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Exchange Flange breaking force

Thread starter Elise
Start date Jul 28, 2010

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Jul 28, 2010

Elise

Petroleum

We have 3 inline exchangers. As part of the maintenance cycle the middle exchanger will remain in place, and the two outside will be slid away from the middle on bearings.

Does anyone know how to calculate the initial required flange jacking screw breaking forces.

Thanks