BONDSTRAND, LTD.

( Member of the Amiantit Group of Companies) ()

Recommended Maximum Bolt Torque

For Bondstrand Flanges
Table 1. HEAVY-DUTY FLANGES Table 2. HUBBED FLANGES
(Maximum Pressure = 12 bar)
Torque Torque
Nominal Pipe Size Increments Final Torque Nominal Pipe Size Increments Final Torque
(mm) (inch) (N-m) (N-m) (mm) (inch) (N-m) (N-m)
25 1 15 56 50 2 7 28
40 1.5 15 56 80 3 7 28
50 2 15 56 100 4 7 28
80 3 15 56 125 5 14 42
100 4 15 56 150 6 14 42
125 5 20 82 200 8 14 42
150 6 20 82 250 10 14 42
200 8 20 82 300 12 14 42
250 10 30 150 350 14 14 70
300 12 30 150 400 16 14 70
350 14 30 150
400 16 50 250 NOTES:
450 18 80 400 It is recommended to use hubbed flanges together
500 20 80 400 with flat face flanges only.
600 24 100 500 In case raised-face steel flanges are to be connected, a
700 28 100 500 spacer equal in thickness to the raised-face flange must
750 30 100 500 be provided as shown on the sketch below.
800 32 100 500 Full-face elastomeric gaskets may be used suitable for
900 36 100 500 the service pressure, service temperature, and fluid.
1000 40 100 500 A Shore A durometer hardness of 605 is
recommended with a thickness of 3 mm.
NOTES: Please be aware that excessive torque may result in
For pressures up to 16 bar, full face elastomeric flange failure and that, therefore, a torque-wrench is
gaskets may be used suitable for the service pressure, required.
service temperature, and fluid. A Shore A durometer Bolt tightening sequence to be diametrically opposite.
hardness of 605 is recommended with a thickness of 3
mm.
For pressures higher than 16 bar, 3 mm thick
compressed fibre gaskets, compatible with the
pressure, temperature and chemical, may be used, of
which the mechanical properties should be in
accordance with DIN 3754 (IT 400) or equal.
Please be aware that excessive torque may result in
flange failure and that, therefore, a torque-wrench is
required.
Bolt tightening sequence to be diametrically opposite.
To avoid the risk of damage to the flange due to over-
torquing , it is recommended that spacers be used
where RTR flanges have to come in contact with
raised-face steel flanges.

TROUBLESHOOTING
If a joint leaks, loosen and remove all bolts, nuts, washers, and gaskets.
Check for alignment of assembly. Rebuild to correct alignment as required.
Check the gasket for damage. If damaged, discard and replace with new, undamaged gasket.
Check flanges for seal ring damage. In particular, check the condition of the inner seal rings.
Flanges with damaged inner seal rings must be removed and new, undamaged flanges installed.
If leaks occur as a result of deficiencies in non-fiberglass components of the piping system, consult the
manufacturer of the defective components for recommended corrective procedures.
Clean and re-lubricate old threads and washers before rejoining.
After corrective action has been taken, re-test the joint.