Introduction
Flange Management Level 2 (Hydraulic Torque & Tensioning of equipment) is focused on Flange management with the theory and practical safe use of hydraulic torque and hydraulic tension tooling. This part of the course is specialised, usually undertaken for groups, and involves specific equipment use on the day and the training facilities at Harness Energy provide all the necessary equipment and tooling, specialist trainers to ensure your learning in this technical area is optimal.
Upon arrangement, training and assessment can be conducted either at our dedicated facilities or at the premises of industry clients providing there are suitable industry training facilities.
Course Overview
Course Dates
- UOC: Flange Management - Level 2 - Non-Accredited - Hydraulic Torquing & Tensioning of Equipment
- Cost: From $660
- Duration: 1 Day
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| Start Date | End Date | Time | Location | Avail. Spaces | Course Cost | Self Funded | Multi Enrolments |
| 15/08/2025 | 15/08/2025 | 08:00 am - 04:30 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 10 | $660.00 | ||
| 21/11/2025 | 21/11/2025 | 08:00 am - 04:30 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 10 | $660.00 |
| Start Date | End Date | Time | Location | Avail. Spaces | Course Cost | Self Funded | Multi Enrolments |
| 15/08/2025 | 15/08/2025 | 08:00 am - 04:30 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 10 | $660.00 | ||
| 21/11/2025 | 21/11/2025 | 08:00 am - 04:30 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 10 | $660.00 |
Introduction
Course Details
This is an industry-specialised training course in Flange Management focused on the hydraulic aspects of flange management – from assembly, types, management dismantling and breaking. See the Course Contents below for more detail on this course contents.
- Hydraulic torquing – for Bolt tightening process
- Hydraulic tensioning – for bolt tightening methods
This training specifically aligns to the relevant sections within ASME PCC-1-2013 Guidelines for pressure boundary bolted flange joint assembly.
Level 2 of Flange Management is focused on the Hydraulic Torquing and Tensioning of Equipment. This is a practical day involving using and assessment of the use of key hydraulic equipment which is on a specially designed training rig to ensure knowledge and skills are applied correctly in the workplace and per company requirements. Participants will gain the following skills and knowledge:
Torquing and tensioning overview
- Hooke’s Law and its application to torque values
- Torquing
- Torquing advantages and disadvantages
- Hydraulic bolt tensioning
- Hydraulic bolt tensioning advantages and disadvantages
- Torquing vs tensioning Equipment
Equipment
- Hydraulic torquing equipment
- Hydraulic torque wrenches
- Ratchet wrenches
- Low profile tools (cassette)
- Hydraulic bolt tensioning equipment
- Hydraulic bolt tensioner
- Hydraulic nuts
- Hydraulic bolts
- Hydraulic torquing pumps and tensioning pumps
- Air hydraulic pump
- Electric hydraulic pump
- Lubrication and its effects
- Lubricant effects on torque
Health and safety
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Hazards
- Health and safety procedures Equipment inspection
- Grip length (tensioning)
- Hydraulic hose assemblies testing
- Hydraulic tensioning safety
- Hydraulic torquing safety
Hydraulic torquing procedures
- Hydraulic torque wrench setup
Hydraulic torquing procedures
- Typical hydraulic torquing procedure
Hydraulic bolt tensioning procedures
- General bolt tensioning processes
- Flange and stud bolt assembly
- Direct tension methods & Considerations
Checking the joint assembly .
Flange disassembly
Upon successful completion of this Level 2 Training Outcome: The non-accredited section for Hydraulic Torquing and Tensioning of Equipment is Marcem endorsed. You will receive a Certificate of completion for this non accredited course.
Course Prerequisites
Pre-requisites for this training include
- PMASUP245 Break and make flanged joints
- Using hand tools
- Your own tools (when practical is run on site).
- A basic to moderate English language, literacy and numeracy skill level is required. Mechanical aptitude
All participants are required to wear the following minimum PPE to enter our facilities:
- Fully enclosed shoes (steel-capped boots preferred)
- Long-sleeve shirt with high visibility
- Long work pants
Additional PPE may be required depending on the course requirements – please also refer to Important Course Information
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