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The steel pipe elbow is an essential component in any piping system, ingeniously designed to alter the fluid flow direction. It seamlessly connects two pipes, accommodating both identical and varying nominal diameters, facilitating a precise directional change in the piping structure.
Based on the fluid direction within pipelines, elbows are expertly categorized into various angles for optimal performance. The most frequently utilized degrees include 45°, 90°, and 180°, skillfully engineered for standard applications. Additionally, specialized pipelines may require 60° and 120° elbows to meet unique directional needs.
Elbows are differentiated into two classifications: If the radius mirrors the pipe diameter (Center-to-Face dimension of 1.0 x diameter), it is known as a Short Radius Elbow (SR elbow) typically employed in low-pressure and low-velocity pipelines or in confined spaces where clearance presents a challenge. Conversely, when the radius surpasses the pipe diameter (Center-to-Face dimension of 1.5 x diameter), it is referred to as a Long Radius Elbow (LR Elbow) strategically designed for pipelines operating under high pressure and elevated flow rates.
When considering their connection to the pipe, elbows are expertly segmented into Butt Welded Elbow, Socket Welded Elbow and Threaded Elbow. Based on the material composition of the valve body, these elbows come in stainless steel, carbon steel, and alloy steel variants, each tailored to specific applications.
Elbow Specification
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Nominal |
Outside Diameter |
90°Elbows |
45°Elbows |
180°Returns |
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Pipe Size |
Long Radius |
Short Radius |
Long Radius |
Long Radius |
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|
(inches) |
(mm) |
(inches) |
Center to Face |
Center to Face |
Center to Face |
Radius |
Center to Center |
Back to face |
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|
(inches) |
(inches) |
(inches) |
(inches) |
(inches) |
(inches) |
|
1/2 |
21.3 |
0.84 |
1.5 |
- |
5/8 |
|
2 |
1.875 |
|
3/4 |
26.7 |
1.05 |
1.125 |
- |
7/16 |
|
2.25 |
1.6875 |
|
1 |
33.4 |
1.315 |
1.5 |
1 |
7/8 |
|
3 |
2.1875 |
|
1.25 |
42.2 |
1.66 |
1.875 |
1.25 |
1 |
|
3.75 |
2.75 |
|
1.5 |
48.3 |
1.9 |
2.25 |
1.5 |
1.125 |
3 |
4.5 |
3.25 |
|
2 |
60.3 |
2.375 |
3 |
2 |
1.375 |
4 |
6 |
4.1875 |
|
2.5 |
73 |
2.875 |
3.75 |
2.5 |
1.75 |
5 |
7.5 |
5.1875 |
|
3 |
88.9 |
3.5 |
4.5 |
3 |
2 |
6 |
9 |
6.25 |
|
3.5 |
101.6 |
4 |
5.25 |
3.5 |
2.25 |
7 |
10.5 |
7.25 |
|
4 |
114.3 |
4.5 |
6 |
4 |
2.5 |
8 |
12 |
8.25 |
|
5 |
141.3 |
5.563 |
7.5 |
5 |
3.125 |
10 |
15 |
10.3125 |
|
6 |
168.3 |
6.625 |
9 |
6 |
3.75 |
12 |
18 |
12.3125 |
|
8 |
219.1 |
8.625 |
12 |
8 |
5 |
12 |
24 |
16.3125 |
|
10 |
273.1 |
10.75 |
15 |
10 |
6.25 |
15 |
30 |
20.375 |
|
12 |
323.9 |
12.75 |
18 |
12 |
7.5 |
18 |
36 |
24.375 |
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