EZ Vent® Vented Paddle Blinds
A paddle blind with a threaded or socket-weld port machined into the disc, so you can bleed pressure, drain, and vent without pulling the blind. Built to any size, rating, thickness, alloy, and port configuration you need.
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- Flange rating (150# to 2500#) and size
- Thickness (Isolation, Hydro, Custom)
- Face type and finish
- Number of ports, type (NPT or SW), and location
- Material
- Quantity and date needed
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 1/2" – 96" |
| Rating Classes | 150# • 300# • 600# • 900# • 1500# • 2500# |
| Blind Types | Paddle • Spectacle |
| Thickness | Isolation • Hydro • Custom (1/2" minimum; rated blinds add thickness for the vent) |
| Port Type | NPT • Socket Weld (SW) |
| Ports | One or Multiple • One or Both Sides |
| Handle | "V" Notched (identifies a vented blind in the line) |
| Stocked Alloys | 516-Gr70 CS • 304/316 SS (Any Available Alloy) |
| Materials Origin | USA |
| Face Options | Flat • RTJ Male • RTJ Female |
| Gasket Types | Oval • Octagonal |
| Finish Options | Serrated (125/250 RMS) • Mill |
| Coating Options | Various |
| Availability | Rent • Purchase |
What Is a Vented Paddle Blind?
An EZ Vent® blind isolates a line like any paddle blind, with one difference: a port drilled through the edge of the disc, tapped NPT or socket weld, opening onto the face. Attach a valve and you can bleed, drain, fill, or vent the isolated section while the blind is still in place, which makes pulling it safer without adding time to the job.
Also known as:
What Are Vented Blinds Used For?
- Pressure bleed-off: safely release trapped pressure before the blind is pulled
- Pressure equalization: balance pressure on both sides of the blind before removal
- Hydrostatic and pneumatic testing: fill and drain the test section through the port
- Fluid draining: remove trapped liquid during maintenance
- Gas and vapor venting: release trapped gas before it becomes a hazard
- Vacuum prevention: let air in while draining so the line doesn't pull a vacuum
The port is opened manually through an attached valve. A vented blind is not an automatic pressure relief device.
Port Options & Placement
Easy to Identify in the Line
Handles Color-Coded by Class
Face, Gasket & Finish
Material
On-Site Product Demos
Our specialists will come to your facility and show your crew how the EZ Vent makes blind removal safer without extending job time. Ask when you request a quote.
Fits the EZ Lock Blind Rack®
EZ Vent blinds store on the patented EZ Lock Blind Rack® alongside your standard paddle blinds: up to 884 blinds, 1/2"–14", on lockable shelves. Rent or buy.
Why USA Industries EZ Vent® Blinds
We are the actual manufacturer, not a distributor. We've built isolation blinds in-house since 1982, so ports, thickness, and placement are engineered to your spec, with 24/7/365 emergency service from S. Houston TX, Corpus Christi TX, Prairieville LA, and Broken Arrow OK.
EZ Vent FAQ
Can I get a vented spectacle blind?
Yes. We manufacture both, and we can put a port in a spectacle blind of any size or rating.
Are EZ Vent blinds available for rental?
Yes, for rental or purchase, depending on your needs. Some restrictions apply. See rentals.
Can you provide documentation proving material origin?
Yes. Mill test reports (MTRs) and country of origin documentation are available on request.
Why Choose USA Industries
From pipe blinds to heat exchanger tools, we deliver custom-engineered products with the fastest turnaround times in the industry.
Fastest Turnaround
Available 24/7 - 365 days a year with same-day shipping available on stock items. Custom orders in days, not weeks.
Direct Pricing
No middlemen markup. Buy direct from the manufacturer with 40+ years of industry excellence and save.
Custom Engineering
Custom solutions designed to your exact specifications.
ISO Certified Quality
A quality driven ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer ensures consistent excellence.
BBB A+ Rated
The highest grade awarded, signifying USAI operates with high integrity and a strong commitment to resolving customer issues.