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Old 29-04-11, 03:56 PM   #30
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Default Re: Check the torque on your bolts regularly!

The above post is off topic and taking the p*ss out of certain people. The bit below is technical and of importance. And probably worth discussing.


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The corrosion or burrs would make any torque setting completely meaningless wrt the clamping force applied.
To quantify that, manufacturers give torque settings to apply a clamping pressure to a part. It's given that this is right for specific conditions. New parts, specific lubrication, a torque wrench that hasn't been used as a hammer etc.
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