Bolted joint - Bolt Spacing
Bolted joint - Bolt Spacing
(OP)
Hi,
My application is a bolted cover for a swing check valve.
Is there a design code/empirical rule of thumb that dictates maximum bolt spacing. My calcs take into account the y and m factors, however, how can i be sure that the gasket will not leak mid way between bolts?
Thanks in advance
Graybags
My application is a bolted cover for a swing check valve.
Is there a design code/empirical rule of thumb that dictates maximum bolt spacing. My calcs take into account the y and m factors, however, how can i be sure that the gasket will not leak mid way between bolts?
Thanks in advance
Graybags





RE: Bolted joint - Bolt Spacing
That said, having many years in valve design...TEST!
Paul Ostand
www.ostand.com