SS 304 Spectacle BlindASTM A182 · ASME B16.48 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
AISI 304 · UNS S30400 · SB
An SS 304 spectacle blind is a figure-8 plate with one solid end and one open ring, fitted between two flanges, made from SS 304 to ASTM A182 F304. 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.
- ASTM A182
- 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 SS 304 Spectacle Blind?
- What it is
- A figure-8 plate with one solid end and one open ring, fitted between two flanges
- Material
- ASTM A182 F304
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.48
- Grade
- SS 304 · UNS S30400
- Best at
- General corrosion resistance, food, water and architectural work
SS 304 Spectacle Blind Specification
| Product | SS 304 Spectacle Blind |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A182 F304 |
| 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.
SS 304 Spectacle Blind: Why 304 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 SS 304, 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 | Stainless flanges are chosen where carbon steel would rust or contaminate the process. SS 304 is picked for general corrosion resistance, food, water and architectural work. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Food & dairy — Tanks, piping and equipment that must be cleaned daily. |
| B16.5 material group | 2.1 |
| Bolting | ASTM A193 B8 studs with A194 8 nuts |
| Welding to carbon steel | ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel |
| Matching filler | ER308 / ER308L (AWS A5.9) |
SS 304 Spectacle Blind Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Chromium | As specified |
| Nickel | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
| Nitrogen | As specified |
| Phosphorus | As specified |
| Sulphur | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification to be verified: ASTM A240 for UNS S30400.
SS 304 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 |
| Hardness | 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 A240 for UNS S30400 — Annealed plate & sheet.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 304 grade page.
Other SS 304 flanges
SS 304 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 SS 304 spectacle blind have?
It depends on class and temperature. SS 304 forgings are in ASME B16.5 material group 2.1; read your class column in that group's table at the design temperature.
Can SS 304 spectacle blinds be welded to carbon steel?
Yes — ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel.
Which standard covers SS 304 spectacle blinds?
The material is ASTM A182 F304; 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 SS 304 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.
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