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GSPF Lifting Socket Caps (Recess Closures) for Precast Sockets
Polymer recess closures that seal lifting socket recesses in precast elements and protect the sockets from dirt, water and corrosion.
- Brand
- GSPF
- Category
- Precast Lifting Systems
- Type
- Individual product
- Seals lifting socket recesses in precast elements
- Keeps out dirt, debris and moisture
- Protects socket threads from corrosion
- Clean finish on exposed concrete faces
- Seven sizes from 12 to 42 mm
- Packed 1000 pieces per size
Description
GSPF Socket Caps, also known as Lifting Socket Plastic Caps or Recess Closures, are plastic caps that close the recess of a lifting socket cast into a precast element. They keep dirt, water and other contaminants out of the recess and away from the embedded socket.
They are protective closures, not lifting accessories: they do not carry load. Their job is to preserve the thread and recess so the socket is ready for use when the element is lifted, and to give a neat finish on exposed faces.
Key Features and Benefits
Seals the recess
The cap prevents dirt, debris and moisture from entering the socket recess.
Thread protection
Keeping contaminants out helps protect socket threads from corrosion.
Clean appearance
A smooth cap gives a tidy finish on visible concrete faces.
Seven sizes
Sizes run from 12 mm to 42 mm, to match common lifting socket dimensions.
Applications and Use Cases
Lifting Socket Caps are used for:
- Precast panels, beams and structural elements exposed to outdoor conditions
- Projects that need corrosion protection for lifting hardware during storage
- Concrete elements with visible recesses where appearance matters
- Transported precast units that need protection from contamination
- Any precast element with threaded lifting sockets that needs temporary sealing
Technical Specifications
| Product Code | Size (mm) | Packing (pcs) |
|---|---|---|
| GSSCR12 | 12 | 1000 |
| GSSCR16 | 16 | 1000 |
| GSSCR20 | 20 | 1000 |
| GSSCR24 | 24 | 1000 |
| GSSCR30 | 30 | 1000 |
| GSSCR36 | 36 | 1000 |
| GSSCR42 | 42 | 1000 |
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Buy Lifting Socket Caps from Global Source Middle East
A lifting socket full of grit or rust is a problem discovered at the worst moment, on the crane. Global Source Middle East supplies GSPF Lifting Socket Caps to precast producers and contractors in the UAE. Send the socket sizes and quantities, and we will quote the matching codes. These caps are protective closures only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are socket caps used for lifting?
No. They are protective recess closures that seal the socket. They are not load-bearing lifting accessories.
Which sizes are available?
Sizes run 12, 16, 20, 24, 30, 36 and 42 mm, each packed 1000 pieces.
How do the caps differ from nailing plates?
Socket caps seal the finished recess. Nailing plates are a separate product that holds a socket on the formwork while the concrete is poured.

























































