Choose your country or region


South Africa

EN

Canada

FR EN

México

ES EN

United States

EN

Australia

EN

China / 中国

ZH EN

India

EN

South Korea / 대한민국

KO EN

Malaysia

EN

Singapore

EN

Taiwan / 台灣

ZH EN

Thailand

TH EN

Vietnam

VI EN

Česká Republika

CS EN

Denmark

DA EN

Deutschland

DE EN

España

ES EN

France

FR EN

Ireland

EN

Österreich

DE EN

Polska

PL EN

Schweiz / Suisse / Svizzera

DE FR IT EN

Sweden

SV EN

Netherlands

NL EN

Norway

EN

Global

EN

Please start typing to get suggestions.

Website results

Suggestions are being loaded.


Product suggestions

Suggestions are being loaded.


Approximate values for metric coarse threads VDI 2230

Download full chapter: preload and tightening torques

Torque values are based on VDI 2230, edition 2015: The table lists maximum permissible tightening torques and the resulting maximum preload for hex cap screws and socket cap screws. Torque / preload values are applicable for other types of externally threaded fasteners also, as long as head strength and bearing areas are equivalent. The values are based on 90 % utilisation of yield point ReL/0.2 % yield strength Rp0.2. Clearance holes for bolts and screws acc. ISO 273-medium.

The listed values are maximum values and do not include a safety factor. This guideline assumes that the user has adequate fastener knowledge and is able to interpret the data accordingly.

 

Guideline tables F.049 and F.050

The guideline values are somewhat higher than in the earlier version VDI 2230, edition 1986 due to higher usage of screw strength reserves. Higher preload during assembly can be obtained.
Calculation of the fastened joint is needed! VDI 2230, edition 2015


Tightening torque, tables F.049 and F.050

With MA = FM · X, the tightening torque can be calculated for other preloads (assuming the same friction coefficient and same thread size).

 

Approximate values for metric coarse threads VDI 2230

Approximate values for metric coarse threads VDI 2230

Approximate values for metric coarse threads VDI 2230

Related Topics
  • Online converters and calculators
    • Torque and preload calculator
    • Torque and preload with nut factor and tool accuracy (metric)
    • Torque and preload with friction scatter
    • Torque and preload with nut factor (inch) 
    • Torque and preload with nut factor and tool accuracy (inch)
    • Torque and preload for customized geometry and material