The Craftsman Handbook Series

The Bolting and Flange Assembly Guide

The Bolting and Flange Assembly Guide follows a controlled joint assembly sequence from identity and isolation through flange condition, gasket selection, fastener loading, final checks, leakage response, and handover.

Topics covered

• Joint identity, isolation, and controlled opening
• Gaskets, sealing geometry, and flange face condition
• Damage mapping, roughness, flatness, and alignment
• Fastener identity, compatibility, and length selection
• Torque, hydraulic tensioning, and retained bolt load
• Assembly sequence, leakage investigation, and handover

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