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Appendix C
Torque Requirements
Torque Requirements for
Threaded Fasteners
Unless otherwise specified, use the following values of torque in maintaining
the equipment.
Diameter Pitch Material
Torque (N
•m) Torque (lb•ft)
M2.5 0.45 Steel 0.43 0.32
M4 0.70 Steel 1.8 1.3
M5 0.80 Steel 3.4 2.5
M6 1.00 Steel 6.0 4.4
M8 1.25 Steel 14 11
M10 1.50 Steel 29 21
M12 1.75 Steel 50 37
M14 2.00 Steel 81 60
1/4 in. 20 Steel S.A.E. 5 12 9.0
5/16 in. 18 Steel S.A.E. 2 15 12
3/8 in. 16 Steel S.A.E. 2 27 20