Aquasol SoluGap Socket Weld Spacer Rings UAE Qatar Saudi

Aquasol SoluGap Socket Weld Spacer Rings UAE Qatar Saudi Aquasol® — SoluGap · Water Soluble Socket Weld Spacer Ring · US & Foreign Patents Aquasol SoluGap Socket Weld Spacer Rings Dissolvable socket weld spacer rings that set a precise, even gap every time — the 1/16" (1.6mm) minimum required by ANSI B31.1, ASME Section III and US Navy/Military codes. Compatible with any metal, no measuring or scribing. Dissolves in water for easy cleanup. Supplied across the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and wider GCC. ANSI B31.1 / ASME Compliant ✓ Precise 1/16" (1.6mm) Gap ✓ Compatible With Any Metal ✓ 3-Tab Secure Design ✓ Dissolves — Zero Residue ✓ 1/16" & 1/8" Thickness ✓ EPA & CE Approved 🇦🇪 UAE — Dubai · Abu Dhabi 🇶🇦 Qatar — Doha · Ras Laffan 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia — Riyadh · Dammam · Jubail 🇰🇼 Kuwait 🇴🇲 Oman — Muscat 💡 Also from Aquasol: Water Soluble Purging Paper & Tape · I-Purge X Inflatable Purge Bladder 📲 Request a Quote — Pipe Sizes, Thickness & Quantity UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman & all GCC WHATSAPP FOR BEST PRICING 1 Product Overview What It Is Aquasol SoluGap is a patented water soluble socket weld spacer ring. It sets the precise, even gap between the pipe end and the socket bottom required for a code-compliant socket weld — then dissolves completely in water after welding. Made of Aquasol's environmentally safe water soluble composite board, it is compatible with any metal and eliminates the guesswork of manual measuring and scribing. Why the Gap Matters As pipes heat and cool they expand and contract. Socket weld codes (ANSI B31.1, ASME Section III, US Navy/Military) require a minimum 1/16" (1.6mm) gap between the pipe and the socket bottom to absorb this movement. Without it, thermal stress causes cracking and loss of weld integrity — leading to costly repairs and replacement. Who Uses It Pipe fabricators, welding engineers, and QC inspectors doing socket welding across food processing, pharmaceutical, nuclear, power, petrochemical, hydraulics, shipbuilding, and boiler industries throughout the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman — approved as a spec item by ExxonMobil, Shell, Saudi Aramco, Bechtel, KBR, Petrofac and more. 📏 Code Compliance — The Exact Gap, Every Time SoluGap provides the 1/16" (1.6mm) minimum gap required by ANSI B31.1, ASME Section III, US Navy and Military codes, eliminating the need for pre-measuring and guesswork. Also available in 1/8" (3.2mm) thickness for a double gap. The hollow center allows viewing during welding, and the unique 3-tab edge design keeps the ring secure in any pipe orientation — even sideways or inverted. 2 Sizes & Specifications SoluGap 1/16" (1.6mm) — ANSI B31.1 Standard Gap Item No Nominal Pipe Size Thickness Nominal (DN) Packaging SGP-0.50 1/2" 1/16" 15 50 per bag SGP-0.75 3/4" 1/16" 20 50 per bag SGP-1.0 1" 1/16" 25 50 per bag SGP-1.25 1-1/4" 1/16" 32 50 per bag SGP-1.50 1-1/2" 1/16" 40 50 per bag SGP-2.00 2" 1/16" 50 50 per bag SGP-2.50 2-1/2" 1/16" 65 50 per bag SoluGap 1/8" (3.2mm) — Double Gap Item No Nominal Pipe Size Thickness Nominal (DN) Packaging SGP-0.50/2 1/2" 1/8" 15 50 per bag SGP-0.75/2 3/4" 1/8" 20 50 per bag SGP-1.0/2 1" 1/8" 25 50 per bag SGP-1.25/2 1-1/4" 1/8" 32 50 per bag SGP-1.50/2 1-1/2" 1/8" 40 50 per bag SGP-2.00/2 2" 1/8" 50 50 per bag SGP-2.50/2 2-1/2" 1/8" 65 50 per bag Custom & Bulk Options Range Sizes Notes Custom Order 3/8", 3", 3-1/2", 4" Both thicknesses. 50/bag or 1000/box. Allow 1-3 weeks processing Bulk (/M) 1/2" to 2-1/2" 500 per bag / 1000 per box for high-volume users ANSI B31.1 Compliant ASME Section III US Navy / Military Code Any Metal Compatible 1/16" & 1/8" Thickness 3/8" to 4" Sizes EPA & CE Approved ~400°F Heat Rating 3 How SoluGap Works 1 Position Position the ring by aligning its outer edge with the inner pipe circumference. 2 Snap in Place Slide the ring inside the pipe so the tabbed edges fit snugly and snap in place — maintaining the 1/16" (or larger) gap while avoiding compression. 3 Stay in Place Once secured, the 3-tab design holds the ring in place even when the socket is sideways or inverted — no slipping during fit-up. 4 Weld Tack weld 3-4 times maintaining proper interpass temperature per ASME B31.3. Square up the pipe after the first tack, then complete the weld without exceeding interpass temperature (300°F max). 5 Dissolve Introduce hot or cold water to dissolve and remove the ring completely, leaving no residue — or, if preferred, simply leave the spacer in place as no adverse effects result. 4 Key Features & Benefits 🎯 Precise Code Gap, No Guesswork Delivers a uniform, precise 1/16" (1.6mm) gap required by ANSI B31.1, ASME Section III and Navy/Military codes — eliminating the time-consuming, error-prone task of scribing, measuring and fitting. Weld accuracy is dramatically improved versus manual methods. 🔩 Compatible With Any Metal Made of water soluble composite board, not metal — so one product works for carbon steel, stainless, duplex and alloy pipe. No need to inventory multiple grades of metal spacers to match the pipe material. 📍 3-Tab Secure Design Unique 3-point tabs secure placement regardless of pipe orientation — the ring stays put even sideways or inverted. The hollow center enables viewing during welding for better control. 💧 Dissolves — Easy Cleanup Dissolves rapidly and completely in hot or cold water for easy post-weld cleanup with zero residue. Unlike metal spacers, it will not corrode or break — and can even be left in place with no adverse effect if preferred. 💰 Saves Time & Reduces Cracks Eliminates labour-intensive scribing, measuring and fitting. By ensuring the correct gap every time, it reduces cracked welds — saving money on costly repairs and replacement material. ✅ EPA & CE Approved — Spec Approved Manufactured from EPA and CE-approved, environmentally friendly water soluble material. Tested and approved as a spec item by ExxonMobil, Shell, Saudi Aramco, Bechtel, KBR, Petrofac, Jacobs and Tecnicas Reunidas. 5 Applications by Industry Industry Application Oil & Gas & Petrochemical Socket weld gap setting on small-bore process, instrument, and utility piping in refineries and petrochemical plants — spec-approved by Saudi Aramco, ExxonMobil, Shell, Petrofac across the GCC Power & Nuclear Code-compliant socket welds on power plant and nuclear pipework where ANSI B31.1 and ASME Section III gap requirements are mandatory and fully documented Pharmaceutical & Food Hygienic small-bore stainless steel socket welding in pharmaceutical, food processing, and brewery pipework where dissolvable, non-metal spacers avoid contamination Industrial Hydraulics High-pressure hydraulic pipe socket welding where correct gap is critical to weld integrity under pressure cycling Shipbuilding & Marine Socket weld pipework in shipyards and offshore fabrication across UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar — meeting Navy/Military and class society gap requirements Boilers & Water Heaters Socket welds on boiler, water heater and railroad air brake piping where thermal cycling makes the expansion gap essential to prevent cracking 6 Frequently Asked Questions What is a socket weld spacer ring and why is a gap needed?A socket weld spacer ring sets the required gap between the pipe end and the socket bottom in a socket weld fitting. As pipes heat and cool they expand and contract — a minimum 1/16" (1.6mm) gap per ANSI B31.1, ASME Section III and Navy/Military codes allows this movement. Without the gap, thermal stress causes cracking and loss of weld integrity. SoluGap sets this gap precisely, then dissolves away in water after welding. What gap sizes and pipe sizes does SoluGap cover?SoluGap comes in 1/16" (1.6mm) for the standard ANSI B31.1 minimum gap and 1/8" (3.2mm) for a double gap. Pipe sizes range from 3/8" to 4" nominal — standard stock is 1/2" to 2-1/2", with 3/8" and 3" to 4" as custom order. Packed 50 per bag, with bulk boxes of 500-1000 for high-volume users. Does SoluGap work with stainless steel and other metals?Yes — SoluGap is compatible with any metal (carbon steel, stainless, duplex, alloy) because it is made of water soluble composite board, not metal. This removes the need to stock multiple grades of metal spacers. Unlike metal spacers it will not corrode or break, and it dissolves after welding leaving no foreign metal in the joint. What temperature can SoluGap withstand?SoluGap is rated to approximately 400°F. To keep the ring uncharred and ensure it dissolves during hydro-test, do not exceed 300°F interpass temperature while following ASME B31.3. Tack 3-4 times maintaining interpass temperature, square up after the first tack, then complete the weld without exceeding interpass temperature. How can I get pricing in UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait or Oman?Global Hardware & Tools LLC supplies Aquasol SoluGap socket weld spacer rings in all sizes and both thicknesses across UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), Qatar (Doha), Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Dammam, Jubail), Kuwait, Oman (Muscat) and Iraq. 📲 WHATSAPP FOR BEST PRICING — +971 55 697 6535 Aquasol Weld Products — Regional Supply Across the GCC Global Hardware & Tools LLC supplies Aquasol SoluGap water soluble socket weld spacer rings — 1/16" and 1/8" thickness, sizes 3/8" to 4" — across the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), Qatar (Doha, Ras Laffan), Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Dammam, Jubail, Jeddah), Kuwait (Kuwait City), Oman (Muscat), Bahrain, and Iraq (Baghdad, Basra). Code-compliant socket weld gap setting for oil & gas, power, nuclear, pharmaceutical and food-grade pipework throughout the Gulf. View Our Global Service Network (GCC & Middle East) UAEDubai · Abu Dhabi · Sharjah. Ruwais · Jebel Ali. QatarDoha · Ras Laffan. Mesaieed · Al Wakrah. 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