Product Manual B

WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020
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TORQUE SETTINGS
Nuts and Bolts
If the tank is required to be dismantled and re-assembled the tank nuts and bolts
used are required to be torqued, torque settings are shown in the table below.
Metric Torque Specifications
Size
Typical Maximum Tightening Torque Nm (lb ft)
Property Class
Grade 8.8
Grade 10.9
M8 30 (21) 40 (30)
M10 55 (42) 75 (60)
M12 100 (74) 135 (106)
Torque figures indicated above are valid for lightly oiled threads. Therefore, do
not grease or oil bolts or cap screws unless otherwise specified.
Torque value for bolts and cap screws are identified by their head markings
(property class).