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MATERIALS G8S-8010-01
GLOBAL 28-FEB-2013
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TORQUE (ft-lb) FOR CLASS 150 ASME B16.5 RAISED FACE FLANGES
(SHEET GASKETS -- PASTE LUBRICATED FASTENERS) i

GASKETS: Sheet type (metal reinforced flexible graphite, filled PTFE, compressed sheet). For
spiral wound, kammprofile, and RTJ gaskets: see G8S-8010-15. For all others, see G8D-8020-00.
FLANGES: Metal-to-metal. For all others, see G8D-8020-00.
FASTENERS: Applicable for A193 B7, A193 B16, A193 B8M Class 2, A320 L7 fasteners.

TORQUE (FT-LB)
(Note 4)

rd
3 (Note 1),
th
4 (Note 2),
ST nd th
NUMBER 1 PASS 2 PASS 5 (Note 3)
OF SIZE OF 30% 60% PASS
NPS BOLTS BOLTS (Note 1) (Note 1) 100%
½" 4 1/2" 8 17 28
3/4" 4 1/2" 11 21 35
1" 4 1/2" 12 24 40
1-1/4" 4 1/2" 12 24 40
1-1/2" 4 1/2" 14 27 45
2" 4 5/8" 24 48 80
2-1/2" 4 5/8" 27 54 90
3" 4 5/8" 36 72 120
3-1/2" 8 5/8" 24 48 80
4" 8 5/8" 27 54 90
6" 8 3/4" 45 90 150
8" 8 3/4" 60 120 200
10" 12 7/8" 75 150 250
12" 12 7/8" 75 150 250
14" 12 1" 108 216 360
16" 16 1" 105 210 350
18" 16 1-1/8" 165 330 550
20" 20 1-1/8" 165 330 550
24" 20 1-1/4" 210 420 700

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Notes :
1. Star pattern.
2. Circumferential pattern.
3. Circumferential pattern after a 30 minute relaxation period at ambient conditions. Additional circular passes may
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be needed to achieve full torque, but no further relaxation time needed between these passes.
4. See EMETL G8S-8000-00 for Flange Torque Tightening Policy.

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MATERIALS G8S-8010-02
GLOBAL 06-MAR-2013
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TORQUE (ft-lb) FOR CLASS 150 ASME B16.5 RAISED FACE FLANGES
(SHEET GASKETS – PTFE FLUOROPOLYMER COATED FASTENERS) i

GASKETS: Sheet type (metal reinforced flexible graphite, filled PTFE, compressed sheet). For
spiral wound, kammprofile, and RTJ gaskets: see G8S-8010-16. For all others, see G8D-8020-00.
FLANGES: Metal-to-metal. For all others, see G8D-8020-00.
FASTENERS: Applicable for A193 B7, A193 B16, A193 B8M Class 2, A320 L7 fasteners.

TORQUE (FT-LB)
(Note 4)

3rd(Note 1),
st
1 PASS 2nd
PASS 4th Note 2),
NUMBER 30% 60% 5th(Note 3)
OF SIZE OF (Note 1) (Note 1) PASS 100%
NPS BOLTS BOLTS
1/2" 4 1/2" 6 12 20
3/4" 4 1/2" 7 15 25
1" 4 1/2" 8 17 28
1-1/4" 4 1/2" 8 17 28
1-1/2" 4 1/2" 9 19 32
2" 4 5/8" 17 34 56
2-1/2" 4 5/8" 19 38 63
3" 4 5/8" 25 50 84
3-1/2" 8 5/8" 17 34 56
4" 8 5/8" 19 38 63
6" 8 3/4" 32 63 105
8" 8 3/4" 42 84 140
10" 12 7/8" 53 105 175
12" 12 7/8" 53 105 175
14" 12 1" 76 151 252
16" 16 1" 74 147 245
18" 16 1-1/8" 116 231 385
20" 20 1-1/8" 116 231 385
24" 20 1-1/4" 147 294 490
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Notes :
1. Star pattern.
2. Circumferential pattern.
3. Circumferential pattern after a 30 minute relaxation period at ambient conditions. Additional circular passes may
iii
be needed to achieve full torque, but no further relaxation time needed between these passes.
4. See EMETL G8S-8000-00 for Flange Torque Tightening Policy.

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MATERIALS G8S-8010-03
GLOBAL 27-FEB-2013
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TORQUE (ft-lb) FOR CLASS 300 ASME B16.5 RAISED FACE FLANGES
(SHEET GASKETS -- PASTE LUBRICATED FASTENERS) i

GASKETS: Sheet type (metal reinforced flexible graphite, filled PTFE, compressed sheet). For
spiral wound, kammprofile, and RTJ gaskets: see G8S-8010-15. For all others, see G8D-8020-00.
FLANGES: Metal-to-metal. For all others, see G8D-8020-00.
FASTENERS: Applicable for A193 B7, A193 B16, A193 B8M Class 2, A320 L7 fasteners.

TORQUE (FT-LB)
(Note 4)

3rd(Note 1),
4th(Note 2),
NUMBER 1ST PASS 2nd PASS 5th(Note 3)
OF SIZE OF 30% 60% PASS
NPS BOLTS BOLTS (Note 1) (Note 1) 100%
1/2" 4 1/2" 8 17 28
3/4" 4 5/8" 15 30 50
1" 4 5/8" 18 36 60
1-1/4" 4 5/8" 23 45 75
1-1/2" 4 3/4" 36 72 120
2" 8 5/8" 24 48 80
2-1/2" 8 3/4" 36 72 120
3" 8 3/4" 39 78 130
3-1/2" 8 3/4" 39 78 130
4" 8 3/4" 44 87 145
6" 12 3/4" 45 90 150
8" 12 7/8" 72 144 240
10" 16 1" 96 192 320
12" 16 1-1/8" 141 282 470
14" 20 1-1/8" 141 282 470
16" 20 1-1/4" 195 390 650
18" 24 1-1/4" 195 390 650
20" 24 1-1/4" 195 390 650
24" 24 1-1/2" 330 660 1100
(Note 5)
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Notes :
1. Star pattern.
2. Circumferential pattern.
3. Circumferential pattern after a 30 minute relaxation period at ambient conditions. Additional circular passes may be needed to
achieve full torque, but no further relaxation time needed between these passes. iii
4. See EMETL G8S-8000-00 for Flange Torque Tightening Policy.
5. For bolt diameters larger than 1-1/4”, hydraulic tensioning should be considered in lieu of torque tightening.

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MATERIALS G8S-8010-04
GLOBAL 04-MAR-2013
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TORQUE (ft-lb) FOR CLASS 300 ASME B16.5 RAISED FACE FLANGES
(SHEET GASKETS – PTFE FLUOROPOLYMER COATED FASTENERS)i

GASKETS: Sheet type (metal reinforced flexible graphite, filled PTFE, compressed sheet). For
spiral wound, kammprofile, and RTJ gaskets: see G8S-8010-16. For all others, see G8D-8020-00.
FLANGES: Metal-to-metal. For all others, see G8D-8020-00.
FASTENERS: Applicable for A193 B7, A193 B16, A193 B8M Class 2, A320 L7 fasteners.

TORQUE (FT-LB)
(Note 4)

3rd (Note 1),

4th (Note 2),
NUMBER 1st PASS 2nd PASS 5th (Note 3)
OF SIZE OF 30% 60% PASS
NPS BOLTS BOLTS (Note 1) (Note 1) 100%
1/2" 4 1/2" 6 12 20
3/4" 4 5/8" 11 21 35
1" 4 5/8" 13 25 42
1-1/4" 4 5/8" 16 32 53
1-1/2" 4 3/4" 25 50 84
2" 8 5/8" 17 34 56
2-1/2" 8 3/4" 25 50 84
3" 8 3/4" 27 55 91
3-1/2" 8 3/4" 27 55 91
4" 8 3/4" 30 61 102
6" 12 3/4" 32 63 105
8" 12 7/8" 50 101 168
10" 16 1" 67 134 224
12" 16 1-1/8" 99 197 329
14" 20 1-1/8" 99 197 329
16" 20 1-1/4" 137 273 455
18" 24 1-1/4" 137 273 455
20" 24 1-1/4" 137 273 455
24" 24 1-1/2" 231 462 770
(Note 5)
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Notes :
1. Star pattern.
2. Circumferential pattern.
3. Circumferential pattern after a 30 minute relaxation period at ambient conditions. Additional circular passes may be needed to
achieve full torque, but no further relaxation time needed between these passes.iii
4. See EMETL G8S-8000-00 for Flange Torque Tightening Policy.
5. For bolt diameters larger than 1-1/4”, hydraulic tensioning should be considered in lieu of torque tightening.

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TORQUE (ft-lb) FOR CLASS 150 ASME B16.47 SERIES A RAISED FACE FLANGES
(SHEET, SW, KAMMPRO GASKETS - PASTE LUBRICATED FASTENERS)i

GASKETS: Sheet Type (metal reinforced flexible graphite, filled PTFE, compressed sheet),
kammprofile, spiral wound and RTJ gaskets
FLANGES: Metal- to – Metal; for all others, see G8D-8020-00
FASTENERS: Applicable for A193 B7, A193 B16, A193 B8M Class 2, A320 L7 fasteners.

TORQUE (FT-LB)
(Notes 4 & 5)
rd
3 (Note 1),
th
4 (Note 2),
st nd th
1 PASS 2 PASS 5 (Note 3)
NUMBER SIZE OF 30% 60% PASS
NPS OF BOLTS BOLTS (Note 1) (Note 1) 100%
26" 24 1-1/4" 153 306 510
28" 28 1-1/4" 153 306 510
30" 28 1-1/4" 153 306 510
32" 28 1-1/2" 275 549 915
34" 32 1-1/2" 275 549 915
36" 32 1-1/2" 275 549 915
38" 32 1-1/2" 275 549 915
40" 36 1-1/2" 275 549 915
42" 36 1-1/2" 275 549 915
44" 40 1-1/2" 275 549 915
46" 40 1-1/2" 275 549 915
48" 44 1-1/2" 275 549 915
50" 44 1-3/4" 446 891 1485
52" 44 1-3/4" 446 891 1485
54" 44 1-3/4" 446 891 1485
56" 48 1-3/4" 446 891 1485
58" 48 1-3/4" 446 891 1485
60" 52 1-3/4" 446 891 1485

Notes:
1. Star pattern.
2. Circumferential pattern.
3. Circumferential pattern after a 30 minute relaxation period at ambient conditions. Additional circular passes may
ii
be needed to achieve full torque, but no further relaxation time needed between these passes.
4. See EMETL G8S-8000-00 for Flange Torque Tightening Policy.
5. For bolt diameters larger than 1-1/4", hydraulic tensioning should be considered in lieu of torque tightening.

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TORQUE (ft-lb) FOR CLASS 150 ASME B16.47 SERIES A RAISED FACE FLANGES
(SHEET, SW, KAMMPRO GASKETS - PTFE FLUOROPOLYMER COATED FASTENERS) i

GASKETS: Sheet Type (metal reinforced flexible graphite, filled PTFE, compressed sheet),
kammprofile, spiral wound and RTJ gaskets
FLANGES: Metal- to – Metal; for all others, see G8D-8020-00
FASTENERS: Applicable for A193 B7, A193 B16, A193 B8M Class 2, A320 L7 fasteners.

TORQUE (FT-LB)
(Notes 4 & 5)
rd
3 (Note 1),
th
4 (Note 2),
st nd th
NUMBER SIZE 1 PASS 2 PASS 5 (Note 3)
OF OF 30% 60% PASS
NPS BOLTS BOLTS (Note 1) (Note 1) 100%
26" 24 1-1/4" 119 237 395
28" 28 1-1/4" 119 237 395
30" 28 1-1/4" 119 237 395
32" 28 1-1/2" 210 420 700
34" 32 1-1/2" 210 420 700
36" 32 1-1/2" 210 420 700
38" 32 1-1/2" 210 420 700
40" 36 1-1/2" 210 420 700
42" 36 1-1/2" 210 420 700
44" 40 1-1/2" 210 420 700
46" 40 1-1/2" 210 420 700
48" 44 1-1/2" 210 420 700
50" 44 1-3/4" 341 681 1135
52" 44 1-3/4" 341 681 1135
54" 44 1-3/4" 341 681 1135
56" 48 1-3/4" 341 681 1135
58" 48 1-3/4" 341 681 1135
60" 52 1-3/4" 341 681 1135

Notes:
1. Star pattern.
2. Circumferential pattern.
3. Circumferential pattern after a 30 minute relaxation period at ambient conditions. Additional circular passes may
ii
be needed to achieve full torque, but no further relaxation time needed between these passes.
4. See EMETL G8S-8000-00 for Flange Torque Tightening Policy.
5. For bolt diameters larger than 1-1/4", hydraulic tensioning should be considered in lieu of torque tightening.

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GLOBAL 28-MAY-2013
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TORQUE (ft-lb) PER BOLT SIZE FOR CLASS 150-2500 ASME B16.5 RAISED FACE FLANGES
(SW, KAMMPRO, RTJ GASKETS -- PASTE LUBRICATED FASTENERS)i,ii,iii

GASKETS: Spiral wound, Grooved metal (kammprofile) and Ring Type Joint.
For sheet gaskets: see G8S-8010-01 (Class 150) and G8S-8010-03 (Class 300).
FLANGES: Metal-to-metal. For all others, see G8D-8020-00.
FASTENERS: Applicable for A193 B7, A193 B16, A193 B8M Class 2, A320 L7 fasteners.

TORQUE (FT-LB)
(Notes 4, 5)

rd
3 (Note 1),
ST nd th
1 PASS 2 PASS 4 (Note 2),
th
30% 60% 5 (Note 3)
BOLT (Note 1) (Note 1) PASS
SIZE 100%
1/2" UNC 15 30 50
5/8” UNC 30 60 95
3/4” UNC 50 100 165
7/8” UNC 85 170 275
1” UNC 120 240 405
1-1/8” UN 180 360 590
1-1/4” UN 250 500 830
1-3/8” UN 335 670 1110
1-1/2” UN 445 890 1475
1-5/8” UN 555 1110 1845
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1-3/4” UN 705 1410 2350
1-7/8” UN 885 1770 2950
2” UN 1040 2080 3470
2-1/4” UN 1485 2970 4950
2-1/2” UN 2070 4140 6900
2-3/4” UN 2760 5520 9200
3” UN 3540 7080 11800
3-1/2” UN 5560 11120 18540
Notes:
1. Star pattern.
2. Circumferential pattern.
3. Circumferential pattern after a 30 minute relaxation period at ambient conditions. Additional circular passes
v
may be needed to achieve full torque, but no further relaxation time needed between these passes.
4. See EMETL G8S-8000-00 for Flange Torque Tightening Policy.
5. For bolt diameters larger than 1-1/4”, hydraulic tensioning should be considered in lieu of torque tightening.

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TORQUE (ft-lb) PER BOLT SIZE FOR CLASS 150-2500 ASME B16.5 RAISED FACE FLANGES
(SW, KAMMPRO, RTJ GASKETS – FLUOROPOLYMER COATED FASTENERS)i,ii,iii

GASKETS: Spiral wound, Grooved metal (kammprofile) and Ring Type Joint.
For sheet gaskets: see G8S-8010-02 (Class 150) and G8S-8010-04 (Class 300).
FLANGES: Metal-to-metal. For all others, see G8D-8020-00.
FASTENERS: Applicable for A193 B7, A193 B16, A193 B8M Class 2, A320 L7 fasteners.

TORQUE (FT-LB)
(Notes 4, 5)

rd
3 (Note 1),
ST nd th
1 PASS 2 PASS 4 (Note 2),
th
30% 60% 5 (Note 3)
BOLT (Note 1) (Note 1) PASS
SIZE 100%
1/2" UNC 10 20 35
5/8” UNC 20 40 65
3/4” UNC 35 70 120
7/8” UNC 60 120 190
1” UNC 90 180 290
1-1/8” UN 125 250 415
1-1/4” UN 175 350 585
1-3/8” UN 235 470 775
1-1/2” UN 310 620 1035
1-5/8” UN 400 800 1330
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1-3/4” UN 495 990 1645
1-7/8” UN 620 1240 2070
2” UN 730 1460 2440
2-1/4” UN 1050 2100 3470
2-1/2” UN 1500 3000 4800
2-3/4” UN 2000 4000 6600
3” UN 2500 5000 8300
3-1/2” UN 3895 7790 12980

Notes:
1. Star pattern.
2. Circumferential pattern.
3. Circumferential pattern after a 30 minute relaxation period at ambient conditions. Additional circular passes
v
may be needed to achieve full torque, but no further relaxation time needed between these passes.
4. See EMETL G8S-8000-00 for Flange Torque Tightening Policy.
5. For bolt diameters larger than 1-1/4”, hydraulic tensioning should be considered in lieu of torque tightening.

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