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Spacer Blind Flanges

Spacer Blind Flanges

  • Description

Spacer blind flanges (spacer flanges), also known as figure 8 blind flanges, consist of two metal discs connected together by a section of steel shank. Spacer blind flanges are a safety device used to isolate a section of pipe or equipment when it is necessary to inspect or remove it from a piping system. Unlike valves, spacer blind flanges are permanent or long-term isolation devices.

 

Kingrail Parts is a professional spacer blind flange manufacturer in China. We can supply spacer blind flanges in a variety of sizes and specifications.

 

Spacer blind flange design and construction

* The flange has two metal discs connected by a solid section or gasket, which is usually a short section of pipe with a hole in the shape of a figure 8.

 

* One of the discs is solid, while the other has a removable or hinged section that can be rotated to align with or block the opening in the gasket.


  • Specification

Purpose

* Blind flanges are primarily used to isolate sections of pipelines for maintenance, inspection, or modification without shutting down the entire system.

* The open position (gasket aligned with the pipe) allows liquid to flow normally through the pipe.

* The closed position (solids partially blocking the pipe) isolates that section, preventing fluid flow.

 

Applications

Commonly used in the oil and gas industry, petrochemical plants, chemical processing facilities, and other industries that require periodic isolation of the pipeline for maintenance or inspection.

 

Materials

Blind flanges are available in a variety of materials, depending on the specific application requirements. Common materials include carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy steel.

 

Standards

We manufacture blind flanges for glasses to meet industry standards such as ASME B16.48 or API 590.

 

Installation

The flange is installed on the pipe with the spacer section facing the side that needs to be isolated. The hinged or removable section remains in the open position during normal operation.

 

Safety Considerations

* Proper installation and alignment are essential for the safe and effective use of blind flanges. Operators must ensure that the gasket is properly aligned or closed with the pipe opening to prevent unexpected flow.

 

* Blind flanges play a vital role in the efficient and safe operation of steel pipelines, providing a way to isolate sections for maintenance or inspection without completely shutting down the system.

 

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