Blind / Spectacle Blind Flange

Isolation Flanges

Blind & Spectacle Blind Flanges

Critical safety devices for positive isolation and pressure testing in pipelines.

Blind Flanges: A solid disk used to block off a section of pipe or a nozzle on a vessel. It allows for easy access to the interior of a line once sealed and must withstand higher mechanical stress than other flange types.

Spectacle Blind Flanges: A permanent safety device machined from a single piece of metal. It fits between two flanges to provide positive isolation during maintenance, offering a clear visual indication of whether the line is open or closed.

2500# Max Class
48" Max Size
100% Shut-off

Blind Flange Dimensions (Class 150 - 2500)

Blind Flange Dimensions Diagram
Dimension
(NPS 1/2)
Pressure Class
150 300 400 600 900 1500 2500
Diameter (D) 90 95 95 95 120 120 135
Height (B) 9.6 12.7 14.3 14.3 22.3 22.3 30.2
Diameter (G) 35.1 35.1 35.1 35.1 35.1 35.1 35.1
Diameter (K) 60.3 66.7 66.7 66.7 82.6 82.6 88.9
Bolt Holes 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Stud Length 55 65 75 75 110 110 120

Technical Specifications

Design Standards Blind: ASME B16.5, ASME B16.47 Series A & B
Spectacle: ASME B16.48, API 590
General: MSS SP-44, API 605, AWWA C207
Size Range Blind: 1/2″ - 60″ Spectacle: 1/2" - 48" Custom: Up to 200"
Pressure Ratings ASME: Class 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500, 2500
DIN/PN: PN6, PN10, PN16, PN25, PN40, PN64, PN100, PN160
Facing Types Raised Face (RF), Flat Face (FF), Ring Type Joint (RTJ), Tongue & Groove (T&G), Male-Female (M/F)
Manufacturing Process Blind: Forged, Machined from Bar
Spectacle: Machined from Plate (A516 Gr.70 / A240), Laser Cut, Forged
Face Finish 125-250 AARH (Stock Finish), 63 AARH (Smooth), 3.2-6.3µm
Surface Coating Anti-rust Oil, Black Phosphate, Yellow Golden (Zinc), Hot Dip Galvanized (HDG), PTFE Coated
Key Applications Pipe Line Isolation, Hydro-Testing, End of Line Shut-off, Maintenance Safety (Spectacle)

Available Material Grades

CS

Carbon Steel

ASTM A105 / A105N

A516 Gr.70 (Plate for Spectacle)

ASTM A694 F42 - F70

SS

Stainless Steel

ASTM A182 F304/L, F316/L

ASTM A182 F321, F347

ASTM A240 (Plate for Spectacle)

AS

Alloy Steel

ASTM A182 F11, F22

ASTM A182 F5, F9, F91

High Temp & Pressure Grades

Ni

Exotic Alloys

Duplex 2205, Super Duplex

Inconel 625, Monel 400

Hastelloy C276, Titanium

Why Choose SOTCO?

Positive Isolation

Spectacle blinds provide a visible physical barrier for 100% safety during maintenance.

High Pressure

Designed to withstand extreme pressure stresses near the center of the blind.

Custom Machining

Tailor-made manufacturing up to 2800mm diameter using advanced ring rolling.