Tightening torques
Unless a tightening torque is specified in the text, the following torques can be used.
Electrical connections
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Size
M3
M4
M5
M6
M8
M10
M12
M16
Mechanical connections
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Size
M5
M6
M8
Insulation supports
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Size
M6
M8
M10
M12
Cable lugs
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Size
M8
M10
M12
Typical power cables
Example cable types in marine applications:
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Prysmian TEMA PHFX-A (LSM-HF)
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Nexans MPRXCX flexship.
These example cables are very flexible: stranded wire copper conductors and XLPE
insulation allowing max. 90 °C conductor temperature.
Typical installation on cable tray, with overall de-rating factor of 0.7.
Torque
0.5 N·m (4.4 lbf·in)
1 N·m (9 lbf·in)
4 N·m (35 lbf·in)
9 N·m (6.6 lbf·ft)
22 N·m (16 lbf·ft)
42 N·m (31 lbf·ft)
70 N·m (52 lbf·ft)
120 N·m (90 lbf·ft)
Max. torque
6 N·m (53 lbf·in)
10 N·m (7.4 lbf·ft)
24 N·m (17.7 lbf·ft)
Max. torque
5 N·m (44 lbf·in)
9 N·m (6.6 lbf·ft)
18 N·m (13.3 lbf·ft)
31 N·m (23 lbf·ft)
Max. torque
15 N·m (11 lbf·ft)
32 N·m (23.5 lbf·ft)
50 N·m (37 lbf·ft)
Technical data 59
Strength class
4.6...8.8
4.6...8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
Strength class
8.8
8.8
8.8
Strength class
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
Strength class
8.8 (A2-70 or A4-70)
8.8
8.8