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How can I calculate the necessary bolt torque and spacing on a face seal?

April 26, 2017bolt CALCULATE Face necessary seal spacing torque

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How can I calculate the necessary bolt torque and spacing on a face seal?

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This is a three-step process. First, calculate the needed compressive load (see above.) Second, determine the maximum bolt spacing to prevent plate deflection under pressure. Finally, calculate the amount of torque required to generate this amount of compressive load based on the size of bolt.