--- title: "If I specify a torque, will I always get the same preload?" id: "9540" type: "faqs" slug: "if-i-specify-a-torque-will-i-always-get-the-same-preload" published_at: "2026-05-15T15:30:16+00:00" modified_at: "2026-05-15T15:30:16+00:00" url: "https://bighead.co.uk/discover-bighead/news/faqs/if-i-specify-a-torque-will-i-always-get-the-same-preload/" markdown_url: "https://bighead.co.uk/discover-bighead/news/faqs/if-i-specify-a-torque-will-i-always-get-the-same-preload.md" excerpt: "No. A given tightening torque will produce a range of preload values due to normal variations in friction and tool accuracy. This preload scatter is unavoidable and is influenced by surface condition, lubrication, materials, and the assembly method used." taxonomy_faq_category: - "Assembly guidance" - "Controlling torque and preload for collar fasteners" --- [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/) › If I specify a torque, will I always… ![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) ### If I specify a torque, will I always get the same preload? 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/if-i-specify-a-torque-will-i-always-get-the-same-preload?faqs=if-i-specify-a-torque-will-i-always-get-the-same-preload&post_type=faqs&name=if-i-specify-a-torque-will-i-always-get-the-same-preload&title=If%20I%20specify%20a%20torque,%20will%20I%20always%20get%20the%20same%20preload?](http://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://bighead.co.uk/discover-bighead/news/faqs/if-i-specify-a-torque-will-i-always-get-the-same-preload?faqs=if-i-specify-a-torque-will-i-always-get-the-same-preload&post_type=faqs&name=if-i-specify-a-torque-will-i-always-get-the-same-preload&title=If%20I%20specify%20a%20torque,%20will%20I%20always%20get%20the%20same%20preload?) 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