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Hub and Clamp Reference Chart

This chart specifically applies to Clamps manufactured by WOODCO USA for installation
on Hubs designated in API Spec 16A, or Hubs otherwise designated by their manufacturer
as designed to connect with API Spec 16A NUMBER IDENTIFIED CLAMPS. Make-up
torque applies to Fluoropolymer coated L7 bolts and 2H nuts. Torque values in this table
will apply 50% of yield tension in the bolts. These torque values assume undamaged
bolts, clean conditions and smooth bearing surfaces on nuts and spherical washers.

See page 9 and 10 of this document for Clamp installation, inspection and storage instructions.
Ring Clamp Torque
Hub Size Stud Bolt Wrench Size
Gasket Number Ft. Lbs.

1-13/16 10M BX-151 1 7/8 x 7 1-7/16 185

1-13/16 10M* RX-20 1 7/8 x 7 1-7/16 185

1-13/16 15M BX-151 2 7/8 x 8 1-7/16 185

1-13/16 15M* RX-20 2 7/8 x 8 1-7/16 185

1-13/16 20M BX-151 3 1 x 9 1-5/8 280

2-1/16 5M BX-152 1 7/8 x 7 1-7/16 185

2-1/16 5M* RX-23 1 7/8 x 7 1-7/16 185

2-1/16 10M BX-152 2 7/8 x 8 1-7/16 185

2-1/16 10M* RX-23 2 7/8 x 8 1-7/16 185

2-1/16 15M BX-152 3 1 x 9 1-5/8 280

2-1/16 15M* RX-23 3 1 x 9 1-5/8 280

2-1/16 20 BX-152 3 1 x 9 1-5/8 280

2-9/16 5M BX-153 2 7/8 x 8 1-7/16 185

2-9/16 5M* RX-23 1 7/8 x 8 1-7/16 185

* Not API

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Hub and Clamp Reference Chart

This chart specifically applies to Clamps manufactured by WOODCO USA for installation
on Hubs designated in API Spec 16A, or Hubs otherwise designated by their manufacturer
as designed to connect with API Spec 16A NUMBER IDENTIFIED CLAMPS. Make-up
torque applies to Fluoropolymer coated L7 bolts and 2H nuts. Torque values in this table
will apply 50% of yield tension in the bolts. These torque values assume undamaged
bolts, clean conditions and smooth bearing surfaces on nuts and spherical washers.

See page 9 and 10 of this document for Clamp installation, inspection and storage instructions.
Ring Clamp Torque
Hub Size Stud Bolt Wrench Size
Gasket Number Ft. Lbs.

2-9/16 10M BX-153 4 1 x 8-1/2 1-5/8 280

2-9/16 10M* RX-24 4 1 x 8-1/2 1-5/8 280

2-9/16 15M BX-153 3 1 x 9 1-5/8 280

2-9/16 15M* RX-24 3 1 x 9 1-5/8 280

2-9/16 20M BX-153 6 1-1/8 x 9-3/4 1-13/16 400

3-1/8 5M BX-154 4 1 x 8-1/2 1-5/8 280

3-1/8 5M* RX-27 4 1 x 8-1/2 1-5/8 280

3-1/16 10M BX-154 5 1 x 8-1/2 1-5/8 280

3-1/16 10M* RX-27 5 1 x 8-1/2 1-5/8 280

3-1/16 15M BX-154 6 1-1/8 x 9-3/4 1-13/16 400

3-1/16 15M* RX-27 6 1-1/8 x 9-3/4 1-13/16 400

3-1/16 20M BX-154 8 1-1/2 x 13-1/2 2-3/8 960

* Not API

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Hub and Clamp Reference Chart

This chart specifically applies to Clamps manufactured by WOODCO USA for installation
on Hubs designated in API Spec 16A, or Hubs otherwise designated by their manufacturer
as designed to connect with API Spec 16A NUMBER IDENTIFIED CLAMPS. Make-up
torque applies to Fluoropolymer coated L7 bolts and 2H nuts. Torque values in this table
will apply 50% of yield tension in the bolts. These torque values assume undamaged
bolts, clean conditions and smooth bearing surfaces on nuts and spherical washers.

See page 9 and 10 of this document for Clamp installation, inspection and storage instructions.
Ring Clamp Torque
Hub Size Stud Bolt Wrench Size
Gasket Number Ft. Lbs.

4-1/16 5M BX-155 5 1 x 8-1/2 1-5/8 280

4-1/16 5M* RX-35 5 1 x 8-1/2 1-5/8 280

4-1/16 10M BX-155 6 1-1/8 x 9-3/4 1-13/16 400

4-1/16 10M* RX-35 6 1-1/8 x 9-3/4 1-13/16 400

4-1/16 15M BX-155 8 1-1/2 x 13-1/2 2-3/8 960

4-1/16 20M BX-155 10 1-7/8 x 17 2-15/16 1890

5-1/8 10M* BX-169 7 1-3/8 x 12 2-3/16 735

5-1/8 15M* BX-169 8 1-1/2 x 13-1/2 2-3/8 960

7-1/16 2M RX-45 25 7/8 x 8-1/2 1-7/16 185

7-1/16 5M BX-156 8 1-1/2 x 13-1/2 2-3/8 960

7-1/16 5M* RX-45 7 1-3/8 x 12 2-3/16 735

7-1/16 10M BX-156 10 1-7/8 x 17 2-15/16 1890

* Not API

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Hub and Clamp Reference Chart

This chart specifically applies to Clamps manufactured by WOODCO USA for installation
on Hubs designated in API Spec 16A, or Hubs otherwise designated by their manufacturer
as designed to connect with API Spec 16A NUMBER IDENTIFIED CLAMPS. Make-up
torque applies to Fluoropolymer coated L7 bolts and 2H nuts. Torque values in this table
will apply 50% of yield tension in the bolts. These torque values assume undamaged
bolts, clean conditions and smooth bearing surfaces on nuts and spherical washers.

See page 9 and 10 of this document for Clamp installation, inspection and storage instructions.
Ring Clamp Torque
Hub Size Stud Bolt Wrench Size
Gasket Number Ft. Lbs.

7-1/16 10M* RX-45 8 1-1/2 x 13-1/2 2-3/8 960

7-1/16 15M BX-156 22 2-1/4 x 18 3-1/2 3270

7-1/16 15M* RX-45 10 1-7/8 x 17 2-15/16 1890

7-1/16 20M BX-156 15 2-1/2 x 20-3/4 3-7/8 4500

9 5M BX-157 8 1-1/2 x 13-1/2 2-3/8 960

9 5M* RX-49 8 1-1/2 x 13-1/2 2-3/8 960

9 10M BX-157 10 1-7/8 x 17 2-15/16 1890

9 10M* RX-49 10 1-7/8 x 17 2-15/16 1890

11 3M RX-53 9 1-3/8 x 13 2-3/16 735

11 3M* RX-53 9 1-3/8 x 13 2-3/16 735

11 5M BX-158 10 1-7/8 x 17 2-15/16 1890

11 5M* RX-53 10 1-7/8 x 17 2-15/16 1890

* Not API

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Hub and Clamp Reference Chart

This chart specifically applies to Clamps manufactured by WOODCO USA for installation
on Hubs designated in API Spec 16A, or Hubs otherwise designated by their manufacturer
as designed to connect with API Spec 16A NUMBER IDENTIFIED CLAMPS. Make-up
torque applies to Fluoropolymer coated L7 bolts and 2H nuts. Torque values in this table
will apply 50% of yield tension in the bolts. These torque values assume undamaged
bolts, clean conditions and smooth bearing surfaces on nuts and spherical washers.

See page 9 and 10 of this document for Clamp installation, inspection and storage instructions.
Ring Clamp Torque
Hub Size Stud Bolt Wrench Size
Gasket Number Ft. Lbs.

11 10M BX-158 22 2-1/4 x 18 3-1/2 3270

11 10M RX-53 13 2-1/4 x 19-1/4 3-1/2 3270

11 15M BX-158 15 2-1/2 x 20-3/4 3-7/8 4500

11 20M BX-158 28 3 x 24-1/4 4-5/8 7780

13-5/8 3M RX-57 11 1-3/8 x 15-3/4 2-3/16 735

13-5/8 3M* RX-57 11 1-3/8 x 15-3/4 2-3/16 735

13-5/8 5M BX-160 13 2-1/4 x 19-1/4 3-1/2 3270

13-5/8 5M* RX-57 13 2-1/4 x 19-1/4 3-1/2 3270

13-5/8 10M BX-159 15 2-1/2 x 20-3/4 3-7/8 4500

13-5/8 10M* RX-57 15 2-1/2 x 20-3/4 3-7/8 4500

13-5/8 15M BX-159 28 3 x 24-1/4 4-5/8 7780

16-3/4 2M RX-65 12 1-3/8 x 15 2-3/16 735

* Not API

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Hub and Clamp Reference Chart

This chart specifically applies to Clamps manufactured by WOODCO USA for installation
on Hubs designated in API Spec 16A, or Hubs otherwise designated by their manufacturer
as designed to connect with API Spec 16A NUMBER IDENTIFIED CLAMPS. Make-up
torque applies to Fluoropolymer coated L7 bolts and 2H nuts. Torque values in this table
will apply 50% of yield tension in the bolts. These torque values assume undamaged
bolts, clean conditions and smooth bearing surfaces on nuts and spherical washers.

See page 9 and 10 of this document for Clamp installation, inspection and storage instructions.
Ring Clamp Torque
Hub Size Stud Bolt Wrench Size
Gasket Number Ft. Lbs.

16-3/4 2M* RX-65 12 1-3/8 x 15 2-3/16 735

16-3/4 3M RX-65 14 1-5/8 x 18-1/4 2-9/16 1225

16-3/4 3M* RX-65 14 1-5/8 x 18-1/4 2-9/16 1225

16-3/4 5M BX-162 19 2-1/2 x 23-1/2 3-7/8 4500

16-3/4 5M* RX-65 19 2-1/2 x 23-1/2 3-7/8 4500

16-3/4 5M* BX-161 19 2-1/2 x 23-1/2 3-7/8 4500

16-3/4 10M BX-162 28 3 x 24-1/4 4-5/8 7780

18-3/4 10M BX-164 27 3-1/4 x 26-1/2 5 9900

18-3/4 15M BX-164 26 4 x 35 6-1/8 18475

20-3/4 2M* RX-73 18 2-1/4 x 20 3-1/2 3270

20-3/4 3M* RX-73 17 2-1/4 x 20 3-1/2 3270

20-3/4 3M* RX-73 18 2-1/4 x 20 3-1/2 3270

* Not API

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Hub and Clamp Reference Chart

This chart specifically applies to Clamps manufactured by WOODCO USA for installation
on Hubs designated in API Spec 16A, or Hubs otherwise designated by their manufacturer
as designed to connect with API Spec 16A NUMBER IDENTIFIED CLAMPS. Make-up
torque applies to Fluoropolymer coated L7 bolts and 2H nuts. Torque values in this table
will apply 50% of yield tension in the bolts. These torque values assume undamaged
bolts, clean conditions and smooth bearing surfaces on nuts and spherical washers.

See page 9 and 10 of this document for Clamp installation, inspection and storage instructions.
Ring Clamp Torque
Hub Size Stud Bolt Wrench Size
Gasket Number Ft. Lbs.

20-3/4 3M* RX-73 17 2-1/4 x 20 3-1/2 3270

20-3/4 3M* RX-73 18 2-1/4 x 20 3-1/2 3270

21-1/4 2M* RX-73 16 1-5/8 x 18-3/4 2-9/16 1225

21-1/4 2M* RX-73 18 2-1/4 x 20 3-1/2 3270

21-1/4 2M RX-73 18 2-1/4 x 20 3-1/2 3270

21-1/4 2M* RX-73 18 2-1/4 x 20 3-1/2 3270

21-1/4 2M* RX-73 18 2-1/4 x 20 3-1/2 3270

21-1/4 5M BX-165 27 3-1/4 x 26-1/2 5 9900

21-1/4 10M BX-166 26 4 x 35 6-1/8 18475

* Not API

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Instructions for Assembly and Make-up of API Clamp Hub Equipment
You may install a WOODCO USA clamp in any orientation Tighten another round to approximately 50% of
desired. Prior to installation of the clamp, clean and lubricate recommended torque.
the tapered contact surfaces of the hubs and the clamp with Again to approximately 75% of recommended torque.
extreme pressure grease. Fluoropolymer coated bolts and Again to approximately 100% of recommended torque.
nuts do not require lubrication. Repeat this process until nuts do not move under 100%
recommended torque.
Keep clamp halves matched and turned so that all marking If possible, re-torque after 24 hours. Most of any bolt
appears on the same side of the clamp. preload loss occurs within 24 hours after first tightening.
Confirm make up on hubs with SR and BX ring grooves
Install Fluoropolymer coated bolts, nuts and spherical load
by observing, through the gaps, that the hub faces have
bearing washers, arranged as shown in the illustration below.
come into contact. After make up, clearance between the
hub neck O.D. and the clamp I.D. should appear uniform.
After all nuts have been run down by hand, start wrench
tightening following the sequence of the numbers indicated Excessive torque to achieve make up indicates some
(marking the number on the Clamp with a crayon aids in problem with fit or finish (rust on clamp or hub mating
keeping track of the tightening process). surfaces can result in difficulty during make up).
4 1
Protect the mating surfaces of hub connections and
clamps in the same manner as ring grooves when not
in use. Clamps or clamp hubs, if allowed to rust, lose
their dimensional accuracy and finish and may become
unusable.
Recommended Bolt Torque for WOODCO USA Hub Clamps
2 3
FLUOROPOLYMER
Because of the nature of the fit between Clamps and Hubs, a CLAMP
BOLT SIZE COATED B7/L7 BOLTS*
considerable number of nut turns may occur before achieving NUMBER
a significant percentage of recommended torque. FT-LBS Nm
1, 2, 25 7/8 - 9UNC 185 251
During all of the following steps, keep the gap between Clamp 3, 4, 5 1 - 8UNC 280 380
6 1-1/8 - 8UN 400 542
halves even on both sides, with nuts made up approximately
7, 9, 11, 12 1-3/8 - 8UN 735 997
the same amount on each end of the bolt.
8 1-1/2 - 8UN 960 1,302
14, 16, 20 1-5/8 - 8UN 1,225 1,661
First time around just snug the nuts with a hand wrench. 10 1-7/8 - 8UN 1,890 2,562
Continue tightening the nuts, closing the Clamp around 13, 17, 18, 22 2-1/4 - 8UN 3,270 4,434
the Hub evenly, until the space between the Hub neck and 15, 19 2-1/2 - 8UN 4,500 6,101
Clamp bore becomes nearly equal. 28 3 - 8UN* 7,780 10,548
Continue tightening to achieve approximately 25% 27 3-1/4 - 8UN* 9,900 13,423
recommended torque. 26 4 - 8UN* 18,475 25,049
* WOODCO USA assembles API 16A Clamps with L7 Bolts only.
Torque values for Bolts over 2-1/2 apply to L7 Bolts only.

WASHER DETAIL

NUT

OUTER WASHER (LOAD) RED

XXXXXX
XXXXXX
WUSA
INNER WASHER (BEARING) BLUE
XXXXXX
XXXXXX KEEP WOODCO

GAPS USE CARE TO INSTALL

WOODCO
EQUAL XXXXXX WASHERS AS SHOWN.
WUSA
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
XXXXXX

INSTALL CLAMP HALVES

SO MARKING ON BOTH HALVES
APPEAR ON THE SAME SIDE
OF THE CLAMP.

TIGHTEN THE CLAMP TOGETHER EVENLY ON EACH SIDE

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Inspection and Storage of API Clamp Hub Equipment
Clamps
Inspection requires a thorough cleaning, removing all
dirt, paint, rust, etc.
Inspection should include particular care to positively
identify clamp halves, matching them as to manufacturer
and individual serial number (WOODCO USA uniquely
identifies each assembly with a manufacturing work order
number followed by the item manufacturing sequence
number e.g. WO 12345-01 on each half).
Perform a visual inspection for obvious handling damage,
corrosion, cracks, and galls. The 25 ramp inside the clamp
should not have gouges, or deep pits. It should feel smooth
to the touch (after cleaning). Clamps that do not appear
damaged do not require dimensional inspection.
Caution: If circumstances should require
dimensional inspection, keep in mind that API
publishes no specific dimensions for clamps,
but supplies only design requirements with
allowable stress levels. Clamps made by different
manufacturers will not likely have identical
critical dimensions. Measurement of these critical
dimensions requires special tools and skills and
only knowledgeable persons qualified to perform
dimensional inspections on clamps should do so.
Measuring clamp dimensions and comparing one
manufacturers dimensions to those of another
manufacturer will lead to false reports of non-
conformance.
Evaluate bolts and nuts to the same criteria as used for
flange bolting, and replace these parts if questionable.
Replace any missing or damaged spherical washers.
Operators should store assembled, matched, clamp sets
providing adequate protection from corrosion until next
use.
Persons making any assembly of pressure control
equipment should conduct a Pressure Test of the assembly,
with a hold period before use.
Persons wishing to test loose Clamps to qualify them for
later use on any Hub they will fit, should test them using
Hubs that apply the highest load at test pressure. For a
table of Clamps with test pressures on-line, go to www.
woodcousa.com/clamp_load_main.htm.
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Hub Connected Equipment
API 16A Hubs have ring grooves similar to, or exactly the
same as, those ring grooves in API 6A flanges. Evaluating
ring grooves in both Hubs and flanges involve the same
practices. For an online guide to Appraisal of Ring
Grooves, go to www.woodcousa.com/field_appr.htm.
Caution: API 16A Hub connections differ from
flanges in that the ring groove, face, Hub O.D.,
and Hub edge width, all must conform to the exact
API specified dimensions and tolerances in order
to seal and function reliably. Field measurements
on all of these dimensions require special tools
and skills, only knowledgeable persons qualified
to perform dimensional inspection on Hub
connections should do so.
Hub ring grooves cannot have repair performed by skim
cutting the Hub face and deepening the groove. Any groove
rework beyond polishing must include weld repair to the
Hub to provide stock for repair machining. If operators
expect to connect and disconnect Hub connection
equipment and store the equipment for any extended time,
the operator would do well to specify corrosion resistant
material inlay in the ring grooves at the time of original
order.
If circumstances require weld repair to existing used Hub
connected equipment, operators should consider adding
corrosion resistant material inlay to the existing Hubs at
the time of repair.
Beyond the ring grooves, API 16A specified Hubs should
appear free of corrosion and pitting on the 25 backface
ramps where Clamps must contact and slide to pull the
connections together. The backface ramp should feel
smooth to the touch (after cleaning).
Storage of Hub connected equipment should include
protection of the entire Hub area from corrosion and
handling damage.
Persons making any assembly of pressure control
equipment should conduct a Pressure Test of the assembly,
with a hold period before use.
Persons wishing to test assembled equipment, with or
without internal closure mechanisms, should make their
test consistent with the normative practices as shown in
API Specs 6A and 16A.
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