Flange Integrity Training

Principles for Ensuring Bolted Joint Reliability

 Total Sealing Integrity: Principles for Ensuring Bolted
Joint Reliability
KEY ADVANTAGES OF THE FADU:
»» Real-time data display
»» Interactive hands-on
experience
»» Various comparison
calculations automatically
provided by the software
FLUID CONTAINMENT & CONTROL SPECIALISTS SINCE 1967
AR Thomson Group has further enhanced its training programs
with the addition of the Flange Assembly Demonstration Unit
(FADU) training technology. Customers are now able to witness
and participate in hands-on technology emphasizing the
variables required to ensure the safe, reliable and repeatable
performance of bolted joint assemblies.
DEMONSTRATIONS CAN INCLUDE:
»» Effects of Stud/Nut Lubrication, Stud/Nut Re-Use
»» Proper and Improper Bolting Procedures (i.e., Star Pass vs.
Single Pass)
»» Through Hardened Washers
»» Torque vs. Tension
* See next page for a complete list of training topics available.
As a proud fluid sealing partner with end users throughout Cana-
da for over 50 years, AR Thomson Group recommends its training
sessions to all maintenance and engineering staff responsible
with the day to day reliability and integrity of the asset’s bolted
flanged connections.
 Total Sealing Integrity Training

TOTAL SEALING INTEGRITY (TSI): »» Limitations - Media, Pressure and

»» Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange
Joint Assembly (ASME PCC-1-2013)
»» Bolt-up Techniques
» Impact of Good Practice on
Compressive Load:
‐ Lubrication of Studs/Nuts
‐ Re-Use of Studs/Nuts
‐ Through Hardened Washers
‐ Torque Wrench
»» Bolt ‘Cross Talk’, ‘Scatter’ and
‘Relaxation’ During Assembly
»» Installation & Disassembly
Consideration & Practices
»» The Importance of Torque
Specifications
»» The Relationship of Torque vs. Tension
»» Hands-On FADU Operation
GASKET MATERIAL SELECTION:
»» Metallic vs. Non-Metallic Gaskets
Temperature Capabilities
»» ‘STAMP’ - Service, Temperature,
Application, Media, Pressure
THE EFFECT OF COMPRESSIVE
LOAD ON VARIOUS GASKETS:
»» Cold Flow & Creep
»» Load Retention
»» Why Re-Torque?
CONSIDERATIONS FOR SPECIFIC
APPLICATIONS:
»» ASME Pressure Vessels
»» Large Diameter Flanges
»» FRP Chemical Piping
»» Oxygen Service
»» Flat Face vs. Raised Face Flanges
»» Vanstone, Slip-On Flanges

OTHER TRAINING AVAILABLE:

»» Commissioning & Start-Up Training

»» Criteria for Gasket Selection
»» Reliability & Best Practices
»» Qualification Testing for Incoming Personnel
»» Pre-Turnaround & Contractor Training
»» Plant Engineering, Maintenance & Procurement
»» Tool Box Training Sessions
»» Valve Packing Installation
»» Mechanical Seal Training
CUSTOM TRAINING PROGRAM: Please contact your local AR Thomson Group representative to develop a training
program that meets your specific site requirements.

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CORPORATE PROFILE
The A.R. Thomson Group was established in 1967 as a regional manufacturer/ distributor of gaskets and other fluid containment products.
With the rapid growth of oil and gas production, petrochemical, oil refining and pulp and paper industries, our manufacturing facilities
expanded to meet increased demand for these products. We currently design and manufacture a wide variety of products using the latest
technology. Some examples include:

• ALL VARIETIES OF INDUSTRIAL METALLIC AND NON-METALLIC GASKETS

• PRE-FORMED PACKING SETS FOR VALVES, PUMPS AND MIXERS
• FLEXIBLE METAL HOSE AND EXPANSION JOINTS
• SEAL SPECIALTIES FOR THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY

A.R. Thomson Group has also increased the product scope for its Fluid Control Division. This includes a complete line of process and specialty
valves along with fittings, pumps and accessories for process as well as product transfer piping systems.

Further to our industrial product offering, ARTG has developed an Energy Efficiency and Environmental program which identifies and
minimizes system inefficiencies. The various elements of the program can significantly reduce operating costs and environmental impact. As
part of this program ARTG has developed a technical services team which provides:

• ON-SITE TRAINING
• EQUIPMENT SURVEYS AND AUDITS
• APPLICATION ENGINEERING
• MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OPTIMIZATION PROGRAMS

Since 1967, we have developed our expertise and know-how to become the leader in solving fluid containment and control problems. No
matter what your control or containment needs, we can help.

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3420  189 Street 8-1009  Allsbrook Road 7-1839 1 Avenue
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Phone: (403) 253-0161 Phone: (780) 450-8080 Phone: (780) 790-0730 Phone: (780) 538-1792 Phone: (403) 341-4511
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*Regina Winnipeg *Sarnia Mississauga Thunder Bay

665  Park Street Resident Sales Rep. 281  Campbell Street 1A-3350 Ridgeway Drive Resident Sales Rep.
S4N 5N1 Phone: (204) 999-3997 N7T 2H2 L5L 5Z9 Phone: (807) 628-4279
Phone: (306) 584-2422 Fax: (306) 584-2599 Phone: (519) 336-3678 Phone: (905) 607-6587 Fax: (807) 623-5480
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QUEBEC NEW BRUNSWICK NOVA SCOTIA

*Pointe-Claire, PQ
294  Labrosse
H9R 5L8
Phone: (514) 694-2442
Fax: (514) 694-2445
Dartmouth
Resident Sales Rep. 32-10 Morris Drive
Phone: (506) 623-9254 B3B 1K8
Fax: (506) 773-3048 Phone: (902) 468-9120
Fax: (902) 468-9087

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