Appendix
Standard tightening torques
Serie Pipe diam. X Thread Z Tightening torque
mm inch UN/UNF Steel Stainless
steel
10 14, 15, 16 5/8 7/8-14 75 Nm
55 ft-lb
145 Nm
107 ft-lb
12 18, 20 3/4 1 1/16-12 110 Nm
81 ft-lb
180 Nm
133 ft-lb
16 22 7/8 1 5/16-12 135 Nm
100 ft-lb
225 Nm
166 ft-lb
16 25 1 1 5/16-12 175 Nm
129 ft-lb
255 Nm
188 ft-lb
28 1 5/8-12 260 Nm
192 ft-lb
295 Nm
218 ft-lb
20 30, 32 1 1/4 1 5/8-12 260 Nm
192 ft-lb
295 Nm
218 ft-lb
35 1 7/8-12 340 Nm
251 ft-lb
345 Nm
254 ft-lb
24 38 1 1/2 1 7/8-12 340 Nm
251 ft-lb
345 Nm
254 ft-lb
28 42 2 1/4-12 380 Nm
280 ft-lb
400 Nm
295 ft-lb
32 2 2 1/2-12 450 Nm
332 ft-lb
470 Nm
347 ft-lb
Tab. 70: Standard torques for triple lock flange joints
Information
To tighten the screwed socket:
u Hold screwed socket instead.
u Unscrew union nut until noticeable resistance (without wrench extension).
u Tighten union nut according to torque above.
5.3.9 Standard torques for VSTI screw plugs for steel and iron cast part
According to DIN EN ISO 6149-2 / ISO 11926-2, metric threading.
Information
Tolerances of the indicated tightening torques: 10%.
Always lubricate the thread before tightening these parts (engine oil).
Fig. 327: VSTI screw plugs with ED seal (left), with o-ring (right)
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