Instruction Manual
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8 Technical specifications
8.1 Torque values
8.1.1 General torque values
Torque values
The following tables list the recommended torques applied for general applications at assembly of
the compressor.
For hexagon screws and nuts with strength grade 8.8
For hexagon screws and nuts with strength grade 12.9
8.1.2 Critical torque values
Axles to frame:
Compressor to frame:
Thread size Torque value (Nm / lbf.ft)
M6 9 (6.64)
M8 23 (16.97)
M10 46 (34.69)
M12 80 (59.04)
M14 125 (92.25)
M16 205 (151.29)
Thread size Torque value (Nm / lbf.ft)
M6 15 (11.07)
M8 39 (28.78)
M10 78 (57.56)
M12 135 (99.63)
M14 210 (154.98)
M16 345 (254.61)
Assemblies Torque value (Nm / lbf.ft)
Wheel nuts 270 (199.26)
Bolts, front axle/frame 205 (151.29)
Bolts, rear axle/frame 205 (151.29)
Assemblies Torque value (Nm / lbf.ft)
Bolts, elements/gear casing 46 (33.95)
Bolts, elements/support 80 (59.04)
Bolts, support/buffer 205 (151.29)
Bolts, buffer/frame 80 (59.04)