Engineered specifically by professional pipe-flange inspectors, the G.A.L. Gage Co. Cat # 12F Pipe-Flange Inspection Tool Kit (GAL-12F) delivers an elite, targeted selection of precision measuring instruments tailored for critical piping, fitting, and flange alignment tasks. Housed in a robust, compact carrying case (13" x 8" x 3"), this comprehensive kit equips quality control professionals, welding inspectors, and pipeline technicians with everything required to verify weld integrity, root pass alignment, and proper gasket seating under rigorous industrial standards. Available in customizable Inch (Imperial) or Metric calibration options.
Kit Contents
- Carrying Case (13" X 8" X 3")
- Cat # 5 V-WAC Gauge (Inch OR Metric)
- Cat # 8 Fillet Weld (Inch OR Metric)
- Cat # 1 Hi-Lo Gauge (Inch AND Metric)
- Cat # 34 Burk Flange Alignment Tool (Inch Only)
- 6" SPI Scale (Inch OR Metric)
- Intrinsic Flashlight
- Inspection Mirror with Magnetic Pick-Up
Certification
The Cat # 12F Large Tool Kit contains 4 items that can be certified: Cat # 1, Cat # 5, Cat # 8, Cat # 34. The certification is not included in the base price and is available at an additional cost. Just add it to cart if your quality control or compliance standards require it.
Features
- Specialized Inspector Design: Purpose-built toolset curated explicitly to address the complex inspection demands of pipe fitting, welding, and flange installations
- Comprehensive Diagnostic Suite: Combines industry-trusted gauges for evaluating undercuts, fillet weld dimensions, internal/external high-lo misalignments, and flange gasket crush limits
- Safety-Compliant Illumination: Includes an intrinsic safety flashlight engineered to mitigate spark risks in volatile or hazardous industrial environments
- Compact and Rugged Case: Securely organizes and protects all instruments in a durable 13" x 8" x 3" storage case built for field-ready portability
- Flexible Configurations: Available with standard Inch or Metric measurement scales to match regional project codes and specifications
Applications
- Oil and Gas Pipeline Construction: Essential for cross-country pipeline setup, alignment, and weld verification
- Refinery and Petrochemical Maintenance: Perfect for routine plant turnarounds, piping integrity checks, and flange replacements
- Power Generation Facilities: Ensures absolute joint and pressure-retaining compliance in nuclear, fossil, and renewable power infrastructure
- Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering: Validates critical structural pipe systems and bulkhead penetrations
- Pressure Vessel Fabrication: Guarantees strict adherence to ASME and structural design codes
Specifications
| Cat # 5 V-WAC Gauge | Ideal for checking undercut depth, pit depth, and weld reinforcement |
| Cat # 8 Fillet Weld WTPS Gauge | Quick and accurate sizing for fillet welds |
| Cat # 1 Hi-Lo Gauge | Evaluates internal pipe alignment prior to and after welding |
| Cat # 34 Burk Flange Alignment Tool | Verifies proper gasket crush for 150 to 1200 lbs flanges and checks external flange misalignment (designed for spiral-wound gaskets) |
| 6" SPI Scale | Precision stainless steel rule for general layout and measuring |
| Intrinsic Safety Flashlight | Specialized lighting designed to prevent sparking in hazardous job-site conditions |
| Inspection Mirror with Magnetic Pick-Up | Dual-purpose tool featuring a 1" x 2" oval mirror with a 5-5/8" to 20-3/4" telescoping reach and a powerful long-life magnet |
| Case Dimensions | 13" x 8" x 3" (approx. 330 mm x 203 mm x 76 mm) |
| Tool Construction | High-grade, corrosion-resistant stainless steel for maximum durability and precision accuracy |
| Manufacturer | G.A.L. Gage Co. |
| Country of Manufacture | US |
Related Products
G.A.L. Gage Co. Cat # 8 Fillet Weld Gauge 7-Piece Sets GAL-8
- allows fast, accurate measurement of eleven (11) fillet welds sizes: 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, and 11.
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