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TM 5-5420-279-23
Torque Limits
The following table shows the torque limits applicable to the DSB. The bolt sizes are metric and
the torque settings are in pounds/feet (lbs/ft).
Table 1 Torque Limits
STEEL HEXAGON BOLTS TO BS 3692
STAINLESS STEEL
AND CAP SCREWS TO BS 4168
HEX HD BOLTS TO
BS 3692
BOLT
ZINC PLATE
SELF COLOR
UNLUBRICATED
SIZE
AND PASSIVATE
UNLUBRICATED
GRADE
8.8
12.9
8.8
12.9
A270
A280
M6
9
15
8
13
6
8
M8
22
37
20
33
14
19
M10
44
74
40
68
29
39
M12
76
128
69
116
49
66
M16
185
313
169
286
122
163
M20
280
641
346
585
248
331
M24
650
1097
590
997
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NOTE
Tapped holes in steel. The torque values in the table only apply when the fully
engaged thread length is 1.5 X the thread diameter or greater.
Tapped holes in aluminium. The torque values in table only apply when the fully
engaged thread length is 3 X the thread diameter or greater in conjunction with a
thread insert.

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