Who is using Gap-A-Lets? Who has hard data? Whether or not a joint leaks is a result of the weld, not the gap; although I suppose an excessive gap could cause a joint to erode over time and fail.
Thank you DekDee. I am actually a Piping Designer, with Navy Submarine experience and have been in the submarine overhaul/new construction piping and mechanical field for over 40 years. You are quite correct with your summation of using and verifying the required gap, but what I am suggesting...
Looking at the documentation and the samples I see "Gap-A-Let" manufactured by G.A.L. Gage Co.
I appreciate the link to the comments from 2006, but I need objective data not "what if". The study I am doing is for the shop where snow, rain, etc. are not an issue.
For the record, the "gap" is...
I concur gtaw, but this request is to find information relating to a cost improvment, so NAVSEA will be the final approval athority. Prior to starting my own test program, I want to get input from the community so I can have some level of expectation.
Thanks.
I am looking into the use of Gap-a-Lets for socket weld fit-up for piping on US Navy ships. I am looking for anyone currently using them, or any reasons NOT to use the.
Any help would be grealtly appreciated, thanks,
