What Is Non Asbestos Raparound?

What Is Non‑Asbestos Raparound?

Non‑Asbestos Raparound is a durable layout tool made for welders, pipefitters, and metal fabricators. It’s constructed from a heat‑resistant, abrasion‑resistant, non‑asbestos material designed to handle the rigors of a shop environment. The Raparound is built to protect its ruled surfaces and edges even under high heat, slag, and rough handling.

KCI currently offers versions such as Raparound 177 and Raparound 170, both of which share these rugged qualities.

How It’s Used in the Workshop

The Raparound is a flexible, wrap‑around measuring and marking tool that can be placed around a pipe or round workpiece. Its curved shape allows it to hug cylindrical surfaces, making it ideal for layout tasks such as:

  • Marking circumferences, quarter marks, and division lines
  • Drawing cut lines, bevel lines, or reference points
  • Working on curved or tubular parts where straight rulers cannot conform

Because it is “wraparound,” it can be used around a pipe’s circumference or on flattened ends to assist layout and marking tasks. Its ruled surfaces on both sides (double‑ruled) ensure that no matter how you orient it, you have usable markings available. Each Raparound is shipped in its own protective tube to keep it intact between jobs.

How It Benefits Welders & Fabricators

Using KCI’s Non‑Asbestos Raparound yields several advantages in a welding or fabrication environment:

  • Heat & abrasion resistance – The material maintains its integrity under high temperatures and grinding or slag exposure, prolonging its life in a shop environment.
  • Durability and protection – The edges and ruled surfaces are reinforced, so they resist chipping or wear over time.
  • Double-sided usable layout – Because both surfaces are ruled, you don’t have to worry about flipping the tool and losing alignment.
  • Compact, protected storage – The included tube helps ensure that the Raparound isn’t damaged in the toolbox or during transport.
  • Non‑asbestos safety – Especially important in modern shops, the material is free from asbestos, making it safer for operators to use without health hazards tied to older asbestos tools.

All told, the Raparound saves welders time on layout, reduces mistakes, and lasts longer in a harsh shop environment.

Why KCI’s Non‑Asbestos Raparound Is the Best Value

Here’s why choosing KCI’s Raparound is a smart investment:

  1. Superior material qualityKCI uses a high‑grade, non‑asbestos composite that can take heat, slag, and wear better than ordinary plastic or paper tools.
  2. Built for workshop abuse – Edge protection and abrasion resistance reduce the need to replace the tool frequently.
  3. Double‑ruled convenience – There’s no “upside down” problem—both sides are usable.
  4. Protective tube included – Many competitors force you to buy storage or risk damaging your layout tool.
  5. Shop-tested performanceKCI’s Raparound models are proven in industrial settings, giving users confidence that the tool works day-in, day-out.
  6. Cost effectiveness – Because it lasts longer and reduces waste from misalignment or damaged tools, the per‑use cost is very low compared to frequently replaced or inferior layouts.

In short, you get a durable, reliable, safe layout tool that keeps performing - and costs less over time.

Order today!

Don’t waste time with brittle or unsafe layout tools. Upgrade to KCI’s Non‑Asbestos Raparound and experience precision, durability, and safety in your weld shop. Order your Raparound online today and contact us if you have any questions about selecting the right size or usage tips.

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