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Clamping Force
of Standard Clamp Straps
METRIC
Stud
Size |
Recommended
Torque*
(ft.-lbs.) |
Clamping
Force
(lbs.) |
Tensile Force
in Stud
(lbs.) |
| M6 |
4 |
500 |
1000 |
| M8 |
9 |
900 |
1800 |
| M10 |
20 |
1500 |
3000 |
| M12 |
35 |
2200 |
4400 |
| M16 |
84 |
4000 |
8000 |
| M20 |
165 |
6300 |
12600 |
| M24 |
283 |
9000 |
18000 |
*Clean, dry clamping stud torqued to approximately 33%
of its 100,000 psi yield strength (2:1 lever ratio). |
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