
Hardware Identification & Torque Specifications
Common Hardware Types
Hex Head Capscrew  | Washer  | 
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  | Lockwasher  | 
Carriage Bolt  | 
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  | Hex Nut  | 
Standard Hardware Sizing
When a washer or nut is identified as 1/2” , this is the Nominal size, meaning the inside diameter is 1/2 inch; if a second number is present it represent the threads per inch
When bolt or capscrew is identified as 1/2 - 16 x 2” , this means the Nominal size, or body diameter is 1/2 inch; the second number represents the threads per inch (16 in this example, and the final number is the body length of the bolt or screw (in this example 2 inches long).
The guides and ruler furnished below are designed to help you select the appropriate hardware and tools.
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Torque Specification Chart
FOR STANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE (Tolerance ± 20%)
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  | 2.1  | 30  | 3.4  | 
  | 41  | 4.6  | 
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  | 2.3  | 31  | 3.5  | 
  | 43  | 4.9  | 
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  | 3.1  | 43  | 4.9  | 
  | 60  | 6.8  | 
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  | 3.5  | 49  | 5.5  | 
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  | 7.6  | 8  | 10.9  | 
  | 12  | 16.3  | 
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  | 8.6  | 10  | 13.6  | 
  | 14  | 19.0  | 
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  | 15.0  | 17  | 23.1  | 
  | 25  | 34.0  | 
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  | 16.3  | 19  | 25.8  | 
  | 27  | 34.0  | 
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  | 27.2  | 30  | 40.8  | 
  | 45  | 61.2  | 
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  | 31.3  | 35  | 47.6  | 
  | 50  | 68.0  | 
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  | 40.8  | 50  | 68.0  | 
  | 70  | 95.2  | 
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  | 47.6  | 55  | 74.8  | 
  | 80  | 108.8  | 
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  | 50  | 
  | 68.0  | 75  | 102.0  | 
  | 110  | 149.6  | 
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  | 55  | 
  | 74.8  | 90  | 122.4  | 
  | 120  | 163.2  | 
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  | 88.4  | 110  | 149.6  | 
  | 150  | 204.0  | 
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  | 102.0  | 120  | 163.2  | 
  | 170  | 231.2  | 
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  | 220  | 299.2  | 
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  | 136  | 180  | 244.8  | 
  | 240  | 326.4  | 
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  | 160  | 
  | 217.6  | 260  | 353.6  | 
  | 386  | 525.0  | 
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  | 244.8  | 300  | 408.0  | 
  | 420  | 571.2  | 
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  | 190.4  | 400  | 544.0  | 
  | 600  | 816.0  | 
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  | 210.8  | 440  | 598.4  | 
  | 660  | 897.6  | 
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  | 299.2  | 580  | 788.8  | 
  | 900  | 1,244.0  | 
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NOTES
1.These torque values are to be used for all hardware excluding: locknuts, 
2.Recommended seating torque values for locknuts:
a.for prevailing torque locknuts - use 65% of grade 5 torques.
b.for flange whizlock nuts and screws - use 135% of grade 5 torques.
3.Unless otherwise noted on assembly drawings, all torque values must meet this specification.
Wrench & Fastener Size Guide
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1/4” Bolt or Nut  | 5/16” Bolt or Nut  | 3/8” Bolt or Nut  | 7/16” Bolt or Nut  | 1/2” Bolt or Nut  | |
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