ASTM F704 : 81(1996)E1

Standard Practice for Selecting Bolting Lengths for Piping System Flanged Joints

Standard Details

1.1 This practice covers bolt and stud bolt lengths, quantities, and thread series for pipe to pipe and pipe to valve flanged joints (Note 1) in the nominal pipe size ranges of ½ through 48-in. (12.7 through 1219-mm) diameter and pressure range of 125 through 2500 psi (0.8 through 17 236 kPa).

Note 1—This is applicable when flange of valve has the same thickness as mating flange.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.