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Revision 3 

PLIDCO Torque Chart for Clamp+Sleeve 

 

Nominal 

Diameter 

of Stud 

(inches) 

(see Note 2) 

Wrench 

Opening 

Across 

Flats 

(inches) 

Torque Values for 

Sealing Section

 

(Note 1) 

Torque Values for 

Clamping Section

 

(Note 1) 

0.15 C

f

 

0.15 C

f

 

ft-lbs 

Nm 

ft-lbs 

Nm 

 

 

25,000 psi pre-stress 

52,500 psi pre-stress 

5/8 

1-1/16 

56 

76 

118 

160 

3/4 

1-1/4 

98 

133 

206 

280 

7/8 

1-7/16 

156 

212 

328 

446 

1-5/8 

233 

316 

490 

664 

1-1/8 

1-13/16 

342 

464 

719 

975 

1-1/4 

480 

651 

1000 

1370 

1-3/8 

2-3/16 

651 

883 

1400 

1860 

1-1/2 

2-3/8 

857 

1160 

1800 

2440 

1-5/8 

2-9/16 

1110 

1490 

2300 

3120 

1-3/4 

2-3/4 

1390 

1890 

2900 

3970 

1-7/8 

2-15/16 

1730 

2350 

3600 

4930 

3-1/8 

2120 

2870 

4400 

6030 

2-1/4 

3-1/2 

3050 

4140 

6400 

8700 

2-1/2 

3-7/8 

4230 

5740 

8900 

12000 

 

 

23,000 psi pre-stress 

47,500 psi pre-stress 

2-3/4 

4-1/4 

5220 

7080 

10800 

14600 

4-5/8 

6890 

9340 

14200 

19300 

3-1/4 

8800 

11900 

18200 

24600 

3-1/2 

5-3/8 

11000 

15000 

22800 

30900 

3-3/4 

5-3/4 

13600 

18500 

28100 

38200 

6-1/8 

16600 

22500 

34300 

46500 

 

 

18,800 psi pre-stress 

37,500 psi pre-stress 

4-1/4 

6-1/2 

16300 

22100 

32500 

44100 

4-1/2 

6-7/8 

19400 

26300 

38700 

52500 

4-3/4 

7-1/4 

22900 

31000 

45600 

61900 

7-5/8 

26700 

36300 

53300 

72300 

5-1/4 

31000 

42100 

61900 

83900 

5-1/2 

8-3/8 

35700 

48400 

71200 

96600 

5-3/4 

8-3/4 

40900 

55400 

81500 

110600 

9-1/8 

46500 

63000 

92800 

125800 

Studs: ASTM A193 Grade B7 - Nuts: ASTM A194 Grade 2H 

Note 1:  The torque values listed are residual torque value.  This is the torque value and residual stress 

after bolt relaxation.  The studs and nuts must be clean, free running, free of obvious flaws. The 
values listed assume that the nuts are properly lubricated with a lubricant having an 
approximate coefficient of friction (µ) 0.15 or k factor of 0.19 such as light weight machine oil. If 
a lower coefficient of friction lubricant is used, such as graphite, please contact PLIDCO’s 
Engineering department for appropriate torque values.   

Note 2:  The second number is the pitch, which is shown in number of threads per inch. 
Note 3:  Use the pre-stress value shown for the applicable stud size if bolt tensioners are to be used 

and follow the bolt tensioner manufacturer’s instructions. 

Note 4:   This chart is also to be used for all PTFE (Teflon) coated studs. 

Summary of Contents for CLAMP+SLEEVE

Page 1: ...SH PLIDCO CLAMP SLEEVE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LANGUAGES CLICK ON LANGUAGE DESIRED PLIDCO The Pipe Line Development Company www plidco com 440 871 5700 pipeline plidco com 11792 Alameda Drive Strongsville OH 44149 ...

Page 2: ... standards If the PLIDCO Clamp Sleeve is to be installed underwater be sure to read the Underwater Installation section Whenever a PLIDCO product is modified in any form including adding a vent or changing seals by anyone other than the Engineering and Manufacturing Departments of The Pipe Line Development Company or a PLIDCO certified repacking company the product warranty is voided Products that...

Page 3: ...nel should not be allowed near the repair until the seal has been proven Pipe Preparation 1 Remove all coatings rust and scale from the pipe surface where the circumferential seals and clamping sections of the PLIDCO Clamp Sleeve will contact the pipe A near white finish as noted in SSPC SP10 NACE No 2 is preferred at location where the seals contact the pipe The cleaner the pipe surface the more ...

Page 4: ... provided both lifting eyes are required to lift the fitting Chains hooks shackles or straps suitable for the weight of the fitting s shall be used and must be securely inserted through the lifting eyes The lifting eyes are designed to support the weight of a fully assembled Clamp Sleeve The lifting eyes are installed on both halves of the fitting and should be used to maneuver or lower Clamp Slee...

Page 5: ...th a lubricant Table 1 lists the lubricants that are recommended for the various seals The customer must determine if the lubricant is compatible with the product in the pipeline Lubricant is not recommended for underwater installations or for braided packing Refer to the section on Underwater Installations Petroleum based lubricants A Silicone based lubricants B Glycerin based lubricants C Super ...

Page 6: ...s per side in the seal area insert the longer studs in the center holes For PLIDCO fittings with more than 3 holes per side in the seal area insert the longer studs in the four corner holes Sometimes it is helpful to loosely assemble the PLIDCO Clamp Sleeve to one side of the leak then reposition it centered over the leak 5 Torque all of the studs and nuts on the PLIDCO Clamp Sleeve uniformly usin...

Page 7: ... To complete assembly ALL studs should be rechecked at the recommended torque Torque all studs in a circular pattern at 100 torque all studs and nuts are unable to continue spinning Keep in mind an increase in torque on one stud can cause a decrease in torque on neighboring studs Note The torque values listed on the PLIDCO Torque Chart represent residual torque The initial torque value may need to...

Page 8: ...ch shackles to the lifting eyes Smaller fittings typically only have lifting eyes in the center of the shell as shown in Figure 8 Larger diameter fittings have additional lifting eyes on an angle as shown in Figure 9 For larger diameter fittings the angled lifting eyes are to be used during installation with hinges Figure 8 Figure 9 3 Attach properly sized rigging such as chains cables or straps t...

Page 9: ...0 Figure 11 Sealant Injection Sealant Injection is not required for a PLIDCO Clamp Sleeve to achieve a leak tight seal provided the sleeve was installed with elastomer seals was installed per this installation instructions and the temperature and pressure of the pipeline are within the design limitations of the PLIDCO Clamp Sleeve However PLIDCO Clamp Sleeves are capable of being injected with sea...

Page 10: ...ice welding must be considered when planning in service welding Refer to IP 019 Welding Considerations for additional information It is recommended that the pipeline should be full and under flow Welders and weld procedures should be qualified in accordance with API Standard 1104 Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities Appendix B In Service Welding We strongly recommend the use of a low hydrog...

Page 11: ...eve is to be welded the welding be completed as soon as possible after the installation as conditions permit Welding at a significantly later date relies heavily on whether proper installation procedures were followed and the compatibility of the elastomeric gaskets with the product in the pipeline After the installation of the PLIDCO Clamp Sleeve there is no meaningful test that can be performed ...

Page 12: ...ommended Inspection Schedule 1 After the pipeline is re pressurized and field tested see Re pressuring and Field Testing for precautions the torque values should be checked again 4 hours after installation Then the torque values should be checked again 24 hours after that 2 It is recommended that if the product is not being welded that torque striping be applied from the nuts to the sidebar of the...

Page 13: ...t product is exceeded causing leakage or damage to the fitting The pipe on which the fitting is installed is damaged Personal injury or death due to subsequent removal of a vent plug RECOMMENDATIONS The Pipe Line Development Company strongly recommends the following for all underwater installations 1 Order or procure fittings with vents 2 Leave the vents open during installation Additionally the P...

Page 14: ... 37 500 psi pre stress 4 1 4 6 1 2 16300 22100 32500 44100 4 1 2 6 7 8 19400 26300 38700 52500 4 3 4 7 1 4 22900 31000 45600 61900 5 7 5 8 26700 36300 53300 72300 5 1 4 8 31000 42100 61900 83900 5 1 2 8 3 8 35700 48400 71200 96600 5 3 4 8 3 4 40900 55400 81500 110600 6 9 1 8 46500 63000 92800 125800 Studs ASTM A193 Grade B7 Nuts ASTM A194 Grade 2H Note 1 The torque values listed are residual torqu...

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