Determining adequate bolt length
Determining adequate bolt length
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Is there any rules/codes or formula to determine minimum length of bolts for flange, both RF and RTJ? What are major parameters required to decide the length?
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Determining adequate bolt length
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RE: Determining adequate bolt length
Refer to the relevant Code (e.g. ASME B16.5) as they generally provide a method for estimating the required bolt lengths.
RE: Determining adequate bolt length
RE: Determining adequate bolt length
If the pipe assembly falls under the ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code, a specific length isn't given, but here's what it says, in part:
" 108.5 U.S. Customary Bolting"
108.5.1 General
(A) Bolts, bolt studs, nuts, and washers shall comply with applicable standards and specifications listed in Table 126.1 and Table 112. Bolts and bolt studs shall extend completely through the nuts.
(C) Nuts shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the specification for bolts and bolt studs.
RE: Determining adequate bolt length
http://www.welding-units.co.uk/dld/dld.htm