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A manual torque wrench being applied in an industrial setting.

Torque Calibration in the Lab and the Field

Clicker torque wrench, powered equipment, you name it — all torque tools need calibration. We’ve found these field accuracy techniques effective.

The Stud Guide: B7s, B16s, and Other Common Bolt Materials found in ASME Pressure Vessels and Piping

Fastener names tell you a lot about which bolts will perform best in different environments, like high temperature or high pressure applications.

The Myth About Bolt Yield

See how taking a bolt past its yield point is far easier to do, and far less noticeable, than most people realize.

How to Prevent Galling and Avoid ‘Fake Galling’

Galling can occur on bolts, nuts, or flanges, and is extremely frustrating. Learn what works (and what doesn’t) to prevent galling.

K-Factor: Finding Torque Values for Bolted Joints

Knowing your K-factor is a crucial part of proper bolted flange joint assembly. But you can’t use some torque value from a chart. Learn this first.

Applying lubricant to a bolt prior to tightening.

Bolt Lubricant and Torque: A Comprehensive Guide

Bolt lubricant plays an important role during both the assembly and disassembly of a joint. Learn proper lubrication techniques and how they affect torque

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Academic Training

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Level 1: Onboarding

Level 1 covers the fundamentals of how to safely and properly assemble a bolted flange joint. Anyone who comes into contact with flange joints ought to learn this material.

Level 2: Assembler

The individual who has completed “Assembler Training” is capable of supervising individual crews on flanges that have been deemed intermediate.

Powered Equipment (Torque and Tension)

This course will teach the individual the basic methods of achieving torque and tension with the use of powered equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic tools.

Heat Exchangers

Heat Exchangers present many different configurations and challenges for bolted flange joints. This section of the training will discuss the basic configurations, common gaskset types, inspection, and assembly practices for Heat Exchangers.