3-SLIDE UNIVERSAL WELD GAUGE – 160°

The Paprsky 3-Slide Universal Weld Gauge (80°–160°) is a high-precision, versatile dimensional inspection instrument engineered for thorough evaluation of welded joints and pre-weld preparations. Combining a primary scale, an adjustable slider, and a multi-function probe within a single rugged stainless steel body, it enables inspectors and fabricators to verify bevel preparation angles up to 160°, linear dimensions up to 60 mm, seam reinforcement height, root fit-up gaps, and base metal thickness. Built to withstand demanding shop-floor and site conditions across shipbuilding, boiler fabrication, bridge erection, and pressure vessel manufacturing, this tool ensures welded assemblies consistently conform to strict engineering specifications and quality standards.

Paprsky delivers high-precision welding inspection instruments engineered for durability, accuracy, and operational efficiency. The 3-Slide Universal Weld Gauge provides inspectors and fabricators with a dependable, all-in-one measurement solution to guarantee the structural integrity of critical welded infrastructure.

Technical Specifications

Key Features

• Multi-Purpose Weld Inspection: Supports comprehensive verification of bevel angles, weld seam reinforcement, fit-up gaps, and base metal thickness in a single instrument.
• Extended Angular Range: Features a wide-angle protractor scale capable of measuring preparation and joint bevels from 80° up to 160°.
• Expanded Linear Capacity: Delivers an extended 0 to 60 mm linear measuring scale for larger weld profiles and thicker plate sections.
• Durable Stainless Steel Construction: Premium polished satin-finish stainless steel body offers superior wear resistance, structural rigidity, and rust prevention in rugged field environments.

Usage Instructions

1. Ensure the slider moves freely and all scales align precisely to zero before taking measurements.
2. Lock the depth gauge, lower the slider to touch the weld crown, and read the reinforcement height directly from the scale.
3. Rest the gauge body flat against the base plate and slide the probe tip to contact the vertical member for fillet dimensions.
4. Align the gauge against the joint and extend the pointer to touch the centre of the weld face to determine throat thickness.
5. Zero the height gauge, then insert the narrow probe tip into any surface undercut or pit to measure defect depth.
6. Adjust the pivoting protractor arm to measure joint bevel angles (80°–160°) or span across the overall weld width.
7. Insert the tapered wedge into the root gap opening and read the clearance scale at the precise point of contact.

Applications

• Bridge & Structural Steelwork: Verifying fillet-weld leg lengths, throat thickness, and structural seam integrity in high-load structural assemblies.
• Shipbuilding & Marine Fabrication: Inspecting weld-preparation angles, fit-up gaps, and seam alignment on heavy hull plating and marine piping systems.
• Oil & Gas Pipelines: Measuring high-low joint misalignment and assessing pitting or corrosion depth across transmission pipeline walls.
• Pressure Vessel & Boiler Manufacturing: Conducting quality-control inspections for weld crown reinforcement, root penetration, and undercut depths to ensure code compliance.