BOLT TORQUE COEFFICIENT K FACTOR TABLE

Torque coefficient k factor table for bolts.

Bolt Condition K
Nonplated, black finish  0.30
Zinc-plated 0.20
Lubricated 0.18
Cadmium-plated 0.16
Source : From Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design [Ref 3] page 427

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Reference:

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