Technical manual detailing identification, materials, installation, tightening, locking, and removal procedures for fasteners used on naval ships.
This manual provides comprehensive guidance on fasteners used in naval ship applications. It covers the scope, reference documents, and general practices for using and maintaining threaded fasteners.
The document is organized into sections on identification, material specifications, tightening methods, locking techniques, removal procedures, and installation guidelines, including special topics such as corrosion protection, high‑temperature fasteners, and inspection/re‑work processes.
| Corrosion‑protective coatings | Zinc and Cadmium Coatings |
|---|---|
| Primary tightening methods | Torque control, Turn‑of‑Nut control, Stretch control, Ultrasonic stretch, Hydraulic tensioning, Chemical locking |
The manual describes drilling, Electric Discharge Machining (EDM), and a power‑driven broken bolt extractor as approved removal techniques.
It includes torque control, turn‑of‑nut control, stretch control, ultrasonic stretch, hydraulic tensioning, and chemical locking methods.