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BX-1000/BXG-1000

BX-1000/BXG-1000 Groove Diameter and Width Gages, Gagemaker’s face groove gages inspect groove diameters and groove widths. Excellent for inspecting hole locations.

 

 

BX-1000 GROOVE DIAMETER GAUGE, per API 6A

Range:  2.6″ to 13″ diameter

API 6A ring grooves are divided into three ring types, BX, R, and RX. Each type has different configurations and is designated by the type and a number, i.e. BX 150, R 41, etc.

API mandates the inspection of ring grooves. The necessary dimensions of a groove are clearly specified in API 6A. To pass API requirements, these dimensions must be met. For BX Grooves, the groove’s major diameter and width are specified. For R and RX Grooves, API specifies the groove’s pitch diameter and width.

API 6A Seal Ring Groove Gages (BX & R/RX)

 

A ring groove is basically a closely dimensioned groove cut into the face of a pipe flange. Together with a gasket, a groove helps create a seal between parts, so it is important that a groove meets designated specifications.  

 

API 6A ring grooves are divided into three ring types, BX, R, and RX. Each type has different configurations and is designated by the type and a number, i.e. BX 150, R 41, etc.

API mandates the inspection of ring grooves. The necessary dimensions of a groove are clearly specified in API 6A. To pass API requirements, these dimensions must be met. For BX Grooves, the groove’s major diameter and width are specified. For R and RX Grooves, API specifies the groove’s pitch diameter and width.

 

  Groove Groove Diameter or Grove Width Range^ Contact Points Included* Indicator
Travel
Indicator
Resolution
Description Model
insert-identifier-rsc BX, R, RX Diameter 2.6” - 13”
(66 mm - 330.2 mm)
Customer Choice - - Ball mic gage includes customer specified ball contact points (no indicator) BX-900
  BX, R, RX Diameter 2.6” - 13”
(66 mm - 330.2 mm)
T188 .250” .0005” 6A groove diameter gage includes T188 contact points* BX-1000
  BX, R, RX Diameter 2.6” - 13”
(66 mm - 330.2 mm)
T188 .500" .0001” 6A groove diameter gage with .0001” resolution includes T188 contact points* BX-1000-1
BXG-1000-Gagemaker BX, R, RX Width .375” -1.5”
(9.5 mm - 38.1 mm)
T072 .250” .0005” 6A groove width gage includes T072 contact points* BXG-1000
BXG-1000-Gagemaker BX, R, RX Width .375” -1.5”
(9.5 mm - 38.1 mm)
T072 .500" .0001” 6A groove width gage with .0001” resolution indicator, includes T072 contact points* BXG-1000-1
Gagemaker-BXG-1000onside BX, R, RX Width .375” -1.5”
(9.5 mm - 38.1 mm)
T072 5 mm .01 mm 6A groove width gage with metric indicator, includes T072 contact points* BXG-1000-M
  BX, R, RX or Custom Width .312” - 2.375”
(8 mm - 60.3 mm)
T072 .250” .0005” Groove width gage includes T072 contact points* BXG-1002
  BX, R, RX or Custom Width .312” - 2.375”
(8 mm - 60.3 mm)
T072 .500” .0001” Groove width gage with .0001” resolution indicator, includes T072 contact points* BXG-1002-1
  BX, R, RX or Custom Width .312” - 2.375”
(8 mm - 60.3 mm)
T072 5 mm .01 mm Groove width gage with metric indicator, includes T072 contact points* BXG-1002- M
PD-3000BX-Gagemaker-BX-Setting-Gage- - - - - .500” .001” BX/BXG ball height setting gage, ½” X ½” U-notch base PD-BX