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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.
- Material
- Aluminium
- Size
- 15mm- 1500mm (1/2"- 60")
- 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
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
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Compliance
Standards & certificates
Specifications and documentation typically referenced for this product line — details from our shared compliance catalog.
Standards
3ASME B16.5
ASMEPipe flanges and flanged fittings through NPS 24.
- Scope
- Pressure-temperature ratings, materials, dimensions, tolerances, marking and testing for pipe flanges and flanged fittings.
- Applies To
- Weld neck, slip-on, blind, socket weld, threaded, lap joint and reducing flanges
- Size Coverage
- NPS ½ through 24
- Class Range
- Class 150 to 2500
ASTM B247
ASTMAluminum and aluminum-alloy die forgings, hand forgings, and rolled ring forgings.
- Scope
- Chemical and mechanical requirements for aluminium alloy forgings.
- Applies To
- Aluminium forged flanges, fittings and machined components
ASTM B361
ASTMFactory-made wrought aluminum and aluminum-alloy welding fittings.
- Scope
- Wrought aluminium fittings for welding assembly.
- Applies To
- Aluminium buttweld elbows, tees, reducers and caps
Certificates
4EN 10204 3.1
Mill test certificate with inspection by the manufacturer’s authorized inspection representative, independent of manufacturing.
- Type
- Inspection document (MTC)
- Scope
- States chemical analysis, mechanical test results and heat / lot identification for the supplied material.
- Documentation
- EN 10204 Type 3.1
- Benefit
- Provides traceable material evidence required on most industrial RFQs.
ISO 9001
Quality Management System certification.
- Type
- Quality Management System
- Scope
- Demonstrates a documented QMS covering process control, traceability and continual improvement across manufacturing and supply.
- Benefit
- Assures buyers of consistent product quality and controlled production practices.
- Issued As
- Third-party accredited certificate
PED
Pressure Equipment Directive compliance for equipment placed on the EU market.
- Type
- Regulatory conformity
- Scope
- Design and conformity assessment requirements for pressure equipment and assemblies in the European Union.
- Benefit
- Enables supply of pressure-rated components into EU projects when PED conformity is required.
- Related
- CE marking / Notified Body routes as applicable
IBR
Indian Boiler Regulations approval for boiler-quality piping materials and components.
- Type
- Regulatory approval
- Scope
- Materials and components intended for use under Indian boiler installations.
- Benefit
- Required for many power and process projects under IBR jurisdiction in India.
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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