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REVISION CONTROL SHEET

Latest
DATE ISSUED COMMENT
Rev
Issued for Review – Spec name, number and contents updated (previously SUR2-A0A-
A 2014-09-30
00-ENG-MSP-0002)
0 2014-12-10 Issued for Implementation

1 2016-10-28 Issued for Implementation

2 2017-10-02 Issued for Implementation

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL ............................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Scope .............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Definition of Terms .......................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Conflicts .......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Reference Publications ................................................................................................................... 7
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ 7
JOINT CLEANING................................................................................................................. 8
JOINT INSPECTION ............................................................................................................. 8
4.1 Bolts, Nuts and Gasket Inspection: ................................................................................................. 8
4.2 Flange Inspection ............................................................................................................................ 9
JOINT ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................... 9
5.1 Gasket Installation .......................................................................................................................... 9
5.2 RTJ Installation ............................................................................................................................. 10
5.3 Bolts Installation ............................................................................................................................ 11
JOINT ALIGNMENT ............................................................................................................ 11
JOINT TIGHTENING ........................................................................................................... 12
FINAL TORQUEING............................................................................................................ 13
HYDRAULIC TENSIONING ................................................................................................. 13
CRITICAL FLANGES .......................................................................................................... 14
HOT TORQUEING............................................................................................................... 14
TEFLON OR ALTERNATE GASKET USE .......................................................................... 15
BLUE SKY CLAMP FITTINGS ............................................................................................ 15
ROTOBALL AND FLEXBALL JOINTS ............................................................................... 15
RESPONSIBILITIES............................................................................................................ 16
TRAINING ........................................................................................................................... 16
APPENDICES ..................................................................................................................... 17
Appendix A: Acceptance Criteria for Defects on Gasket Seating .......................................................... 17
Appendix B: Flange Face Flatness Tolerances ...................................................................................... 18
Appendix C: Typical Bolt Tightnenig Sequence ..................................................................................... 20
Appendix D: Hydraulic Tensioning ......................................................................................................... 21
Appendix E: Flange Isolation Kits ........................................................................................................... 22
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Appendix F: ASME B16.5 Flange Bolting Information ............................................................................ 24

Appendix G: Torque Tables .................................................................................................................... 25
Appendix H: Guideline for Torqueing RTJs and Problematic Joints ...................................................... 37
Appendix I: Guideline for BlueSky Assembly ......................................................................................... 39
Appendix J: Flange Make Up Form ........................................................................................................ 40
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GENERAL

1.1 Scope
This Canada Engineering Standard or Procedure (CESP) covers the requirements and
procedures for the tightening of bolted Raised Face (RF), and Ring Type Joints (RTJ)
flange connections to achieve joint integrity for leak-free operations.

This document is not intended to have torque values for every single joint in the plant. The
torque values in the document apply mainly to flange connections designed to ASME
B16.5, ASME B16.47 (Series A) and API 6A, other torque values for special connections,
nonmetallic flanges, lined pipes, etc. are also provided.

Bolting of manufacturers’ proprietary closures and connections shall be performed in

accordance with the manufacturer’s standards. Items covered under this category include
body flanges on heat exchangers, flanged heads on vessels, custom designed flanges,
and similar items.

Any deviation from this CESP requires a specification deviation request to be completed
and approved as per the Canada CESP Governance Standard ALL-A0A-GE-ENG-GST-
0002.

1.2 Definition of Terms

“Owner” when used in this document shall mean CPC or designated representative.

“Vendor”, “Equipment Supplier”, “Seller”, “Fabricator”, or “Manufacturer” are synonymous

and shall mean the organizations responsible for the detailed design and/or supply of the
equipment or material covered by this document.

“Contractor” or “Engineering Contractor” shall mean the organization designated by CPC

to be responsible for the engineering of the equipment.

“Purchaser” is a generic term to mean the Owner-designated organization responsible for

the development and management of the technical aspects of the purchase order. The
Purchaser can be the Owner, the Engineering Contractor, or other Owner-designated
representative depending on the project execution strategy.

“Controlled” refers to a method in which the loading/stressing of flange bolts is measured

to achieve a predetermined value.

“Specialist Flange Vendor” refers to specialist flange tensioning service provider.

“Site Supervisor” CPC/Contractor representative assigned responsibility for integrity of a

joint assembly.

“Tensioning” is the loading of flange bolts usually hydraulic tensioning equipment.

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“Tightening” refers to the loading of flange bolts, usually using hydraulic tensioning
equipment.

“Torqueing” is the loading of flake bolts using manual or hydraulic torque equipment.

1.3 Conflicts
In the event of conflict between the purchasing documents, the order of precedence shall
be as follows:
 Legislated codes, regulations and acts.
 Data sheets.
 Purchase documentation.
 This OESP.
 Other referenced specifications, standards or practices.

The Vendor shall identify all conflicting requirements between this document and other
applicable referenced documents prior to proceeding. The Vendor shall notify the
Purchaser, in writing, and obtain a written ruling from the Purchaser before proceeding
with the work affected.

In all cases where more than one code or standard applies to the same conditions, the
more stringent shall apply.
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1.4 Reference Publications

References to be used in conjunction with this OESP are the dated or latest revisions of the following:

DOCUMENT NO. TITLE

American Petroleum Institute (API)

API Spec 6A Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
ASME B16.47 Large Diameter Steel Flanges NPS 26 Through NPS 60
ASME B16.20 Metallic gaskets for pipe flanges
ASME B31.3 Chemical Plant and Refinery Piping
ASME PCC-1 Guidelines for Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly
ASME PPC-2 Repair of Pressure Equipment and Piping.
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Standard Specification for “Fiberglass” (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin)
ASTM D5685
Pressure Pipe Fittings

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Materials for bolts, nuts and gaskets shall be as specified in the relevant CPC piping
class.

Bolts, nuts, and gaskets will be available on the job-site. This material shall be kept in an
orderly fashion. They should be kept out of weather elements in buckets or bags.

Bolts, nuts, and gaskets shall be kept segregated by the flange to be assembled.

Reuse of gaskets is not allowed.

New studs and nuts will be used at the discretion of the Craftsman. If there is any doubt
whether an item should be re-used it shall be replaced. If replacement bolts are
necessary, the bolt material shall be as specified in the relevant piping class. The length
of the stud bolts shall be determined by reference to ASME B16.5 specifications.

Flange assemblies that have components, such as butterfly valves, orifice plates or
control valves bolted between flanges, shall be measured individually to determine stud
bolt length. The Site Supervisor will give guidance in these situations.

Gasket sealing compounds shall not be used when "making-up" flanges.

Bolts shall be fully engaged and extend completely through their nuts, with a
recommended minimum of two threads exposed.
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Any damage to the gasket-seating surface of flanges shall be inspected as shown in

Appendix A.

Inspection results shall be reported to the Site Supervisor who will contact an Asset
Integrity Specialist for disposition.

Any distortion of piping to bring it into alignment for flange assembly, which introduces
detrimental strain in equipment or piping components, is prohibited. If defects are found,
contact the Site Supervisor who will contact Asset Integrity for disposition of work.

Alignment tolerances for ASME B16.5 flanges shall be those given in Figure of this
procedure. Misalignments will be brought up to the Site Supervisor for a path forward.

Final bolt tightening of piping flanges at or near equipment nozzles shall be done after
initial alignment of equipment nozzle flanges.

All torqueing and tensioning equipment must be calibrated as recommended by the

manufacturer or at a minimum annually, whichever is less. Equipment calibration date
must be made available and shall be confirmed by the Craftsman prior to use.

JOINT CLEANING
The flange gasket seating surface shall be cleaned sufficiently to allow inspection of the
surface and to ensure that no residual material remains that may be detrimental to the
ability of the gasket to seal.

Remove all traces of foreign material, adhesives or corrosion from the gasket seating
surface using a wire brush or scraper. Approved solvents or degreasers might be required
to remove heavy greases, oils or adhesives.

For stainless steel flanges, a stainless-steel wire brush must be used.

Nut and bolt threads should be checked for cleanliness. If cleaning is required, a wire
brush should be used.

JOINT INSPECTION

4.1 Bolts, Nuts and Gasket Inspection:

All bolts shall be checked before installation for damage and to confirm that the material is
the correct type/class. If signs of damage appear on the bolts, then the bolts shall be
replaced.

Nut and bolt threads should be checked for burrs. If any burrs are found, new nuts and
bolts shall be used. Nuts should turn easily by hand for a distance over the bolt threads
equal to the expected in-service make-up.
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All threads and bearing surfaces shall be free from dirt, chips or any other foreign material
which may influence the torque during tightening.

Gaskets shall not be reused; instead new gaskets shall be installed. New gaskets shall be
inspected before installation and replaced if they appear to be damaged.

4.2 Flange Inspection

The flange gasket seating surfaces require inspection to ensure that there are no
imperfections that may result in joint leakage. For new construction flange facing
acceptable criteria shall follow ASME B16.5 and ASME B16.47 requirements. For in-
service flanges, the following criteria shall be implemented.

Inspect the flange bearing surfaces for presence of excessive wear, burrs, scores, galling
or gouges.

Inspect the general flange face for any defects. Special attention should be given to the
gasket seating area on the flange surface. Any defects found shall be quantified and
compared to the acceptable tolerances identified in the respective figures in Appendix A of
this standard. Defects that fail the criteria set shall be reported to Asset Integrity.

In the event that machining of the flange raised face is required to remove any defects an
Asset Integrity Specialist should be consulted. The minimum finished height of the raised
face after resurfacing shall not be less than that specified in item 3.1 of Article 3.5 in
ASME PCC2.

Grooves of RTJ joints that are known to leak in service shall be inspected visually and
using LPI/MT to detect any cracking in the grooves that might be contributing to joint
leakage.

If the flatness of the flange needs to be checked, it shall be done using the methodology
and acceptance criteria identified in Figure 4 and Figure 5 of Appendix B.

JOINT ASSEMBLY

5.1 Gasket Installation

Before installation the gasket type, size shall be checked against the piping class to
ensure it is the correct gasket. The gasket ID should not be less than the flange bore
diameter. Gasket OD should be slightly less than the bolt circle diameter.

Ensure that the gasket is securely held in place during assembly

To obtain a proper seal the gasket contact surface finish shall be as specified in Table 1
below.
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Gasket Description Gasket Contact Gasket Contact Surface

Surface Finish (micro Finish (micro meter)
inch)
Spiral Wound 125 – 250 3.2 – 6.4

Soft faced metal core (ex. Flexible 125 – 250 3.2 – 6.4
graphite, PTFE, etc.)
Kammprofiles 125 – 250 3.2 – 6.4

Metallic Serrated 63 max. 1.6 max.

Solid Metal Gaskets 63 max. 1.6 max.

Metal Jacketed 100 max. 2.5 max.

Soft Cut Sheet, thickness ≤ 1.5 mm 125 – 250 3.2 – 6.4

(1/16 in.)
Soft Cut Sheet, thickness > 1.5 mm 125 - 250 3.2 – 6.4
(1/16 in.)

Table 1: Gasket Seating Roughness Requirements

Insert the gasket between the flanges carefully to ensure proper placement, taking care not
to damage the gasket. Visually examine the flanges to ensure that an acceptable fit has
been obtained.

5.2 RTJ Installation

Proper verification of RTJ material is required before installation to ensure that that the
gasket will not cause damage or indentation to the flange when torqued.

Maximum hardness for different Ring Joint materials shall not exceed the values provided
in Table 2.

Re-use of RTJ is not recommended since it usually undergoes plastic deformation which
results in work hardening of the external metal surface. The work hardened surfaces may
cause permanent damage to the groove.

Ring Gasket Material Max. Hardness (Brinell)

Soft Iron 90
Low Carbon Steel 120
Type 304, 316 Stainless steel 160

Table 2: Maximum Hardness for Ring Gaskets

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5.3 Bolts Installation

New bolts and nuts shall be checked by crafts personnel for any damage.

All working surfaces of the bolts, nuts and washers shall have an approved Anti-Seize
Compound applied. The approved Anti-Seize Compounds include.
a) Nickel Anti-Seize LB-771 (77124)
b) Jet Lube “Nuclear Non-Metallic” for high temperature applications.

The figure below identifies locations of the contact surfaces that shall be lubricated.

Install the lower half stud bolts through the bolt holes of the flanges to support the gasket
when inserted. Care should be exercised to avoid blocking insertion of the gasket.

Figure 1: Surfaces to be lubricated

JOINT ALIGNMENT

Flange-to-flange alignment of mating flanges shall be checked to verify that tolerances are
within those given in Figure . Misalignment outside the tolerances of Figure should be
brought to the Site Supervisor. The Site Supervisor will consult the Asset Integrity
Specialist to determine the path forward. Excessive force shall not be used to align
flange faces.
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Centerline High/Low Parallelism

Max. is twice
Thickness of Gasket

Rotational Offset Excessive Spacing

Figure 2: Flange Alignment Tolerances

Flange centerline should align such that no binding exists when the studs are inserted.
Studs should be parallel to the pipe centerline.

Flange faces should be checked for proper gasket insertion gap. The gap between
flanges should be sufficient to allow for gasket insertion. If additional space is necessary
to allow gasket insertion, a flange spreader shall be used. No wedges are to be used.
Care shall be taken to avoid scratching or otherwise damaging the gasket contact
surfaces. A gap which is more than 1/8" (1/64" for machinery) larger than the gasket
should be corrected before proceeding further with joint assembly. A larger gap is
acceptable provided closing the gap with bolts using hand tools does not induce
detrimental strain.

In addition to being aligned initially, the joint shall also remain in alignment during
assembly and initial tightening. Misalignment (indicated by uneven gasket compression) is
indicative of gasket damage, slippage, or undesirable contact between flanges.

JOINT TIGHTENING

Ensure that the joint is still aligned within the tolerances indicated in Figure 2 above.

Insert all remaining studs and nuts so that they are hand tight. Ensure all bolts are
installed such that there is complete thread engagement in both nuts.
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Begin lightly tightening the bolts with hand wrenches (approx. 15-20 ft. lbs.) using the
sequential pattern shown in Appendix C. Verify that the gap between the flanges stays
uniform by measuring the gap between the flanges at 4 equally spaced locations for NPS
≤ 8 (or 8 equally spaced locations for NPS > 8).

Additional torque may be applied to the two bolts that straddle the point of maximum gap
to achieve uniformity, but the torque load should not exceed 40% of the final load. If the
gap is not pulled back to the tolerance shown in Figure using this procedure, the joint
should be rejected and disassembled to locate the source of the problem. Contact the Site
Supervisor for a path forward.

FINAL TORQUEING

The entire bolt pattern should be tightened at least three times around the flange at 30%,
70% and 100% of the torque value using the pattern in Appendix C.

At least one circular pattern (Appendix C) shall then be applied at 100% of torque. For soft
gaskets, where the movement between the flange faces during torqueing is relatively
large e.g. Spiral wound, PTFE, etc.) more than one circular pass is recommended until no
nuts turn. For RTJs the guideline in Appendix H shall be followed.

The final torque the joint shall not be less than the values listed in the tables of Appendix
G.

All torqued flanges shall be marked with torque values, date and initials using a paint
marker. Marking higher alloy flanges (example stainless steel, duplex, etc.) shall be made
with a suitable marker/paint that is low in chlorides and sulfur.

If flanges are required to be taped for gas testing purposes, then the tape is to be
removed after the test. If tape is observed during the monthly WAITs or anytime while the
flange is in service, it will be removed to prevent the possible creation of a corrosive
environment under the tape.

HYDRAULIC TENSIONING

Hydraulic Tensioning is recommended for bolt diameters greater than 1.25” to achieve a
more uniform gasket stress.

The guidelines in Appendix D shall be followed for tensioning for 50% and 100%
coverage.

For applications requiring the use of hydraulic tensioning, calculations shall be done to
determine specific bolting stress values for each flanged joint. The calculations shall be
based on the gasket manufacturer’s specification and verified by an engineer.
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When joining lined pipe or composite flanges to other materials, ensure that the torque
value selected is the lowest of the assembly.

In the event that a CGI gasket is installed in lieu of an RTJ, a notification must be entered
for repair at the first opportunity and the anomaly log must be updated to include gasket
location.

CRITICAL FLANGES
Any flanged joint that meets the criteria below is considered a “Critical flange” and will require the
“Flange Make-Up Form” to be filled out as referenced in Appendix J:

The flanged joint was neither hydro or pneumatically tested as part of new construction; or
if the existing joint was broken for an Operations maintenance activity
AND any of the following is valid,
• The flanged joint has a rating ≥ 900 ANSI (DAB, DCC, DVA, DVT, DVZ, DYB, EVA, EVS)
OR,
• The flanged joint is in sour service with a rating ≥ 600 ANSI (CIC, CSA, CSB, CYB, DYB)
OR,
• The fanged joint is in corrosive chemical service regardless of flange rating (ACA, ACA,
ACC, ACE, ACP, ADL, ADM, AQA, BCC, CCC, DCC)
When torqueing or tensioning critical flanges, the “Flange Make-Up Form” shall be filled out and
stored by the respective disciplines shown on the document for record keeping purposes.

If a flanged joint was tested then its integrity is proven regardless of its service and does not need the
“Flange Make-Up Form” to be filled out.

HOT TORQUEING

Hot torqueing is defined as tightening all bolts of a joint while the unit is coming up to
operating temperature. It might be required for flanges that are known to leak at elevated
temperatures due to gasket relaxation. If deemed necessary, the following steps shall be
followed

Hot torqueing shall be performed when the temperature of the flange or the bolts is
between 150°C (300F) and 230°C (450F), or within 24 hours of unit start-up if the joint
temperature remains below 150°C (300F).

Torqueing shall be performed using the circular pattern described in Appendix H.

A complete risk assessment shall be completed with appropriate Site Supervisory level
signatures before the torqueing is started.

Problematic hot torque flanges that are known to leak during start-ups or in-service shall
be tagged with the following information:
a. Torque Value
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b. Date of applied torque

c. Tradesman
d. Location of original leak

TEFLON or ALTERNATE GASKET USE

Alternate gasket material shall meet the requirements specified in the original design. The
torqueing requirements for alternate gasket materials shall be as recommended in the
manufacturer’s torque tables.

BLUE SKY CLAMP FITTINGS

Steam Generator BlueSky clamp fittings will be initially torqued in accordance with CPC
BlueSky clamp fitting guidance summarized

Appendix I.

ROTOBALL and FLEXBALL JOINTS

The following practices shall be followed when torqueing Roto-balls/Flex-balls.

Align the FLEXBALL joints by striking the ball end with a rubber mallet until it is properly
aligned.

Torque the assembly using an alternating X pattern to the average torque values shown in
section H of Appendix G.

Repeat the torque value in the same pattern 3-4 times until the value does not change.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
The Site Supervisor will:

Make random inspections of the material provided to ensure materials for flange assembly
are properly identified and kept in an orderly fashion.

Maintain a copy of this procedure. Crafts personnel will be instructed to consult their Site
Supervisor for the bolt size/length. If there are no studs of that length, the next longer stud
will be used (the next longer length should be no more than the next ½" increment). All
gaskets will be spiral wound or soft iron ring gaskets.

Make random in-progress checks on each flange assembly crew to ensure compliance to
procedures.

Make random in-progress checks on flange alignment tolerances.

Participate in piping system field walk downs and visually examine 100% of flanged
connections.

TRAINING

Millwrights/Pipefitters/Apprentices shall be allowed to work on bolted joints provided that

they are deemed competent by the Mechanical Site Supervisor.

Construction training will be as described within the Contactor’s approved quality program.

Operations staff may work on joints up to and including 6” in diameter and up to 300 lbs.
provided that they have completed the flange management training and have been
deemed competent by a journeyman.
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APPENDICES

Appendix A: Acceptance Criteria for Defects on Gasket Seating

Figure 3: Allowable Defect Depth vs Width

Allowable Defect Depth vs Width across Face (Note 1)

Measurement
Hard-Faced Gaskets (Note 2) Soft-Faced Gaskets (Note 3)

rd < w/4 < 0.03 in. (< 0.76mm) < 0.05in. (< 1.27mm)

w/4 < rd < w/2 < 0.010 in. (< 0.25mm) < 0.03in. (< 0.76mm)

w/2 < rd < 3w/4 Not Allowed < 0.005 in. (< 0.13mm)

rd > 3w/4 Not Allowed Not Allowed

Notes:
1- Value listed is depth below bottom of flange finish serrations
2- Metal Gaskets, Double Jacketed Gaskets, RTJ Gaskets
3- Spiral Wound, Kammprofile, corrugated with Graphite facing.
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Appendix B: Flange Face Flatness Tolerances

Figure 4: Flange Circumferential Variation Tolerance T1

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Figure 5: Flange Radial Variation Tolerance T2

Flange Seating Surface Flatness Hard Gaskets Soft Gaskets

Tolerances
Acceptable Variation in Circumferential T1 < 0.006 in. (< 0.15mm) T1 < 0.01 in. (< 0.25mm)
Seating Surface Flatness
Acceptable Variation in Circumferential T2 < 0.006 in. (< 0.15mm) T2 < 0.01 in. ( < 0.25mm)
Seating Surface Flatness
Maximum Acceptable Pass-Partition -0.010 in. < P < 0.0in. 0.02 in. < P < 0.0 in. (-0.5mm < P < 0.0mm)
surface height vs. flange face (-0.25mm < P < 0.0mm)
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Appendix C: Typical Bolt Tightnenig Sequence

(Star Pattern)

Tightening Pattern:

Pass 1a – 30% of assigned

torque using the Star
Pattern.
Pass 1b – 70% of assigned
torque using the Star
Pattern.
Pass 1c – 100% of
assigned torque using the
Star Pattern.

Pass 2 onwards* – 100%

of assigned torque in a
circular pattern until no nut
turns. See Appendix H for
circular pattern.

*At least 2 circular passes

might be required for soft
gaskets (Spiral wound,
PTFE, compressed sheet,
etc.)

R = Recommended number of reference bolts - 4 reference bolts is considered to be the minimum, more may be used if
desired.
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Appendix D: Hydraulic Tensioning

The following shall be applied when tensioning using 50% coverage and 100% coverage tensioners.

50% Coverage:

Pass 1a: 70% of Assembly Load

simultaneously on every second bolt.
(i.e. 1,3,5, etc.)

Pass 1b: 105% to 110% of Assembly

Load on the same bolts in Pass 1a.

Pass 1c: 105% of Assembly Load on

the second set of bolts (i.e. 2,4,6, etc.)

Pass 2 onward: 100% of Assembly

Load on Pass 1a set of bolts. Continue
to re-tension and recheck until no
significant nut movement occurs.

100% Coverage:

Pass 1a: 70% of Assembly Load

simultaneously on all bolts

Pass 1b: 100% of Assembly Load

simultaneously on all bolts

Pass 2 onward: Repeat Pass 1b until no

further nut movement occurs.

.
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Appendix E: Flange Isolation Kits

Where insulating devices are specified to provide electrical isolation to facilitate the application of
corrosion control, they shall be properly rated for temperature, pressure, and electrical properties, and
shall be resistant to the service fluid. The recommended insulating gaskets for Surmont are the PSI
Line Seal and Pikotek VCS. When ordering these gaskets, it is important to specify what fluid service
they will be used in as the elastomer sealing surfaces very greatly in performance. The recommended
torque specifications for the PSI Line Seal Gaskets can be found in Appendix G-4, and Pikotek VCS
torque specifications in Appendix G-5. If a PSI Line Seal or Pikotek insulating gasket cannot be
sourced the AI Specialist shall approve the proposed alternative.

PSI Line Seal Installation

1. Open packaging to inspect and determine that components are as specified. Check the
gasket I.D. It should be no greater than the flange I.D.
2. Flanges shall be free of pits, gouges, rust, debris, oil and grease. Surface finish shall be
no greater than 250 RMS. Refinish flange faces if corrective measures do not meet the
foregoing. Check flange and bolt hole spot facings for burrs, etc., and clear from
facings.
3. Check bolts and nuts and clean. Apply non-conductive lubricant to all threads and
flange side of nuts.
4. Align flanges so they are concentric and parallel and install gasket carefully. USE NO
LUBRICANT, GREASE OR ADHESIVES ON EITHER THE GASKET OR FLANGE
FACES, Guard against damaging sealing element.
5. Line up bolt holes with non-tapered drift pins using three at 120° of separation.
(particularly large flanges), or at least two at 180° of separation.
6. Install studs, nuts and washers.
7. Initially cross-tighten bolts until flange to gasket contact has been made.
8. Check for a flange segment that may show a gap or separation between gasket and
flanges, using flashlight, calipers, or feeler gauge. If one exists, the flanges are not
parallel.
9. Directly 180° opposite widest part of indicated gap, loosen nuts, even if only finger
tight, one or more turns. Return to segment with gap and tighten until both flanges are
in contact with gasket retainer. This procedure is necessary to prevent restriction of
flange rotation over the fulcrum formed by the outer edge of the two raised faces at
points in contact with gasket retainer. The restriction will cause exceptionally high
flange to gasket clamp loading at this point, with possible damage to gasket retainer,
PLUS diverting necessary clamp loading bolt torque energy to correcting alignment on
the opposite segment.
10. Re-tighten loosened nuts and proceed with torqueing of the bolts according to PSI
diagram, to 10-15% of specified torque. Remove drift pins and replace with bolts, nuts
and washers, tightened to the same values as others in place.
11. Repeat torque sequence, increasing to 50% of balance.
12. Repeat tightening to final torque.
13. Optional – it is always a good policy to go completely around flange checking bolt to
bolt for proper torque, particularly on large diameter piping systems.
14. All the above should be done with torque wrenches (mechanical and hydraulic) or with
a stud tension measuring device.
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Pikotek VCS Installation Requirements

1. The insulation kit found in the package should check-out to the specifications as listed on the
package label.
2. Inspect all flange surfaces as specified in this document.
3. Flange alignment tolerances shall be as specified in Section 6 in this document. Improper
alignment could cause damage to the sleeves during installation by pinching the thread form
through the sleeve. When proper alignment has been achieved, install all the sleeves into the
bolts. All sleeves should slide easily into both mating flanges.
4. Install one nut in one end of each stud. Be sure to lubricate the threads and nut surfaces with a
suitable compound. From the opposite end of the stud nut assembly, install one steel washer and
one plastic washer (in that order). Make sure all steel washers are butted against the nuts. Do not
butt plastic washer against nuts. Remove the plastic sleeves from the flange and slide them over
the stud.
5. Insert the stud, nut, steel washer and plastic washer assembly into the bolt holes around the
lower half of the bolt pattern and install a plastic washer, steel washer and nut on the exposed
end of the stud. Do not thread up studs to the point where the gasket cannot be installed. Be sure
to leave enough space between the flanges to install the gasket. Lubricate the appropriate
surfaces before final make-up.
6. Insert the gasket between the flanges and allow the gasket to rest on the sleeve and stud
assemblies. Check the condition of the O-rings/seals making sure they are secured in their
respective groove. Install the remaining stud, nut, plastic washer and steel washer assemblies
into the upper half of the bolt circle pattern.
7. If a device was used to spread the flanges, then remove it at this time. Thread all nuts into
remaining studs and in doing so bring the flanges into contact with the gasket. If misalignment
exists between the flanges and gasket, tighten the nuts in such a way as to minimize pinching or
point loading of the flange against the gasket.
8. Make sure that a sufficient number of threads are within nut of each stud prior to torque-up.
Torque the assembly to 50% of the torque limit. Do this using the appropriate flange bolt
tightening sequence pattern. Repeat the sequence while torqueing to 70% of the torque limit
specified and then 100% of the torque limit.
9. Maximum torque values shall be as specified in Appendix E.
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Appendix F: ASME B16.5 Flange Bolting Information

Note: All dimensions are in inches

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Appendix G: Torque Tables

Notes for Torque Tables

RTJ Notes Raised Face Notes

1 100% torque values are based on 50% of the yield 1 100% torque values are based on the midpoint of the
strength for the bolt. minimum and maximum recommended torque values
published by Flexitallic.

2 Never-Seez® Pure Nickel Special which has a Torque 2 For ASME B16.47 flanges, the bolt dimensions and
Coefficient, k factor of 0.158 was used for all torque
torque values are for Series A flanges only.
calculations.

3 The torque values shown are for ambient conditions, 3 The torque values shown are for ambient conditions,
joints operating in high temperatures may have reduced joints operating in high temperatures may have
bolt yield strength and therefore a lower torque might be reduced bolt yield strength and therefore a lower
required. torque might be required.

NOTE: All torqueing shall be done in increments of 30% 70% and 100% of specified torque values.
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G-1: Torque Values for RTJs

Class 900 Class 1500

Number of Stud Dimensions Ring SA 193 SA 193 Number of Stud Dimensions Ring SA 193 B7 SA 193 B7M
Studs Number B7 B7M Studs Number
NPS
Diameter Length Torque Torque Diameter Length Torque Torque
(in.) (in.) (ft.-lbs) (ft.-lbs) (in.) (in.) (ft.-lbs) (ft.-lbs)

½ 4 ¾ 4¼ 12 157 119 4 ¾ 4¼ 12 157 119

¾ 4 ¾ 4½ 14 157 119 4 ¾ 4½ 14 157 119

1 4 ⅞ 5 16 254 193 4 ⅞ 5 16 254 193

1¼ 4 ⅞ 5 18 254 193 4 ⅞ 5 18 254 193
1½ 4 1 5½ 20 381 290 4 1 5½ 20 381 290

2 8 ⅞ 5¾ 24 254 193 8 ⅞ 5¾ 24 254 193

2½ 8 1 6¼ 27 381 290 8 1 6¼ 27 381 290
3 8 ⅞ 5¾ 31 254 193 8 1⅛ 7 35 566 431
4 8 1⅛ 6¾ 37 566 431 8 1¼ 7¾ 39 803 612
5 8 1¼ 7½ 41 803 612 8 1½ 1½ 44 1457 1110
6 12 1⅛ 7¾ 45 566 431 12 1⅜ 10 ½ 46 1098 836
8 12 1⅜ 8¾ 49 1098 836 12 1⅝ 12 ¾ 50 1887 1438
10 16 1⅜ 9¼ 53 1098 836 12 1⅞ 13 ½ 54 2985 2274
12 20 1⅜ 10 57 1098 836 16 2 15 ¼ 58 3629 2765
14 20 1½ 11 62 1457 1110 16 2¼ 16 ¾ 63 5322 4055
16 20 1⅝ 11 ½ 66 1887 1438 16 2½ 18 ½ 67 7415 5650
18 20 1⅞ 13 ¼ 70 2985 2274 16 2¾ 20 ¾ 71 9043 -
20 20 2 14 ¼ 74 3629 2756 16 3 22 ¼ 75 11865 -
24 20 2½ 18 78 7415 5650 16 3½ 25 ½ 79 19149 -
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G-2: Torque Values for Spiral Wound Gaskets with Outer Ring only (CG Flexitallic)
Class 150 Class 300 Class 600
Stud Dimensions SA 193 SA 193 Stud Dimensions SA 193 SA 193 Stud Dimensions SA 193 SA 193
NPS B7 B7M B7 B7M B7 B7M
Number Diameter Length (in.) Torque Torque Number of Diameter Length Torque Torque Number of Diameter Length Torque Torque
of Studs (in.) (ft.-lbs) (ft.-lbs) Studs (in.) (in.) (ft.-lbs) (ft.-lbs) Studs (in.) (in.) (ft.-lbs) (ft.-lbs)
½ 4 ½ 2¼ 35 30 4 ½ 2½ 35 30 4 ½ 3 35 30
¾ 4 ½ 2½ 35 30 4 ⅝ 3 65 60 4 ⅝ 3½ 65 60
1 4 ½ 2½ 35 30 4 ⅝ 3 65 60 4 ⅝ 3½ 65 60
1¼ 4 ½ 2¾ 35 30 4 ⅝ 3¼ 65 60 4 ⅝ 3¾ 65 60
1½ 4 ½ 2¾ 45 35 4 ¾ 3½ 110 100 4 ¾ 4¼ 110 100
2 4 ⅝ 3¼ 75 60 8 ⅝ 3½ 65 60 8 ⅝ 4¼ 65 60
2½ 4 ⅝ 3½ 85 65 8 ¾ 4 110 100 8 ¾ 4¾ 110 100
3 4 ⅝ 3½ 105 90 8 ¾ 4¼ 110 100 8 ¾ 5 110 100
3½ 8 ⅝ 3½ 75 60 8 ¾ 4¼ 110 100 8 ⅞ 5½ 190 170
4 8 ⅝ 3½ 95 75 8 ¾ 4½ 120 100 8 ⅞ 5¾ 215 190
5 8 ¾ 3¾ 130 100 8 ¾ 4¾ 135 110 8 1 6½ 320 280
6 8 ¾ 4 165 130 12 ¾ 4¾ 135 110 12 1 6¾ 295 260
8 8 ¾ 4¼ 190 180 12 ⅞ 5½ 220 180 12 1⅛ 7½ 455 400
10 12 ⅞ 4½ 245 190 16 1 6¼ 270 250 16 1¼ 8½ 545 500
12 12 ⅞ 4¾ 280 240 16 1⅛ 6¾ 390 360 20 1¼ 8¾ 555 500
14 12 1 5¼ 395 300 20 1⅛ 7 390 360 20 1⅜ 9¼ 740 680
16 16 1 5¼ 400 310 20 1¼ 7½ 545 500 20 1½ 10 870 800
18 16 1⅛ 5¾ 605 500 24 1¼ 7¾ 590 500 20 1⅝ 10 ¾ 1195 1100
20 20 1⅛ 6¼ 570 435 24 1¼ 8 620 500 24 1⅝ 11 ½ 1195 1100
24 20 1¼ 6¾ 810 620 24 1½ 9 915 800 24 1⅞ 13 2170 2000
26 24 1¼ 8¾ 585 500 28 1⅝ 10 ½ 1190 1100 28 1⅞ 14 1495 1320
28 28 1¼ 9 585 500 28 1⅝ 11 1190 1100 28 2 14 ½ 1625 1420
30 28 1¼ 9¼ 585 500 28 1¾ 11 ¾ 1625 1500 28 2 14 ½ 1725 1610
32 28 1½ 10 ½ 935 800 28 1⅞ 12 ¾ 2165 2000 28 2¼ 15 ½ 2340 2030
34 32 1½ 10 ½ 935 800 28 1⅞ 13 2165 2000 28 2¼ 15 ¾ 2450 2245
36 32 1½ 11 ¼ 935 800 32 2 13 ½ 2385 2200 28 2½ 16 ½ 3200 2740
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G-3: Torque Values for Spiral Wound Gaskets with Inner and Outer Rings (CGI Flexitallic)
Class 150 Class 300 Class 600 Class 900 Class 1500
Stud Dimensions Gr. B7 Gr. 7M Stud Dimensions Gr. B7 Gr. 7M Stud Dimensions Gr. B7 Gr. 7M Stud dimensions Gr. B7 Gr.7M Stud dimensions Gr. B7 Gr. 7M
NPS
No. of Dia. Length TQ TQ No. of Dia. Length TQ TQ No. of Dia. Length TQ TQ No. of Dia. Length TQ TQ No. of Dia. Length TQ TQ
Studs (in.) (in.) (ft.-lbs) (ft.-lbs) Studs (in.) (in.) (ft.-lbs) (ft.-lbs) Studs (in.) (in.) (ft.-lbs) (ft.-lbs) Studs (in.) (in.) (ft.-lbs) (ft.-lbs) Studs (in.) (in.) (ft.-lbs) (ft.-lbs)

½ 4 ½ 2¼ 40 40 4 ½ 2½ 35 30 4 ½ 3 35 35 4 ¾ - 95 90 4 ¾ 4¼ 95 90
¾ 4 ½ 2½ 40 40 4 ⅝ 3 70 60 4 ⅝ 3½ 70 65 4 ¾ - 95 90 4 ¾ 4½ 95 90
1 4 ½ 2½ 45 45 4 ⅝ 3 70 60 4 ⅝ 3½ 70 65 4 ⅞ - 150 140 4 ⅞ 5 150 140
1¼ 4 ½ 2¾ 45 45 4 ⅝ 3¼ 70 60 4 ⅝ 3¾ 70 65 4 ⅞ - 150 140 4 ⅞ 5 165 140
1½ 4 ½ 2¾ 45 45 4 ¾ 3½ 120 105 4 ¾ 4¼ 120 110 4 1 - 230 220 4 1 5½ 245 220
2 4 ⅝ 3¼ 90 80 8 ⅝ 3½ 70 60 8 ⅝ 4¼ 70 65 8 ⅞ - 150 140 8 ⅞ 5¾ 160 140
2½ 4 ⅝ 3½ 90 80 8 ¾ 4 120 105 8 ¾ 4¾ 120 110 8 1 - 230 220 8 1 6¼ 240 220
3 4 ⅝ 3½ 105 80 8 ¾ 4¼ 125 115 8 ¾ 5 125 110 8 ⅞ 5¾ 185 175 8 1⅛ 7 315 270
3½ 8 ⅝ 3½ 90 80 8 ¾ 4¼ 135 130 8 ⅞ 5½ 230 220 - - - - - - - - -
4 8 ⅝ 3½ 95 80 8 ¾ 4½ 150 120 8 ⅞ 5¾ 255 245 8 1⅛ 6¾ 340 320 8 1¼ 7¾ 470 400
5 8 ¾ 3¾ 150 140 8 ¾ 4¾ 155 120 8 1 6½ 385 375 8 1¼ 7½ 480 455 8 1½ 9¾ 695 605
6 8 ¾ 4 165 140 12 ¾ 4¾ 155 120 12 1 6¾ 360 350 12 1⅛ 7¾ 400 380 12 1⅜ 10 ½ 605 530
8 8 ¾ 4¼ 190 140 12 ⅞ 5½ 250 240 12 1⅛ 7½ 550 530 12 1⅜ 8¾ 643 600 12 1⅝ 12 ¾ 975 850
10 12 ⅞ 4½ 245 230 16 1 6¼ 355 250 16 1¼ 8½ 650 610 16 1⅜ 9¼ 653 600 12 1⅞ 13 ½ 1785 1570
12 12 ⅞ 4¾ 280 230 16 1⅛ 6¾ 530 390 20 1¼ 8¾ 675 650 20 1⅜ 10 705 645 16 2 15 ¼ 1850 1650
14 12 1 5¼ 395 350 20 1⅛ 7 485 390 20 1⅜ 9¼ 815 725 20 1½ 11 785 715 16 2¼ 16 ¾ 2650 2385
16 16 1 5¼ 400 350 20 1¼ 7½ 710 545 20 1½ 10 1005 925 20 1⅝ 11 ½ 1100 980 16 2½ 18 ½ 3670 3300
18 16 1⅛ 5¾ 600 430 24 1¼ 7¾ 750 590 20 1⅝ 10 ¾ 1445 1370 20 1⅞ 13 ¼ 1955 1780 16 2¾ 20 ¾ 4935 4440
20 20 1⅛ 6¼ 570 430 24 1¼ 8 750 620 24 1⅝ 11 ½ 1370 1255 20 2 14 ¼ 2158 1950 16 3 22 ¼ 6435 5790
24 20 1¼ 6¾ 810 735 24 1½ 9 1200 915 24 1⅞ 13 2380 2380 20 2½ 18 4043 3900 16 3½ 25 ½ 10420 9375
26 24 1¼ 8¾ 700 530 28 1⅝ 10 ½ 1500 1500 28 1⅞ 14 2380 2380 - - - - - - - - - -
28 28 1¼ 9 670 510 28 1⅝ 11 1500 1500 28 2 14 ½ 2900 2900 - - - - - - - - - -
30 28 1¼ 9¼ 690 525 28 1¾ 11 ¾ 1920 1920 28 2 14 ½ 2900 2900 - - - - - - - - - -
32 28 1½ 10 ½ 1060 805 28 1⅞ 12 ¾ 2380 2380 28 2¼ 15 ½ 4000 4000 - - - - - - - - - -
34 32 1½ 10 ½ 1060 805 28 1⅞ 13 2380 2380 28 2¼ 15 ¾ 4000 4000 - - - - - - - - - -
36 32 1½ 11 ¼ 1060 805 32 2 13 ½ 2900 2900 28 2½ 14 5600 5600 - - - - - - - - - -
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G-4: Torque Values for Line Seal Gaskets

Class 150 Class 300 Class 600 Class 900 Class 1500 Class 2500
NPS SA 193 B7 SA 193 B7 SA 193 B7 SA 193 B7 SA 193 B7 SA 193 B7M
Torque (ft.-lbs) Torque (ft.-lbs) Torque (ft.-lbs) Torque (ft.-lbs) Torque (ft.-lbs) Torque (ft.-lbs)
1 40 80 80 110 110 170
1¼ 40 80 110 170 170 300
1½ 40 110 110 240 240 400
2 80 110 110 170 170 300
2½ 80 150 150 240 240 400
3 110 150 150 215 370 600
3½ 80 150 200 - - -
4 100 180 225 450 650 650
5 120 180 350 650 1000 1500
6 130 170 320 455 820 2300
8 130 265 450 820 1400 2400
10 215 320 650 850 2100 4900
12 220 450 675 870 2300 7900
14 320 450 820 1125 3400 -
16 320 650 1125 1430 4300 -
18 450 650 1430 2230 6200 -
20 450 650 1400 2300 7800 -
22 460 1125 1775 - - -
24 650 1200 2230 5500 13000 -
26 650 1400 2200 7400 - -
28 650 1500 2300 8400 - -
30 650 1700 2360 9500 - -
32 1000 2000 3900 10500 - -
34 1000 2250 3950 12400 - -
36 1100 2300 5500 13800 - -
38 2300 7000 - - -
40 1100 2400 7200 - - -
42 1150 2400 - - -
Note: *Torque Values are based on lubricated stud bolts with a 0.20 friction factor
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G-5: Torque Values for Pikotek VCS Gaskets (See installation requirements in Appendix E)

Bolt Diameter 100% of Required

(in.) Torque (ft.-lbs)
½ 30
9/16 45
⅝ 60
¾ 100
⅞ 160
1 245
1⅛ 355
1¼ 500
1⅜ 680
1½ 800
1⅝ 1100
1¾ 1500
1⅞ 2000
2 2200
2¼ 3180
2½ 4400
2¾ 5920
3 7720
3¼ 8400
3½ 9000
3¾ 9600
4 10000
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G-6: Torque Values for API Spec 6A Wellhead Connection Flanges

Stud Diameter B7M Studs (Sy = 80Ksi) B7 Studs (Sy = 105 Ksi)
D, in.
Torque ft.-lbs; (f = 0.13) * Torque ft.-lbs; (f = 0.13) *

0.5 45 59

0.625 88 115

0.75 153 200

0.875 243 319

1.0 361 474

1.125 523 686

1.25 726 953

1.375 976 1,281

1.5 1,278 1,677

• Note: (f) is defined as a coefficient of friction and is not equal to the nut factor (K) used in torque calculations. A coefficient of friction of 0.13
approximates to a K factor of 0.17.
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G-7: Torque Values for Lined Metallic Pipe

The maximum recommended torque values are suggested for lined systems operating at or near the maximum recommended pressures and
temperatures. Systems operating under less severe conditions can in general experience leak-free performance using lower torque values.
Additionally, any time gaskets or spring type washers are used, use the minimum recommended torque value and increase the torque value to
obtain satisfactory sealing. For systems that will require frequent disassembly, use the minimum recommended torque value initially to avoid
distortion of the plastic face.

ANSI Class 150 Systems ANSI Class 150 Systems

Lightly Oiled A193 B7 Bolts and A194 2H Nuts PTFE Coated A193 B7 Bolts and A194 Nuts

Bolt Torque (ft.-lbs) Bolt Torque (ft.-lbs)

Pipe Pipe
PP PVDF PTFE PP PVDF PTFE
Size Size
Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max

1 13 17 17 21 8 13 1 8 10 10 13 5 8

1.5 31 41 41 50 19 31 1.5 19 25 25 30 11 19

2 65 85 85 104 39 65 2 39 51 51 62 23 39

3 103 134 134 165 62 103 3 62 80 80 99 37 62

4 67 88 88 108 40 67 4 40 53 53 65 24 40

6 124 161 161 199 75 124 6 75 97 97 119 45 75

8 167 217 217 267 100 167 8 100 130 130 160 60 100

10 157 204 -- -- 94 157 10 94 123 -- -- 57 94

12 193 251 -- -- 116 193 12 116 150 -- -- 69 116

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ANSI Class 300 Systems ANSI Class 150 Systems

PTFE Coated A193 B7 Bolts and A194 Nuts Zinc Plated A193 B7 Bolts and A194 Nuts
Bolt Torque (ft.-lbs) Bolt Torque (ft.-lbs)
Pipe Pipe
PP PVDF PTFE PP PVDF PTFE
Size Size
Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max

1 10 13 13 16 6 10 1 19 25 25 31 12 19
1.5 28 37 37 45 17 28 1.5 46 59 59 73 27 46
2 20 25 25 31 12 20 2 94 123 123 151 57 94
3 37 48 48 59 22 37 3 149 194 194 239 90 149

4 49 63 63 78 29 49 4 98 127 127 157 59 98

6 50 65 65 79 30 50 6 180 234 234 288 108 180
8 78 101 101 124 47 78 8 242 314 314 387 145 242
10 81 105 -- -- 49 81 10 228 296 -- -- 137 228
12 112 145 -- -- 67 112 12 280 364 -- -- 168 280
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G-8: Torque Values for ROTOBALL and FLEXBALL Joints

Ball Joint SH Cap Average Torque Max. Torque

(NPS) Screw Size (ft.-lbs) (ft.-lbs)

1 10-24 UNC 3 6

2 5/16-18 UNC 25 35

3 3/8-16 UNC 45 62

4 ½-13 UNC 95 150

6 ½-13 UNC 95 150

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G-9: Torque Values for HDPE

The values below are between 2 HDPE flange adapters

Target Torque Max. Torque

NPS Bolt dia. (in.)
(ft.-lbs) (ft.-lbs)
2 0.625 29 35
3 0.625 42 50
4 0.625 42 50
5 0.75 55 66
6 0.75 63 75
8 0.75 100 120
10 0.875 100 120
12 0.875 133 160
14 1.0 225 270
16 1.0 225 270
18 1.125 250 300
20 1.125 250 300
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G-10: Torque Values for Fiberglass Flanges

1. Hub Flanges

2. Heavy Duty and Blind Flanges

3. Stub end Flanges

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Appendix H: Guideline for Torqueing RTJs and Problematic Joints

The following guidelines are targeted to provide additional requirements when dealing with joints that
are known to frequently leaking in service (example spacer ring joints)
A. General Requirements

1. Ensure that the flanges have been properly inspected and aligned as per the requirements in
Appendix A.
2. Ensure that the flange flatness is within the tolerances specified in Appendix B.
3. Ensure that all “working surfaces” have been properly lubricated.
4. Do not re-use rings or gaskets, only new materials shall be used.
5. Use of octagonal rings can help increase the sealing surface and therefore lower the probability of
leakage.
6. Use of hardened washers might be recommended to evenly distribute the bolt load on the flange. If
hardened washers are used, then longer bolts/studs might be required.

B. Tightening Sequence

Use the methodology identified in Appendix C (i.e. Legacy Cross Pattern). After reaching 100% of
assigned torque, the following shall be applied;
1. Continue tightening the bolts, but on a circular clockwise pattern (see Fig.1 below) until no further nut
rotation occurs at assigned torque.
2. Time permitting, wait a minimum of 4hrs and repeat the previous step. This will restore the short-term
creep relaxation/embedment losses. If the flange is subject to a subsequent test pressure higher than
its rating, it may be desirable to repeat this round after the test is completed.
3. Large RTJ joints (>NPS 12) might need multiple circular passes to overcome mechanical interaction
(reduction of neighboring bolt when a bolt is tightened).
4. Step 1 should be repeated until no further nut rotation occurs at the specified torque.
5. Significant advantage (i.e. reduction in the number of passes) for RTJ joints is possible by using
multiple tightening tools (i.e. 2, 4, etc.) to simultaneously tighten bolts on the joint. This has the effect
of bringing the joint together more uniformly and reducing the effect of mechanical interaction. (see
Fig.2 for Two Tools Utilization).

Fig. H1 Circular pattern to be applied

after 100% torque is achieved until no
further nut movement is observed.
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Fig.H2 Simultaneous Multi-Bolt Pattern Example (Two Tools)

Pass 1a: 30% Target Torque Pass 1b: 60% Target Pass 1c: 100% Target
(Simultaneous). Torque (Simultaneous) Torque (Simultaneous)

Note:

1. Bolts 1-1 must be 180 deg. Apart (N-S), same for bolts 2-2
(E-W).
2. Bolts 1-1 and 2-2 must intersect at 90 deg.
3. Measure gap between flanges around the circumference to
ensure the flanges remain parallel. (8 locations are usually
required).

Pass 1d: 100% Target Torque (Simultaneous).

Repeat until no movement.
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Appendix I: Guideline for BlueSky Assembly

The following sequence shall be followed when assembling BlueSky fittings:

Step 1 – Inspect
Parts should be inspected prior to assembly to ensure they are free of nicks, scratches and other
damage that may have occurred during shipping or handling in the field. Particular attention should be
given to the critical sealing surface on the seal ring and hub faces.

Step 2 – Clean Surfaces

All parts shall be clean and free of any debris, dirt, residues or other foreign material prior to
proceeding with assembly.

Step 3 – Lubricate
Lubricate seal rings, studs, and nut contact surface with Jet Lube HPHT. DO NOT LUBRICATE THE
FLANGE AND HUB SPHERICAL CONTACT SURFACES.

Step 4 – Stretch Pipe

The pipe needs to be stretched a sufficient amount to provide enough clearance to enable insertion of
the seal ring.

Step 5 – Insert Seal Ring

Install seal ring between the hub surfaces taking care not to damage the critical sealing surfaces.

Step 6 – Install Flanges

1. Install the two flanges over their respective hub.
2. Rotate the flanges so that the bolt holes are aligned, insert the studs through the holes
and screw on the nuts with lubricated surfaces facing the flange until finger-tight against
the flange faces.

Step 7 – Torque Bolting

The studs should be torqued at 30% increments in a cross-pattern to a final torque value of 160 ft.-
lbs.
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Appendix J: Flange Make Up Form

Please find attached in this *.pdf document, the “Flange Make-Up Form for use, an embedded native
word file.