Tightening torques for mounting screws (ISO 4014, ISO 4017, ISO 4762)

for µ = 0,12 in Nm

  M2 M2,5 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 M20 M24 M30
Strength class 8.8 0,35 0,73 1,28 2,9 5,75 9,9 24 48 83 132 200 390 675 1350
Strength class 10.9 0,5 1,02 1,8 4,1 8,1 14 34 67 117 185 285 550 950 1900
Strength class 12.9 0,6 1,23 2,15 4,95 9,7 16,5 40 81 140 220 340 660 1140 2280

Important note: These values apply to galvanized steel screws in a steel thread.

Wittel, H., Muhs, D., Jannasch, D., Voßiek, J. (2009). Roloff/Matek Maschinenelemente Tabellenbuch S. 105, 19. Auflage, Wiesbaden.
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