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It’s always a possibility that something will go wrong when you’re installing your fittings, just as it’s possible that anything could go wrong at any stage of any project.

The B2 Gap and Step Gauge is an ideal measuring tool for assemblies where panel flushness and gap specification is paramount. The instruments design allows the inspector to take measurements single handed, a feature particularly useful when measuring almost inaccessible features. A resolution of 0.01mm couples with an accuracy across the measuring range of 23mm meets the majority industries requirements. Measurement system – snap gauges are available for either metric (mm size) or English/Imperial (fractional inch size) measurements. Measuring force – usually in Newtons (N), represents the amount of force exerted by the gauge on the part surface when the anvils are closed For snap gauges, the primary specifications may include the following parameters. Note that products are specified differently and not all manufacturers will include the same specifications. The size of a snap gauge is normally indicated by its measurement range: The best feeler gauge for a given application will depend mainly on the size of the gaps you are measuring, how durable you need the gauge to be, and what sorts of materials or parts you are measuring gaps between.

A gap gauge is an excellent tool to keep with you as you work on installations, fittings and repairs. It helps give you an extra level of peace of mind when it comes to installing your fittings, as you can more confident that the work you’re doing is secure, stable and completely tightened.The question of whether or not they’re necessary is a difficult question to answer. This article presented a summaryof snap gauges, including what they are, the types, sizes & specifications, and uses. For information on other topics, consult our additional guides or visit the Thomas Supplier Discovery Platform where you can locate potential sources of supply for over 70,000 different product and service categories, including over 40 suppliers of snap gauges as well as suppliers of thread plug & ring gauges. Sources: However, that’s no reason not to use any aid or tool that has the potential to reduce risk and error alike. By using devices like this, you’re taking steps to ensure a project that’s free from errors or misaligned fittings while also increasing the safety levels of your tube fittings. Do All Manufacturers Require Fitting Installation Tools? They Can Reduce Costs: By using a gap gauge to help you get the job right the first time, you can potentially save yourself additional costs down the road in areas like repairs and maintenance. B-Squared gauges are designed by experienced users of digital measuring equipment, resulting in an ergonomic, compact product giving consistent, long term, measuring accuracy and repeatability.

Let’s say you’re working on repairs and trying to determine how much space you have between one tube fitting and the next, or between the tube joint and the wall. Whatever it is you’re trying to measure, this is where your gap gauge comes into play. The result will be an installation that is connected much more tightly and securely than it would have been otherwise. This, in turn, leads to greater safety and stability.

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Never use a plain limit gauge that has not been calibrated, if in doubt consult an appropriate authority. Capacitance—Capacitance gap gages measure by utilizing the change in capacitance that occurs when the spacing between two conductors changes. They will also likely be less safe. If the fittings and tubes aren’t as tight as they should be, it’s possible that gases and liquid will be able to leak out. This type of compression fitting failure could potentially cause safety hazards to those nearby.The issues present due to incorrect fitting installations might not be immediately apparent. It could be that initially, everything seems fine. A blade feeler gauge is probably the most common type of gap gauge you will encounter when shopping for these tools online. They usually feature a range of graded flattened metal shims or leaves which are designed to fold in or out of a central case or sheath. Gap Inspection Gauges: These are some of the most traditional designs you’ll find available — they look like small roughly rectangular shapes with prongs coming off the sides. Some models feature two and three measuring gaps while others feature up to four. Both perform the same task. Additionally, you may also come across gap gauges shaped more like a horseshoe and constructed of metal. These do the same work, even though they look much different.

Gap detector / gap detection sensor—Gap detectors and gap detection sensors indicate the presence of a gap, clearance, spacing, void, break, or tear within a part or between two surfaces or parts.They provide only the gap's occurrence,not a direct reading or measurement of the gap. Some gap sensors can be set to switch or trigger for gaps below a specific size. It depends on the exact nature of the error in the fitting installation. It’s possible that the problem is so small it will never be noticed. It’s also possible that the mistake was so large it can destabilize the entire network of fittings and cause severe damage.The most likely outcome is that your fittings will be less stable than they should be.Go length and No-go length – are the lengths associated with the go and no-go sections of the gauge. For progressive or combined limit gauges, the no-go section is interior to the go section on the gauge.