{"product_id":"dig-468","title":"DIG-468","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIG-468\u003c\/strong\u003e is a DK-Lok no-go gap inspection gauge in 316\/316L stainless steel. One gauge works on eight fitting sizes: 1\/4\", 3\/8\", 1\/2\" and 3\/4\", plus 6, 10, 12 and 18 mm. A-Best Industrial Inc. Fittings, Valves, and Tubing is an authorized DK-Lok distributor in San Pedro, CA, and can quote price and lead time, usually the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 316\/316L stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitting sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4, 3\/8, 1\/2 and 3\/4 in; 6, 10, 12 and 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it on the initial make-up of a DK-Lok two-ferrule tube fitting. Per DK-Lok's instructions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the gauge does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e fit into the gap between the nut and the body hex, the fitting is tightened enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the gauge fits into the gap, the fitting needs more tightening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't use the gauge on a remade fitting. When you remake one, tighten back to your mark and go slightly past it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 5\/16\" tube, use the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dig-5-s\"\u003eDIG-5-S\u003c\/a\u003e. For 1\" and 25 mm tube, use the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dig-16-s\"\u003eDIG-16-S\u003c\/a\u003e. To check that the tube is bottomed in the fitting, pair the gauge with a DK-Lok DTM tube depth marking tool. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools\"\u003etube installation tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help picking a gauge? Call 310-833-3353 or email sales@abesttube.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DK Lok","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68173480821046,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/6997\/9190\/files\/Gap_Inspection_Gauge_clean.png?v=1790717497","url":"https:\/\/abesttube.com\/products\/dig-468","provider":"A-Best Industrial Inc. Fittings, Valves, and Tubing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}