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Carbon Steel 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.

Carbon Steel Spades & Spacer
Material
Carbon Steel
Standard
ASME B16.5
Corrosion
Moderate

About

Carbon Steel Spades & Spacer

Product overview combined with Carbon Steel 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

  • Oil & Gas
  • Petrochemical
  • Chemical Processing
  • Power Generation
  • Refineries
  • Pressure Vessels

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.

Carbon Steel grades

Available grades for Spades & Spacer

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

ASTM A105

Standard carbon steel forging grade for ambient and higher temperature service.

Best for · General piping applications

F42

High-strength carbon steel for pipeline systems.

Best for · Pipeline transmission systems

F46

Carbon steel grade for pressure transmission service.

Best for · Pipeline applications

F52

Medium-high strength carbon steel grade.

Best for · High-pressure piping

F56

Enhanced strength carbon steel grade.

Best for · Transmission pipelines

F60

High-strength carbon steel for critical pressure systems.

Best for · Pressure transmission systems

F65

Premium carbon steel grade for high-performance piping systems.

Best for · Critical pipeline infrastructure

F70

Highest strength ASTM A694 carbon steel grade.

Best for · Long-distance transmission pipelines

ASTM A234 WPB

Standard carbon steel buttweld fitting grade for moderate and elevated temperature service.

Best for · General buttweld piping

P235TR2

EN carbon steel grade for welded tubes for pressure purposes with specified elevated temperature properties.

Best for · Pressure tubing

P265TR2

Higher-strength EN carbon steel for welded pressure tubes.

Best for · Higher pressure tube service

P235GH

EN non-alloy steel for elevated temperature pressure vessels and pipe.

Best for · Elevated temperature pressure service

Compliance

Standards & certificates

Specifications and documentation support typically referenced for this product line.

Standards

3
  1. 01ASME B16.5
  2. 02ASTM A105
  3. 03ASTM A694

Certificates

5
  • EN 10204 3.1
  • ISO 9001
  • PED
  • IBR
  • NACE MR0175

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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