--- title: "Can I use the torque call‑out specified for the screw?" id: "9536" type: "faqs" slug: "can-i-use-the-torque-call-out-specified-for-the-screw" published_at: "2026-05-15T15:27:43+00:00" modified_at: "2026-05-15T15:27:43+00:00" url: "https://bighead.co.uk/discover-bighead/news/faqs/can-i-use-the-torque-call-out-specified-for-the-screw/" markdown_url: "https://bighead.co.uk/discover-bighead/news/faqs/can-i-use-the-torque-call-out-specified-for-the-screw.md" excerpt: "No. Torque tables for standardised fastening elements may not account for the bigHead collar thread loadability. Maximum recommended tightening torques for the bigHead product must take precedence." taxonomy_faq_category: - "Compatible screws for bigHead collar fasteners" - "Fastening guidance" --- [javascript:void(0)](javascript:void(0)) [javascript:void(0)](javascript:void(0)) ![bigHead white logo](https://bighead.co.uk/wp-content/themes/bighead_wordpress_theme/images/bighead-logo.svg)- [Home](https://bighead.co.uk/) - [Products](https://bighead.co.uk/bighead-products/) - [Bespoke](https://bighead.co.uk/bespoke/) - [Guidance](https://bighead.co.uk/guidance/) - [tecHub](https://bighead.co.uk/the-techub/) - [About bigHead](https://bighead.co.uk/about-bighead/) - [Contact](https://bighead.co.uk/get-in-touch/) [Home](https://bighead.co.uk/) › [FAQs](https://bighead.co.uk/discover-bighead/news/faqs/) › Can I use the torque call‑out… ![Image](https://bighead.co.uk/wp-content/themes/bighead_wordpress_theme/images/news_header_01.png) # News & insight ![Image](https://bighead.co.uk/wp-content/themes/bighead_wordpress_theme/images/news_header_02.png) ### Can I use the torque call‑out specified for the screw? 15 May 2026 ![Image](https://bighead.co.uk/wp-content/themes/bighead_wordpress_theme/images/placeholder.png) Share[http://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://bighead.co.uk/discover-bighead/news/faqs/can-i-use-the-torque-call-out-specified-for-the-screw?faqs=can-i-use-the-torque-call-out-specified-for-the-screw&post_type=faqs&name=can-i-use-the-torque-call-out-specified-for-the-screw&title=Can%20I%20use%20the%20torque%20call%E2%80%91out%20specified%20for%20the%20screw?](http://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://bighead.co.uk/discover-bighead/news/faqs/can-i-use-the-torque-call-out-specified-for-the-screw?faqs=can-i-use-the-torque-call-out-specified-for-the-screw&post_type=faqs&name=can-i-use-the-torque-call-out-specified-for-the-screw&title=Can%20I%20use%20the%20torque%20call%E2%80%91out%20specified%20for%20the%20screw?) 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