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What is the reason for torquing the flange bolts to 50% – 65% of bolt yield?

April 26, 2017bolt bolts flange torquing yield

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What is the reason for torquing the flange bolts to 50% – 65% of bolt yield?

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To allow for additional elongation of the bolts due to temperature changes – the bolts can accept the additional stress and not exceed the elastic limit of their material – the result is that the seal does not require re-torquing nor will a leak develop under temperature or pressure changes To the Top