Technical Product Information
Guidelines for Mounting Torque
Please note: The following are guidelines only. Installer should follow the fastener manufacturers' recommended torque values and consider the fastener grade/class, materials and surface condition of the threads.
| Description |
Use |
Mounting Torque |
| M6mm brass inserts |
Push button handles |
50 to 59 in. lbs. or 5.6 to 6.7 N-m |
| M8mm brass inserts |
Push button handles |
59 to 70 in. lbs. or 6.7 to 7.9 N-m |
| 1/4-20 UNC grade 5 |
Latches |
96 to 120 in. lbs. or 10.7 to 13.3 N-m |
| M6x1 Class 8.8 |
Latches |
96 to 120 in. lbs. or 10.7 to 13.3 N-m |
| M8x1.25 Class 8.8 |
Latches |
200 in. lbs. or 22.2 N-m |
| 3/8-16 UNC grade 8 |
Striker bolts |
35 ft. lbs or 46.7 N-m |
| 7/16-14 UNC grade 8 |
Striker bolts |
56 ft. lbs. or 74.7 N-m |
| 1/2-13 UNC grade 8 |
Striker bolts |
85 ft. lbs. or 113.3 N-m |
| M12x1.75 grade 9.8 |
Striker bolts |
85 ft. lbs. or 113.3 N-m |
| #8-32 thread forming screws |
Die cast paddles |
40 to 50 in. lbs. or 4.4 to 5.6 N-m |
| #10-24 thread forming screws |
Die cast paddles |
40 to 50 in. lbs. or 4.4 to 5.6 N-m |
TriMark Corp. does not recommend the use of any type of thread locking materials on the mounting fasteners for any of our hardware unless previously reviewed and approved by TM Engineering. |