. 11857 9796 8572 7799 7065
100 lb.ft. 12245 10716 9749 8832 7915
125 lb.ft. 13395 12186 11049 9894
150 lb.ft. 16091 14623 13261 11872
175 lb.ft. 17061 15462 13851 12117
200 lb.ft. 19498 17664 15830 13836 12113
250 lb.ft. 24373 22100 19788 17296 15142 11985
300 lb.ft. 26523 23745 20776 18170 14382 13247
400 lb.ft. 31660 27700 24227 19176 17663
500 lb.ft. 39576 34592 30284 23971 22079 19754
750 lb.ft. 51941 45426 35956 33118 29631 22678
In some cases it may be desirable to know t e total clamping force obtained for a given torque. Values are approximate. SAE 30 engine oil was
used as lubricant. Use of ig stress lube may increase value 20% or more. Hig est values for a given size may only be obtained wit eat
treated bolts aving minimum tensile strengt s of 150,000 P.S.I. or more.
* Stress area is calculated as t e area of t e circle w ose diameter is t e mean between t e root and pitc diameters. T is
closely approximates t e actual stress condition. Maximum t eoretical clamping force cannot be obtained from t readed
fasteners. Additional stresses to t e fastener are caused by t e torsional forces of tig tening.
( Figures Represent Pounds of Clamping Force )
Caution
CautionCaution
Caution
Always use manufacturers specifications w en available. T ese specifications are approximate and may not be appropriate
for some applications. No liability is assumed for errors w ic may result from t e use of any of t ese specifications.
Minimum
PRODUCTION TORQUE GUIDE
Fastener Type Tensile Material ody size of Outside Diameter
Strength 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-3/8 1-1/2
S.A.E 2 Steel 74000 P.S.I Low Carbon 6 12 20 32 47 69 96 155 206 310 480 675 900 1100
S.A.E. 5 Steel 120000 P.S.I Medium Carbon Heat
Treat 10 19 33 54 78 114 154 257 382 587 794 1105 1500 1775
S.A.E. 7 Steel 133000 P.S.I. Medium Carbon Alloy 13 25 44 71 110 154 215 360 570 840 1325 1825 2500 3000
S.A.E. 8 Steel 150000 P.S.I. Medium Carbon Alloy 14 29 47 78 119 169 230 380 600 900 1430 1975 2650 3200
Socket Head
Cap Screw 160000 P.S.I. Hig Carbon Quenc ed Tempered 16 33 54 84 125 180 250 400 640 970 1520 2130 2850 3450
Socket Set
Screw 212000 P.S.I. Hig Carbon Quenc ed Tempered 9* 16* 30* 70* 140* 18 29 43 63 100 146
Mac ine Screw
Stainless 18-8 2.6* 4* 5.5* 8* 10* 20* 23* 75* 132* 20 31 43 58 95 130 194 260 400 500 725
Mac ine Screw
Stainless 316 2.7* 4* 5.7* 8* 10* 22* 25* 80* 140* 22 34 46 60 100 135 210 280 425 515 750
Mac ine Screw
Yellow Brass 60000 P.S.I. CU 63 ZN 37 2* 3.3* 4.4* 6.4* 8* 16* 20* 65* 110* 17 27 37 49 78 104 160 215 325 400 595
Silicone Bronze
Type "B" 70000 P.S.I. CU 96 ZNI-5 Min. 2.3* 3.7* 4.9* 7.2* 10* 19* 22* 70* 125* 20 30 41 53 88 117 180 250 365 450 655
Mac ine Screw
Aluminum 55000 P.S.I. CU 3.8-4.9 1.2-1.8 MN .3-.9 1.4* 2.1* 2.9* 4.3* 5.4* 12* 15* 46* 82* 13 20 27 36 62 83 128 170 255 315 460
Mac ine Screw
Monel 82000 P.S.I. NI 67 CU 30 FE 1.4 2.5* 4* 5.5* 8* 11* 21* 27* 87* 155* 23 36 50 67 115 155 235 315 475 585 850
Sems Heat
Treated Steel 120000 P.S.I. 1018 1022 4* 5* 7* 11* 15* 27* 37* 90* 200* 330*
Studs Use SAE 2.5 and 8 values w en grade is known, wit nut of sufficient strengt . All figures are POUND FEET except t ose marked wit an
ASTERISK ( * ) WHICH ARE pound inc es.
T ese values are for lubricated fasteners.
Tapping Screw Set up joint as it will be in production use 70% of over-torque failure as production specifications.
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC TORQUE PRODUCTS
FULL 12-MONTH WARRANTY
PROFESSIONAL USE
SNAP-ON TOOLS MANUFACTURING COMPANY WARRANTS TO THE
ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF TORQUE PRODUCTS FOR BUSINESS
OR PROFESSIONAL USE THAT THE COMPANY’S TORQUE
PRODUCTS ARE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND
MATERIALS. Snap-on will repair or replace torque products w ic fail to
give satisfactory service due to defective workmans ip or materials
(excluding calibration) for 12 mont s from t e date of original purc ase.
Snap-on warrants “initial, out of box calibration” of eac new, unused
torque product. Repair, replacement or recalibration s all be at t e
election and expense of Snap-on Tools Manufacturing Company, and is
your exclusive remedy in place of all ot er rig ts and remedies. Products
must be returned wit proof of purc ase to a Snap-on repair center or an
aut orized Snap-on representative for warranty service.
Consumable products are warranted only against defects in workmans ip
or materials in a new product t at prevents its use. Consumable products
are goods reasonably expected to be used up or damaged during use,
including but not limited to sensors, internal mec anical torque wrenc
components and batteries. Snap-on does not provide any warranty for
products subjected to abnormal use. Abnormal use includes misuse,
accident, modification, unreasonable use, neglect, lack of maintenance,
use in production-related service, or use after t e tool is significantly worn.
SNAP-ON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL COSTS OR DAMAGES INCURRED BY THE
PURCHASER OR OTHERS (including wit out limitation, lost profits,
revenues, anticipated sales, business opportunities, goodwill, or
interruption of business and any ot er injury or damage.)
CONSUMER WARRANTY INFORMATION
Consumers buying for personal use can obtain product warranty
information by sending a written request, including t e catalog number,
page number and a description of t e products, to:
Snap-on Tools
Consumer Warranty Information Center
2801 - 80t Street
Kenos a, Wisconsin 53143 Rev 10/00
If Your Torque Wrench Needs Repair
1. Send it to an authorized Snap-on Service Center, or give it
to your Snap-on representative. Do not attempt to repair it
yourself.
2. If the warranty is no longer in effect, your Snap-on
Customer Service Representative will contact you with repair
charges for your approval before being repaired.
3. A series of testers are available from Snap-on for
checking the accuracy of your Torque Wrench. See your
Snap-on representative for more information.
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