Make-Up Torque Recommended for Rock Bit Shanks

Shank Size Recommended Torque Shank Size Recommended Torque

inch ft-lb nm* inch ft-lb nm*

2 3/8" 3,000 - 3,500 4,100 - 4,700 6 5/8" 28,000 - 32,000 38,000 - 43,400

2 7/8" 4,500 - 5,500 6,100 - 7,500 7 5/8" 34,000 - 40,000 46,100 - 54,200

3 1/2" 7,000 - 9,000 9,500 - 12,200 8 5/8" 40,000 - 60,000 54,200 - 81,300

4 1/2" 12,000 - 16,000 16,300 - 21,700

* Converted from ft-lbs