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Key features of pipe elbows
- 90°, 45° and 180° return bends
- Long radius (1.5D) and short radius (1D)
- Seamless or welded (WPW)
- Pipe bends 3D/5D on request
Pipe Elbows by material
Pipe Elbows are available in the following grades. Select a grade for specifications and sizes.
Stainless Steel
- SS 304 Pipe Elbows
- SS 304L Pipe Elbows
- SS 304H Pipe Elbows
- SS 309S Pipe Elbows
- SS 310S Pipe Elbows
- SS 316 Pipe Elbows
- SS 316L Pipe Elbows
- SS 316Ti Pipe Elbows
- SS 317 Pipe Elbows
- SS 317L Pipe Elbows
- SS 321 Pipe Elbows
- SS 321H Pipe Elbows
- SS 347 Pipe Elbows
- SS 347H Pipe Elbows
- SS 904L Pipe Elbows
- Duplex 2205 Pipe Elbows
- Super Duplex 2507 Pipe Elbows
- SS 254 SMO Pipe Elbows
Nickel Alloys
- Inconel 600 Pipe Elbows
- Inconel 601 Pipe Elbows
- Inconel 625 Pipe Elbows
- Incoloy 800 Pipe Elbows
- Incoloy 800H Pipe Elbows
- Incoloy 800HT Pipe Elbows
- Incoloy 825 Pipe Elbows
- Monel 400 Pipe Elbows
- Hastelloy C22 Pipe Elbows
- Hastelloy C276 Pipe Elbows
- Nickel 200 Pipe Elbows
- Nickel 201 Pipe Elbows
Carbon Steel
Alloy Steel
Non-Ferrous Metals
Pipe Elbows: sizes, finishes and testing
- Size range
- Butt-weld ½" – 48" (larger fabricated to order) in schedules matching the pipe; socket-weld and threaded ⅛" – 4" in Class 2000, 3000, 6000 and 9000
- Finish
- Annealed & pickled, shot-blasted, black painted or galvanised (by material)
- Ends
- Bevelled (butt-weld), socket-weld, threaded NPT/BSP
Testing & documents
- Chemical and mechanical tests of the starting material
- Dimensional inspection to B16.9 / B16.11
- Radiography of welded fittings (seamed WPW/WX)
- Hardness, IGC and impact tests as specified
- EN 10204 3.1 certificate; 3.2 with third-party inspection
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Other fittings types
Frequently asked questions
What sizes are pipe elbows available in?
Butt-weld ½" – 48" (larger fabricated to order) in schedules matching the pipe; socket-weld and threaded ⅛" – 4" in Class 2000, 3000, 6000 and 9000.
Which specifications cover pipe elbows?
The product specification for the grade, with dimensions to the relevant ASME or EN standard.
What are pipe elbows used for?
Long radius (1.5D) and short radius (1D). Butt-weld elbows follow ASME B16.9, socket-weld and threaded elbows ASME B16.11.
Which materials are pipe elbows available in?
Stainless steel, nickel alloys, carbon and alloy steel and non-ferrous metals, depending on the specification. See the material list above.