What Is Flange Integrity Management?

Flange Integrity Management (FIM) is a methodology to ensure the integrity of flanged connections, minimizing and usually eliminating, integrity-related issues (such as leaks) at start-up or re-start. Moreover, FIM is related to a database with a complete history of every flange on a process plant. Registers, work packs, test packs, certificates, and drawing mark-ups are all created and modified in one system,  giving increased efficiency and accuracy. FIM is a system that assures HSE performance and helps manage risks

Flange Integrity Management Controlled Bolt Fastening Services

• The accurate application of torque or tension to flange stud bolts and nuts is critical
• Certified and calibrated equipment is a requirement
• All calibration must have tractability to national standards
• Trained and competent personnel are used to operate the equipment

Bolt Torquing

Precise control of applied torque and Compact equipment design

Bolt tensioning

Accurate application of tension State-of-the-art equipment.

Four Part Flange Tag for Maintenance Projects

• Uniquely identify joints that are to be: Opened, Assembled, Tightened, Tested
• Each flange within the project work scope is ’tagged’
  
• The tags have multiple sections
• The colored sections are perforated to allow ‘tear off’

Flange Integrity Management Goal 

• Leak-free bolted connections
• Trained competent personnel
• Calibrated and certified equipment
• Compliance with industry standards and best practice
  

Benefits

• Flawless start-up on time and within the budget of process facilities
• Minimized HSE and commercial risk associated with flanged connections
• World-class performance and efficiencies on both maintenance and construction projects