Assumptions: Use of SAE grade 5 bolts or studs or stronger. No lubricant. Compressed mineral fiber material or similar.
Notes: If lubricant is used on bolts, apply torque reduction factor listed in Table 5. For best results, hardened steel washers should be used on all cast flange bolted connections.
nOMInAL PIPE DIAMETER
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
Assumptions: Use of SAE grade 5 bolts or studs or stronger. No lubricant. Elastomer <70 Durometer Shore A.
Notes: Flat faced flanges should never be mated to a raised face flange for installation. If lubricant is used on bolts, apply torque reduction factor listed in Table 5. For best results,
hardened steel washers should be used on all cast flange bolted connections.
DESCRIPTIOn
Machine Oil
API SA2 Grease
Nickel-based Lubricant
Copper-based Lubricant
Heavy-Duty Lubricating Paste
10
Table 3. Torque Specifications - Raised Face Flange, Steel Only
nUMBER OF BOLTS
4
4
8
8
8
12
12
12
Table 4. Torque Specifications - Flat Face Flange, Steel or Aluminum