5 - Tightening torques: steel unions with sealed thread
Nominal diameter of pipe Torque
inch Min.
[1]
Max.
1/8 20 Nm 30 Nm
1/4 40 Nm 50 Nm
3/8 60 Nm 80 Nm
1/2 110 Nm 140 Nm
3/4 160 Nm 200 Nm
1 210 Nm 270 Nm
1-1/4 250 Nm 310 Nm
[1]
The minimum values of tightening torques are not applicable if a sealing product is used.
Application of the sealing product on the
sealed threads
• Apply the sealing product to the length (A).
• Do not apply sealing product to the first two
threads (B).
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1.1.5 Retention compounds and sealing products
General
The Loctite compounds mentioned in this manual are referred to by their industrial name.
For repair purposes, use their commercial names or the corresponding Valtra references listed in the table
below.
Loctite product type Operation
221
Standard threadlock
241
242 Medium threadlock
270 Strong threadlock
496 Glue (for metals)
510 Standard sealant
518 Sealant for flat surfaces and paper seals
542 Thread sealant
549 Oil-resistant surface sealant
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1. Introduction
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