Flange work

Mechanical Torque wrench according to guideline 1591-4

Duration: 2 days
Language: Norwegian
Level: Course
Teaching method: Classroom + practice
Type: Full-time
Teaching hours: 16 hours
Category: Flange work

Price 7 550 NOK

Flange work

Mechanical Torque wrench according to guideline 1591-4

Controlled tightening of flanges. Selection of the right tools, bolts, lubricants and HSE. This is crucial to avoid accidents and loss of value on pressurized systems.

Next course May 26, 2026

Location Porsgrunn, Blomsterdalen, Molde

Available 11 dates

A torque wrench and associated sockets lie on a work glove on a wooden table.

TARGET GROUP:

Operations personnel, process operators, electricians, automation engineers.

For mechanical personnel, a 4-day flange course in accordance with NS-1591-4 is recommended.

CONTENTS:

The course covers preparation, planning, HSE, execution and documentation of work during flange assembly with bolting of flange connections on high-pressure and hydrocarbon-carrying process systems. The focus will be on mechanical torque wrenches, disassembly procedures, alignment procedures and assembly procedures.

Training and safe use of mechanical torque wrenches. (Norsok L004. A little about Stahlwille and Polar wrenches, as well as practical exercises on jigs)

Troubleshooting and cleaning (Theory and practice around troubleshooting flanges and damage to sealing surfaces, etc.)

Documentation and HSE (Work packages, Valve and blinding list, Control and activity form, Pull notes, Pull tables, Sensor form)

Documents used are generally aimed at course equipment. Job packages designed for course flanges, RF, RTJ, NCF5 and clamp connections.

Disassembly Procedures (Procedures for Disassembly of FF, RF, RTJ, NCF5 and Pipe Clamp Connections)

Erection procedures (Theoretical review of FF, RF, RTJ, NCF5 and clamped joints)

Assembly Procedures (Procedures for FF, RF, RTJ, NCF5 and Clamp Connections)

Bolts and lubricants (4 most used stud bolts B7,L7,B16,B8M class 1 and 2, importance of lubricants, Molycote)

Spreading Tools (Review of Mechanical and Hydraulic Flange Spreaders, Enerpac and Equalizer)

Straightening Tools (Review of Mechanical and Hydraulic Flange Straighteners, Enerpac and Equalizer)

Flange theory (Theory surrounding the construction of FF, RF, RTJ, NCF5 and clamp connections)

Gasket theory (Theory of the structure and operation of Flat gaskets, SPW, Oval, Octagonal, RX, BX, IX and Techlock)

Spec change (Theory around procedures for spec changes)

Post-check and Overdraw (Theory around the desired result and how to avoid overdrawing

Documentation, job packages, tension tables, gasket theory and bolt theory.

Day 1: Theory

Day 2: Theory and practical exercises on the Flange jig.

Prerequisites

Industrial experience

Target group

Operations personnel, process operators, electricians, automation engineers.

For mechanical personnel, a 4-day flange course in accordance with NS-1591-4 is recommended.

Upcoming course dates

Week 22

May 26, 2026 – May 27

09:30–16:00 Porsgrunn Kenneth Sjåberg

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Week 25

June 15, 2026 – June 16

09:30–16:00 The Valley of Flowers Kenneth Sjåberg

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Week 27

July 2, 2026 – July 3

09:30–16:00 Porsgrunn Kenneth Sjåberg

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Week 34

17 August 2026 – 18 August

09:30–16:00 The Valley of Flowers Kenneth Sjåberg

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Week 36

31 August 2026 – 1 September

09:30–16:00 Porsgrunn Kenneth Sjåberg

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Week 38

14 September 2026 – 15 September

09:30–16:00 The Valley of Flowers Kenneth Sjåberg

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Week 42

12 October 2026 – 13 October

09:30–16:00 Porsgrunn Kenneth Sjåberg

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Week 44

26 October 2026 – 27 October

09:30–16:00 The Valley of Flowers Kenneth Sjåberg

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Week 46

9 November 2026 – 10 November

09:30–16:00 Porsgrunn Kenneth Sjåberg

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Week 47

16 November 2026 – 17 November

09:30–16:00 Molde Kenneth Sjåberg

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Week 49

November 30, 2026 – December 1

09:30–16:00 The Valley of Flowers Kenneth Sjåberg

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