Socket Weld Spacer Rings : SoluGap ®

U.S. and Foreign Patents Pending

SoluGap are the most stable water soluble socket welding spacer rings, with unique patent-pending tabbed edges to keep the spacers stable for effective joint socket alignment.

The Design Solution

Made from Aquasol’s eco-friendly water soluble board, SoluGap weld spacer rings are compatible with any metal!

SoluGap socket rings have uniquely engineered 3-point tabs around the edges to hold them in place, even when the socket is sideways or upside down.

A hollow center allows you to view inside the pipe easily during socket welding.

SoluGap spacer rings are solid, yet completely water soluble.

The Productive Solution

Eliminate the need to pre-measure or guess the size of a gap opening before welding, SoluGap provides the 1/16" minimum gap required by ANSI 31.1, Section III, ASME, US Navy & Military Codes.

For heavy duty welding applications, custom sizes and thicknesses of 1/8" are available upon request.

SoluGap socket weld spacer rings are easy to install and ready to use. Just snap in and weld!

Unlike other spacers, SoluGap dissolves completely and does not corrode.

SoluGap costs less and performs better ... It’s the economical solution!

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Socket Weld Spacer Rings - Benefits

Socket Weld Spacer Rings : SoluGap ® Benefits

Spacer Rings Installation

Secures in place during socket welding, even when the socket is placed upside down

One step application; simply snap in and you are ready to weld

Spacer Ring Characteristics

Uniquely designed tabs around spacer hold it in place, no matter the orientation of the socket

Dissolves rapidly

Hollow center allows viewing of inside of pipe

Provides a precise and even gap as required for socket contraction

Provides the 1/16" minimum gap required by ANSI 31.1, Section III, ASME, US Navy & Military codes

Spacer Rings Disposal

Made from environmentally friendly water soluble paper that dissolves rapidly and completely

How SoluGap Socket Rings Work

Socket Weld Spacer Rings : How SoluGap ® Works

U.S. and Foreign Patents Pending

Position ring inside socket.

Tabbed edges snugly fit and snap in place to the required 1/16" minimum gap.

SoluGap Socket Rings, with uniquely engineered patent pending three point tabs, will stay in place, even when the socket is sideways or upside down.

SoluGap Socket Rings - Types and Sizes

1/16" Minimum Code

Required Gap, Without measuring,

Using GAP-A-LET®

Socket Weld Contraction Rings

Prevents Cracked Welds due to Improper Gapping

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.

Quick, Easy, and Economical

Just drop in a Shur-Gap® spacer, slide in the pipe, and weld. Minimal cost per joint.

No "Third Hand" Needed

No scribing, no holding, no clamping - easily set the 1/16" minimum gap

Dissolves Completely

Shur-Gap® is made of water-soluble materials - dissolves away and flushes out by purging with water.

Saves Time & Money

Shur-Gap® spacers save up to 90% of the normal fit-up time and thousands of dollars in cracked weld repairs.

Other Uses

Spacer for tube header "set-in" type connections.

All Sizes Available

Shur-Gap® spacers are made to fit all common pipe sizes from 1/2" to 3", and tubing sizes as required.