Working with Torque and Tensioning equipment (SOG)

Purpose group

Employees in industry who open and close flange connections according to protocol using torque and tensioning equipment.

Learnings objective

To safely and responsibly open and close flange connections with the prescribed torque and/or force in the bolted connection.

Theory

Basic concepts.
Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Safety rules and specific risks.
Equipment and related parts.
Operation of tensioning and torquing.
Method and use of torque and tensioning equipment.
<Practice.
Safety Rules.
Preparation for torquing and tensioning.
Working posture.
Use of tools and measuring equipment.
Tightening (torquing).
Tightening (tensioning – 50% method).

Exams

The SOG exam is available in Dutch, English, German, Polish, Portuguese and Romanian.

Entrance requirements

The candidate must be at least 18 years old. An exception is made for students taking the course as part of obtaining an entry-level qualification. A minimum age of 16 applies to them.
The candidate must hold one of the following diplomas: B-VCA, VOL-VCA, VIL-VCU, SCC-17 or SCC-18.
The candidate must hold the certificate “Working on flange connections according to protocol” (SOG).

Course duration

1 day (2 half-day sessions) (excluding exam) with a maximum of 8 students.
Refresher course: 1 day (2 half-days).

NEN-EN 1591-4

The course is aligned with NEN-EN 1591-4:2013 Table 2 (training matrix for hydraulic tension tightening) and Table 3 (training matrix for hydraulic torque tightening).

Diploma

According to the SSVV Training Guide (SOG).
Validity: 5 years.
Successful participants are registered in the Central Diploma Register: cdr.ssvv.nl

Prices

€ 259,00 per person. For in-company, a minimum of 6 participants applies.
€ 70,00 per person SOG exam fee.

Please feel free to call us at +31(0)88-2200100 or send an e-mail to info@elcony.com.

Working with torque and tensioning equipment (ELCONY)

Purpose Group

The Torque and Tensioning course is designed for the mechanic who works on bolted connections with hydraulic torque and tensioning equipment.

Learning Objective

The mechanic will learn to safely and responsibly open and close bolted connections with hydraulic torque and tensioning equipment.

Theory

Torque equipment.
Tensioning equipment.
Working methodology torquing.
Working methodology tensioning.
Principles of controlled unloading and tightening of flange connections.
Working according to protocol (closing procedure).
Safety requirements when working with specific equipment and tools.
<Practice.
Applying regulations and procedures.
Working with measuring equipment.
Working with torque and tensioning equipment.

Enrty requirements

The candidate must be at least 18 years of age. An exception is made for students taking the training as part of obtaining an entry-level qualification. A minimum age of 16 applies to them.

Diploma

According to Article 8 of the Dutch Working Conditions Act – Information and instruction.
Validity: 5 years.

Price

€ 259,00 per person. For in-company, there is a minimum of 6 participants.

Please feel free to call us at +31(0)88-2200100 or send an e-mail to info@elcony.com.