What is water soluble socket welding spacer ring / SoluGap®?

Solugap by supertech services pvt ltd

Water soluble socket spacer ring / SoluGap® a specially engineered, patented design which offers an economical, inventive solution to socket welding needs.

Compatible with any metal, SoluGap® provides the 1/16ʺ (1.6 mm) minimum gap required by ANSI 31.1, Section III, ASME, US Navy and Military Codes, eliminating the need for pre-measuring and guesswork. SoluGap® is also available in 1/8″ (3.2 mm) thickness

SoluGap® features a unique 3-tabbed edge design that allows the spacers to remain secure in any pipe orientation.

SoluGap® is U.S. manufactured and comprised of Aquasol’s environmentally safe, water soluble composite board. It dissolves completely and rapidly in most liquids, allowing for easy post-weld cleanup.

Available in a variety of sizes ranging from 1/2ʺ to 2 1/2ʺ in diameter, SoluGap® is easy to install and ready to use, providing the smartest solution to your socket welding needs.

SoluGap® / Water soluble socket welding spacer ring for welding :

SoluGap® features a unique 3-tabbed edge design that allows the spacers to remain secure in any pipe orientation.

SoluGap® is U.S. manufactured and comprised of Aquasol’s environmentally safe, water soluble composite board. It dissolves completely and rapidly in most liquids, allowing for easy post-weld clean up.

Available in a variety of sizes ranging from 1/2ʺ to 2 1/2ʺ in diameter, SoluGap® is easy to install and ready to use, providing the smartest solution to your socket welding needs.

Supertech Services Pvt Ltd is Aquasol Purging Paper and SoluGap® Supplier in India.

Solugap for welding

What are the features and benefits of SoluGap® / Water Soluble Socket Spacer Ring – for welding?

Revolutionary Design
  • Made of eco-friendly Aquasol® Water Soluble Composite Board,  SoluGap® is compatible with any metal
  • Eliminates the need to inventory multiple grades of metal spacers or the time consuming task of scribing, measuring and fitting
  • Provides a uniform, precise 1/16″ (1.6 mm) minimum gap required by ANSI 31.1, Section III, ASME, US Navy and Military codes. 1/8″ (3.2 mm) thickness also available.
  • Unique 3-point tabs secure placement regardless of pipe orientation
  • Hollow center enables viewing during welding
  • Unlike metal spacers, will not corrode or break
  • Dissolves rapidly and completely in water; allowing for easy post weld clean up
Increases Efficiency and Savings
  • Time and labor intensive tasks of scribing, measuring and fitting are completely eliminated
  • Weld accuracy is dramatically improved vs. manual processes
  • Eliminate and reduce cracked welds, saving money on costly repairs and replacement material
Numerous Applications and Industries
  • Food Processing
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Nuclear and Aeronautical
  • Nuclear and Power Plants
  • Petrochemical Plants and Refineries
  • Industrial Hydraulics
  • Water Heaters and Boilers
  • Railroad Air Brake Piping
  • Shipbuilding
  • Fertilizer Plants
  • Breweries
How Water Soluble Socket Spacer Ring Works?
Position

Position ring by aligning outer edge with inner pipe circumference.

Snap in Place

Slide ring inside pipe so tabbed edges can fit snugly and snap-in-place, maintaining the 1/16″ or larger gap while avoiding compression.

Stay in Place

Once secured inside the pipe, ring will stay in place, even when the socket is sideways or inverted

Weld
  1. Tack weld 3 or 4 times maintaining proper interpass temperature, as specified by ASME B31.3 or welding engineer
  2. Square up the pipe after the first tack
  3. Proceed to weld without exceeding interpass temperature
Dissolve

Introduce hot or cold water to dissolve and remove its entire contents, leaving no residue in the pipe or if preferred, simply leave the spacer in the pipe as no adverse effects will result

Watch how SoluGap® / Water Soluble Socket Spacer works?

Who are the SoluGap® / Water Soluble Socket Spacer Ring suppliers in India?

The Aquasol Corporation is a leading manufacturer of purging paper and other cutting edge purging technologies for the welding industry.

Aquasol purging paper is available in a wide range of grades and sizes permitting the construction of purge dams for any pipe diameter. Extremely easy to store, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly, Aquasol purging paper is ideal for the nuclear, petrochemical, and food and beverage industries.

The Aquasol Corporation, a leading manufacturer of cutting edge purging technologies for the welding industry, is a privately held entity located in North Tonawanda, NY, a northern suburb of Buffalo. Their business was formed in 2003 with a mission to develop the most advanced and innovative products, several of which are patented, for this specialized category.

Aquasol’s distribution of its USA made products has expanded to over 90 countries in just 16 short years.  With several patents issued and pending in the USA and internationally, Aquasol is committed to advancing purging technology.

A strong wholesale and distribution network continues to expand globally in intend to service the needs of even the most remote location from its 45,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility.

The Aquasol Corporation prides itself on being driven by three fundamental principles: technology, invention, and innovation. These principles are at the heart of our business and have resulted in the continuous development of new patented technology for the purging and welding industry.

Our design engineers strive to develop technology that simplifies the process at hand. These designs are tested by our most loyal clients, who provide constructive and honest feedback. The results are practical, tested solutions that save time and money. But the work doesn’t stop there.  Our talented technicians and production staff carefully make and assemble each product.  A rigorous list of quality control checks become part of the manufacturing and final goods inspection process to ensure excellence for each and every item produced.

Besides fostering an innovative environment, the Aquasol Corporation holds these core values:

  • Design, Engineer, & Develop Unique, Value Added Products of the Highest Quality
  • Attention To Global Specifications
  • Exceptional Customer Service To All Clients
  • Continual Investment in Research and Development

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