Flouropolymer Coated Bolt Torque
March 19, 2010 by Sigma Fasteners · Leave a Comment
API 6A is an International Standard which specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the performance, dimensional and functional interchangeability, design, materials, testing, inspection, welding, marking, handling, storing, shipment, purchasing, repair and re-manufacture of wellhead and well tree equipment for use in the petroleum and natural gas industries.
Covering bolts on Wellhead Equipment, Valves and chokes, and loose flanged connectors.
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TORQUE FOR FLANGE BOLTING (B7/L7 STUDS)* |
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ANSI / API 6A / ISO 10423:2003 Feb. 1, 2005 |
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| ASTM A193 Grade B7 Tensile and Yield Strength 2 1/2″ and under – tensile 125 ksi; yield strength 105 ksi Over 2 1/2″ to 4″ – tensile 115 ksi; yield 95 ksi Over 4″ to 7″ – tensile 100; yield 75 ksi ASTM A320 L7 Tensile and Yield Strength |
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Source: API 6-A, 19th Appendix D, Table D1 & |
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| Stud Diameter | Tension | PTFE Coated Bolt coefficient of Friction | Plain Bolt coefficient of Friction | ||
| Size | Ibf | Torque | Torque | Torque | Torque |
| Inch | Nm | Ft. lbs | Nm | Ft. lbs | |
| f=0.07 | f=0.07 | f=0.13 | f=0.13 | ||
| 1/2″ | 7450 | 48 | 35 | 80 | 59 |
| 5/8″ | 11865 | 92 | 68 | 155 | 115 |
| 3/4″ | 17559 | 160 | 118 | 270 | 200 |
| 7/8″ | 24241 | 253 | 188 | 429 | 319 |
| 1″ | 31802 | 376 | 279 | 639 | 474 |
| 1 1/8″ | 41499 | 540 | 401 | 925 | 686 |
| 1 1/4″ | 52484 | 745 | 553 | 1285 | 953 |
| 1 3/8″ | 64759 | 996 | 739 | 1727 | 1281 |
| 1 1/2″ | 78322 | 1297 | 962 | 2261 | 1677 |
| 1 5/8″ | 93173 | 1653 | 1226 | 2894 | 2146 |
| 1 3/4″ | 109313 | 2069 | 1534 | 3636 | 2696 |
| 1 7/8″ | 126741 | 2549 | 1890 | 4493 | 3332 |
| 2″ | 145458 | 3097 | 2297 | 5476 | 4061 |
| 2 1/4″ | 186758 | 4418 | 3276 | 7851 | 5822 |
| 2 1/2″ | 233212 | 6068 | 4500 | 10828 | 8030 |
| 2 5/8″ | 233765 | 6394 | 4716 | 11429 | 8430 |
| 2 3/4″ | 257694 | 7354 | 5424 | 13168 | 9712 |
| 3″ | 309050 | 9555 | 7047 | 17156 | 12654 |
| 3 1/4″ | 365070 | 12154 | 8965 | 21878 | 16136 |
| 3 3/4″ | 491099 | 18685 | 13782 | 33766 | 24905 |
| 3 7/8″ | 525521 | 20620 | 15208 | 37293 | 27506 |
| 4″ | 561108 | 22683 | 16730 | 41057 | 30282 |
*This chart is for general practice purposes only and should not be in the engineering or design of any products. The most current edition of the API specification may be obtained on the API Standards website to make sure you have the most current edition of API 6A. For most the accurate references in critical situations torque values should be replaced with field measured tension values. Accurate stud tension is difficult to attain using torque, because friction has a significant effect on the torque–tension relationship. Any thread damage (however minor), additional lubrication, or standard deviations within the range can change friction and thereby the expected outcome.
Xylan Coating
February 6, 2010 by Sigma Fasteners · Leave a Comment
Xylan Industrial Coating Service
Xylan coating prevents leaks past thread
Pressure vessels, valves, pipe unions, storage tanks, reactors, pipelines and other fluid containment equipment are often fitted with threaded plugs for inspection, pressure relief, filling or tapping.
Coatings on pipe plugs not only improve their performance and reliability but also make them easier to use. A thin film of Xylan eliminates the PTFE tape normally wrapped around the threads to seal them.
In addition, the corrosion protection and low-friction properties of the coating greatly reduce breakout torques, enabling users to remove the plugs at a later date without destroying them.
In most instances, the pipe plugs may be re-used without difficulty.
Xylan coatings are also available in many colors, enabling users to color-code particular plug sizes and alloys.
Xylan 1014
Main Properties:
High temperature resistant. Low coefficient of friction. Abrasion / wear resistant. Dry film lubricant. Thermoset. Wide use temperature.
Typical Applications: Any mating surface which requires lubrication. Hinge pins. Piston casing. Compressors. Fasteners.
Description: Resin-bonded, thermosetting, dry-film lubricant which, when compared to Xylan 1010 contains significantly more bonding resin relative to its content of PTFE lubricant. Altering the formula in this manner produces finishes which are harder, more abrasion resistant, glossier, and less porous. Frictional values remain low and very predictable.
Working temp. range (continuous) -195°C/-320°F to 260/500°F Working temp. range (intermittent) -195°C/-320°F to 285°C/545°F
Xylan 1052
Main Properties:
High temperature resistant. High load carrying capacity. Abrasion / wear resistant. Thermoset.
Typical Applications: Applications to prevent wear of mating surfaces under extreme load such as bearings, sealing rings, and valve springs.
Main Properties:
High temperature resistant. Low coefficient of friction. Abrasion / wear resistant. Thermoset. Wide use temperature. Corrosion resistant. Controlled torque.
Typical Applications: Threaded fasteners.
Description: Resin-bonded, thermosetting, dry film lubricant. It is formulated for high-pressure, low-speed wear applications and provides long-term lubrication for bearing surfaces subjected to extreme pressures, up to 150,000 psi (10,500 kg/cm2). The coating utilizes a unique dual lubrication system of PTFE and MoS2 and is superior to moly greases which wash away and PTFE coatings which cold flow. Resin-bonded lubricants in Xylan 1052 stay on the job, even in harsh chemical environments.
Working temp. range (continuous) -195°C/-320°F to 260°C/500°F Working temp. range (intermittent) -195°C/-320°F to 285°C/545°F
Xylan 1070
Main Properties:
High temperature resistant. Low coefficient of friction. Abrasion / wear resistant. Thermoset. Wide use temperature. Corrosion resistant. Controlled torque.
Typical Applications: Threaded fasteners.
Description: Resin-bonded, thermosetting, PTFE based, dry-film lubricant. It has extra corrosion protection and issued to coat large studs (B7), nuts, flanges, and related hardware for sub-sea and splash-zone service. Because of its predictable, low-friction properties, less make-up torque is required to produce the specified tension. During assembly, clamp loads are increased; scatter is reduced. In fact, the frictional characteristics are the most predictable of any lubricant, coating, or plating used on bolting. The low friction properties also reduce break-out torque, which allows removal of bolting with a wrench instead of a blowtorch.
Application: Conventional spray.
Working temp. range (continuous) -195°C/-320°F to 260°C/500°F
Working temp. range (intermittent) -195°C/-320°F to 285°C/545°F
Xylan 1400
Main Properties:
Corrosion resistant. Chemical resistant. Weathering resistant. Acid rain resistant.
Typical Applications: Threaded fasteners for the building, chemical process, oil and off shore industries.
Description: A recoatable “RC” coating developed to protect large fasteners and chemical processing equipment from chemical exposure (especially those with high pH). Although it contains a small percentage of PTFE lubricant to facilitate installation and prevent galling, it is considered a barrier coating rather than a dry film lubricant.
Working temp. range (continuous) -50°C/-58°F to 175°C/350°F
Xylan 1424
Main Properties:
Dry film lubricant. Corrosion resistant.
Typical Applications: Any mating surface which requires lubrication. Hinge pins. Piston casing. Compressors. Threaded fasteners. Description: This VOC compliant*, resin-bonded, PTFE based coating is primarily formulated for use on fasteners to prevent corrosion and facilitate make-up torque.
Working temp. range (continuous) -50°C/-58°F to 175°C/347°F
Working temp. range (intermittent) -50°C/-58°F to 200°C/392°F
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Coated Bolts
February 6, 2010 by Sigma Fasteners · Leave a Comment
Sigma Fasteners manufacturers coated studs to meet major Chemical and Oil Company standards. Sizes range from 1/2 inch – 3 1/2 and larger.
Sigma coated bolts have a two-layer structure of special pretreatment polymer film and under-treatment layer. Phosphate Pre-treatment technique insures the physical performance of product without changing and fluropolymer top coating results in a better performance in resisting chemical and seawater corrosion. SermaGard coating is different from PTFE because of their strong corrosion resistant ability. Xylan can be different per customers request to meet various environmental working conditions.
- Xylan
- SermaGard
- Teflon
- PTFE
- Moly
Xyan combined with an advanced treatment technology; the film is thin but is excellent in corrosion resistance which prolongs the lifespan of the product. Non-stick and low friction properties can make-up the torque coefficient which is easy to install and disassembling. Property of chemical & weather resistance make it suitable to various severe environments.
Xyaln and SermaGard coatings are the best choice in offshore, oilfield and petrochemical precision equipment against corrosion. Its properties are particularly suitable for surface corrosion prevention of underwater precision equipment including Christmas tree, BOP and pipelines and other parts.
Xylan coating properties:
Low friction ( as low as 0.055)
Remarkable adhesion
Unusual resistance to wear and abrasion
Excellent resistance to corrosion
Resistance to chipping
Resistance to the elements: weather, sunlight, salt water
Working temperature range from: -190 to + 260° C
Available in a wide range of colors

