ABB IRB 6700 Torque Value Reference

Your definitive quick-reference guide for specific and standard screw joint tightening torques for the ABB IRB 6700 robot family. Based on Product Manual 3HAC044266-001.

Specific Component Torques

Tightening torques specified for particular components during maintenance and repair procedures.

Location / Component Screw Specification Lubrication / Treatment Torque (Nm) Reference (Manual Section)
Fork Lift Device Set M20x60, Quality 8.8 Steel 8.8-A3F (Implies standard treatment, verify if Gleitmo or oil needed - assume oil/standard if not specified) 280 Nm 2.4.1, 3.3.12
Robot Base Securing M24x100, Quality 8.8 Lightly lubricated 625 Nm 2.4.6
Mechanical Stop Axis 1 M12x70, Quality 12.9 Gleitmo 603 115 Nm 2.5.2, 3.3.11
Gearbox Oil Plug (Level/Vent/Fill/Drain) - Axis 1 Plug (Size varies) Standard (Thread Sealant may apply) 24 Nm 3.3.1, 3.4.2
Gearbox Oil Plug (Level/Vent/Fill/Drain) - Axis 2 Plug (Size varies) Standard (Thread Sealant may apply) 24 Nm 3.3.2, 3.4.3
Gearbox Oil Plug (Level/Vent/Fill/Drain) - Axis 3 Plug (Size varies) Standard (Thread Sealant may apply) 24 Nm 3.3.3, 3.4.4
Gearbox Oil Plug (Level/Fill/Drain) - Axis 4 Plug (Size varies) Standard (Thread Sealant may apply) 24 Nm 3.3.4, 3.4.5
Gearbox Oil Plug (Level/Fill/Drain) - Axis 5 Plug (Size varies) Standard (Thread Sealant may apply) 24 Nm 3.3.5, 3.4.6
Gearbox Oil Plug (Fill/Drain) - Axis 6 Plug (Size varies) Standard (Thread Sealant may apply) 24 Nm 3.3.6, 3.4.7
Wrist Cover Screws (Size varies) Standard 10 Nm 4.5.1, 4.5.2
Upper Arm to Lower Arm (Axis 3 Gearbox) M16 Standard 280 Nm 4.5.1, 4.8.3
Upper Arm to Lower Arm (Axis 3 Gearbox) M12 Standard 115 Nm 4.5.1, 4.8.3
Wrist to Arm Tube (Axis 4/5 Interface) M12x50 Standard 115 Nm 4.5.2
Turning Disk (Axis 6) M8x25, Quality 12.9 Gleitmo 603 35 Nm 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.8.4
Balancing Device - Front Shaft M16x70, Quality 8.8 Loctite 2701 200 Nm 4.5.4, 4.6.1
Lower Arm to Frame (Axis 2 Gearbox) M16x50, Quality 12.9 Gleitmo 280 Nm 4.5.4, 4.8.2
Balancing Device - Distance Tool M10, Quality 12.9 Standard 45 Nm 4.6.1, 4.6.2
Balancing Device - Rear Shafts M16x70, Quality 12.9 Gleitmo 603, Loctite 243 280 Nm 4.6.2
Balancing Device - Rear Bearing Cradle Shaft End M16 Loctite 243 280 Nm 4.6.3
Motor Axis 1 Mounting M10x40, Quality 12.9 Gleitmo 47 Nm 4.7.1
Motor Axis 2 Mounting M10x40, Quality 12.9 Gleitmo 47 Nm 4.7.2
Motor Axis 3 Mounting M10x30, Quality 12.9 Gleitmo 47 Nm 4.7.3
Motor Axis 4 Mounting M8x30, Quality 12.9 Gleitmo 35 Nm 4.7.4
Motor Axis 5 Mounting M8x30, Quality 12.9 Gleitmo 24 Nm 4.7.5
Motor Axis 6 Mounting M8x25, Quality 12.9 Gleitmo 24 Nm 4.7.6
Gearbox Axis 1 to Base M12 Standard 115 Nm 4.8.1
Frame to Gearbox Axis 1 M16 Standard 280 Nm 4.8.1
Gearbox Axis 2 to Frame M12 Standard 115 Nm 4.8.2
Lower Arm to Gearbox Axis 2 M16 Standard 280 Nm 4.8.2
Gearbox Axis 3 to Lower Arm M12x70 Standard 115 Nm 4.8.3
Upper Arm to Gearbox Axis 3 M16 Standard 280 Nm 4.8.3
Upper Arm to Gearbox Axis 3 M12 Standard 115 Nm 4.8.3
Gearbox Axis 6 to Wrist M8 Standard 35 Nm 4.8.4

General Standard Torques

Standard tightening torques based on screw type, size, and class, as per Section 7.4 of the manual. Note: Specific torques listed above override these general values.

Slotted or Cross-Recess Head Screws (Oil-Lubricated, Class 4.8)

Dimension Torque (Nm)
M2.50.25 Nm
M30.5 Nm
M41.2 Nm
M52.5 Nm
M65.0 Nm

Allen Head Screws (Oil-Lubricated)

Dimension Class 8.8 Torque (Nm) Class 10.9 Torque (Nm) Class 12.9 Torque (Nm)
M56 Nm--
M610 Nm--
M824 Nm34 Nm40 Nm
M1047 Nm67 Nm80 Nm
M1282 Nm115 Nm140 Nm
M16200 Nm290 Nm340 Nm
M20400 Nm560 Nm670 Nm
M24680 Nm960 Nm1150 Nm

Allen Head Screws (Lubricated: Molycote 1000, Gleitmo 603 or equivalent)

Dimension Class 10.9 Torque (Nm) Class 12.9 Torque (Nm)
M828 Nm35 Nm
M1055 Nm70 Nm
M1296 Nm120 Nm
M16235 Nm280 Nm
M20460 Nm550 Nm
M24790 Nm950 Nm

Water and Air Connectors (Brass Involved)

Dimension Nominal Torque (Nm) Min Torque (Nm) Max Torque (Nm)
1/8"12 Nm8 Nm15 Nm
1/4"15 Nm10 Nm20 Nm
3/8"20 Nm15 Nm25 Nm
1/2"40 Nm30 Nm50 Nm
3/4"70 Nm55 Nm90 Nm