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TIGHTENING TORQUE [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-08-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
  • General Mechanics (Physics)
CONT

The obtainable tightening torque depends largely on the type of screw connection involved. The tightening torque can only be predetermined by the screwdriver system in use, and it will always be higher for hard screwdriving conditions than for soft screwdriving conditions.

OBS

tightening torque: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
  • Mécanique générale (Physique)
CONT

La façon la plus commune d'évaluer la force de serrage est de mesurer le couple de serrage appliqué au boulon. Cette procédure suppose que l'un connaît la relation entre le couple de serrage et la tension.

OBS

couple : Ensemble de deux forces parallèles égales en valeur absolue et de signes contraires.

OBS

couple de vissage : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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