Adviser Controlled Bolting Software was developed to advise process pipeline contractors and engineers on accurate tightening data for ANSI, MSS, API topsides and sub-sea flanges. In refineries, oil/gas platform, power stations and chemical plants many companies and individuals have already chosen to use Adviser.

Because it is so easy to use, both experienced and non-experienced users have found the software to be informative, powerful and essentially invaluable to the degree that it has rapidly established itself as the world leading bolt tightening software.

The programme allows the user the option to create an individual file for the flange application. From there you can then select from a number of drop-down menus covering the flange class, flange size, bolt material, gasket type and joint type. The normal bolt size and bolt tightening data will be shown either in metric or imperial based on the user’s preference. Although typical standard information is automatically generated, the software does allow user specified data to be utilised and calculated based on that input. For further client information a dimensional drawing of the flange is also shown on screen which can assist to identify flanges that may have lost their stamped identification details. Further information provided includes the bolt length, bolt & nut dimensional data, bolt material data and the torque or tension calculation data in detail. The software goes on to advise the recommended load cell and pump pressure settings when tensioning the joint or the recommended torque wrench and pump pressure settings for torque tightening the joint.

The current software version 3 has some additional features which include - ▪ All of the input data and calculated information can be saved as a customised “Joint Record Sheet” which can significantly reduce paper records as there is no longer any need to produce a Bolt Tightening Data sheet although that function is there should the user prefer to create and file print-outs. ▪ A new web-style introduction interface with increased level of product and service information. ▪ Clamp connector tightening data covering brands such as Techlok, Galperti, Destec and Grayloc. ▪ Custom flange calculation option for use with pressure vessel, heat exchanger, foundation bolts or compact flange application calculations. ▪ Direct PDF generation of documents through the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. ▪ User logo facility to allow companies to upload their own logo and address details which will be generated on each new document. Pressure to torque conversion charts for all Predator/TTS tools either for viewing or print out.

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