20 Torque Calculation DIN946
20 Torque Calculation DIN946
20 Torque Calculation DIN946
process. NORD-LOCK
does not take responsibility for malfunctioning or failure due to incorrect usage of the torque calculator. Note that torsion stress that occurs during
tightening is not considered in this calculation.
Torque calculation according to DIN946 (Rotzler formula) when using NORD-LOCK washers
Bolt size Thread Mean diam. Load Thread OD of ID of Mean diam. of Washer Yield point Ratio of yield Tension Clamp Tightening
pitch of thread area friction contact area contact area contact area friction of bolt point after load torque
tightening
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm2] µT [mm] [mm] [mm] µW [N/mm2] [%] [N/mm2] [kN] [Nm]
A B C D E F G H
= specify parameters
NOTE: GTP600 is no longer available from NORD-LOCK. You may use any high quality graphite lubricant.
Chart 1: Washer friction [µW] and thread friction [µT] according to DIN946
Bolt Non Lubricated With oil spray With GTP600
grade Thread Washer Thread Washer Thread Washer
A4 - - - - 0.14 0.15
2. On a bolt screwed into a tapped hole and on a stud/nut application the lubricant should be applied to the thread and to the interface between the underside of the bolt head/nut face
and washer.
3. On a bolt/nut and studbolt/nuts application the lubricant should be applied to the thread and to the interface between the nut face and washer at the fastener end on which the
desired torque is being applied. On a bolt/nut and studbolt/nuts application remember to also tighten the slave end of the fastener until an initial bolt load is achieved, then tighten to
the desired torque figure from the lubricated end.
4. For solid structural steel joints using grade 8.8 bolt without lubricant the ratio of yield point is usually set between 60%-65%.
5. For solid structural steel joints using carbon steel bolts with a lubricant the ratio of yield point is usually set between 70%-80%.
6. For solid structural steel joints using stainless steel bolts lubricated with GTP600 the ratio of yield point is usually set between 60%-70%.
7. For containment steel joints with gaskets, consult the gasket manufacturer for bolt load details.
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revised: 12/9/13