Novus Flange Joint Tool Kit complements our joint making procedure in assisting technicians in the making of properly assembled and reliable flanged joints. Each kit contains a number of effective tools that help to ensure that the flange has the correct surface finish, is properly aligned and is assembled correctly.

The suitability of a gasket material in a given application is dependent on a number of factors including chemical resistance, temperature and pressure capability, flange material and flange configuration and resistance to thermal cycling. Choosing the right material for the application can be a difficult and confusing task.

It is equally critical that the prescribed bolt loadings are sufficient to seat the gasket under the service conditions without overloading the gasket, bolting or flange. Consideration must be given to the minimum and maximum seating stress of the gasket as well as the relaxation of the gasket and studs and must allow for any variation in actual versus specified load through inaccuracies in bolt loading.

Our training program “Control of Flanged Joints in the Chemical Industry” is designed to ensure that all individuals with responsibilities in connection with ensuring the safe control of flange joints are trained and validated as competent to undertake these responsibilities. The program is based around a video presentation of best practices produced in conjunction with Huntsman Petrochemicals and Heldey Purvice Limited.

The reliability of the flanged joint depends critically on competent control of the joint making process. It is common to put considerable effort into the design process only for improper assembly to lead to joint failure. Therefore it is important that joint making is undertaken by trained and validated technicians who have an understanding of the procedure and the underlying principles and practice.

The Control of Flanged Joints is an industry recognised training program designed to ensure that all individuals with responsibilities in connection with ensuring the safe control of flange joints are trained and validated as competent to undertake these responsibilities. The program, produced in conjunction with a major global petrochemical company and leading bolt service company, is based around a video presentation of best practices and utilises an intelligent bolting system to explain and demonstrate these principles.

Novus Sealing run a number of training programs designed to ensure that all individuals with responsibilities in connection with ensuring the safe control of flange joints are trained and validated as competent to undertake these responsibilities. The program is supported by a DVD presentation of joint making and utilises a rig to demonstrate the key principles of bolted flange connection theory and practice.

The following modules are recommended for the training. The training can be tailored to suit the audience and modules can be selected based upon the Modules outlined below.

Novus Sealing offers a full range of training and support services to the Oil and Petrochemical industries in particular, but to all industries working with gaskets and sealing products.