Torque Specs for RG-6 connectors.

[Spork Schivago]

Hello!

Could someone recommend the correct torque value for RG-6 connectors? I sent an email to PPC, a Belden Company, where we purchased a bunch of EX6XLPLUS RG-6 connectors for quad-shield coax. They sell some torque wrenches and their datasheet recommends one of three torque wrenches, where the torque value is either 20 in./lbs or 30 in./lbs.

However, researching the topic at hand, I came across an article that says 20 in./lbs might be too much for devices like cable modems, set top boxes, etc. and they recommend 10 in./lbs for such devices.

So, should we be using two different torque values, one for settop boxes, cable modems, etc, and then a second value for our splitter?

And what are the torque value that should be used? Thanks!

[R_J]

Re: Torque Specs for RG-6 connectors.

Most of the rf jacks on consumer equipment these days can't handle anything more than hand tightning, no wrenchs, you will twist the connector off.

[petehall347]

Re: Torque Specs for RG-6 connectors.

nip it up

[Spork Schivago]

Re: Torque Specs for RG-6 connectors.

Most of the rf jacks on consumer equipment these days can't handle anything more than hand tightning, no wrenchs, you will twist the connector off.

That's what I needed to know. I've contacted the company who makes the RG-6 ends I'm using (PPC, a Belden Company) and they say 30 in/lbs is what I should be using.

For the consumer equipment, I will hand tighten and then a little bit more. For the more expensive business type equipment, I will try to torque them to 30 in/lbs and just see how it works. If it feels like it's going to break or way to tight, I just won't apply the full 30 in./lbs.

Thanks!

[R_J]

Re: Torque Specs for RG-6 connectors.

On satellite lnb's and quality splitters etc. I just hand tighten then just snug them up with a wrench so they can't be remove with youur fingers, there is no need to over tighten them.

[Spork Schivago]

Re: Torque Specs for RG-6 connectors.

nip it up

What do you mean nip it up?

[Spork Schivago]

Re: Torque Specs for RG-6 connectors.

Another quick question. I have quad shield RG6. I strip it 1/4" x 1/4", which exposes the outer braid. I fold that back. Do you guys remove the second layer of foil and fold the third layer of braid back as well or do you guys leave that 2nd layer (the first outer layer of foil) on the dielectric?

I noticed even though these ends are made for quad shielding, pushing them on without folding back the braid, removing the foil, folding back the 3rd layer (braid), it's almost impossible to push the RG6 connector onto the cable.

I'm just hoping I don't affect the shielding qualities of the cable by doing this. I just don't see how else it's possible though.