RECOMMENDED BOLT TORQUE REQUIREMENTS

For KLINGERSIL, TOPGRAPH & TOPCHEM Gaskets

ASME B16.5
BOLT MATERIALS - ASTM A193 B7, B16 & ASTM A320 L7
CLASS 150 CLASS 300
Recommended Minimum Torque Values (Nm) Recommended Minimum Torque Values (Nm)
=0.14 =0.14
Flange No of Bolt RBS =0.09 =0.225 Flange No of Bolt RBS =0.09 =0.225
Chesterton Chesterton
NPS Bolts Size (MPa) Copperslip Unlubricated NPS Bolts Size (MPa) Copperslip Unlubricated
Nickle Nickle
4 172 25 37 57 4 172 25 37 57
4 172 25 37 57 4 172 49 72 111
1 4 207 30 44 68 1 4 172 49 72 111
1 4 276 40 59 90 1 4 276 79 116 178
1 4 276 40 59 90 1 4 276 139 203 313
2 4 276 79 116 178 2 8 276 79 116 178
2 4 276 79 116 178 2 8 276 139 203 313
3 4 345 99 145 222 3 8 276 139 203 313
4 8 276 79 116 178 4 8 276 139 203 313
5 8 276 139 203 313 5 8 310 156 229 352
6 8 276 139 203 313 6 12 310 156 229 352
8 8 310 157 229 352 8 12 310 249 366 565
10 12 276 221 325 502 10 16 1 310 371 545 842
12 12 276 221 325 502 12 16 1 310 539 797 1235
14 12 1 276 330 485 748 14 20 1 276 479 708 1098
16 16 1 276 330 485 748 16 20 1 310 752 1116 1736
18 16 1 276 479 708 1098 18 24 1 310 752 1116 1736
20 20 1 276 479 708 1098 20 24 1 310 752 1116 1736
24 20 1 276 668 992 1543 24 24 1 310 1329 1988 3108
Please note: Torque Procedure:
These torque values are only valid for the type of bolting, gasket and lubricant as specified. 1. Ensure that all gasket sealing faces are clean and defect free.
These torque values are indicative for general purpose applications. In cases where high temperature conditions, thermal or 2. Ensure that all friction bearing surfaces are clean and well lubricated.
pressure cycling, vibration or severe misalignments are present, please contact Klinger Mzansi for advice. 3. Ensure that the gasket is of the correct material and size.
4. Ensure that initial flange alignment is within 1mm per 200mm diameter.
Klinger Mzansi (Pty) Limited 5. Hand tighten all nuts.
Tel: +27 (0)11 842 8300 | Fax: +27 (0)11 827 9142 6. Torque nuts following a cross pattern in stages ie 30%, 60% and 100% of final torque value.
7. Do a final check pass in a clocklwise or anticlockwise direction at the final torque value.
Email: sales@klinger.co.za | Website: www.klinger.co.za 8. The final flange alignment must be within 0.5mm.
9. Retorque as required for high temperature or cyclic applications.
 RECOMMENDED BOLT TORQUE REQUIREMENTS
For KLINGERSIL, TOPGRAPH & TOPCHEM Gaskets
ASME B16.5
BOLT MATERIALS - ASTM A193 B7, B16 & ASTM A320 L7
CLASS 600 CLASS 900
Recommended Minimum Torque Values (Nm) Recommended Minimum Torque Values (Nm)
=0.14 =0.14
Flange No of Bolt RBS =0.09 =0.225 Flange No of Bolt RBS =0.09 =0.225
Chesterton Chesterton
NPS Bolts Size (MPa) Copperslip Unlubricated NPS Bolts Size (MPa) Copperslip Unlubricated
Nickle Nickle
4 276 40 59 90 4 These gaskets are not recommended for use in
Class 900 and higher flanges
4 276 79 116 178 4
1 4 276 79 116 178 1 4
1 4 310 89 130 200 1 4
1 4 310 156 229 352 1 4 1
2 8 310 89 130 200 2 8
2 8 276 139 203 313 2 8 1
3 8 310 156 229 352 3 8
4 8 345 277 407 628 4 8 1
5 8 1 345 412 606 935 5 8 1
6 12 1 310 371 545 842 6 12 1
8 12 1 345 599 885 1372 8 12 1
10 16 1 310 752 1116 1736 10 16 1
12 20 1 310 752 1116 1736 12 20 1
14 20 1 310 1014 1511 2356 14 20 1
16 20 1 310 1329 1988 3108 16 20 1
18 20 1 310 1704 2555 4002 18 20 1
20 24 1 310 1704 2555 4002 20 20 2
24 24 1 310 2656 4000 6286 24 24 2
Please note: Torque Procedure:
These torque values are only valid for the type of bolting, gasket and lubricant as specified. 1. Ensure that all gasket sealing faces are clean and defect free.
These torque values are indicative for general purpose applications. In cases where high temperature conditions, thermal or 2. Ensure that all friction bearing surfaces are clean and well lubricated.
pressure cycling, vibration or severe misalignments are present, please contact Klinger Mzansi for advice. 3. Ensure that the gasket is of the correct material and size.
4. Ensure that initial flange alignment is within 1mm per 200mm diameter.
Klinger Mzansi (Pty) Limited 5. Hand tighten all nuts.
6. Torque nuts following a cross pattern in stages ie 30%, 60% and 100% of final torque value.
Tel: +27 (0)11 842 8300 | Fax: +27 (0)11 827 9142
7. Do a final check pass in a clocklwise or anticlockwise direction at the final torque value.
Email: sales@klinger.co.za | Website: www.klinger.co.za 8. The final flange alignment must be within 0.5mm.
9. Retorque as required for high temperature or cyclic applications.