Use Prevailing Torque All-Metal Nut chart if using this style of nut. = Clamp Load For J429 Grade 5 and 8, FNL Grade 9, A574, Class 4.6, 8.8, 10.9 and 12.9, the clamp loads are listed at 75% of the proof loads specified by the standard. For A307 Grade A, 75% of 36,000 PSI is utilized. A193 B7 uses 75% of the yield strength.