Nascent Fittings Inc.·Low Temperature Carbon Steel
Low Temperature 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.

- Material
- Low Temperature Carbon Steel
- Standard
- ASME B16.5
- Corrosion
- Moderate
About
Low Temperature Carbon Steel Spades & Spacer
Product overview combined with Low Temperature 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
- LNG Plants
- Cryogenic Storage
- Natural Gas Processing
- Petrochemical
- Chemical Processing
- Power Generation
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.
Low Temperature Carbon Steel grades
Available grades for Spades & Spacer
Drawn from the Low Temperature Carbon Steel catalog and this product’s material specification.
LF2
Most widely used LTCS grade with excellent low-temperature toughness.
Best for · Cryogenic and LNG service
LF3
Nickel-bearing LTCS grade designed for enhanced low-temperature performance.
Best for · Extreme low-temperature environments
ASTM A420 WPL6
Low-temperature carbon steel buttweld fitting grade with proven toughness for cryogenic and refrigerated service.
Best for · Low-temperature buttweld fittings
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Compliance
Standards & certificates
Specifications and documentation support typically referenced for this product line.
Standards
3- 01ASME B16.5
- 02ASTM A350
- 03ASME SA350
Certificates
5- EN 10204 3.1
- ISO 9001
- PED
- IBR
- NACE MR0175
Manufacturing
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Workshop and production views for Low Temperature Carbon Steel Spades & Spacer — the same craftsmanship photos from our plant archives, shown in webp.
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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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