Description
Who is this course for?
This course is intended for employees who are involved in Mechanical Joint Integrity and hand torque bolted connection activity in the workplace.
This course is designed and structured to focus delegates on Mechanical Joint Integrity and the adoption of best practices in ensuring a leak-free ‘right first-time’ joint using hand torque bolted connection techniques
This course follows the 4 stage model to competence (click here to see ECITB code of practice for more information)
Course outline:
- Health & Safety – Compliance, Hazards & Risks, Quality Control Procedures, Use of PPE and Care of Equipment
- Principles of Bolting – Bolt Stress/Strain, Load Deflection
- Flanges & Joints – Types of Joint, Key Component of Joints, Common Flange Faces, Specialist Joints, Flange Condition, Flange Identification
- Fasteners – Basic Thread Information, Nuts & Washers
- Gaskets, Gasket Definition, Correct Selection of Gasket, Gasket Materials
- Sequences – Sequence for Tightening Various Flanges
- Torque Tightening – Torque Definition, Bolt Strength, Lubricants, Conditions of Bolts Nuts & Studs
- Dismantling & Reassembly of a Range of Flange Types Using Torque Tightening Methodology
Course Duration:
1 day (08:30am – 4:00pm)
Course Dates:
2023
13th December
2024
19th January
16th February
04th March
19th April
20th May
21st June
19th July
08th August
20th September
25th October
22nd November
16th December
Costs:
£225 + VAT per person
Please Note:
*Organisations associated with ECITB may be eligible to apply for grant funding
* This course must have 4 delegates to run.
* With Sufficient numbers, this can be run upon request
at times and dates to suit the client
