General Guidelines to Help Identify Potential Pitfalls When Tightening Bolted Joints
These general guidelines are to help identify potential pitfalls relating to the tightening of bolted joints. Use a calibrated Torque Tool: Ensure that a calibrated torque tool is used and that a torque value is specified on the tightening specification. Be aware that certain automatic tightening tools, such as impact wrenches, can result in significant…