# UR30 Torque limits

**URL:** <https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/ur30-torque-limits/38987>\
**Category:** Technical Questions\
**Created:** [March 12, 2025, 5:20am UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/ur30-torque-limits/38987 "2025-03-12T05:20:22Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![enes.yilmaz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/90db22/32.png) [@enes.yilmaz](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/enes.yilmaz)\
**Post date:** [March 12, 2025, 5:20am UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/ur30-torque-limits/38987/1 "2025-03-12T05:20:22Z")

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I am currently using the UR30 model and testing high-torque screw tightening. I applied 150Nm and 220Nm torque in some cases, and there were no errors or position loss. I’m wondering how long I can apply this torque in screw tightening mode. Is the mechanical brake being applied, and if so, how strong is it?

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**Author:** ![efn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/35a633/32.png) [@efn](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/efn)\
**Post date:** [March 12, 2025, 6:10am UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/ur30-torque-limits/38987/2 "2025-03-12T06:10:54Z")

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If it’s working as it should, and you’re using the screw feature, then you should be good to go without worrying about extra wear on the robot. 🙂  
It is not using the mechanical brake for this, but simply stopping the motor by energizing it.

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**Author:** ![brentbartson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9fc348/32.png) [@brentbartson](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/brentbartson)\
**Post date:** [March 24, 2025, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/ur30-torque-limits/38987/3 "2025-03-24T16:31:28Z")

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I agree with what @efn states and would add that as long as you are not getting protective stops you should be ok at these high torques.