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Aluminium Spades & Spacer

Spectacle blinds, spades and spacers for line isolation in SS, CS & alloys. ASME B16.48 styles with MTCs, custom face finish and export supply.

Aluminium Spades & Spacer
Material
Aluminium
Standard
ASME B16.5
Corrosion
Excellent

About

Aluminium Spades & Spacer

Product overview combined with Aluminium material context for project selection.

To change it from open to closed, only half the bolts need to be removed and the Spade or Spacer is swapped over. The removed bolts are then installed and tightened. The handle protrudes from the pipe and provides an indicator of whether a Spade or Spacer is installed.

Spade and Spacer are basically the same as Spectacle Blinds, except that they both are not attached to each other. Spades and Spacers be used in systems where the maintenance is not often necessary, or it is also used in applications with large pipe sizes. Depending on the flange sizes and the Pressure Classes, Spades can weigh hundreds of pounds.

Manufacturing note

Spade and Spacers are part of a family referred to as Line Blinds. Jointly they perform the same function as a Spectacle Blind as essentially a simplistic valve. The Spade or Spacer is fitted in the line between two flanges and is bolted in place. The Spacer is used when the line is required open and the Paddle Blind or Spade is installed when the line is required blocked or closed.

Typical applications

  • Aerospace
  • Marine
  • Shipbuilding
  • Automotive
  • Power Generation
  • Chemical Processing

Technical data

Specifications

Specifications

Size Range : 15mm- 1500mm (1/2"- 60")

Ratings : 150lb-2500lb to suit ASME B16.5

Sealing Type : flat face, raised face, ring joint

Sealing Finish : Spiral Finish 3.2-6.3µm for facings

Forms : Line Blinds, Spacers and Blanks, Paddle Blinds, Spade Blinds

Materials : Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, Titanium, Cupro Nickel, Nickel Alloy etc.

Aluminium grades

Available grades for Spades & Spacer

Drawn from the Aluminium catalog and this product’s material specification.

2024

UNS A92024

High-strength aerospace aluminium alloy.

Best for · Aerospace applications

6061

UNS A96061

Versatile heat-treatable aluminium alloy with excellent corrosion resistance.

Best for · General engineering applications

6063

UNS A96063

Architectural grade aluminium with excellent finish quality.

Best for · Architectural and decorative applications

6101

UNS A96101

Aluminium alloy developed for electrical conductivity.

Best for · Electrical applications

7075

UNS A97075

One of the highest-strength aluminium alloys available.

Best for · High-strength applications

3003-H18

UNS A93003

Al-Mn alloy in hard temper (H18) with good corrosion resistance and moderate strength.

Best for · Formed sheet and tube applications

3003-H112

UNS A93003

Al-Mn alloy in H112 temper for wrought products with good corrosion resistance.

Best for · General wrought aluminium parts

6351-T5

UNS A96351

Al-Mg-Si extrusion alloy in T5 temper with good strength and corrosion resistance.

Best for · Structural extrusions

6351-T6

UNS A96351

Solution heat-treated and artificially aged 6351 with higher strength.

Best for · Higher-strength extrusions

Compliance

Standards & certificates

Specifications and documentation support typically referenced for this product line.

Standards

3
  1. 01ASME B16.5
  2. 02ASTM B247
  3. 03ASTM B361

Certificates

4
  • EN 10204 3.1
  • ISO 9001
  • PED
  • IBR

Manufacturing

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Questions about Spades & Spacer

Nascent Fittings Inc. answers common buyer questions for this line.

Does Nascent Fittings Inc. manufacture Spades & Spacer?+

Yes. Nascent Fittings Inc. manufactures and supplies Spades & Spacer for industrial piping projects, with material grades and sizes aligned to project specifications.

Can Nascent Fittings Inc. export Spades & Spacer worldwide?+

Yes. We export Spades & Spacer globally with standard export packaging, material test certificates, and documentation support for international shipments.

What materials are available for Spades & Spacer?+

Spades & Spacer is available in carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, duplex, nickel alloys, copper alloys, aluminium, titanium and other project-specific materials as required.

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