Breakaway torque is the torque required to start
the initial movement, in the loosening direction, of a bolt, screw,
or nut from its (non−loaded) at rest position with the locking
element engaged.
Tightening torque is the torque necessary to move
the bolt, screw, or nut along its threaded length in the tightening
direction.
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