Bolted Joint Technology Course

Bolted joint integrity is required in a wide range of applications including power plants, steam systems, nuclear reactors, gas pipelines, refineries, using pumps and compressors. The requirements of today’s workplace are more complex and demanding than ever before.  Machinery is more specialized, tighter tolerances mean less room for error, environmental and safety legislation is more stringent, less time is allowed for maintenance and there is constant pressure on costs. 

On any given day, plant employees may find themselves solving a variety of problems which typically involve the maintenance of many different types of mechanical equipment.  100% joint reliability can only be achieved using correctly selected and calibrated tools, certified people and ensuring compliance with proper bolting practice. 

Who Should Attend:

This 4 day Flange, Bolting & Joint Technology short course is aimed at supervisors, artisans, engineers and others who are responsible for quality in bolting and need to acquire or refresh their knowledge.

Learning Outcomes

The programme is focused on the practical principles of assembly and bolted joint system management, not the design of bolted joints.  At the conclusion of the programme, delegates should be able to:

• Identify, select and install different types of fasteners, flanges and gaskets
• Understand the principles of joint reliability
• Understand the basics of torque and tension, and the principles of tensioning without torsion
• Be able to calculate factors that affect the accuracy of load
• Evaluate the task application requirements, select appropriate tools, equipment and procedures to be followed
• Understand optimal bolting sequences, patterns and procedures
• Demonstrate an understanding of assembly and disassembly Standard Operating Procedures
• Be able to measure, audit and report eg. conduct follow-ups on completed installations, report on critical and non-critical non-conformances
• Be able to anticipate and correct problems – plan for safety and success.

This short course programme is endorsed by the
Institute of Fasteners and Bolted Joint Technology.

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