| INSTALLATION
TIPS |
Vlier
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| Maximum
Installation Torques |
Because spring
loaded devices are not bolts or screws, the maximum installation torques
they can withstand are significantly less than bolts or screws. the table
below should be used as a guideline for installing Vlier spring loaded
devices. If you require more specific information, please call us at 1-800-526
6003 or email us. |
Unified
Thread Size |
Metric
Thread Size |
Max
Installation Torque
(Inch-Pounds) |
| No.4 |
M2.5x0.45 |
.60 |
| No.5 |
M3x0.5 |
1.25 |
| No.6 |
M3.5x0.6-6g |
1.65 |
| No.8 |
M4x0.7-6g |
2.15 |
| No.10 |
M5x0.8-6g |
3.15 |
| 1/4 |
M6x1-6g |
6.0 |
| 5/16 |
M8x1.25 |
11.0 |
| 3/8 |
M10x1.5 |
16.0 |
| 7/16 |
M11x1.5 |
22.0 |
| 1/2 |
M12x1.75 |
28.0 |
| 9/16 |
M14x2.0 |
36.0 |
| 5/8 |
M16x2.0 |
55.0 |
| 3/4 |
M20x2.5 |
70.0 |
| 7/8 |
M22x2.5 |
95.0 |
| 1 |
M24x3.0 |
130.0 |
| 1-1/8 |
M30x3.5 |
160.0 |
| 1-1/4 |
M33x3.5 |
190.0 |
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Installation
into Different Materials |
Installation problems
can occur when a spring loaded device supplied with a nylon locking element
is installed into soft metals and locking helicoils. Aluminum threads may
be damaged by the steel threads of the spring loaded devices upon installations
and this can make it very difficult for deeper installation or removal.
When installing only a few spring loaded devices into soft metals, Vlier
recommends that you purchase spring loaded devices without the nylon locking
element and use a thread locking adhesive or helicoil. When installing large
quantities of spring loaded devices it may be cost effective to ask Vlier
to apply a lighter nylon locking element or apply the nylon locking
element in a different location on the body. |
