| Type of joining | Operating condition | Non-hardened sides | Hardened sides | |
| Allowable pressure p a [MPa] | ||||
| Sliding | when loaded | adverse | - | 3 to 10 | 
| medium | - | 5 - 15 | ||
| favorable | - | 10 - 20 | ||
| without loading | adverse | 15 to 20 | 20 - 35 | |
| medium | 20 - 30 | 30 - 60 | ||
| favorable | 25 - 40 | 40 - 70 | ||
| non-sliding | adverse | 35 - 50 | 40 - 70 | |
| medium | 60 - 100 | 100 - 140 | ||
| favorable | 80 - 120 | 120 - 200 | ||