Monel K500 Spectacle BlindASME B16.48 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
Alloy K-500 · UNS N05500 · SB
A Monel K500 spectacle blind is a figure-8 plate with one solid end and one open ring, fitted between two flanges, made from Monel K500 to project / purchase specification dependent. 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.
- Monel K500
- 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 a Monel K500 Spectacle Blind?
- What it is
- A figure-8 plate with one solid end and one open ring, fitted between two flanges
- Material
- project / purchase specification dependent
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.48
- Grade
- Monel K500 · UNS N05500
- Best at
- High-strength pump shafts, bolting and springs in seawater
Monel K500 Spectacle Blind Specification
| Product | Monel K500 Spectacle Blind |
|---|---|
| Material standard | project / purchase specification dependent |
| 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.
Monel K500 Spectacle Blind: Why K500 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 Monel K500, 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. Monel K500 is picked for high-strength pump shafts, bolting and springs in seawater. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Marine — Propeller and pump shafts. |
| Bolting | B7 (coated), B8M or nickel-alloy studs in Monel K500 (bar to ASTM B865, 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 | ERNiCu-7 (non-ageing) |
| Sour service | Listed in NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156-3 within its limits — state it on the order |
Monel K500 Spectacle Blind Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Nickel (+Co) | As specified |
| Copper | As specified |
| Aluminium | As specified |
| Titanium | As specified |
| Iron | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification to be verified: ASTM B865 for UNS N05500.
Monel K500 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 B865 for UNS N05500 — Age-hardened bar.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the Monel K500 grade page.
Other Monel K500 flanges
Monel K500 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.
Can Monel K500 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 Monel K500 spectacle blinds?
The finished flange specification is project / purchase specification dependent, so none is named here; dimensions follow ASME B16.48. State the flange specification your project requires on the purchase order.
What decides the price of a Monel K500 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 you supply Monel K500 spectacle blinds to NACE MR0175?
Yes. Monel K500 is listed in NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156-3 within its limits; state NACE compliance on the order and it is confirmed on the certificate.
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