Inconel 825 Spectacle BlindASTM B564 · ASME B16.48 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
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An Inconel 825 spectacle blind is a figure-8 plate with one solid end and one open ring, fitted between two flanges, made from Inconel 825 to ASTM B564. A spectacle blind lets operators positively isolate a line: rotate the solid end into the line to block flow, or the ring end to allow it. Larger sizes use separate spacers and paddle blanks.
Browse all Inconel 825 flanges on the grade form page.
- ASTM B564
- ASME B16.48
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is an Inconel 825 Spectacle Blind?
- What it is
- A figure-8 plate with one solid end and one open ring, fitted between two flanges
- Material
- ASTM B564
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.48
- Grade
- Inconel 825 · UNS N08825
- Best at
- Sulphuric and phosphoric acid service, chloride stress-corrosion cracking and sour gas
Inconel 825 Spectacle Blind Specification
| Product | Inconel 825 Spectacle Blind |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM B564 |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B16.48 |
| Sizes | ½" – 24" (ASME B16.5) · 26" – 60" (ASME B16.47) |
| Pressure class | Class 150, 300, 400, 600, 900, 1500, 2500 · PN 6 – PN 100 |
| Facing | RF · FF · RTJ · tongue & groove |
| Bore | To match pipe schedule (state on order) |
| Testing | PMI (as specified in the PO) · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 on request / as specified in the PO |
When to Choose a Spectacle Blind
A spectacle blind lets operators positively isolate a line: rotate the solid end into the line to block flow, or the ring end to allow it. Larger sizes use separate spacers and paddle blanks.
- Thickness set by class and size
- Paddle blank and spacer versions for large bores
- Handle or lifting lug to order
More on choosing: Spectacle blind guide.
Inconel 825 Spectacle Blind: Why 825 for spectacle blinds
A spectacle blind lets operators positively isolate a line: rotate the solid end into the line to block flow, or the ring end to allow it. Larger sizes use separate spacers and paddle blanks. In Inconel 825, the choice usually comes down to the medium and temperature — the rows here are the points buyers check for this exact combination.
| Why this grade | Nickel-alloy flanges are used where acids, chlorides or heat defeat stainless. Inconel 825 is picked for sulphuric and phosphoric acid service, chloride stress-corrosion cracking and sour gas. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Sulphuric & phosphoric acid plants — Tank linings, agitators, heat-exchanger baffles in fertiliser and acid production. |
| B16.5 material group | 3.8 — B16.5 does not permit N08825 above 538 °C. |
| Bolting | B7 (coated), B8M or nickel-alloy studs in Inconel 825 (bar to ASTM B425, where applicable), as the project specifies |
| Welding to carbon steel | A nickel-base filler such as ERNiCr-3 (or ERNiCrMo-3) is used when joining it to carbon steel |
| Matching filler | ERNiFeCr-1 (AWS A5.14) |
| Sour service | Listed in NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156-3 within its limits — state it on the order |
Inconel 825 Spectacle Blind Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Nickel | As specified |
| Iron | As specified |
| Chromium | As specified |
| Molybdenum | As specified |
| Copper | As specified |
| Titanium | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification to be verified: ASTM B424 / B423 / B564 for UNS N08825.
Inconel 825 Spectacle Blind Mechanical Properties
Under technical review for TDS.
| Property | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | As specified |
| Yield strength 0.2% | As specified |
| Elongation | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification and condition to be verified: ASTM B424 / B423 / B564 for UNS N08825 — Annealed.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the Inconel 825 grade page.
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Inconel 825 Spectacle Blind — questions buyers ask
When should I use a spacer and paddle blank instead of a spectacle blind?
In large sizes a spectacle blind becomes too heavy and awkward, so ASME B16.48 provides separate paddle blanks and spacers.
What pressure rating does a Inconel 825 spectacle blind have?
It depends on class and temperature. Inconel 825 forgings are in ASME B16.5 material group 3.8; read your class column in that group's table at the design temperature.
Can Inconel 825 spectacle blinds be welded to carbon steel?
Yes — a nickel-base filler such as ERNiCr-3 (or ERNiCrMo-3) is used when joining it to carbon steel.
Which standard covers Inconel 825 spectacle blinds?
The material is ASTM B564; dimensions follow ASME B16.48. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a Inconel 825 spectacle blind?
The alloy price, the size and pressure class, quantity, and the testing and documents required. Send your list and we quote the same working day.
Can Inconel 825 spectacle blinds be supplied to NACE MR0175?
Inconel 825 (UNS N08825) can be supplied for sour service when the PO specifies NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156; acceptability depends on the material condition, hardness and the environmental limits in that standard, which the purchaser must confirm for the application.
What documents do you supply?
EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 certificates available on request / as specified in the PO; dimensional reports as required. PMI can be arranged depending on product and requirements, as specified in the PO.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026