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“We don’t know!” These are three words you don’t want to hear when asking if proper torque was applied to your application. This paper will address important considerations when operating torque tools. The goal for this technical paper is to promote a plan of action within your organization addressing the topic of accurate bolting. We’ll answer the questions: What preventative steps can be taken to ensure the goal of accuracy? What is a calibrated or certified tool? What does out-of-spec mean? What are the potential consequences and hazards of using a torque tool that’s not certified? What can operators do in the field to ensure accurate tooling? What can managers do for their array of tools at multiple locations to ensure accurate tooling? There are many bolting applications in gas machinery. Each application requires a specific torque setting (chart). A short list of these applications includes: compressor head bolts, dog house bolts, foundation bolts, unloader valves, articulating/connecting rods and pipe flange connections. Fact: torque tools do not remain accurate. Whether the application calls for the use of a manual torque wrench, gear torque multiplier, hydraulic torque wrench or pneumatic torque wrench, the accuracy of the tool is controllable and a crucial step to ensure proper torque. You’ll learn how these tools get out of tolerance, what preventative measures can be taken for each type of tool, and why the certification process for each tool should be a standard operating procedure. Other considerations include: gasket choice, lubricant and condition of studs, nuts, washers, and mating surfaces. These will be mentioned but are not a focus of this paper. Proper bolting can decrease the chances of catastrophic events, needs to shutdown due to leaks and other time consuming situations. By implementing a thorough bolting procedure, your company will eliminate the “We don’t know” scenario.
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