MNL-0391
April 26, 2007
Page 61
BAUER
COMPRESSORS
7.4
Tables and Reference Data
7.4.1
Tightening Torque Values
7.4.2
Pipe Connections (swivel nuts)
• Tighten just firmly enough so that leakage is stopped (finger tight plus up to an additional 1/2 turn as
necessary
^ NOTE ^
Unless otherwise specified in text, the following tightening torque values apply.
The indicated torque values are valid for bolts in greased condition.
Replace self-retaining nuts on reassembly.
Bolt or screw
Thread
Max. torque
Hex or socket head
1/4” (M 6)
7 ft. lbs. (10 Nm)
Hex or socket head
5/16” (M 8)
18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm)
Hex or socket head
3/8” (M 10)
32 ft. lbs. (45 Nm)
Hex or socket head
1/2” (M 12)
53 ft. lbs. (75 Nm)
Hex or socket head
9/16” (M 14)
85 ft. lbs. (120 Nm)
Hex or socket head
5/8” (M 16)
141 ft-lbs (200 Nm)
