MJI10: Hand Torque Bolted Connection Techniques

Description

Who is this course for?

This course is intended for employees who are involved in Mechanical Joint Integrity and hand torque bolted connection activity in the workplace.

This course is designed and structured to focus delegates on Mechanical Joint Integrity and the adoption of best practices in ensuring a leak-free ‘right first-time’ joint using hand torque bolted connection techniques

This course follows the 4 stage model to competence (click here to see ECITB code of practice for more information)

Course outline:

• Health & Safety – Compliance, Hazards & Risks, Quality Control Procedures, Use of PPE and Care of Equipment
• Principles of Bolting – Bolt Stress/Strain, Load Deflection
• Flanges & Joints – Types of Joint, Key Component of Joints, Common Flange Faces, Specialist Joints, Flange Condition, Flange Identification
• Fasteners – Basic Thread Information, Nuts & Washers
• Gaskets, Gasket Definition, Correct Selection of Gasket, Gasket Materials
• Sequences – Sequence for Tightening Various Flanges
• Torque Tightening – Torque Definition, Bolt Strength, Lubricants, Conditions of Bolts Nuts & Studs
• Dismantling & Reassembly of a Range of Flange Types Using Torque Tightening Methodology

Course Duration:

1 day (08:30am – 4:00pm)

Course Dates:

16 January 2026

13 February 2026

13 March 2026

17 April 2026

15 May 2026

19 June 2026

17 July 2026

21 August 2026

18 September 2026

16 October 2026

13 November 2026

10 December 2026

Costs:

£260 + VAT Per Person

Please Note:

*Organisations associated with ECITB may be eligible to apply for grant funding
* This course must have 4 delegates to run.
* With Sufficient numbers, this can be run upon request
at times and dates to suit the client