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Titanium 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.

Titanium Spades & Spacer
Material
Titanium
Size
15mm- 1500mm (1/2"- 60")
Standard
ASME B16.5
Corrosion
Exceptional

About

Titanium Spades & Spacer

Product overview combined with Titanium 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
  • Offshore Platforms
  • Chemical Processing
  • Petrochemical
  • Power Generation

Titanium grades

Available grades for Spades & Spacer

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

Grade 1

UNS R50250

Commercially pure titanium with excellent corrosion resistance and formability.

Best for · Maximum corrosion resistance

Grade 2

UNS R50400

Most widely used commercially pure titanium grade.

Best for · General industrial applications

Grade 4

UNS R50700

Strongest commercially pure titanium grade.

Best for · High strength corrosion-resistant applications

Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V)

UNS R56400

Most popular titanium alloy with exceptional strength and corrosion resistance.

Best for · High performance applications

Grade 6

UNS R54520

Titanium alloy with improved strength and elevated temperature resistance.

Best for · High temperature service

Grade 7

UNS R52400

Palladium-enhanced titanium with exceptional corrosion resistance.

Best for · Highly corrosive environments

Grade 9

UNS R56320

Titanium alloy combining strength and formability.

Best for · Lightweight structural applications

Grade 19

UNS R58640

High-strength titanium alloy for demanding industrial environments.

Best for · High strength service

Grade 23 (Ti-6Al-4V ELI)

UNS R56401

Extra low interstitial titanium alloy with superior fracture toughness.

Best for · Medical and aerospace applications

Grade 12

UNS R53400

Titanium alloy with Mo and Ni additions for crevice corrosion resistance in hot brine.

Best for · Hot brine and chemical crevice resistance

Compliance

Standards & certificates

Specifications and documentation typically referenced for this product line — details from our shared compliance catalog.

Standards

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  • ASME B16.5

    ASME

    Pipe 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 B381

    ASTM

    Titanium and titanium alloy forgings.

    Scope
    Forged titanium components for industrial and corrosion-resistant service.
    Applies To
    Titanium flanges, fittings and forged parts

Certificates

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  • EN 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
  • NACE MR0175

    Materials for use in H₂S-containing environments in oil and gas production.

    Type
    Service / sour-service requirement
    Scope
    Limits hardness, microstructure and material selection for sulfide stress cracking resistance.
    Applies To
    Carbon, alloy and CRA piping products ordered for sour service
    Benefit
    Supports upstream oil & gas projects specifying sour-service compliance.
  • 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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Workshop and production views for Titanium Spades & Spacer — the same craftsmanship photos from our plant archives, shown in webp.

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People also ask

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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