Recommended Torque Tensions - Perkins UA Workshop Manual

700 Series

Recommended torque tensions

Most of the fasteners referred to in this manual have standard torque tensions that are shown in the table
below. Those fasteners that need special torque tensions are listed in separate table.
Procedures referred to in this manual will have the torque tensions (standard or special) shown in the text and
also listed in the table for special torque tensions.
Note: The torque tensions that are shown in this manual apply to fasteners with threads lightly lubricated with
clean engine oil.
Standard torques for setscrews and nuts
Thread size
M6 x 1,00
M8 x 1,25
M10 x 1,50
M12 x 1,75
M14 x 2,00
M16 x 2,00
Standard torques for studs (metal end)
Thread size
M6 x 1,00
M8 x 1,25
M10 x 1,50
M12 x 1,75
Standard torques for pipe unions, plugs, and adaptors
Thread size
(Inches)
1/8 PTF
1/4 PTF
3/8 PTF
3/4 PTF
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Nm
9
22
44
78
124
190
Nm
5
11
18
25
Nm
9
17
30
45
Torque
lbf ft
7
16
33
58
91
140
Torque
lbf ft
4
9
14
19
Torque
lbf ft
7
13
23
35
2
kgf m
0,9
2,2
4,5
8,0
12,6
19,3
kgf m
0,5
1,1
1,8
2,5
kgf m
0,9
1,7
3,0
4,5
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