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Bolted Connection Tightening Force

In this calculation, a flanged connection of two parts with a number of bolts n subjected to an external load due to the tensile component FH and shear component FK is considered. As a result of calculations, the bolt tightening force Ft ensuring a tight connection is determined. The coefficient of friction μ at the parts contact point is taken equal to 0.15.

The tightening torque of the thread can be calculated here.

Calculation of Flange Connection
Calculation of Flange Connection Tightness under Pressure

INITIAL DATA

FH - External tensile load;


Fk - External shear load;


n - Number of bolts in connection.

RESULTS DATA

Ft - Thread tightening force.

Tensile load (FH)

Shear load (Fk)

Number of bolts (n)

Tightening force (Ft)

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BASIC FORMULAS

Tightening force for tensile load:

Ft = 2FH / n;

Tightening force for shear load:

Ft = 2[(Fk / 0.15) + FH] / n;

0.15 - Coefficient of friction.

INITIAL DATA

FH - External tensile load;


Fk - External shear load;


n - Number of bolts in connection.

RESULTS DATA

Ft - Thread tightening force.

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