Originally Posted by eschlwc

... is supposed to allow for 128 ft/lbs of torque.

Originally Posted by BCRider

In SOME cases with BIG and LONG threads perhaps. But there are some past forum threads about this stuff where it simply didn't stand up to bicycle needs.

Originally Posted by dsbrantjr

A complete reading of the data sheet will show that the torques quoted are in inch-pounds not foot-pounds and that the suggested applications are very light duty ones. The max torque for a 1/4 inch/6mm fastener is 23 in-lb, which is less that 2 foot-lb, which ain't much.