Flange Design - Number of bolts needed
Flange Design - Number of bolts needed
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We have been trying to determine the minimum number of bolts required for the lid of a vessel. We know the minimum linear load to reach optimum compression of the seal. Is there a handbook, standard or equation(s) that can be used to determine this?





RE: Flange Design - Number of bolts needed
It has a complete chapter (pages 187-240) on gasketed joints and multiple bolted gasketed joints.
The number of bolts is dependant upon the shape of the lid, the psi load and the size bolt you can use.
Good Luck.
Bill P.
CSFT, Inc.
RE: Flange Design - Number of bolts needed