TinnerFlow™3rd YearGREEN · Standard CorrectionCompanion Rings / Gaskets
Yes. Over-torque can warp the ring and damage the gasket. Reset the joint with a fresh gasket and even tightening by manufacturer direction.
Big round companion rings need even compression. A breaker bar can stretch holes, warp the angle ring, and cut the gasket instead of sealing it.
Disassemble the bad joint, replace damaged gasket, dress/replace warped rings as needed, then tighten evenly in a cross-pattern to the approved torque or manufacturer instruction.
Do not keep tightening a warped companion ring until the gasket is destroyed.
Uneven flange compression creates leaks, ring damage, and repeated failed tests.
Final direction belongs to the foreman, approved drawings/specs, manufacturer instructions, pressure/material schedule, employer policy, and AHJ/code requirements.