Common fasteners and torque values Table 42. Common fasteners Table 43.
Common torque values Material Canon- recommended torque value Conversion HP-recommended torque value Plastic to metal 8 kg-cm 6.94 lb-in 5.5 lb-in Metal to metal 10 kg-cm 8.68 lb-in 10 lb-in PCBA 8 kg-cm 6.94 lb-in 5.5 lb-in Plastic to plastic 8 kg-cm 6.94 lb-in 5.5 lb-in 230 Chapter 8 Parts and diagrams C7058-90936 Example Description S izes Uses Screw M M 3 by 6 mm 4 by 8 mm To hold plastic to plastic Screw, tapping M M M M 3 by 4 mm 3 by 6 mm 4 by 6 mm 4 by 12 mm To hold plastic to metal (excluding the control panel) Screw, pan head M 4 by 10 mm To hold plastic to plastic Screw, w/washer M M M M M 3 by 6 mm 3 by 8 mm 3 by 7 mm 4 by 6 mm 4 by 12 mm To hold plastic to metal (excluding the covers) Screw, truss head M M M M 3 by 6 mm 3 by 8 mm 4 by 8 mm 4 by 20 mm To hold sheet metal to metal (excluding the formatter) E-ring To hold gears in place