What is Proper Thread Engagement?

ETHOS Process Safety Solutions, February 10, 2023

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Interview with Dave Godfrey, INTEGRA Technologies

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In this video, we address a commonly asked question about the requirement for two threads to be showing outside the nuts for flange bolted joint assemblies in codes, standards, or recommended practices. We invite viewers to share any additional guidance on this topic in the comments section.

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Posted by Jason Kaufman on February 13, 2023

Definitely a topic with lots of interpretations.... Log in or register to read the rest of this comment.

Posted by Andy Schulte on February 13, 2023 (Edited on February 13, 2023)

NBIC part 1. 2.10.1.e - The end of the bolt... Log in or register to read the rest of this comment.

Posted by Reynaldo Mejias on February 13, 2023

Great topic, also if you are performing an... Log in or register to read the rest of this comment.

Posted by Michael Fisher on February 14, 2023

I always heard and found the rules that are... Log in or register to read the rest of this comment.

Posted by Troy Green on February 14, 2023

Definitely a hot topic. Often, Corporate... Log in or register to read the rest of this comment.

Posted by Mark Gharghoury on February 14, 2023

More than two threads exposed is also not... Log in or register to read the rest of this comment.

Posted by David McGrath on February 15, 2023

Industry standard for years was two - five... Log in or register to read the rest of this comment.

Posted by Georgiy Volkov on February 16, 2023

Federal Highway Administration, “Guidelines for... Log in or register to read the rest of this comment.

Posted by John Madden on January 13, 2024

The above responses highlight that there is no... Log in or register to read the rest of this comment.

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