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parijatshr
Jan 25, 2013, 01:45 AM
I have a refrigerator of capacity 30 Cu. Ft.
On this a double pane glass door is mounted, weighing 30 Kg
There are two hinges to mount this door on cabinet, with 3 screws on each hinge.

Need to calculate the min. torque required in the screws so that while opening/closing of door torsional movement of hinges could be avoided.

Cabinet dim. (W 34" x D 30" x H 62") (Foamed cabinet)
Door dim. (W 33" x D 1.55" x H 61") (Double pane glass door)
Wt of door 68 lbs
Hinge axis point (Screw mounting hole center to Hinge pin center) 2.785"
Hinge material mild steel

drtom4444
Jan 26, 2013, 07:26 AM
Just tighten until snug. You don't torque down screws because you will strip the threads off. Most have three threaded holes in a plate under the sheet metal.

Handyman2007
Feb 7, 2013, 08:02 PM
Yes. This isn't the crankshaft bearing in a big block Chevy Engine. Just tighten them as snug as you can by hand without over doing it. Check them for tightness after a couple of weeks. You may want to employ some "LokTite" to the threads.

drtom4444
Feb 7, 2013, 11:51 PM
I love the way you put that.