How to determine the bolt torque for flanges
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How is the bolt torque for flanges determined? What factors should be considered? Is it related to the gasket? Should the torque for skid-mounted equipment be increased?
This post was last edited by wutong490 on 2017-11-7 08:26. 1) The flange torque shall be determined in accordance with relevant standards and design requirements. For example, API 6A specifies the torque for the relevant flange bolts. 2) All factors related to sealing need to be taken into consideration. 3) In cases of vibration, preventing loosening is crucial