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Spectacle Blind

Spectacle Blinds are line isolation components used in industrial piping systems to provide visible and reliable shut-off during maintenance, inspection, or process changeover.

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A Spectacle Blind is a line isolation component used in piping systems to provide positive shut-off during maintenance, inspection, or process changeover. It consists of a solid blind end and an open ring end connected by a web, allowing operators to switch between flow service and line blanking as required.

Compared with a standard blind flange, a spectacle blind is not intended to act as a conventional end flange. Instead, it is typically installed between flange connections in process piping systems where visible and reliable line isolation is required. This makes it widely used in refineries, petrochemical plants, power stations, and other industrial piping networks.

We can supply spectacle blinds in forged carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, and other specified materials. Available production can be based on ASME B16.48, project standards, or customer drawings. Products may be supplied as forged blanks, rough machined pieces, or finished spectacle blinds depending on dimensional and service requirements.

ParameterDescription
Key FeaturesCombined blind plate and spacer ring design, visual indication of line status, easy switching between open/closed positions
Typical MaterialsA105, A182 F304/F316, A350 LF2, A182 F11/F22, per drawing
Applicable StandardsASME B16.48, ASME B16.5, EN 1092-1, project custom
Pressure ClassClass 150 / 300 / 600 / 900 / 1500 / 2500 (ASME), PN10~PN160 (EN)
Size Range1/2"~24" (DN15~DN600) as standard; larger sizes per drawing
Facing TypeRF / FF / RTJ (RTJ available for high-pressure service)
Thickness ControlBlind plate and spacer ring thickness matched to flange rating and gasket type
Bolt Hole AccuracyBolt circle diameter and hole alignment controlled to standard or drawing
Supply ConditionAs-forged / Normalized / Quenched & tempered / Rough machined / Finished
MarkingPermanent marking with size, rating, material, heat/lot number, and “BLIND” / “SPACER” identification
Inspection & DocsEN 10204 3.1 / MTC, dimensional inspection report, PMI (as required), MT/PT on sealing faces, traceability list

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