Spectacle Blind Flange

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Definition and Details of Flanges - Blinds & Spades

Spectacle blinds
Spectacle Blinds are generally applied to permanently
separating pipesystems, or just to connect with each other.
A Spectacle Blind is a steel plate cut into two discs of a
certain thickness.
The two discs are attached to each other by section of steel
similar to the nose piece of a pair of glasses. One of the discs
is a solid plate, and the other is a ring, whose inside diameter
is equal to that of a flange.
Spectacle Blinds be applied in systems, which regularly need
to be separated from other installations. Normally, a
Spectacle Blind is mounted in the "open" position so that flow
through the pipe is possible. If the Spectacle Blind in the
"close" position is rotated, the pipe is blanked off and no flow
1. Spectacle blind 2. Flanges 3. Gaskets 4. Stud Bolts
is possible.
Maintenance on a pipesystem can be a reason to rotate the spectacle in the "close" position. This run will take place
through the hole, that is drilled in the connection piece. By loosening of all bolts, and partial removal of their, the
Spectacle Blind can be rotated. After replacing the gaskets (new gaskets are to recommend), the bolts can be reassembled and tightened.
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Spectacle blind in closed position
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Spades
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Ring Spacers
Spades
Spades and Ring Spacers are basically the same as Spectacle Blinds, except that both are not attached to each other.
Spades and Spacers be applied in systems where maintenance is often not necessary, or in applications with large pipe
sizes. Depending on the flange size and the Pressure Class, Spades can weigh hundreds of pounds. To prevent
unnecessary weight to a flange connections, usually will be chosen not for a Spectacle Blind, but for 2 separate parts.
Typical Spade
Typical Ring Spacer
1. Spade 2. Flanges
3. Gaskets 4. Stud Bolts
1. Ring Spacer 2. Flanges

3. Gaskets 4. Stud Bolts
Ring Spacer
So as for the Spectacle Blind already described, maintenance on a pipesystem can be a reason to temporarily replace a
Ring Spacer for a Spade. By loosening of all bolts, and half of the bolts temporarily remove, the Spade or Spacer can
be placed. After replacing the gaskets (new gaskets are to recommend), the bolts can be re-assembled and tightened.
A small problem is that we basically can not see, or a Spade or a Spacer mounted between the flanges. Therefore the
handles are often specially marked, or both have a different design; a customer often provides its own specification.
What should never lack is, that in the handle, the diameter and the Pressure Class of a Spade or Spacer is engraved;
this applies also for the Spectacle Blind.
Surfaces - Dimensions - Material

The sealing surfaces of a Spectacle Blind, Spade or Ring Spacer are usually conducted in accordance with the
Face Finish from the flange. The diameter always is slightly larger than the Raised Face of a flange; by a correct
assembly, the bolts are just not touched by the Blind or Spacer.
The diameter of them, is depending on the flange size, and the thickness from the Pressure Class of a flange.
Dimensions from Spectacle Blinds, Spades and Ring Spacers, you will find in the main Menu "Flanges"
ASME B16.48 covers pressure-temperature ratings, materials, dimensions, dimensional tolerances, marking, and
testing for operating line blanks in sizes NPS 1/2 - NPS 24 for installation between ASME B16.5 flanges in the 150,
300, 600, 900, 1500, and 2500 Pressure Classes.
Spectacle Blinds, Spades and Ring Spacers should be made from a plate or forging specification, approved for use by
ASME B31.3, of essentially the same chemical composition as the mating flanges and piping involved.
Remark(s) of the Author...
Is it necessary to use Spectacle Blinds?

I think not, because they are ineffective in many practice situations.
On paper it seems simple, remove some bolts, turning the spade and mount the flange back. In practice is
certainly not...
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I am in favor of two separate flanges (ring and solid plate)
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Definition and Details of Flanges - Blinds & Spades

1. Spectacle blind 2. Flanges 3. Gaskets 4. Stud Bolts

Spectacle blind in open position

Spectacle blind in closed position

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Typical Ring Spacer

1. Ring Spacer 2. Flanges

Surfaces - Dimensions - Material

Remark(s) of the Author...

Is it necessary to use Spectacle Blinds?

Special Flanges - Spectacle Blinds, Spades and Ring-Spacers -

I am in favor of two separate flanges (ring and solid plate)

Werner Slken 2008 - 2014. All rights reserved.

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