{"id":50174,"date":"2022-04-28T08:41:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-28T08:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cofa.ca\/industrial-bolting-the-4-keys-to-a-successful-maintenance-shutdown\/"},"modified":"2024-12-09T21:52:30","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T21:52:30","slug":"industrial-bolting-the-4-keys-to-a-successful-maintenance-shutdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cofa.ca\/en\/industrial-bolting-the-4-keys-to-a-successful-maintenance-shutdown\/","title":{"rendered":"INDUSTRIAL BOLTING: THE 4 KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL MAINTENANCE SHUTDOWN!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|54px||34px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2>Controlled tightening during maintenance shutdown: everything you need to know!<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||5px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|6px||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>A major maintenance shutdown is complex and involves many steps and simultaneous work.<br>Controlled tightening is often the final step after disassembly, maintenance and reassembly.<\/p>\n<p>If the clamping stage is compromised, all the rest of the work done beforehand is worthless&#8230; because production cannot be restarted.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why a <a href=\"https:\/\/cofa.ca\/en\/controlled-clamping-cofa-your-trusted-partner\/\">controlled clamping partner<\/a> is essential to the success of a project of this scale.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Planning a maintenance shutdown: the first step.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>At the planning stage of a production shutdown, you need to establish :<\/p>\n<p><strong>What needs to be done and when! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You should try to anticipate everything that needs to be done: the scope and nature of the project and all the details of the clamping work to be carried out.<\/p>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/cofa.ca\/en\/about-us\/\">Cofa<\/a>, as bolting experts, we&#8217;re<strong> best equipped<\/strong> to help you plan your bolting job efficiently.<\/p>\n<h4>THE RIGHT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE RIGHT PEOPLE!<strong><br><\/strong>(The key: the right information to the right person!)<\/h4>\n<p>First and foremost, our team must have ALL THE INFORMATION concerning the nature of the applications and their technical aspects before starting work.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgba(215, 25, 32, 0.89);\"><strong>For the list of technical aspects:<\/strong><\/span><br>Put the Cofa team in touch with the <strong>engineering department and\/or the maintenance shutdown manager<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><strong>Application <\/strong><br>Where will the torque be applied? (valve, flange, coupling, motor mount, heat exchanger, etc.). <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>Torque required* <\/strong>(Lbs\/ft or NM)<br><span style=\"color: rgba(215, 25, 32, 0.89);\"><em>*If you don&#8217;t know, it&#8217;s imperative to have a procedure (ask our engineering team) <\/em><\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>Stud\/bolt size<\/strong><br>(Size of stud, bolt and socket required (AF pan to pan))<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>All bolting grades <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>Number of bolts to be tightened (per application)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>The environment in which you bolt<\/strong><br><\/span>(confined space, dark, bright, indoors, outdoors, high temperature, etc.)<\/li>\n<li><span><strong>Send us an image of the application space<\/strong> (a close-up photo -of a bolt- and a distant photo -of the entire workspace-).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are missing any of this information, please <a href=\"https:\/\/cofa.ca\/en\/?page_id=49922\">contact a member of our team<\/a> who can guide you through this step. <\/p>\n<p>Once all the information has been gathered, we can draw up a list of optimal solutions for each application. <span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Establish controlled tightening procedures.<\/h3>\n<p>This allows us to do the best possible job, respecting deadlines and bolting procedures for consistent quality throughout the job. <\/p>\n<p>Compliant clamping procedures promote<strong> safe, efficient and cost-effective work! <\/strong> <\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgba(215, 25, 32, 0.89);\"><strong>For tool supply and planning:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>By establishing contact between the Cofa team and the <strong>purchasing\/procurement department<\/strong>, we can plan budgets in advance.<\/p>\n<p>In this way, we can ensure on-time delivery of equipment and achieve the best possible profitability for the bolting component. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Putting the right people in touch with each other saves time and effort on both sides.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FOR YOU,<\/strong> it means having the right procedure to ensure that work is done according to standards (ASME-PCC-1) for all workers on site (in clamping).<\/p>\n<p><strong>FOR US,<\/strong> it means we can do the best possible job, respecting deadlines and bolting procedures for equal quality in all aspects of the job.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h4><em>Click on photos to scroll<\/em><\/h4>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;49559,49558,49547,49560,49551,49552,49550,49556,46714&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; animation_duration=&#8221;600ms&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2><strong>2. Logistics and equipment management<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4>Equipment and inventory management is one of the &#8220;keys&#8221; to a successful maintenance shutdown! <\/h4>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h3>Choose the right tools and equipment for the work to be carried out during production shutdown.<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||5px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|6px||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<div data-shortcode-id=\"0.0.0.6-1643386810683\" data-quickaccess-editable=\"yes\" class=\"et-fb-popover-tinymce\">\n<div class=\"mce-content-body\" contenteditable=\"true\" style=\"position: relative;\">\n<p>This planning stage provides the tools needed to carry out the work.<\/p>\n<p>Having a list of the right tools helps avoid slowdowns during maintenance shutdowns due to a lack of suitable tools or accessories for controlled tightening work.<\/p>\n<p>As well as avoiding unnecessary loss of time, this helps to ensure that work is carried out safely and with the right equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h4>Take inventory: Assess what&#8217;s there and what&#8217;s missing.<\/h4>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||5px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|6px||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>In terms of <a href=\"https:\/\/cofa.ca\/en\/fastening-and-bolting\/\">tightening and bolting<\/a> work, it is necessary to make a list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/cofa.ca\/en\/hytorc-tools\/\" style=\"font-size: 15px; background-color: #ffffff;\">inventory of torque tools<\/a>.<span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">. Tr\u00e8s souvent, un manque d&#8217;outils entraine un ralentissement car le travail est limit\u00e9 par le nombre d&#8217;outils versus nombre de t\u00e2ches \u00e0 effectuer ou nombre de travailleurs disponibles. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Once the inventory has been taken, you can either <a href=\"https:\/\/cofa.ca\/en\/online-torque-rental\/\">rent a clamping tool,<\/a> or buy the missing torque tools or accessories (such as <a href=\"https:\/\/cofa.ca\/en\/finally-the-socket-that-doesnt-break-your-budget\/\">industrial sockets)<\/a>.<br><br><strong><em>&#8220;The complete equipment list must be ready before work begins&#8221; <\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: rgba(215, 25, 32, 0.89);\">*NOTE: A SUCCESSFUL MAINTENANCE SHUTDOWN MUST BE PLANNED IN ADVANCE, AS THERE ARE DELAYS IN THE DELIVERY OF TOOL ORDERS AND CERTAIN MATERIALS.<\/span><\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 27px;\">Calibration certificates. <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>Do you have the tools?<br>We make sure they&#8217;re ready to use!<\/h3>\n<p>If the company already owns the tools, it must ensure that they are maintained and calibrated. <br>When you have a maintenance shutdown costing millions, there&#8217;s no time to be working with bad, uncalibrated or even defective tools. All our tools and equipment are always serviced, calibrated and ready for use! <\/p>\n<p>Our team does everything to ensure your peace of mind when a home inspector visits!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;49559,49544,49543,49549,49554,49547,46716,46714,49542&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2><strong>3. the &#8220;key&#8221; element of quality: training!<\/strong><br>Have the right worker with the right tool doing the right job at the right time&#8230;<br>That&#8217;s the COFA method! <\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>Training before, during and after maintenance shutdowns! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Having the right worker with the right tool doing the right job at the right time is crucial! <br>Because, as we shall see, the proper use of equipment requires specific, comprehensive training. <\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;49545,49546,49557,49548,46714&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2><strong>4.proper use of equipment<\/strong> <\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|29px||30px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>TRAINING IS ESSENTIAL, BECAUSE EQUIPMENT MISUSE CAN BE VERY COSTLY!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a short list of risks associated with equipment misuse: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Incorrect use = increased risk of injury.<\/li>\n<li>Risk of tool damage (additional cost for repair or tool replacement)<\/li>\n<li>The non-negligible costs of an injury (time off work, training, replacement, etc.) <\/li>\n<li>THE WORST: In the event of a serious accident, the company may be completely shut down&#8230;<br>(death = danger of closure) <\/li>\n<li>Improper tightening<\/li>\n<li>Increased delays, loss of time and money.<\/li>\n<li>Problems and consequences: poorly screwed wheel, leaky seal, valve with pressure leakage into ducts, damage, defective mechanical assembly that can lead to severe breakage or death.<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Risks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;49558,49559,49550,49551,49552,49556,49549,49553,49554,49547,49560,49557,49548,49545,49546,49544,46714,49543,49542&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||11px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2>The Cofa solution!<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;98.4%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>To sum up, here&#8217;s how the ideal maintenance shutdown scenario should unfold.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.good planning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Good project definition (gather and share all necessary information)<br>Good organization of tasks, budgets and schedules<br>Good communication between the right people <\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Good logistics <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Good list of equipment and procedures<\/p>\n<p>The right equipment for the right applications<\/p>\n<p>Calibration and maintenance of necessary equipment<\/p>\n<p>Equipment availability at the right time<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.good training<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The right worker (properly trained) with the right tool doing the right job at the right time!<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Good operation: proper use of equipment <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On-site support and training. (on site support and training) <\/p>\n<p>Greater safety during work<\/p>\n<p>Effective results and assured quality<\/p>\n<p>Cost reduction and optimum profitability.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The result: a safe, efficient and cost-effective maintenance shutdown!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2>Would you like to know how much time you could save on your project?<br> <\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> CALL US!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module \"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_1 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light\" href=\"tel:18442662632\">1-844-266-2632<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p><span>You can follow all <a href=\"https:\/\/fr.linkedin.com\/company\/cofa-hytorc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COFA Hytorc&#8217;s activities on Linkedin<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>#COFA #COFAHytorc #bolting #industrialbolting #boulonnage #industriel #s\u00e9curit\u00e9 #saf\u00e9cautravail #CSSTprevention #tension #Hytorc #superdouille #green #socket #highpressuresockets #greensocket #hytorctools #Ecolinesocket #socketecologique #socketeconomique #Hytorcway #boltingsolutions #boulonnagesolutions #torque #torquesolutions #hightorque #torquewrench #hightorquewrench #douilledurable #DouilleHautRendement #hytorcmanualtorque #serragecontrol\u00e9 #boulonnage #couple #cledynamometrique #torquemanuel #tension #lubrification #lubrifiantsindustriels #locationtorque #locationdetorque #locationOutilindustriel #SuperSocket<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Controlled tightening during maintenance shutdown: everything you need to know!A major maintenance shutdown is complex and involves many steps and simultaneous work.Controlled tightening is often the final step after disassembly, maintenance and reassembly. 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