Web-Based Bolted Joint Data Management

The bolted joint is the first and last hurdle in any Turn Around or Outage project. Recording and later reviewing the specifics of each bolted joint ensures quality control procedures were adhered to. Each Flange is torqued / tensioned to the customer specifications using standard SPEEDORANGE™ Procedures.

At SPEEDORANGE™  we have developed an online database and email notification system that no only stores historical flange make up information, but also keeps facility and contractor management informed of the flange status when final Torque / Tension / Induction has been achieved. SPEEDORANGE™ can help, with a controlled bolting program. SPEEDORANGE™ offers the ideal solution to all of your bolting problems.

At the beginning of each job the lead technician has the responsibility to create a new data set consisting of the following Information:

• Facility Owner Name
• Facility Owner Contact
• Rapid - Torc Job #
• Rapid - Torc Lead Tech
• Rapid - Torc Technician
• Contractor Name
• Contractor Contact
• Tool User Name
• Facility Unit
• Flange ID #
• Flange Type
• Gasket Type
• Lubricant
• Friction Factor
• # of Bolts
• New Bolts
• Washer Used
• Bolt Grade
• Bolt Material
• Bolt Length
• Bolt Diameter
• Nut Size
• Target Torque (Ft./Lbs)
• Target Stress (KSI)
• Torque Wrench Make
• Torque Wrench Model
• Calibration Cert #
• First Pass Torque (Ft/Lbs)
• Second Pass Torque (Ft/Lbs)
• Third Pass Torque (Ft/Lbs)
• First Pass Pump Pressure (PSI)
• Second Pass Pump Pressure (PSI)
• Third Pass Pump Pressure (PSI)
• Iniial Torque Pass Started
• Final Torque Pass Completed
• Faciliy Rep. Approving Procedure Adjustments
• Notes

After completion of the flange, all information including the customer supplied Flange ID Number should be filled out on the Flange Identification Tag with the fine tip black sharpie marker and the Job Data Sheet. Any relevant information that is not specifically called for on the Flange Identification Tag or Job Data Sheet should be listed in the Notes / Comments section of the Job Data Sheet; such as if a 24 hour pass is required including date and time, etc.

should acquire enough Flange Identification Tags from inventory control and Job Data Sheets for the job as well as a spool of, and a fine tip black sharpie marker.

The Flange Identification Tag is attached using the supplied 24 AWG Stainless Steel Wire which meets ASTM A555 and ASTM A580 standards. The Tag is attached to the 12, 3, 6, or 9 O’clock Position of the flange, whichever the technician deems most visible. The tag is attached around the face of the nut resting against the flange and the wire is twisted enough times to secure the tag (around 10 turns).