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APPENDIX E. (cont.)
TORQUE LIMITS. (cont.)
e.
TABLE E-5. TORQUE LIMITS FOR PIPE FITTINGS. Sealing is the basis for acceptance of a pipe thread
joint. Apply MIL-A-12352A (CE) thread sealant to all pipe threads except:
(1)
Pipe threads in hydraulic components for which MIL-S-224730 is used.
(2)
On grease fittings.
Insure that no thread damage occurs from too high a torque. Also ensure that joint can be disassembled after
sealant has set.
TABLE E-5.
TORQUE LIMITS FOR PIPE FITTINGS
Pipe Thread
Recommended Torque (LB-FT)
Size
(Inch)
Threads with
Threads Without
MIL-A12352A(CE) Sealant
Sealant
1/16-27
10
15
1/8-27
15
20
1/4-18
20
25
3/4-18
25
35
1/2-14
35
45
3/4-14
45
55
1-11 1/2
55
65
1 1/4-11 1/2
70
80
1 1/2-11 1/2
80
95
2-11 1/2
95
120
f.
TABLE E-6. TORQUE LIMITS FOR WORM DRIVE BAND TYPE HOSE CLAMP. Inspect torque on new
hose within 10 minutes. Torque should exceed minimum torque after one hour.
TABLE E-6.
TORQUE LIMITS FOR WORM-DRIVE, BAND TYPE HOSE CLAMP.
Clamp Width
Reassembly or Tightening Torque
(Inch)
(LB-IN)
.625
35-45
.531
20-30
.312
4-8
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