{"title":"Air Ring Gages","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhich style?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-ring-gage-center-jet-arc\"\u003eCenter jet (ARC)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid-width of the ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight diameters; best wear life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-ring-gage-shoulder-jet-ars\"\u003eShoulder jet (ARS)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNear the leading face\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameters close to a shoulder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-ring-gage-extra-close-arx\"\u003eExtra-close (ARX)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAs close to the face as possible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameters right against a shoulder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo jets or three?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo opposed jets read diameter at every angle. Centerless-ground parts are often slightly three-lobed, and their diameter measures the same in every direction, so two jets can't see it. Three jets 120° apart pick up the lobing and read average diameter. Sizes .061″ to .183″ are made as three-jet carbide rings only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAccessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase stands hold the ring upright on the bench, vee guide chutes feed long parts straight through, and guide pins steady short parts. Each is fitted at the factory, so order it with the ring. Set rings with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/master-setting-disc\"\u003emaster setting discs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDual Master or Single Master?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Master\u003c\/strong\u003e tooling is set with two masters, one at each end of the tolerance, and works with any two-master readout. \u003cstrong\u003eSingle Master\u003c\/strong\u003e tooling is set on one master at nominal and is matched to a single-master readout, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dimensionair-replacement\"\u003eAir Gage Pro M5-L or M5-H\u003c\/a\u003e that replaces Dimensionair readouts. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/air-gaging\/single-vs-dual-master-air-gaging\"\u003eCompare single and dual master\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eRing or snap gage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a ring when the part can pass through it. Use an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-snap-gages\"\u003eair snap gage\u003c\/a\u003e when the shaft stays on the grinder or between centers, or is too long to slide through a ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat do I need to get a price?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shaft size and tolerance, the style, and Dual Master or Single Master. The online configurator builds the part number and shows the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs a hose included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eDual Master rings come with a 4 ft (1.22 m) hose. Single Master rings take a separate hose assembly matched to your readout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"air-ring-gage-center-jet-arc","title":"Center-Jet Air Ring Gage (ARC)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe center-jet air ring (ARC) measures shafts, pins, valve spools and turned diameters without touching them. The jets sit at mid-width of the ring, which gives the best wear life for diameters that run the full length of the ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed to measure close to a shoulder? Use the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-ring-gage-shoulder-jet-ars\"\u003eshoulder-jet (ARS)\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-ring-gage-extra-close-arx\"\u003eextra-close (ARX)\u003c\/a\u003e ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo jets or three?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo opposed jets read diameter at every angle. Centerless-ground parts are often slightly three-lobed, which two jets can't see; a three-jet ring (add \u003ccode\u003e-3J\u003c\/code\u003e) picks up the lobing and reads average diameter. Sizes .061″ to .183″ are made as three-jet carbide rings only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing part numbers follow the same order as probes: style, jet code with clearance class (Dual Master) or spec code (Single Master), material, then size. Dual Master rings take the min\/max shaft sizes and come with a 4 ft (1.22 m) hose; Single Master rings take the nominal master size, and the hose is ordered separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDual Master\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSingle Master\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRing bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum shaft size + clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal master size + clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo setting discs (min and max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne setting disc at nominal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTurn it into a gaging station\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase stands hold the ring upright on the bench, vee guide chutes feed long parts such as valve spools straight through, and guide pins steady short parts. Each is fitted to the ring at the factory, so order it with the ring. For shafts that stay on the machine, use an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-snap-gages\"\u003eair snap gage\u003c\/a\u003e. Set the ring with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/master-setting-disc\"\u003emaster setting discs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull dimensions are in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/0052\/9919\/files\/Air_Gaging_LLC_Air_Tooling_Catalog.pdf\"\u003eair tooling catalog (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Air Gaging LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50543241232639,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/0052\/9919\/files\/air-ring-gage-center-jet-arc.jpg?v=1790459495"},{"product_id":"air-ring-gage-shoulder-jet-ars","title":"Shoulder-Jet Air Ring Gage (ARS)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe shoulder-jet air ring (ARS) moves the jets near the leading face of the ring, so you can measure a diameter close to a shoulder or step. It works the same way as a center-jet ring, with the same non-contact accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the diameter runs the full width of the ring, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-ring-gage-center-jet-arc\"\u003ecenter-jet (ARC)\u003c\/a\u003e ring will last longer. If you need the jets closer still to the face, use the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-ring-gage-extra-close-arx\"\u003eextra-close (ARX)\u003c\/a\u003e ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo jets or three?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo opposed jets read diameter at every angle. Centerless-ground parts are often slightly three-lobed, which two jets can't see; a three-jet ring (add \u003ccode\u003e-3J\u003c\/code\u003e) picks up the lobing and reads average diameter. Sizes .061″ to .183″ are made as three-jet carbide rings only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing part numbers follow the same order as probes: style, jet code with clearance class (Dual Master) or spec code (Single Master), material, then size. Dual Master rings take the min\/max shaft sizes and come with a 4 ft (1.22 m) hose; Single Master rings take the nominal master size, and the hose is ordered separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDual Master\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSingle Master\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRing bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum shaft size + clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal master size + clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo setting discs (min and max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne setting disc at nominal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTurn it into a gaging station\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase stands hold the ring upright on the bench, vee guide chutes feed long parts such as valve spools straight through, and guide pins steady short parts. Each is fitted to the ring at the factory, so order it with the ring. For shafts that stay on the machine, use an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-snap-gages\"\u003eair snap gage\u003c\/a\u003e. Set the ring with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/master-setting-disc\"\u003emaster setting discs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull dimensions are in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/0052\/9919\/files\/Air_Gaging_LLC_Air_Tooling_Catalog.pdf\"\u003eair tooling catalog (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Air Gaging LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50543241363711,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/0052\/9919\/files\/air-ring-gage-shoulder-jet-ars.jpg?v=1790459495"},{"product_id":"air-ring-gage-extra-close-arx","title":"Extra-Close Shoulder-Jet Air Ring Gage (ARX)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe extra-close shoulder-jet ring (ARX) sets the jets as close to the face of the ring as they can go. Use it when the diameter you need to check sits right up against a shoulder and a standard \u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-ring-gage-shoulder-jet-ars\"\u003eshoulder-jet (ARS)\u003c\/a\u003e ring can't reach it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with plugs, put the jets in the middle whenever the part allows; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-ring-gage-center-jet-arc\"\u003ecenter-jet (ARC)\u003c\/a\u003e ring wears best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo jets or three?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo opposed jets read diameter at every angle. Centerless-ground parts are often slightly three-lobed, which two jets can't see; a three-jet ring (add \u003ccode\u003e-3J\u003c\/code\u003e) picks up the lobing and reads average diameter. Sizes .061″ to .183″ are made as three-jet carbide rings only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing part numbers follow the same order as probes: style, jet code with clearance class (Dual Master) or spec code (Single Master), material, then size. Dual Master rings take the min\/max shaft sizes and come with a 4 ft (1.22 m) hose; Single Master rings take the nominal master size, and the hose is ordered separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDual Master\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSingle Master\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRing bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum shaft size + clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal master size + clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo setting discs (min and max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne setting disc at nominal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTurn it into a gaging station\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase stands hold the ring upright on the bench, vee guide chutes feed long parts such as valve spools straight through, and guide pins steady short parts. Each is fitted to the ring at the factory, so order it with the ring. For shafts that stay on the machine, use an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-snap-gages\"\u003eair snap gage\u003c\/a\u003e. Set the ring with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/master-setting-disc\"\u003emaster setting discs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull dimensions are in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/0052\/9919\/files\/Air_Gaging_LLC_Air_Tooling_Catalog.pdf\"\u003eair tooling catalog (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Air Gaging LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50543241396479,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/0052\/9919\/files\/air-ring-gage-shoulder-jet-ars.jpg?v=1790459495"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/0052\/9919\/collections\/air-ring-gage-center-jet-arc.jpg?v=1790459978","url":"https:\/\/airgaging.com\/collections\/air-ring-gages.oembed","provider":"Air Gaging LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}