Maximum Torque for Seelskrews®, Seelbolts® & Seelnuts®

The suggested torque values shown here were calculated using 18-8 Stainless Steel parts and are based on a dry, non-lubricated thread surface. Lubricated fasteners require less torque than shown on this table.

Thread Size
(Class 2)
Maximum Torque
(Inch Pounds)
2-56
2.5
2-64
3.0
3-48
3.9
3-56
4.4
4-40
5.2
4-48
6.6
5.40 7.7
5-44
9.4
6-32
9.6
6-40
12.1
8-32
19.8
8-36
22.0
10-24
22.8
10-32 31.7
1/4-20
75.2
1/4-28 94.0
5/16-18
132.0
5/16-24
142.0
3/8-16
236.0
3/8-24
259.0
7/16-14
376.0
7/16-20
400.0
1/2-13
517.0
1/2-20
541.0
9/16-12
682.0
9/16-18
752.0
5/8-11
1110.0
5/8-18
1244.0
3/4-10
1530.0
3/4-16
1490.0
7/8-9
2328.0
7/8-14
2318.0

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