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    Torque reduction for castings- Rule of thumb

    For example: A 1 1/2" SAE grade bolt has a torque value of 1910 ft-lbs when using the Machinery handbook formula: T= 10* where * is b+mlogd m= 2.965, b= 2.759 and d= 1.5 What would be the reduction of torque values if used to bolt two casted pieces one BS 1452 Grade 17 and the other BS 4360...
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    Torque values for BSF threads

    I am presently reassembling a reduction gearbox from a 11 MW GEC gen set assembly. The genset consists of a Rolls Royce Avon gas generator, GEC power turbine, MWD gearbox and GEC generator. The bearing caps are held in place by 1/ 1/2" and 1 1/4"BSF studs. There are no present markings on the...

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