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Techlok Clamp Connector

Techlok
POCKET GUIDE
Clamp Connector
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
INSPECT COMPONENTS PRIOR TO DE-PRESSURISE THE
ASSEMBLY LINE
Hub and sealring seating surfaces must be Always check, never take it
clean and free from foreign for granted that the line has
matter. Damage to hub seats been de-pressurised.
and seal lips is not Proceed with caution in case seepage has
acceptable, and should be caused pressure to build up again.
rectified before assembly. SLACKEN NUTS BUT DO NOT
LUBRICATE REMOVE THE NUTS FROM THE BOLTS
Usually sealrings are - THEN SLACKEN CLAMP SEGMENTS
coated which acts as Gradually run the nuts
lubricant during make- back along the bolts until
up. If required light oil just loose. If clamp
or MoS2 spray can be used on hub sealing segments remain bound
surface but not on sealring. Take care that no onto hubs, then BOTH
solid particles are present in the lubricant. segments must be
slackened by hitting the inner face of the
CHECK SEALRING STANDOFF
clamp lugs with a suitable soft-faced hammer.
The sealring should
rock slightly against
REPEAT SLACKENING PROCEDURE
hub face. Stand-off
Re-loosen nuts and re-slacken BOTH clamp
dimensions given
segments until the maximum nut travel shown
below in inches.
below is reached.
ASSEMBLE COMPONENTS This should release
Install sealring into the hubs, and assemble sealring contact
clamps around the hubs. Lubricant applied to and any residual
the hub/clamp contact pressure will then
area will aid assembly. be released through, with the joint.
The studbolts should be
fitted ensuring that CHECK CLAMPS ARE SLACK AND
spherically faced nuts FREE TO ROTATE AND/OR ROCK
locate into spherical ABOUT HUBS X = Nut travel at end of bolt
2X = Total nut travel from
seats of the clamps. Lubrication of nut faces Do not proceed assembled position
and bolt threads is recommended. until discharge
ceases ensure that
TIGHTEN BOLTS IN UNIFORM
hubs are apart,
MANNER
sealring is free to
Bolting should be
move AND clamps
tightened to keep
are slack, free to
spacing between
rotate or rock.
clamp halves
NOTE - If pressure
approximately
is still in the line, the
equal. Clamp
sealring might remain
segments should be
seated, making the
shocked with suitable soft-faced hammer to
joint tight even though
aid assembly. Always re-tighten bolts after
it is part dis-assembled. ONLY when all
shocking to the torque/preload values given
components are loose and clamps are free to
below.
move can dis-assembly be completed. If the
ALIGN HUBS components are not free to move DO NOT
Hubs should be aligned so that sealring can be CONTINUE - contact your supervisor.
installed between hubs. DO NOT attempt to
correct badly mis-aligned piping by clamping ALWAYS ASK YOURSELF - WHAT IF ?…
force alone; piping pulling forces should only •What if, the connection is still under
be released when clamp is fully assembled. pressure, am I or others in danger, and if so
Complete Techlok make up requires two how?
conditions. •What if, there is still gas or fluid in the line?
1) Hubs must be completely face to face with •What if, the sling snaps?
the rib of the sealring where standard hubs are •What if, the load swings in my direction?
used and completely face to face with each •What if, the piping springs upon release?
other where recessed hubs are used. (Piping spring may also prevent free rotation
2) Bolts are made up to the correct torque. of clamps around the hubs).
TECHLOK CLAMP CONNECTOR
Clamp Standard Basic Bolt Preload Basic Bolt Torque
Size Bolt Dia (Note 1, 3) Lubricated μ=0.1 Notes 2X
(Note 1, 2, 3)
ins Lbf KN Ft-lbs Nm ins mm
Standard Clamp Series
1in 0.500 2844 12.7 17 23 4 0.2 5
11/2 in 0.625 4766 21.2 35 48 4, 5 0.2 6
2in 0.750 6516 29.0 55 75 4, 5 0.2 6
3in 0.750 7476 33.3 65 88 4, 5 0.3 8
4in 0.875 9946 44.2 100 136 4, 5 0.4 10
5in 1.000 13986 62.2 160 217 4, 5 0.6 14
6in 1.125 16032 71.3 210 285 4, 5 1.0 24
8in 1.250 20887 92.9 300 407 4, 5 1.1 27
Light Duty Series
L14in 1.625 39727 177 700 949 4 1.3 33
L16in 1.750 42084 187 800 1085 4 1.3 33
L18in 1.875 54288 241 1100 1492 4 1.3 33
L20in 2.000 58073 258 1250 1695 4 1.3 34
L24in 2.250 74880 333 1800 2440 4 1.6 39
Heavy Duty Series
H2in 0.875 9946 44.2 100 136 4, 5 0.2 6
H3in 0.875 11931 53.1 120 163 4, 5 0.3 8
H4in 1.000 12240 54.4 140 190 4, 5 0.4 11
H8in 1.375 25599 114 390 529 4, 5 0.9 24
H10in 1.625 39722 177 700 949 4, 5 1.2 32
H12in 1.750 47340 211 900 1220 4, 5 1.5 37
H14in 1.875 59208 263 1200 1627 4, 5 1.5 39
H16in 2.250 83204 370 2000 2711 4, 5 1.6 40
H18in 2.250 83204 370 2000 2711 4, 5 1.7 42
H20in 2.250 89448 398 2150 2915 4, 5 1.7 43
H22in 2.250 89448 398 2150 2915 4, 5 1.7 43
H24in 2.250 93608 416 2250 3051 4, 5 1.8 45
H26in 2.500 103590 461 2750 3728 4, 5 1.8 45
Notes:
1. This is the basic minimum torque/preload value. Use for typically 900lb systems and below, blind closures and
Stainless Steel clamps.
2. Different friction coefficients will require the torque values to be adjusted. Check with Lubricant manufacturer.
3. Exceeding the stated torque/preload values may cause distortions in the Clamp/Hub. If these torques do not
achieve correct make-up (i.e. unable to correct mis-alignment), then seek assistance as other measures may
be needed to assist with the assembly.
4. Factor torque by 1.5 for mis-aligned piping and/or 1500lb systems and above. Suitable only for Carbon, Duplex
and Low Alloy Steel Clamps with B7 or equivalent bolts.
5. Factor torque by 2.0 for extreme mis-aligned piping and/or 2500lb (and 5000psi) systems and above. Suitable
only for Low Alloy Steel Clamps with Grade B7 bolts or equivalent.

SEALRING STANDOFF
Sealring Nominal Min Sealring Nominal Min Sealring Nominal Min
Standoff ‘Canted’ Standoff ‘Canted’ Standoff ‘Canted’
‘Canted’ for Re-use ‘Canted’ for Re-use ‘Canted’ for Re-use
4 0.018 0.006 56 0.053 0.026 122 0.155 0.078
5 0.018 0.006 62 0.092 0.046 124 0.152 0.076
7 0.021 0.007 64 0.096 0.048 130 0.167 0.083
11 0.025 0.009 67 0.096 0.048 134 0.167 0.083
12 0.025 0.009 72 0.099 0.050 137 0.163 0.081
13 0.025 0.009 76 0.103 0.052 140 0.167 0.083
14 0.024 0.008 82 0.107 0.053 144 0.193 0.096
16 0.024 0.009 84 0.111 0.055 152 0.189 0.095
20 0.023 0.011 87 0.114 0.057 160 0.193 0.096
23 0.025 0.013 91 0.118 0.059 170 0.200 0.100
25 0.028 0.014 92 0.118 0.059 180 0.207 0.104
27 0.032 0.016 94 0.122 0.061 185 0.219 0.109
31 0.031 0.015 97 0.129 0.065 192 0.230 0.115
34 0.036 0.018 102 0.129 0.065 200 0.234 0.117
40 0.039 0.019 106 0.137 0.068 210 0.224 0.112
42 0.042 0.021 112 0.144 0.072 220 0.254 0.127
46 0.050 0.025 116 0.148 0.074 225 0.261 0.130
52 0.050 0.025 120 0.155 0.078 232 0.272 0.136

CROSS REFERENCE TABLES HEAVY DUTY CLAMP SERIES

STANDARD CLAMP SERIES H2in B
Clamp GR Standard GR Optional H3in C
Size Sizes Sizes H4in D
1in 1GR H8in G XG
11/2 in 1.5GR H10in 10H X10H
2in 2GR H12in 12M X12M
3in 3GR H14in P
4in 4GR H16in S
5in 5GR E H18in
6in 6GR F,XF H20in U
8in 8GR X8GR H22in V
H24in W
H26in Y
LIGHT DUTY SERIES
L14in X14GR Techlok designation uses “in” to denote nominal size in
L16in X16GR inches as opposed to “GR” which denotes comparable
L18in X18GR products.
L20in X20GR All data contained herein may be subject to change
L24in X24GR without notice.