SPX ADVISER, the most user-friendly software for

SPX ADVISER, the most user-friendly
software for flange maintenance
Adviser Controlled Bolting Software was developed to advise process pipeline contractors and engineers on
accurate tightening data for ANSI, MSS, API topsides and sub-sea flanges. In refineries, oil/gas platform, power
stations and chemical plants many companies and individuals have already chosen to use Adviser.
Because it is so easy to use, both experienced and non-experienced users have found the software to be
informative, powerful and essentially invaluable to the degree that it has rapidly established itself as the world
leading bolt tightening software.
The programme allows the user the option to create
an individual file for the flange application. From there
you can then select from a number of drop-down
menus covering the flange class, flange size, bolt
material, gasket type and joint type. The normal bolt
size and bolt tightening data will be shown either in
metric or imperial based on the user’s preference.
Although typical standard information is automatically
generated, the software does allow user specified data
to be utilised and calculated based on that input. For
further client information a dimensional drawing of the
flange is also shown on screen which can assist to
identify flanges that may have lost their stamped
identification details. Further information provided
includes the bolt length, bolt & nut dimensional data,
bolt material data and the torque or tension calculation
data in detail. The software goes on to advise the
recommended load cell and pump pressure settings
when tensioning the joint or the recommended torque wrench and pump pressure settings for torque tightening
the joint.
The current software version 3 has some additional features which include ▪ All of the input data and calculated information can be saved as a customised “Joint Record Sheet”
which can significantly reduce paper records as there is no longer any need to produce a Bolt
Tightening Data sheet although that function is there should the user prefer to create and file print-outs.
▪ A new web-style introduction interface with increased level of product and service information.
▪ Clamp connector tightening data covering brands such as Techlok, Galperti, Destec and Grayloc.
▪ Custom flange calculation option for use with pressure vessel, heat exchanger, foundation bolts or
compact flange application calculations.
▪ Direct PDF generation of documents through the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
▪ User logo facility to allow companies to upload their own logo and address details which will be
generated on each new document.
▪ Pressure to torque conversion charts for all Predator/TTS tools either for viewing or print out.
SPX CONTROLLER Software : the most comprehensive and powerful
flange management system for industrial plants
Controller Joint Monitoring software is a bespoke database system
specifically developed to plan, monitor, control and provide traceability of
flanged joints and connections. This database system interacts with the
“Adviser Controlled Bolting Software” calculation engine, runs on the
standard Windows operating system and does not require the use of
third party database servers. It has been adopted by major plant
operators as an essential management system due to its simplicity and
comprehensive covering of the plant and related maintenance.
Controller Joint Monitoring software answers to several functionalities
requiring full traceability and control of all activities associated with the
joint/connection :
• Joint disassembly/breakout
• Machining/re-facing
• Joint assembly
• Bolt tightening
• Testing(Hydrostatic, Pneumatic, Nitrogen or Helium)
• Leak history and incidents
It interacts seamlessly with “Adviser Controlled Bolting” software to provide
bolting calculations and data for :
• BS1560/ANSI B16.5 standard flanges
• MSS SP44 standard flanges
• API 6A and 17D standard flanges
• Clamp type connectors(Techlok, Grayloc, Galperti and Destec)
• Non-standard joints, i.e. pressure vessels, heat exchangers,
compact flanges, etc..
Controller Joint Monitoring software allows project control and review by visual status display of each joint.
It performs as a central source for documentation and records associated with each activity or task.
It provides joint tightening procedures and methods, generates tooling lists and provides and maintains historical
data for each joint.
It integrates a search engine to find and display specific flanges/records and it’s embedded equipment database
providing access to service records, tool calibration, etc..
And the embedded personnel database provides access to individual training, competence, qualifications, etc..
Completed joint databases can be viewed and interrogated by a freeware viewer which can be freely distributed
throughout the organisation.