INSTALLATION TORQUE VALUES
FOR CIRCULAR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ACCESSORIES
Accessory Thread Torque: ±5 inch pounds

Shell Sizes
Group A
Light & Medium Duty
MIL-C-5015 (MS3100 Series)
MIL-C-26482 Series I
MIL-C-26500
MIL-C-27599
MIL-C-38999 Series I,II
MIL-C-81511 Series I, II, III, IV
MIL-C-81703 Series I
Group B
Heavy Duty
MIL-C-5015 (MS3400 Series)
MIL-C-22992
MIL-C-26482 Series II
MIL-C-28840
MIL-C-38999 Series III,IV
MIL-C-81703 Series III
MIL-C-83723 Series I, II, III
8, 9, A 40 70
3, 10, 10SL, 11, B 40 95
7, 12, 12S, 13, C 40 135
14, 14, 15, D 40 145
16, 16S, 17, E 40 145
18, 19, F 40 145
20, 21, 37, G 80 170
22, 23, H 80 170
24, 25, 61, J 80 170
28 120 185
32 120 185
36 120 185
40 170 205
44 170 205
48 170 205
 
 
TORQUE VALUES FOR CABLE CLAMP SCREWS

Torque Requirements in inch-Pounds
for Corrosion-Resistant Steel Screws Only

Screw Size Recommended Max Torque
2-56 2.5
4-40 5.2
6-32 10.0
8-32 20.0

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