ASME Bolted Flange Installations & Inspections

ASME Bolted flange installations/inspections

PCI Engineering provides engineering and inspection services for bolted flange joints in accordance with ASME PCC-1 and related standards.

Our team designs, reviews, and verifies flange connections to ensure reliable performance in demanding service environments. We evaluate gasket and fastener selection, material compatibility, and torque specifications to achieve proper joint integrity and long-term sealing performance.

PCI also performs field inspections to assess existing flange assemblies, identify potential issues, and provide practical recommendations for maintenance or improvement.

By applying ASME best practices and industry experience, PCI delivers safe, efficient, and code-compliant solutions for all types of bolted flange systems.

Services & Capabilities:

• Engineering design and verification of bolted flange joints in accordance with ASME PCC-1 and related standards
• Review of gasket materials, fasteners, flange ratings, and material compatibility for proper joint performance
• Development of torque specifications, tightening procedures, and controlled bolting requirements
• Field inspection of new and existing flange assemblies to assess alignment, gasket condition, bolt loading, and sealing integrity
• Troubleshooting of recurring leak issues, joint failures, and improper assembly practices
• Recommendations for maintenance, replacement, and improved bolting procedures to enhance long-term reliability
• Support for construction, shutdowns, and turnarounds requiring high-integrity flange management
• Delivery of safe, efficient, and code-compliant solutions tailored to service conditions and operational requirements