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Gap-A-Let® , Socket Weld Contraction Rings

gap-a-let contraction ring

Gap-A-Let® is a split ring that is engineered and designed to give you a pre-measured 1/16" minimum gap for socket welds.

Made from a certified stainless steel, Gap-A-Let® resists corrosion from chemicals, radioactive materials, and water. ... Socket welds that once took 15 minutes or more to fit-up now take just seconds.

The Common Sense approach to Quick, Safe socket welds

Three easy steps make proper 1/16" minimum gap socket welds in seconds.


Gap-A-Let®
1. Fitter compresses Gap-A-Let® ring to fit into pipe fitting.

Gap-A-Let®

2. Fitter seats ring into fitting. Spring tension holds ring tightly in place, assuring no rattling or vibration even under extreme pressure. Ring becomes a permanent part of the joint.

Gap-A-Let®

3. Fitter inserts pipe into fitting. Gap-A-Let® ring automatically assures the minimum gap (1/16") to meet requirements of ANSI 31.1 Section III, ASME & military codes.


The Gap-A-Let ® is a split ring that is engineered and designed to give a pre-measured 1/16" minimum gap for socket welds.

It is made of certified Stainless Steel, Gap-A-Let ® resists corrosion from chemicals, radioactive substances and water.

Gap-A-Let ®'s spring tension makes it fit tightly into all standard sized fitting from 1" NPS to 5" NPS .Instrumentation tubing sizes 3/8" to 2". Boiler tubing sizes as required.( Non standard sizes are available on request).

Meets Military and Commercial construction code standards

Once the Gap-A-Let ® is inserted into the fitting , the Gap-A-Let ® ring becomes a permanent part of the joint. It will not rattle or vibrate even under extreme pressure.

 

It saves time: Cut fit up times by 50%

Saves thousands of dollars in cracked weld repairs.

 

 

Specifications

A plus for piping engineers

Gap-A-Let® rings help piping engineers determine end-to-end length of pipe without guessing. Constant, proper gap gives precise length whether in field run or fab shop assembly.

Standard Gap-A-Let® Rings -- 1/4" NPS - 2" NPS:
20 per package

Each "Standard" Gap-A-Let® Ring is precision MACHINE-manufactured ...

Standard
Ring
Fitting Ring Free
Outside
Diameter
Ring
Radial
Wall
Ring
Thickness
GAP.1/4" NPS
GAP.3/8" NPS
GAP.1/2" NPS
GAP.3/4" NPS
GAP.1" NPS
GAP.1 1/4" NPS
GAP.1 1/2" NPS
GAP.2" NPS
.555
.690
.855
1.065
1.330
1.675
1.915
2.406
.600
.730
.880
1.110
1.385
1.780
2.020
2.580
.070
.070
.070
.070
.105
.105
.105
.105
.025
.025
.025
.025
.030
.030
.030
.030

Heavy Duty Gap-A-Let® Rings -- 2 1/2" NPS - 4" NPS:
10 per package

Each "Heavy Duty" Gap-A-Let® Ring is precision HAND-manufactured ...

Heavy
Duty
Ring
Fitting Ring Free
Outside
Diameter
Ring
Radial
Wall
Ring
Thickness
GAP.2 1/2" NPS
GAP.3" NPS
GAP.4" NPS
2.905
3.500
4.500
2.910
3.530
4.550
.205
.210
.230
.035
.035
.035


 

 

 
 

Features gap-a-let contraction ring

  • Proper socket weld fit-up in one tenth the time

  • Accurate 1/16" min. gap without time-consuming measuring, scribing and pull-out.

  • Made of 316 Stainless Steel. 316 SS (type ER316/ER316L)

  • Eliminate cracked welds resulting from improperly gapped joints

  • Sizes from 1/4" NPS to 5" NPS

  • Instrumentation tubing sizes 3/8" to 2"

  • Boiler tubing sizes as required.

  • Meets Military and Commercial construction code standards

  • Approved for brake pipe use by the American Association of Railroads

  • Patented- United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Japan and Canada



part numbers are GAP.1/4NPS etc

 

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