SS 310 / 310S Spectacle BlindASTM A182 · ASME B16.48 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 310S · UNS S31008 · SB
An SS 310 / 310S spectacle blind is a figure-8 plate with one solid end and one open ring, fitted between two flanges, made from SS 310 / 310S to ASTM A182 F310. 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 310 / 310S Spectacle Blind?
- What it is
- A figure-8 plate with one solid end and one open ring, fitted between two flanges
- Material
- ASTM A182 F310
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.48
- Grade
- SS 310 / 310S · UNS S31008
- Best at
- Furnaces, burners and heat treatment at high temperature
SS 310 / 310S Spectacle Blind Specification
| Product | SS 310 / 310S Spectacle Blind |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A182 F310 |
| 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 · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 · 3.2 with third-party inspection |
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 310 / 310S Spectacle Blind: Why 310S 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 310 / 310S, 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 310 / 310S is picked for furnaces, burners and heat treatment at high temperature. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Furnace parts — Muffles, retorts, radiant tubes and conveyor belts. |
| Bolting | A193 B8 or project-specified bolting |
| Welding to carbon steel | ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel |
| Matching filler | ER310 (AWS A5.9) |
SS 310 / 310S Spectacle Blind Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Chromium | 24.0 – 26.0 |
| Nickel | 19.0 – 22.0 |
| Carbon | 0.08 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Silicon | 1.50 max |
| Phosphorus | 0.045 max |
| Sulphur | 0.030 max |
| Iron | Balance |
SS 310 / 310S Spectacle Blind Mechanical Properties
| Annealed plate & sheet | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 515 MPa · 75 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 205 MPa · 30 ksi |
| Elongation | 40% |
| Hardness | 217 HB max |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 310 / 310S grade page.
Other SS 310 / 310S flanges
SS 310 / 310S Spectacle Blinds for export
FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSS 310 / 310S 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 SS 310 / 310S 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 310 / 310S spectacle blinds?
The material is ASTM A182 F310; 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 310 / 310S 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 mill certificates as standard, 3.2 with third-party inspection on request, plus dimensional and PMI reports.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026