2024-06-24_BTT_V9

Technical training

Basic Technical Training Standard / V9 2024-06-24

7. Bolt tensioning values Training provider: you should modify the table below to match bolts being used in your training. GWO recommends using tension values at 50% of bolt yield strength for safety purposes.

Stainless and bolt tightened into aluminium

Bolt Type

Hot Dip Galvanized

Property Class

8.8

10.9

All Property Classes

Min. Tension Force

Size ↓

kN

kN

kN

M8

15

30

5

M10

30

55

10

M12

55

95

25

M16

95

145

40

M20

145

180

65

M24

180

210

80

M30

210

335

95

M33

335

490

-

M36

490

585

-

M42

585

640

-

M48

640

725

-

8. Marking for Bolts

Marking is a visual indication that a bolt has been tightened to specification. Therefore, bolts may NEVER be marked prior to tightening, marking must follow the below process:

IMPORTANT!

Always tight and mark before going to next bolt/stud

Description of 1-stage marking

Training provider: please fill in the marking procedure to be used in training.

Training provider: insert photo of 2-stage marking

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