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Compressor Torque Manual GES089
Compressor Torque Manual GES089
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1. General description
Bolted joints are the most common connecting members in compressor construction. Bolts
(cap screws, studs, machine screws) require tightening with wrench to a specific torque
value. Tightening produces a clamp load that eliminates relative motion of the joined parts.
Adequate connection between working parts provides proper co-operation and longer
lifetime of compressor elements. Over tightening will result in threads damage or bolt
stretching and in the end will ruin joint’s strength. Whereas under tightening allows joint to
come loose and to flex.
This document contains torque values for the most important connections present in H and
M compressor models.
The following procedure contains information to ensure that fastener tightening is accurate
and design torque values are properly applied. Always consult the torque wrench
manufacturer’s written literature for its proper use and calibration procedures.
1. A calibrated torque wrench must be properly used to achieve the required fastener
torque for critical parts assembly.
2. Select a torque wrench appropriate for the lb-ft, in-lb or Nm range specified for the
fastener. For higher torque values, a torque multiplier may be required. Before use,
always verify the torque multiplier’s actual mechanical advantage from the
manufacturer’s literature.
3. Fastening hardware’s threads and contact surfaces are to be clean and free of burrs
or dings. This includes bolt, stud and nut threads, along with washer, nut, bolt head
and associated contact surfaces. Generally, the fastener should be capable of being
“hand assembled” with a minimum of force. Generally fasteners should be installed
with some radial clearance. Avoid placing the fastener threads in shear or loaded
against one side of the fastener’s hole.
4. Torque values are generally based upon the use of petroleum based lubricants, with
lubricant being applied to fastener’s threads and seating surfaces. Use of the
compressor sump’s SAE 40 WT oil is preferred, unless otherwise specified.
Caution: Friction reducers, such as Never-Seize or molybdenum disulfide, are not to
be use unless specifically designated. Friction reducers using the specified torque
values can result in excessive fastener stresses.
5. When using a torque wrench always apply a steady and slow force until a click is
heard or felt. Do not rapidly jerk the wrench, since the resulting torque can be 1.5 to 2
times the setting.
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Figure 1. Torque Wrench with adapter at any angle except 90° right angle
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Table 1. Reciprocating Compressor Standard & NACE (B7M) Bolting Torque Values.
NACE Material (typically B7M): Gas containment bolting, such as, Cylinder head, cylinder to
frame, clearance pocket, rod packing flange, and valve cover.
Bolt Diameter (Inches) Torque (Foot – Pounds) Torque (Nm)
1/4 4-5 5–7
5/16 8 – 10 11 - 14
3/8 14 – 17 19 - 23
1/2 35 – 40 47 - 54
5/8 70 – 80 95 - 108
3/4 125 – 140 169 - 190
7/8 200 – 220 271 - 298
1 300 – 330 407 - 447
1 - 1/8 420 – 460 569 - 624
1 - 1/4 600 – 660 813 - 895
1 - 3/8 800 – 880 1085 - 1193
1 - 1/2 1000 – 1100 1356 - 1491
Standard Material: Bolting not exposed to process gas
All other Bolting (Standard Material, typically SAE Grade 5 or greater)
Bolt Diameter (Inches) Torque (Foot – Pounds) Torque (Nm)
1/4 6–8 8 - 11
5/16 13 – 15 18 - 20
3/8 23 – 26 31 - 35
1/2 55 – 60 75 - 81
5/8 110 – 120 149 - 163
3/4 200 – 220 271 - 298
7/8 320 – 350 434 - 475
1 480 – 520 651 - 705
1 - 1/8 600 – 640 813 - 868
1 - 1/4 840 – 880 1139 - 1193
1 - 3/8 1100 – 1140 1491 - 1546
1 - 1/2 1460 - 1500 1979 - 2034
Note: All torque values are based on petroleum based thread lubricants.
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A) Anti-seize:
- Anti-seize paste: Dow Corning Molykote P37 (gray black paste) prevents seize of austenite
and high nickel chromium steel screws used in high temperatures.
C) Accelerant
- Where increased cure speed of LOCTITE® anaerobic products is required use LOCTITE®
7649. It is particularly recommended when prevailing temperature is low (<60F). Especially
recommended for applications with passive metals or inert surfaces and with large bond
gaps.
D) Sealant
- LOCTITE® 567 (white paste) for the locking and sealing of metal tapered threads and
fittings. It prevents loosening and leakage from shock and vibration. The high lubricating
properties of this compound prevent galling on stainless steel, aluminum and all other metal
pipe threads and fittings.
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3. To prevent the product from clogging in the nozzle, do not allow the tip to touch
metal surfaces during application.
4. For Thru Holes, apply several drops of the product onto the bolt at the nut
engagement area.
5. For Blind Holes, apply several drops of the product down the internal threads to the
bottom of the hole.
6. For Sealing Applications, apply a 360° bead of product to the leading threads of the
male fitting, leaving the first thread free. Force the material into the threads to
thoroughly fill the voids. For bigger threads and voids, adjust product amount
accordingly and apply a 360° bead of product on the female threads also.
7. Assemble and tighten as required.
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3.3. Disassembly
Permanent - High strength fasteners (LOCTITE® 277) can be removed by applying localized
heat to nut or bolt to approximately 500 °F. Disassemble while hot.
B) Sealants
1. Remove with standard hand tools.
2. Where hand tools do not work because of excessive engagement length or large
diameters (over 1"), apply localized heat to approximately 250 °C. Disassemble while
hot.
3. Cured product can be removed with a combination of soaking in a LOCTITE solvent
and mechanical abrasion such as a wire brush.
C) Heating procedure
If heat needs to be applied in order to unscrew the bolted joint, a heat gun or a torch with
heating tip (acting gas: propane, oxygen-propane, sedalin or similar) is commonly used to
perform this action.
Great care must be taken to concentrate the heat only on the bolt itself to avoid damage
of other compressor elements, especially expensive elements – cylinder, frame, and sealing
elements - O-rings, gaskets.
Precise temperature control isn’t possible using these tools, so a well-trained and
experienced service personnel is required to perform this operation.
The bolt / nut must be unscrewed while hot.
After this action nut must be scraped and replaced.
Threadlockers, sealant and solvents contain chemicals, which can have an adverse affect on
health, when incorrectly handled. This chapter contains most important information about
the risks and Precautions
A) WARNING:
Chemicals used as thread fasteners:
- CAUSES EYE IRRITATION;
- MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION;
- MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION;
- MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
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C) PERSONAL PROTECTION
Skin protection: Use impermeable gloves and protective clothing as necessary to prevent
skin contact. Neoprene gloves. Butyl rubber gloves. Natural rubber gloves.
E) REFERENCE
Technical Data Sheets:
- LOCTITE, Henkel Group;
- Dow Corning, Molykote.
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4. Frame
7
5
6
4
9 16
10
17
18
15
14
2 13
12
19
1 11
REV. 02/2013
FRAME -H304-
P/N 421-8859
5 7
6
10
15
14
2
13
16
1 12
11
IL2224
REV. 02/2013
H304 FRAME ASSEMBLY, SOUR GAS SERVICE
(TYPE 3 PACKING CASE ACC. TO API 11P)
455-0131
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5. Cylinder
5 **
10 9 6 **
** 2
** 3
11
8
7
1
4
IL1624
REV. 11/2012
10
12
11
9
6
5
8
4
2500# X 4500#
TORQUE TORQUE PROJ.
ITEM JOINT SIZE TYPE PART# QTY NOTE
(ft-lb) (Nm) (in)
IL1652
REV. 11/2012
9 **
10 **
8
12
1 11
6
4 7
2500# X 6000#
3
TORQUE TORQUE PROJ.
ITEM JOINT SIZE TYPE PART# QTY NOTE
(ft-lb) (Nm) (in)
IL1611
REV. 12/2012
** 9
** 10
2
11
6 7
8
5
3500# X 4500#
4
IL1653
REV. 11/2012
** 5
** 6
10
11
7
9 8
3500# X 6000#
4
IL1612
REV. 12/2012
2 9
4
8
3500# X 6000#
3
IL1649
REV. 01/2013
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REV. 05/2013
REV. 05/2013
REV. 08/2012
H & M VARIABLE VOLUME CLEARANCE POCKET 6"-10"
07 SERIES
2
REV. 05/2013
H & M VARIABLE VOLUME CLEARANCE POCKET 3"
07 SERIES - SOUR GAS SERVICE
2
IL2386
REV. 05/2013
REV. 05/2013
IL1699
REV. 05/2013
TORQUE TORQUE
ITEM JOINT SIZE TYPE PART# QTY. PROJ. (in) NOTE
(ft-lb) (Nm)
1 PISTON STEM 1 STEM 2-104705 1 200 271 - -
2 STEM 1 JAM NUT 406-6007 1 200 271 - -
3 CAP TO VC HEAD 7/16 X 1 1/4 SH CAPSCREW 4-10-21102 6 30 41 - USE DOW CORNING P37
4 STEM 1 JAM NUT 24-100018 1 135 183 - USE DOW CORNING P37
5 STEM 1 ACORN NUT 406-6015 1 - - - -
REV. 05/2013
IL1647
REV. 05/2013
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7. OTHERS
(Pump Assembly, Oil Filter, Front Cover Assembly,
Drive Coupling Assembly)