FCM Overview

This online manual explains how to structure and manage Flange Connections with the Flange Connection Management (FCM) module: 

• Basic IMS FCM navigation (Main Menus, Detail pages and buttons).

• Flange-FLOCs and Flange/Grayloc Equipment (how to create, and relationship with other FLOCs).

• Tightening data (Torque and Tensioning calculations).

• Recommended specifications (Specs).

• Flange integrity calculations.

• Jobs (how to create, Scope, Status, and Approvals).

• Condition History (how to create, Checklists, Status, and Approvals).

• FCM in Offline mode.

IMS FCM provides the ability to manage the overall integrity of Flange connections by helping to:

• Manag critical Flanges during assembly and disassembly.

• Identify when and what to inspect on Flange connections.

• Follow industry recommended practices for Flange connections.

• Calculate tension and torque values.

• Record the results of your inspections, and preventative and corrective actions.

You can learn more about the basics of FCM by reading through a summary of the FCM Workflow. FCM Roles covers which user roles have which permissions and FCM Definitions covers some basic terminology used in FCM.