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BOLT TORQUING PROCEDURE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION TITLE PAGE
Cover page 1
Table of Contents 2
1 Purpose 3
2 Scope 3
3 Responsibilities 3-4
4 Method 4
4.1 Tightening Sequence 4
4.2 Application Of Torque 4-5
4.3 Setting The Torque Output 5
4.4 Applying The Torque To The Bolts 5
5 Contacts Information 6
6 Abbreviation and Definitions 6
7 Linkages 6
8 Reference 7
9 Appendices 7

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1. PURPOSE

1.1 Document the standard method of BOLT TORQUING PROCEDURE based on acceptable
guidelines outlined by Industrial Services Business Unit.
1.2 The following procedures have been established to provide safe working instructions for the
operation of Hydraulic Torque Wrenches.
1.3 This Procedure can be used for training as well as for reference when carrying out torque wrench
tightening activities.
1.4 This procedure enables Expertise Contracting to comply with its legal duties and obligations.
1.5 To comply and uphold established International \ Local, Standards \ Specifications which the
Company implementing as its commitment.

2. SCOPE

2.1 The Scope of this procedure is bound only to the limits of this document others will be waived
under Company \ Stakeholder Approval.

2.1.1 BOLT TORQUING PROCEDURE

2.2 This document outlines and describes to cover all employees and contractors working with
torque tightening equipment owned or under the control of Expertise to ensure a quality joint
seal and a leak proof joint connection.
2.3 This procedure applies on all sites as well as in house.
2.4 It will also apply to the sub-contractors within our control, on the sites of our clients and on our
own premises.
2.5 This document outlines the boundaries and acceptable authority levels required to properly and
safely execute intended jobs.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 The Immediate Director, Department Manager, Section Heads are responsible for ensuring the
commitment, retention and implementation BOLT TORQUING PROCEDURE.
3.2 The procedure will cover task that only bound for the description of the procedure therefore
procedures which requires linking other procedure is only allowed if the Department Manager
approves it or either the document suggest it.
3.3 PROJECT Manager - The PM/CM shall be responsible for the overall implementation of this
work procedure, liaison/co-ordination with Planning and Control department and subcontractor
to ensure the efficient execution of work in accordance with the required specifications.
3.4 Quality Control Manager - The QCM or his senior delegate shall be responsible to ensure full
compliance of the procedure from the concerned department.
3.5 QC Engineer/Inspector – QCE and QCI from the Quality control department

3.5.1 Shall be responsible for conducting inspection duties for scope/work as defined in this
procedure and efficient recording and reporting of the result as required on regular basis.
3.5.2 Functionally report to the PM/CM and shall review the operability of the system.
3.5.3 Shall report directly to QAM of Expertise Contracting Company Ltd.
3.5.4 Shall receive all request for inspection (RFI’s) from the construction department.
3.5.5 Shall carry out planned inspections, surveillance inspections before raising RFI’s to client.
3.5.6 Accompany client’s representative to carry out routine inspections and get signed various
quality records/reports as proof of inspection conforming to specifications.

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3.6 Material Controller - The material controller with quality control inspector
3.6.1 Shall carry out inspection of the material when material arrives in warehouse.
3.6.2 The inspector shall ensure the material conforms to the project specification, purchase
order and relevant codes and standards.
3.6.3 The QC inspector shall ensure that all the relevant documentation is available and
correct.

3.7 Document Controller – shall be responsible for

3.7.1 The day-to-day activities of the document control office inclusive of the receiving,
reproduction, issuing, and transmittal of all documents.
3.7.2 Maintaining and update of the relevant documents control database.
3.7.3 Maintaining Records associated with this procedure.

4. METHOD

4.1 TIGHTENING SEQUENCE

The aim of using a hydraulically powered torque wrench is to achieve an even bolt load
around the flange. Therefore it is important to follow the correct tightening sequence
for the flange that is being worked on. These tightening sequences are as follows:

4 BOLT FLANGE 8 BOLT FLANGE 12 BOLT FLANGE

4.1.1 For other flange sizes the principle is the same.

4.1.2 Always ensure that a crisscross pattern is followed.
4.1.3 It is important to ensure that the tightening sequence is considered before the job
commences.
4.1.4 The following steps help to ensure that the pattern can be followed.
4.1.5 Using a paint ball marker or similar, number the bolts as shown.
4.1.6 Follow the numbered sequence.

Note: Loading the bolts in the correct sequence is as important as setting the torque value correctly
and tightening the bolts in stages when trying to achieve an even bolt load. Do not take short cuts. Time
saved by loading the bolts in the wrong sequence almost always results in time being lost further down
the line.
4.2 APPLICATION OF TORQUE

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4.2.1 Research over the years has shown that the following procedure provides the best
compromise between the times spent working and an even bolt loading.
4.2.2 The torque shall be applied in the following way.
4.2.3 1st Pass: 30% of the final torque figure shall be applied following the correct tightening
sequence.
4.2.4 2nd Pass: 60% of the final torque figure shall be applied following the correct tightening
sequence.
4.2.5 3rd Pass: 100% of the final torque figure shall be applied following the correct tightening
sequence.
4.2.6 Final torque figure shall be applied again following the correct tightening sequence.
4.2.7 A final circular pass shall be made to check the torque values applied.

4.3 SETTING THE TORQUE OUTPUT

4.3.1 Now that both safety and the correct tightening procedure have been considered we can
move on to setting up the hydraulic torque wrench.
4.3.2 The torque output varies in direct relation to the hydraulic pressure applied to the piston
in the tool.
4.3.3 Therefore the torque output of the wrench is determined by adjusting the output
pressure of the pump.
4.3.4 Each size of wrench has a different sized piston.
4.3.5 The following steps explain how to correctly set the wrench to provide the required
torque.
4.3.6 Establish the model of wrench that you are using.
4.3.7 Using this information and the chart / graph supplied with the torque wrench determine
the pressure required to achieve the desired torque output.
4.3.8 Connect all hoses, control pendant and airline.
4.3.9 Laying the wrench on the ground, pressurize the tool until the piston is at full stroke.
4.3.10 While maintaining the pressure on the piston, adjust the pressure on the pump unit,
using the pressure control knob until the required pressure is shown on the gauge.

Note: Torque figures may vary depending on materials, flange ratings, lubrication etc. If you are in
doubt, ask.

4.4 APPLYING THE TORQUE TO THE BOLTS

4.4.1 Now that the tool has been set to the required output, we can start to load the bolts.
4.4.2 Follow these steps to ensure efficient accurate and safe operation.
4.4.3 Ensure reaction foot is attached securely to the wrench and at the appropriate
angle.(preferably parallel to the bolt axis)
4.4.4 Position the hydraulic torque wrench on fastener ensuring sound socket location and
reaction foot positioning.
4.4.5 Using the remote control pendant, operate the wrench until the piston is fully extended.
4.4.6 Allow the piston to retract, ensuring that the ratchet mechanism functions correctly.
4.4.7 Repeat until the wrench stalls.
4.4.8 Stop pump unit and transfer wrench to the next fastener in the sequence.
4.4.9 Continue until the job is complete.

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5. CONTACTS INFORMATION

[Assignment of proper Administrator whom acts and corresponds to the enhancement and proper
implementation of this procedure.]

SN Name Designation Email \ Extension \ Mobile

1 Mohammed Zulfikar Ali BTM Manager [email protected]
2 Administrator
3 Patel Irshad BTM Supervisor [email protected]

6. ABBREVIATIONS & DEFINITIONS

9.1 EHSS – Environment, Health Safety, and Security

9.2 BTM – Bolt Tightening and Machining
9.3 PM – Project Manager
9.4 CM – Construction Manager
9.5 QAM – Quality Assurance / Control Manager
9.6 QCE – Quality Control Engineer
9.7 QCI – Quality Control Inspector
9.8 RFI – Request for Inspection
9.9 QCM – Quality Control Manager
9.10 QC – Quality control
9.11 % – Percent symbol
9.12 Ltd. – Limited

7. LINKAGES

Revision Information \
SN Document Linkages Document Reference No.
Effective Date
1 Control Tightening Report FM-DIV02-BTM-0001 00 \ 01st August 2016
2 Daily Activity Flow Chart FM-DIV02-BTM-0003 00 \ 01st August 2016
3 Client Timesheet BTM FM-DIV02-BTM-0002 00 \ 01st August 2016

8. REFERENCES

11.1 Company EHSS Policy

11.2 Company EHSS Rules
11.3 ISO 9001:2008 Standards
11.4 OSHA 18001: Environment Standards
11.5 ANSI: American National Standards Institute
11.6 ASTM: American Standard Test Method
11.7 ASTMD: American Standard Test Method Designation
11.8 Company Project Quality Plan
11.9 Approved IFC Drawings
11.10 Scope of Work
11.11 Project Specifications
11.12 ASME PCC-1-2013 Guidelines for pressure boundary bolted flange joint assembly

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9. APPENDICES

APPENDIX A Amendment Record

APPENDIX B Controlled Copy Repository List
APPENDIX C Attachments List

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APPENDIX A

AMENDMENT RECORDS

Change Revision
Approved by / Date Amendment Justification
Number Number
Mahammad Ashpak / Draft issue to document an adaptation of existing
0 00
14th April 2011 stakeholder Procedure
Mahammad Ashpak / Updated to meet current business requirements
1 00
17th May 2012 such as reference implementation
Mahammad Ashpak / Updated to reflect a unified Departmental
2 00
20th March 2013 Structuring
Mahammed Ashpak / Updated to reflect a unified Departmental
3 00
1st April 2014 Structuring according to updated Manpower
In compliance with the ISO 9001:2008 as
Amended for Revised Implementation; Updated in
Mahammad Ashpak /
4 00 compliance to a Corporate wide ISO
20th December 2015
Standardization Project in accordance with a new
Structured Departmental Revamping
Updated the current ISO Integrated Management
System (IMS) to incorporate ISO 9001:2008
Quality Management System, ISO 14001: 2004
Environmental Management System & OHSAS
Mahammad Ashpak /
5 00 18001: 2007 Occupational Health and Safety
01st August 2016
Management Systems to have a Corporate wide
ISO Standardization in accordance with a New ISO
Company Certified Structured Departmental
Revamping
Mahammad Ashpak/
6 01 Revised and updated as per IMS manual
15th December 2019
Mahammad Ashpak/
6 02 5th August 2021
Revised based on client comments

Note:
• Change Number and Revision Number are incremental based on the last approved version.
• Approving Authority are solely responsibility of the Business Unit Director and coincidentally the
Effectivity date will be according to the date the document is signed.
• Amendment Justification will be based entirely on the committed changes starting from the
Header, Body, Footer and Appendices of the document.

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APPENDIX B

CONTROLLED COPY REPOSITORY LIST

Document
System Holder \ Controller Location
Pages
Web based App or Company
10 File Net Content Manager \ ISO Compliance Specialist
Portal

Note:
• Document pages refers to the total count of pages a certain document has.
• System Holder \ Controller is referring to the content manager software or Administrator whom
directly has jurisdiction of this document.
• Location refers to the storage location which the documents are being safe kept and controlled.

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APPENDIX C

ATTACHMENT LIST

Revision Number \
SN Document Description Linkages \ Attached File
Effective Date
1 Control Tightening Report 00 \ 01st August 2016 FM-DIV02-BTM-0001
2 Daily Activity Flow Chart 00 \ 01st August 2016 FM-DIV02-BTM-0003
3 Client Timesheet BTM 00 \ 01st August 2016 FM-DIV02-BTM-0002

Note:
• Document description refers to the title of related forms or standards which correlates with this
procedure.
• Revision Number \ Effective Date these are information which the document current revision and
Effective status are noted.
• Linkages \ Attached File refers to the URL or the embedded file itself.

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