2024-06-24_BTT_V9

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Basic Technical Training Standard / V9 2024-06-24

Figure 9.1 – Illustration of a typical counter support/ counter wrench/ backup wrench

10. Torquing Procedures

One and two-stage torquing in this scenario must follow the below steps:

1) Loosely mount all nuts and bolts in the joint and using, for example an electrical torque wrench or rattle gun. 2) 1-stage: using an electrical torque wrench with reaction arm, tighten the nut to the value specified in table 2.1, mark the nut and bolt according to the procedure described in section 8 of this manual. Always tighten and mark before going to next bolt/nut!

Bolt

1-stage tightening

1

Value 1 of the given torque setting set by the scenario

2

Value 2 of the given torque setting set by the scenario

3

Value 3 of the given torque setting set by the scenario

Table 2.1: 1-Stage tightening specifications

If you set the torque value at less than 70% of the 2-stage tightening process, then you will not have to loosen the bolts for the next step, saving time.

Note

3) 2-stage: using hydraulic torquing tools, tighten all of the nuts to the % of the final torque value specified in table 3.1. Mark the nut and bolt according to the procedure described in section 8 of this manual. Always tighten and mark before going to next bolt/nut!

2-stage tightening specifications

Bolt

Stage 1

Stage 2

70 % of the given torque setting set by the scenario 70 % of the given torque setting set by the scenario

100 % of the given torque setting set by the scenario 100 % of the given torque setting set by the scenario

1

2

Table 3.1: 2-stage tightening specifications

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