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Sr. No. Application Area Fastener Types Primary Functions Materials Commonly Used Key Performance & Regulatory Factors
1 Mainline Pipe Segments & Girth Joints Weld Studs, Clamp Bolts, Stud Bolts, Alignment Pins
  • Secure pipe ends before welding
  • Facilitate alignment and assembly of pipe segments
 Carbon steel (API 5L grades), coated for corrosion resistance
  • Must comply with API, ASME B31.4/B31.8 (for liquid and gas pipelines)
  • Ensuring proper alignment critical to prevent weld defects
2 Flanges & Connectors Flange Bolts, Studs, Gaskets, Clamp Connectors
  • Join pipeline sections, valves, and fittings
  • Maintain high-pressure and leak-proof seals
 Carbon steel (B7/B16) with hot-dip galvanizing or Xylan® coatings, stainless steels where needed
  • NACE MR0175 compliance for sour service
  • Proper torqueing avoids flange leaks
  • Regular inspection and re-tightening if required
3 Valve Stations (Block/Isolation Valves) Stud Bolts, Bonnet Bolts, Sealing Screws, Gland Fasteners
  • Secure valve bodies and actuators
  • Ensure reliable sealing and operation for flow control
 Alloy steels with plating, stainless steel, sometimes Monel®
  • API 6D (pipeline valves)
  • Must withstand pressure surges
  • Periodic maintenance to prevent leakage or valve sticking
4 Pump & Compressor Stations High-Strength Bolts, Couplings, Lock Washers
  • Fasten pump or compressor casings, impellers, bearings
  • Resist high vibration and pulsation
 High-tensile steels (B7/B16), possibly chrome-moly, corrosion-resistant coatings
  • Must meet API 610 (pumps) / API 617 (compressors)
  • Subject to thermal and vibration stress
  • Frequent torque checks for reliability
5 Metering & Instrumentation Small Screws, Mounting Brackets, Threaded Inserts
  • Secure flow meters, pressure transmitters, SCADA panels
  • Protect sensitive electronics in harsh environments
 Stainless steel, plated steel, sometimes polymeric fasteners
  • Compliance with IP/NEMA enclosure ratings
  • EMI/RFI shielding for instrumentation
  • Must be tamper-proof or sealed in hazardous areas
6 Pig Launchers & Receivers Closure Bolts, Lock Pins, Quick-Release Fasteners
  • Provide removable closures for pipeline pigging
  • Maintain pressure containment during pig loading/unloading
 High-strength carbon steel, coated or plated for corrosion
  • ASME Section VIII for pressure-containing closures
  • Frequent use in pipeline maintenance cycles
  • Must ensure quick access while maintaining high safety
7 Pipeline Support & Anchoring U-Bolts, Anchor Bolts, Hanger Rods, Clamps
  • Hold pipeline in place, absorb expansions/contractions
  • Protect against sagging, stress, and movement
 Galvanized/carbon steel, stainless steel (for corrosive environments)
  • Designed per ASME B31.4/B31.8 for supports
  • Must accommodate thermal expansion
  • Regular inspections for fatigue or corrosion
8 Branch Connections & Tees Reinforcing Pad Bolts, Saddle Clamps, Stud Bolts
  • Attach lateral lines or branch outlets
  • Reinforce pipeline where additional flows or instrumentation are installed
 Carbon steel with anti-corrosion coating, sometimes stainless steel inserts
  • API or ASME design for pressure integrity
  • Potential for flow turbulence at branch points
  • Must handle added stress from extra piping loads
9 Subsea & Offshore Pipelines Flange Connectors, Clamp Connectors, Seal Bolts (with ROV interfaces)
  • Join undersea pipeline segments and manifolds
  • Resist extreme pressure, corrosive seawater, and subsea currents
 Super duplex stainless steel, Inconel®, titanium (for high corrosion resistance)
  • DNV-OS-F101 or similar offshore pipeline standards
  • Requires ROV-friendly (Remotely Operated Vehicle) designs
  • Cathodic protection often used to reduce corrosion
10 Emergency Shutdown (ESD) Systems Quick-Release Pins, Shear Bolts, Specialized Locking Mechanisms
  • Facilitate rapid isolation of pipeline sections
  • Minimize product release in emergencies
 High-tensile steel, specialty coatings
  • Must comply with pipeline safety regulations (e.g., DOT for gas, local regs)
  • Fail-safe design for quick activation
  • Periodic testing to ensure system readiness

Key Highlights for Pipeline Fasteners

By selecting robust materials, appropriate coatings, and fastener designs—and adhering to stringent pipeline industry standards—operators ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective pipeline operations over its lifecycle.

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