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Flange work

Flange work according to NS-EN 1591-4

Flange work

Flange work according to NS-EN 1591-4

Basic knowledge of preparation, planning, execution and documentation of work with flange assembly with bolt tightening of flange connections.

Next course June 1, 2026
Location Porsgrunn, Blomsterdalen, Molde, Tau
Available 14 dates

Controlled tightening of flanges, the correct selection of tools, gaskets, bolts and lubricants are crucial to avoiding accidents and loss of value in pressurized systems.

The course provides basic knowledge about preparation, planning, execution and documentation of flange assembly work with bolting of flange connections on high-pressure and hydrocarbon-carrying process systems.

Training in flange connections is in accordance with NS-EN 1591, contains the following main points:

  • General health and safety precautions when working on flanged joints
  • Use of bolts, lubricants
  • Work procedures for storing, disassembling, assembling gaskets and seals
  • Safe HSE when using hydraulic tools
  • Bolt preload, bolt tightening using flanges
  • Review of tools used in connection with bolt pretensioning
  • Troubleshooting and correction
  • Assembly of flange surfaces
  • Torque tightening, both manual and hydraulic
  • Safe handling of hydraulic torque tools
  • Review and use of different drawing tables
  • Interpretation and use of pipe specifications

Upon passing the exam, you are certified to work with flange connections.

 

Our course instructors have many years of practical experience:

Our course instructors have extensive experience in the field and have been teaching courses for the past 15 years.

The course is tailored to you:

We can of course tailor courses to suit your company. Contact us for an offer for an in-house course if our course dates do not suit you and your company.

Customers give the course a very good score:

The course is receiving very good feedback.

The course has recently been held for expertise companies in several places in Norway and consistently receives very good scores from course participants.

 

Prerequisites

The course is based on NORSOK requirements and curriculum according to Norwegian Oil and Gas's curricula.

The course is relevant for those of you who are a mechanic, industrial plumber or process technician and the like.
After completing the course, you can prepare, plan, perform and document the work of flange assembly and bolting of flange connections.

 

Target group

Anyone who will be managing or doing independent work (performing professional) on flange connections in piping systems must have completed basic training in flange work that includes the types of flange connections found at the facility.

Upcoming course dates

Week 23
June 1, 2026 – June 4
09:30–16:00 Porsgrunn Kenneth Sjåberg
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Week 26
June 22, 2026 – June 25
09:30–16:00 The Valley of Flowers Kenneth Sjåberg
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Week 28
July 6, 2026 – July 9
09:30–16:00 Porsgrunn Kenneth Sjåberg
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Week 33
10 August 2026 – 13 August
09:30–16:00 The Valley of Flowers Kenneth Sjåberg
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Week 35
24 August 2026 – 27 August
09:30–16:00 Porsgrunn Kenneth Sjåberg
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Week 37
7 September 2026 – 10 September
09:30–16:00 The Valley of Flowers Kenneth Sjåberg
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Week 39
21 September 2026 – 24 September
09:30–16:00 Molde Kenneth Sjåberg
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Week 41
5 October 2026 – 8 October
09:30–16:00 Porsgrunn Kenneth Sjåberg
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Week 43
19 October 2026 – 22 October
09:30–16:00 The Valley of Flowers Kenneth Sjåberg
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Week 45
2 November 2026 – 5 November
09:30–16:00 Molde Kenneth Sjåberg
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Week 48
23 November 2026 – 26 November
09:30–16:00 The Valley of Flowers Kenneth Sjåberg
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Week 50
December 7, 2026 – December 10
09:30–16:00 Tau Kenneth Sjåberg
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Week 51
December 14, 2026 – December 17
09:30–16:00 Porsgrunn Kenneth Sjåberg
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