Tightening torques
Unless a tightening torque is specified in the text, the following torques can be used.
■ Electrical connections
NoteTorqueSize
Strength class 4.6...8.80.5 N·m (4.4 lbf·in)M3
Strength class 4.6...8.81 N·m (9 lbf·in)M4
Strength class 8.84 N·m (35 lbf·in)M5
Strength class 8.89 N·m (6.6 lbf·ft)M6
Strength class 8.822 N·m (16 lbf·ft)M8
Strength class 8.842 N·m (31 lbf·ft)M10
Strength class 8.870 N·m (52 lbf·ft)M12
Strength class 8.8120 N·m (90 lbf·ft)M16
■ Mechanical connections
NoteMax. torqueSize
Strength class 8.86 N·m (53 lbf·in)M5
Strength class 8.810 N·m (7.4 lbf·ft)M6
Strength class 8.824 N·m (17.7 lbf·ft)M8
■ Insulation supports
NoteMax. torqueSize
Strength class 8.85 N·m (44 lbf·in)M6
Strength class 8.89 N·m (6.6 lbf·ft)M8
Strength class 8.818 N·m (13.3 lbf·ft)M10
Strength class 8.831 N·m (23 lbf·ft)M12
■ Cable lugs
NoteMax. torqueSize
Strength class 8.815 N·m (11 lbf·ft)M8
Strength class 8.832 N·m (23.5 lbf·ft)M10
Strength class 8.850 N·m (37 lbf·ft)M12
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