LANL

Rev. 2, 3/10/09

Section D20-B31.3-G, ASME B31.3 Process Piping Guide, App G

Fiqure 1 - Flange Alignment Requirements per ASME B31.3

2)

The proper lubricant shall be used on threads of bolts and nuts. Use low or no chloride content
lubricants with stainless steel (e.g., Fel-Pro C-100 Antiseize Compound).

3)

Use hardened steel washers and/or lubricate smooth face of nut (i.e., face under compression
load). Raised lettering on the nuts must be faced outward.

4)

All nuts must be snug tight prior to torquing.

5)

Torque values are a function of both the gasket and fastener materials as well as the size and
class of flange. Application of the torque values listed in Table 4 ensure that gaskets receive the
proper pre-load stress. These torque values are sufficient to seat the listed gasket materials.
When significant external mechanical or thermal loads are imposed on a flanged joint, additional
evaluation by engineering may be required.
TABLE 4 - RECOMMENDED TORQUE VALUES (ft-lbs)
GROUP I
NPS

1
1
2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24

GROUP II

Torque
Class 150
FLAT FACE(1,2)
10
12
14
20
35
45
50
35
50
70
75
105
145
130
150
140
195

20
22
26
35(3)
60
85(3)
90(3)
60(4)
95
130(3)
135
190(4)
265(4)
240
275
260
365

Torque
Class 150
RAISED FACE
20
28
40(3)
50(3)
100(3)
100(3)
100(3)
100(3)
170(3)
170(3)
275(3)
275(3)
410(3)
410(3)
585(3)
585(3)
820(3)

Torque
Class 300
RAISED FACE
20
35
45
115(4)
75(3)
105(4)
135(3)
190(3)
190(3)
305(3)
330(3)
490(3)
500(3)
700(3)
685(3)
755(3)
1165(3)

GROUP III
Torque
Class 300
RAISED FACE
65(3)
130(3)
130(3)
225(3)
130(3)
225(3)
225 (3)
225 (3)
225 (3)
365(3)
550(3)
775(5)
775(5)
1090(5)
1090(5)
1090(5)
1900(5)

Torque
Class 600
RAISED FACE
65(3)
130(3)
130(3)
225(3)
130(3)
225(3)
225(3)
365(3)
550(3)
775(5)
1090(5)
1190(5)
1430(5)
1900(5)
2735(5)
2735(5)
4260(5)

Specific Notes:
1) Left column torque values are based on a gasket hardness of Type A Shore durometer < 50. Right column
torque values are based on Type A Shore durometer 50. 2) Not recommended for fluid services that exceed
125 psig. 3) Do not use A193 B8 Class 1 or A307 fasteners. 4) Do not use A193 B8 Class 1 fasteners. 5) Use
only A193 B7 fasteners.