The Paprsky Pipe Pit Gauge – Arm Type is a stainless-steel inspection gauge designed to measure the depth of surface pits, corrosion, and gouges on pipes and flat materials. It uses a pivoting arm with a stylus that rests at the bottom of the damaged area, while the gauge base sits on the surrounding undamaged surface. The gauge features a dual depth scale in decimal and fractional inches, allowing users to assess localized surface damage during inspection and maintenance activities. It also includes etched reference information, including useful formulas, conversions, and standard line-pipe wall-thickness data.
Paprsky provides practical inspection tools designed to support dimensional checks in maintenance, fabrication, and field environments. The Pipe Pit Gauge – Arm Type offers a direct method for measuring the depth of surface pits, corrosion, and gouges, helping inspectors evaluate localized damage on pipes and flat materials.
Technical Specifications
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Parameter |
Details |
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Material |
Stainless Steel |
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Measurement Range |
0 to 1/2 inch |
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Graduation |
1/16 inch |
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Line Pipe Thickness Reference |
Standard: 2 to 12 inches |
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Extra-Heavy Pipe Thickness Reference |
2 to 8 inches |
Key Features
- Pit-Depth Measurement: Measures the depth of localized surface pits on pipe or flat material surfaces.
- Corrosion Assessment: Supports inspection of corrosion damage in pipelines and process piping.
- Gouge-Depth Checking: Helps assess the depth of mechanical gouges and surface damage.
- Pivoting Arm and Stylus: The stylus contacts the bottom of the pit while the gauge base rests on the undamaged surrounding surface.
Usage Instructions
- Clean the pipe surface near the pit to allow accurate gauge placement.
- Position the gauge base firmly on the undamaged pipe surface next to the pit.
- Lower the pivoting arm until the stylus rests at the bottom of the pit.
- Keep the gauge steady and flat against the pipe surface.
- Read the depth measurement at the point where the top edge of the arm meets the scale.
- Record the measured depth and compare it with the applicable inspection or acceptance requirements.
Applications
- Oil and Gas: Inspecting pipeline corrosion and mechanical damage.
- Petrochemical: Evaluating corrosion on process piping during maintenance activities.
- Power Generation: Checking boiler tubes and steam lines for pitting.
- Water and Wastewater: Inspecting corrosion on mains and infrastructure pipes.
- General Maintenance Inspection: Measuring surface pits, gouges, and localized material loss on pipes or flat surfaces.
