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TORQUE VALUES
THE EFFECT OF BOLT LUBRICATION
Bolt lubrication greatly affects the torque values used when

installing gaskets. To achieve the same gasket compression, a
much higher torque value is required for a dry bolt versus using a
lubricant.
In a dry bolt up, or where an inefficient lubricant is used such as

light oil, the effort used in tightening is overcome by the frictional
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forces between the bolts and nuts and to a greater extent

between the nuts and nut facings.
This can result in a lower gasket load and inadequate stress on

the bolts, which can result in torque loss and eventual leakage in
service.
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Torque Values – ASME B16.5 Flanges
CLASS 150 ANSI B16.21-78

1/16” & 1/8” DURLON® Gasket Material
Torque: ft-lbs
1/2"
10
20
30
Bolt Size 4-bolt
1st 1/2"
2nd 20
Final 40
Dwg*/No. 60
Bolt Size
Bolt Tighten Sequence*
B16.5 Class 150 FF/ Full

Face Gaskets
4-bolt
1/2"
3/4"
13
27
40
Bolt Size 4-bolt
1st 1/2"
2nd 20
Final 40
Dwg*/No. 60
Bolt Size

Face Gaskets
4-bolt
1/2"
1"
15
30
50
Bolt Size 4-bolt
1st 1/2"
2nd 20
Final 40
Dwg*/No. 60
Bolt Size

Face Gaskets
4-bolt
1/2"
1-1/4"
20
40
60
Bolt Size 4-bolt
1st 1/2"
2nd 20
Final 40
Dwg*/No. 60
Bolt Size

Face Gaskets
4-bolt
1/2"
1-1/2"
20
40
60
Bolt Size 4-bolt
1st 1/2"
2nd 20
Final 40
Dwg*/No. 60
Bolt Size

Face Gaskets
4-bolt
1/2"
2"
40
80
120
Bolt Size 4-bolt
1st 5/8"
2nd 40
Final 80
Dwg*/No. 120
Bolt Size

Face Gaskets
4-bolt
5/8"
2-1/2"
40
80
120
Bolt Size 4-bolt
1st 5/8"
2nd 40
Final 80
Dwg*/No. 120
Bolt Size

Face Gaskets
4-bolt
5/8"
3"
40
80
120
Bolt Size 4-bolt
1st 5/8"
2nd 40
Final 80
Dwg*/No. 120
Bolt Size

Face Gaskets
4-bolt
5/8"
3-1/2"
40
80
120
Bolt Size 8-bolt
1st 5/8"
2nd 40
Final 80
Dwg*/No. 120
Bolt Size

Face Gaskets
8-bolt
5/8"
4"
40
80
120
Bolt Size 8-bolt
1st 5/8"
2nd 40
Final 80
Dwg*/No. 120
Bolt Size

Face Gaskets
8-bolt
5/8"
5"
60
120
200
Bolt Size 8-bolt
1st 3/4"
2nd 60
Final 120
Dwg*/No. 200
Bolt Size

Face Gaskets
8-bolt
3/4"
6"
60
120
200
Bolt Size 8-bolt
1st 3/4"
2nd 60
Final 120
Dwg*/No. 200
Bolt Size

Face Gaskets
8-bolt
3/4"
8"
60
120
200
Bolt Size 8-bolt
1st 3/4"
2nd 60
Final 120
Dwg*/No. 200
Bolt Size

Face Gaskets
8-bolt
3/4"
10"
95
190
320
Bolt Size 12-bolt
1st 7/8"
2nd 95
Final 190
Dwg*/No. 320
Bolt Size

Face Gaskets
12-bolt
7/8"
12"
95
190
320
Bolt Size 12-bolt
1st 7/8"
2nd 95
Final 190
Dwg*/No. 320
Bolt Size

Face Gaskets
12-bolt
7/8"
14"
147
294
490
Bolt Size 12-bolt
1st 1"
2nd 147
Final 294
Dwg*/No. 490
Bolt Size

Face Gaskets
12-bolt
1"
16"
147
294
490
Bolt Size 16-bolt
1st 1"
2nd 147
Final 294
Dwg*/No. 490
Bolt Size

Face Gaskets
16-bolt
1"
18"
213
426
710
Bolt Size 16-bolt
1st 1-1/8"
2nd 213
Final 426
Dwg*/No. 710
Bolt Size

Face Gaskets
16-bolt
1-1/8"
20"
213
426
710
Bolt Size 20-bolt
1st 1-1/8"
2nd 213
Final 426
Dwg*/No. 710
Bolt Size

Face Gaskets
20-bolt
1-1/8"
24"
300
600
1,000
Bolt Size 20-bolt
1st 1-1/4"
2nd 300
Final 600
Dwg*/No. 1,000
Bolt Size

Face Gaskets
20-bolt
1-1/4"
Note: It is assumed that new ASTM A193 Gr. B7 studs with 2H

heavy hex nuts and hardened steel washers are used and studs,
nuts, and nut facings are lubricated with a never-seize paste using
the installation and bolt tightening practices outlined above.
Torque is based the higher of 40% of bolt yield, T3 or 4800 psi
gasket stress up to either the maximum allowable material stress
or a maximum bolt yield of 60%. The above was calculated using
the proposed ASME Gasket Constants (ROTT Testing, Ecole
Polytechnique) for each material.
*Flat face flanges using full face gaskets, the recommended

torque value is generally the maximum allowable torque based on
the allowable bolt area. Flat face flanges have the same bolting as
raised face flanges but roughly 3 to 4 times more surface / contact
area. This makes flat face flanges very difficult to seal unless using
a gasket with low compression characteristics such a a rubber
gasket.
The user should be aware that there most likely is insufficient bolt
area to adequately seal flat face flanges.
NOTE: Bolt stresses may exceed ASME allowables.
CLASS 300 RF
ANSI B16.21-78 - RING GASKETS
1/16” & 1/8” DURLON® Gasket Material
Torque: ft-lbs
1/2"
10
Final 20
Dwg/No. 30
Bolt Size
Bolt
Tighten
Sequence*
B16.5 Class
300 RF/
Ring
Gaskets
4-bolt
1/2"
3/4"
15
Final 30
Dwg/No. 50
Bolt Size
Bolt
Tighten
Sequence*
B16.5 Class
300 RF/
Ring
Gaskets
4-bolt
5/8"
1"
21
Final 42
Dwg/No. 70
Bolt Size
Bolt
Tighten
Sequence*
B16.5 Class
300 RF/
Ring
Gaskets
4-bolt
5/8"
1-1/4"
30
Final 60
Dwg/No. 100
Bolt Size
Bolt
Tighten
Sequence*
B16.5 Class
300 RF/
Ring
Gaskets
4-bolt
5/8"
1-1/2"
45
Final 90
Dwg/No. 150
Bolt Size
Bolt
Tighten
Sequence*
B16.5 Class
300 RF/
Ring
Gaskets
4-bolt
3/4"
2"
33
Final 66
Dwg/No. 110
Bolt Size
Bolt
Tighten
Sequence*
B16.5 Class
300 RF/
Ring
Gaskets
8-bolt
5/8"
2-1/2"
42
Final 84
Dwg/No. 140
Bolt Size
Bolt
Tighten
Sequence*
B16.5 Class
300 RF/
Ring
Gaskets
8-bolt
3/4"
3"
60
Final 120
Dwg/No. 200
Bolt Size
Bolt
Tighten
Sequence*
B16.5 Class
300 RF/
Ring
Gaskets
8-bolt
3/4"
3-1/2"
60
Final 120
Dwg/No. 200
Bolt Size
Bolt
Tighten
Sequence*
B16.5 Class
300 RF/
Ring
Gaskets
8-bolt
3/4"
4"
60
Final 120
Dwg/No. 200
Bolt Size
Bolt
Tighten
Sequence*
B16.5 Class
300 RF/
Ring
Gaskets
8-bolt
3/4"
5"
60
Final 120
Dwg/No. 200
Bolt Size
Bolt
Tighten
Sequence*
B16.5 Class
300 RF/
Ring
Gaskets
8-bolt
3/4"
6"
60
Final 120
Dwg/No. 200
Bolt Size
Bolt
Tighten
Sequence*
B16.5 Class
300 RF/
Ring
Gaskets
12-bolt
3/4"
8"
95
Final 190
Dwg/No. 320
Bolt Size
Bolt
Tighten
Sequence*
B16.5 Class
300 RF/
Ring
Gaskets
12-bolt
7/8"
10"
147
Final 294
Dwg/No. 490
Bolt Size
Bolt
Tighten
Sequence*
B16.5 Class
300 RF/
Ring
Gaskets
16-bolt
1"
12"
213
Final 426
Dwg/No. 710
Bolt Size
Bolt
Tighten
Sequence*
B16.5 Class
300 RF/
Ring
Gaskets
16-bolt
1-1/8"
14"
195
Final 390
Dwg/No. 650
Bolt Size
Bolt
Tighten
Sequence*
B16.5 Class
300 RF/
Ring
Gaskets
20-bolt
1-1/8"
16"
273
Final 546
Dwg/No. 910
Bolt Size
Bolt
Tighten
Sequence*
B16.5 Class
300 RF/
Ring
Gaskets
20-bolt
1-1/4"
18"
300
Final 600
Dwg/No. 1,000
Bolt Size
Bolt
Tighten
Sequence*
B16.5 Class
300 RF/
Ring
Gaskets
24-bolt
1-1/4"
20"
300
Final 600
Dwg/No. 1,000
Bolt Size
Bolt
Tighten
Sequence*
B16.5 Class
300 RF/
Ring
Gaskets
24-bolt
1-1/4"
24"
465
Final 930
Dwg/No. 1,550
Bolt Size
Bolt
Tighten
Sequence*
B16.5 Class
300 RF/
Ring
Gaskets
24-bolt
1-1/2"
NOTE: This is a general guide only and Gasket Resources Inc. does
not accept responsibility for negligence or misuse of this
information.
Torque Values are in ft.-lbs. and assume new A193 Gr. B7 studs

with 2H heavy hex nuts; with studs, nuts and the nut bearing
surfaces lubricated with a never-seize type paste (k = 0.17) using
the installation and bolt tightening practices outlined on this

website or the Durlon Technical Handbook. Lubricant should not
be applied to the gasket or flange faces as a release agent.
Hardened steel washers are also recommended to reduce
friction.
* Refer to the appropriate bolt tightening sequence drawing

under gasket installation on this website or the Durlon Technical
Handbook for the number of bolts listed.
NOTE: Bolt stresses may exceed ASME allowables.
For torque questions, contact GRI Technical Services: 713-856-

9445 or tech@durlon.com
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26/04/2018 Torque Values | Gasket Resources Inc

THE EFFECT OF BOLT LUBRICATION

Bolt lubrication greatly aﬀects the torque values used when

In a dry bolt up, or where an ineﬃcient lubricant is used such as

forces between the bolts and nuts and to a greater extent

This can result in a lower gasket load and inadequate stress on

RELATED: Torque Value Calculator

Torque Values – ASME B16.5 Flanges

CLASS 150 ANSI B16.21-78

Bolt Size 4-bolt

Bolt Tighten Sequence*

B16.5 Class 150 FF/ Full

Bolt Size 4-bolt

Bolt Tighten Sequence*

B16.5 Class 150 FF/ Full

Bolt Size 4-bolt

Bolt Tighten Sequence*

B16.5 Class 150 FF/ Full

Bolt Size 4-bolt

Bolt Tighten Sequence*

B16.5 Class 150 FF/ Full

Bolt Size 4-bolt

Bolt Tighten Sequence*

B16.5 Class 150 FF/ Full

Bolt Size 4-bolt

Bolt Tighten Sequence*

B16.5 Class 150 FF/ Full

Bolt Size 4-bolt

Bolt Tighten Sequence*

B16.5 Class 150 FF/ Full

Bolt Size 4-bolt

Bolt Tighten Sequence*

B16.5 Class 150 FF/ Full

Bolt Size 8-bolt

Bolt Tighten Sequence*

B16.5 Class 150 FF/ Full

Bolt Size 8-bolt

Bolt Tighten Sequence*

B16.5 Class 150 FF/ Full

Bolt Size 8-bolt

Bolt Tighten Sequence*

B16.5 Class 150 FF/ Full

Bolt Size 8-bolt

Bolt Tighten Sequence*

B16.5 Class 150 FF/ Full

Bolt Size 8-bolt

Bolt Tighten Sequence*

B16.5 Class 150 FF/ Full

Bolt Size 12-bolt

Bolt Tighten Sequence*

B16.5 Class 150 FF/ Full

Bolt Size 12-bolt

Bolt Tighten Sequence*

B16.5 Class 150 FF/ Full

Bolt Size 12-bolt

Bolt Tighten Sequence*

B16.5 Class 150 FF/ Full

Bolt Size 16-bolt

Bolt Tighten Sequence*

B16.5 Class 150 FF/ Full

Bolt Size 16-bolt

Bolt Tighten Sequence*

B16.5 Class 150 FF/ Full