ASME Flange Bolt Torque Values

Bolt Torque Values for ASME B16.47 Series A Class 150# Flat Flanges
with A193 Grade B7 Bolts

For Full Face Homogenous Elastomeric Gaskets

        <70 durometer Shore A >70 durometer Shore A
Nominal Pipe Size (in) # of Bolt Holes (in) Size of Bolts (in) Minimum Torque (ft. lbs.) Preferred Torque (ft. lbs.) Preferred Torque (ft. lbs.)
26 24 1.25 238 238 318
28 28 1.25 224 224 299
30 28 1.25 248 248 331
32 28 1.50 309 309 412
34 32 1.50 283 283 377
36 32 1.50 309 309 411
38 32 1.50 356 356 474
40 36 1.50 328 328 438
42 36 1.50 354 354 472
44 40 1.50 339 339 452
46 40 1.50 354 354 473
48 44 1.50 342 342 456
50 44 1.75 470 470 626
52 44 1.75 502 502 669
54 44 1.75 535 535 713
56 48 1.75 528 528 705
58 48 1.75 561 561 747
60 52 1.75 530 530 707

Bolt Torque Values for ASME B16.5 Series A Class 150# Flat Flanges
with A193 Grade B7 Bolts

For Full Face Homogenous Elastomeric Gaskets

        <70 durometer Shore A >70 durometer Shore A
Nominal Pipe Size (in) # of Bolt Holes (in) Size of Bolts (in) Minimum Torque (ft. lbs.) Preferred Torque (ft. lbs.) Preferred Torque (ft. lbs.)
0.50 4 0.50 9 14 19
0.75 4 0.50 12 17 23
1.00 4 0.50 14 21 28
1.25 4 0.50 16 24 32
1.50 4 0.50 19 28 37
2.00 4 0.63 33 49 66
2.50 4 0.63 45 67 90
3.00 4 0.63 49 73 97
3.50 8 0.63 30 45 60
4.00 8 0.63 33 49 66
5.00 8 0.75 41 61 82
6.00 8 0.75 46 69 92
8.00 8 0.75 66 99 132
10.0 12 0.88 64 96 128
12.0 12 0.88 93 140 186
14.0 12 1.00 134 201 268
16.0 16 1.00 120 181 241
18.0 16 1.13 132 198 264
20.0 20 1.13 124 187 249
24.0 20 1.25 173 260 347

NOTE 1: This torque table applies for 1/16” and 1/8” thick homogenous elastomeric gaskets.  The pressure rating of the material may vary depending on the grade.

NOTE 2: The above-mentioned torque values are based on the maximum bolt stress of 60,000 psi.  Bolt yield should be at least 80,000 psi.

NOTE 3: This table does not take flange strength into consideration.  We recommend consulting the flange manufacturer to confirm the suitability of the above-mentioned values.

NOTE 4: Apply torque in increments. When the gasket extends past the O.D. of the flange by 1/4:” to 3/8”, stop tightening.

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ASME B16.47 Bolt Torque Values
ASME B16.5 Bolt Torque Values