Snap-On Dual 80 Ratchet Video

[Mike83]

What I don't understand is, why did they stop it at 283 ft lbs? I think it's because it breaks soon after that, they just want you to think it could go well over 300.

283 ft-lbs = 3400 in-lbs

It seems that the tester stopped there because that is what they test them to i.e. what torque they are designed to carry. I don't think it was a test to failure.

 

[Mike83]

...In any case, if you are putting that much force on an 11" ratchet you are using the wrong tool for the job.

 

[DavidtheDuke]

...In any case, if you are putting that much force on an 11" ratchet you are using the wrong tool for the job.

I agree, I just wish they would've tested to failure.

 

[Mike83]

I agree, I just wish they would've tested to failure.

I'm sure they have plenty of times, but for QC they just go to a certain torque. Breaking stuff is cool, though

 

[DavidtheDuke]

I'm sure they have plenty of times, but for QC they just go to a certain torque. Breaking stuff is cool, though

What do you estimate the fl lbs of a 700lb toolbox pulling down halfway on a F80 are? I used to know how to calculate that, then I got lazy with fancy torque wrenches

 

[Mike83]

What do you estimate the fl lbs of a 700lb toolbox pulling down halfway on a F80 are? I used to know how to calculate that, then I got lazy with fancy torque wrenches

No need to estimate...

Torque = Force X Distance
F80 length = 7 11/32" / 2 = 3.672"
Force = 700 lb

Torque = 700 lb X 3.672" = 2570 in-lb / 12in/ft = 214 ft-lb

 

[Merkava_4]

I think it works fine if you don't open it, too

They are coming with grease in them, a clearish yellowish grease like a general purpose grease.

Thank you sir!