Recommended Joining Torque
| Nominal Diameter | Torque | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inch | mm | ft-lbs | nm | kg-m |
| 8 | 200 | 185 | 250 | 25.5 |
| 9 | 225 | 260 | 350 | 35.7 |
| 10 | 250 | 335 | 450 | 45.9 |
| 12 | 300 | 480 | 650 | 66.3 |
| 14 | 350 | 630 | 850 | 86.7 |
| 16 | 400 | 815 | 1100 | 112.2 |
| 18 | 450 | 1105 | 1500 | 152.9 |
| 20 | 500 | 1845 | 2500 | 254.9 |
| 22 | 550 | 2580 | 3500 | 356.9 |
| 24 | 600 | 2950 | 4000 | 407.9 |
| 28 | 700 | 4425 | 6000 | 611.8 |
Important: Values are minimum recommended torque for joining electrodes under normal operating conditions. Can vary given individual furnace practice, mast vibration, and other factors.