9.

0 Tightening of Nuts, Screws and Bolts

9.1. Introduction

Nuts, screws and bolts, generally called "fasteners", should be tightened to the torque recommended in this
instruction unless specified elsewhere. The correct torque depends on the material of which the fastener is made
and the items that it is holding together. Read this instruction before deciding on the appropriate torque for a
particular case.
The torque of some fasteners must be checked during assembly and periodically thereafter as nominated in other
sections of this manual. The bearing torque values can be found in the bearing maintenance section.
The importance of correct torque applies mainly to:
 Fasteners which secure fans and pedestals, etc., to foundations.
 Fasteners which secure bearing housings to pedestals and secure bearing halves together.
 Fasteners which connect the two halves of a coupling.
 Fasteners which attach a stator of the motor to a bedplate.

There are many other fasteners which must be correctly tightened. This may often be done according to the
judgement of an experienced fitter rather than by measurement of the torque.

9.2. High Tensile Fasteners

High tensile screws and bolts are manufactured from a Strength Grade 8.8.
Marking: Manufacturer's Symbol "M" for Metric
"8.8" for Strength Grade 8.8

Recommended Assembly Torque in Newton metre (Nm)

SIZE M10 M12 M16 M20 M24 M30 M36

TORQUE 44 77 190 370 640 1310 2300

Higher strength grades are available and this would be indicated on the bolt head. Refer to manufacturer for assembly
torque.

9.3. Commercial Grade Fasteners

Commercial bolts and screws are manufactured from a Strength Grade 4.6.
Marking: Manufacturer's Symbol "M" for Metric

Recommended Assembly Torque in Newton metre (Nm)

SIZE M10 M12 M16 M20 M24 M30 M36 M42

TORQUE 17 30 73 143 248 491 864 1378

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