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Flange Bolt-Up Bolting Torque Table 4

The torque tables are built on specific assumptions regarding bolt and nut factor. Before using a given torque table, these assumptions should be verified to insure they are appropriate for the specific application.

Even if all assumptions are appropriate, results may vary depending on actual conditions. Many factors induce scatter in the results or increase the inherent variability in the bolting process. These include variations in the nut factor; bolt, flange and nut condition; equipment calibration and condition; perpendicularity of the bolt, nut and flange; etc.

The values in the tables are based on the equation:

Bolting Torque
T = Torque value, (ft-lbs)
F = Bolt pre-load, (lbs)
k = Nut Factor based on lubricant used
d = Nominal bolt diameter, (in.)
Hydraulic Torque Wrench

The nut factor is not the coefficient of friction.
It is an experimentally derived constant that includes the impact of friction.

ft-lbs to nm = 0.737562149277
nm to ft-lbs = 1.3558179

Table 4 / Torque FT-LBS - Use only with 6061-T6 Aluminium flanges
BOLT
DIA
Torque FT-LBS
30% Initial
Torque
70%
Torque
100% Final
Torque
1/2 10 15 25
9/16 10 25 35
5/8 15 35 50
3/4 25 60 90
7/8 40 100 140
1 65 150 215
1.1/8 95 220 315
130 305 440
1.3/8 175 415 595
230 540 770
1.9/16 265 620 885
1.5/8 300 700 1000
375 875 1250
1.7/8 465 1085 1550
2 565 1320 1885
815 1900 2715
1125 2625 3750
1500 3515 5020
3 1970 4595 6565
Table 4 / Torque Nm - Use only with 6061-T6 Aluminium flanges
BOLT
DIA
Torque Nm
30% Initial
Torque
70%
Torque
100% Final
Torque
1/2 14 20 34
9/16 14 34 47
5/8 20 47 68
3/4 34 81 122
7/8 54 136 190
1 88 203 292
1.1/8 129 298 427
176 414 597
1.3/8 237 563 807
312 732 1044
1.9/16 359 841 1200
1.5/8 407 949 1356
508 1186 1695
1.7/8 630 1471 2102
2 766 1790 2556
1105 2576 3681
1525 3559 5084
2034 4766 6806
3 2671 6230 8901

Notes:

  • Bolting torque to develop 25,000 PSI Bolt Stress at Nut Factor, K=0.16
  • This Table is applicable to Never-Seize paste and Fel-Pro lubricant, K=0.16.
  • The above Table is applicable for all Stud Bolts listed in Doc No... Do not use at temperatures exceeding 350°F (175°C).
  • The torque values are approved for gaskets with a low seating stress such as elastomer gaskets.
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