Technical data   143
Tightening torques
Unless a tightening torque is specified in the text, the following torques can be used.
 Electrical connections
 Mechanical connections
 Insulation supports
 Cable lugs
Size Torque 
N·m
Note
M3 0.5 Strength class 4.6...8.8
M4 1 Strength class 4.6...8.8
M5 4 Strength class 8.8
M6 9 Strength class 8.8
M8 22 Strength class 8.8
M10 42 Strength class 8.8
M12 70 Strength class 8.8
M16 120 Strength class 8.8
Size Max. torque 
N·m
Note
M5 6 Strength class 8.8
M6 10 Strength class 8.8
M8 24 Strength class 8.8
Size Max. torque 
N·m
Note
M6 5 Strength class 8.8
M8 9 Strength class 8.8
M10 18 Strength class 8.8
M12 31 Strength class 8.8
Size Max. torque 
N·m
Note
M8 15 Strength class 8.8
M10 32 Strength class 8.8
M12 50 Strength class 8.8