Short & Long Radius 180 Degree Elbow Fittings: ASME/ANSI B16.9, B16.28, MSS-SP-43

180 Degree Elbow ASME B16.9
Torrent Alloys
Contact:

BW 180° Elbow Specifications

ISO Certified manufacturer of Top Quality Buttweld 180Degree Elbow in size range 1/2″ to 48″ inch and Thickness in Sch 5S to XXS.

A Buttweld 180-degree elbow is a crucial component in the piping systems used across various industries, including oil and gas, petrochemical, and power generation. This type of elbow is designed to facilitate a complete change in the flow direction, allowing the pipeline to execute a 180-degree turn. These elbows manufactured by us ensures a strong and leak-proof connection when welded to the adjoining pipes, providing structural integrity and resistance to high pressure and temperature conditions.

The Buttweld 180-degree elbow is typically fabricated from high-grade materials such as stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, or high nickel alloys, chosen based on the specific requirements of the application. These materials offer excellent corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and durability. The elbows are manufactured according to standards like ASME B16.9, MSS, DIN, EN, JIS, BSI, ensuring uniformity in dimensions, wall thickness, and tolerances. The design includes a smooth inner surface to minimize friction losses and turbulence, which is critical in maintaining efficient flow within the pipeline.

This type of elbow is often used in applications where space constraints necessitate a sharp turn, or in heat exchanger tubing where return bends are common. The installation of a Buttweld 180-degree elbow involves precise welding techniques to ensure a seamless and robust joint. Proper alignment and welding practices are essential to prevent any potential weak points that could lead to leaks or failures under high stress. The buttweld connection, once completed, becomes as strong as the adjoining pipes, offering a reliable solution for complex piping configurations.

Regular maintenance and inspection of Buttweld 180-degree elbows are crucial to ensure the longevity and safety of the piping system. Inspection techniques such as radiographic testing, ultrasonic testing, and hydrostatic testing are employed to detect any defects or degradation in the weld joints and material. Proper maintenance practices, including periodic cleaning and protective coatings, can significantly extend the service life of these elbows, ensuring continuous and efficient operation of the pipeline.

ASME B16.9 / B16.28 Standards
MSS SP-43 Standards
DIN Standards
EN Standards
JIS Standards
BS Standards

Industrial-Grade Buttweld Fittings: Tee | 45° Elbow | 90° Elbow | 180° Elbow | 1D Elbow | 1.5D Elbow | 3D Elbow | 5D Elbow | 10D Elbow | Hot Induction Bend | Piggable Bend | U Bend | Long Stub End | Short Stub End | Lap Joint Stub End | Caps

ASME B16.9 180 Degree Elbow Dimensions

ASME B16.9 180 Degree Elbow LR/SR Dimensions
NPS O.D.
D
180° LR 180° SR
Center to Center
O
Back to
Face
K
Center to Center
O
Back to
Face
K
1/2 21.3 76 48    
3/4 26.7 76 51    
1 33.4 76 56 51 41
1.1/4 42.2 95 70 64 52
1.1/2 48.3 114 83 76 62
2 60.3 152 106 102 81
2.1/2 73 190 132 127 100
3 88.9 229 159 152 121
3.1/2 101.6 267 184 178 140
4 114.3 305 210 203 159
5 141.3 381 262 254 197
6 168.3 457 313 305 237
8 219.1 610 414 406 313
10 273 762 518 508 391
12 323.8 914 619 610 467
14 355.6 1067 711 711 533
16 406.4 1219 813 813 610
18 457 1372 914 914 686
20 508 1524 1016 1016 762
22 559 1676 1118 1118 838
24 610 1829 1219 1219 914

Note: Wall thickness (t) must be specified by customer. Dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.

Dimensional Tolerances of ASME B16.9 180deg Elbow LR & SR

Nominal Pipe Size 1/2 to 2.1/2 3 to 3.1/2 4
Outside Diameter
at Bevel (D)
+ 1.6
- 0.8
1.6 1.6
Inside Diameter at End 0.8 1.6 1.6
Center to Center (O) 6 6 6
Back to Face (K) 6 6 6
Nominal Pipe Size 5 to 8 10 to 18 20 to 24
Outside Diameter
at Bevel (D)
+ 2.4
- 1.6
+ 4
- 3.2
+ 6.4
- 4.8
Inside Diameter at End 1.6 3.2 4.8
Center to Center (O) 6 10 10
Back to Face (K) 6 6 6
Wall Thickness (t) Not less than 87.5% of Nominal Wall Thickness

A 180-degree elbow is a pipe fitting that makes a full U-turn in flow direction. It comes in two types:

Long Radius (LR): Radius is 1.5 times the pipe diameter—provides smoother flow with less pressure drop.

Short Radius (SR): Radius equals the pipe diameter—used in tight spaces but causes more flow resistance.

Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Oman, United States, India, Kuwait, Australia, Peru, Philippines, United Kingdom, Argentina, Algeria, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Israel, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Panama, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Bolivia, Brazil, Netherlands, Malaysia, Mauritania, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Vietnam, Mauritius, Monaco, Russia.

Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, Medina, Dammam, Khobar, Abha, Tabuk, Najran, Buraydah, Singapore, Muscat, Salalah, Sohar, Nizwa, Sur, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, San Jose, Kuwait City, Al Ahmadi, Hawalli, Salmiya, Jahra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin, Lima, Arequipa, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Piura, Manila, Quezon City, Cebu City, Davao City, Zamboanga City, Bacolod, Iloilo City, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, Baguio, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Leeds, Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle, Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario, Mendoza, La Plata, Algiers, Oran, Constantine, Annaba, Blida, Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, Ruse, Yaoundé, Douala, Garoua, Bamenda, Maroua, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, Santiago, Valparaíso, Concepción, La Serena, Antofagasta, Prague, Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň, Liberec, Djibouti City, Santo Domingo, Santiago de los Caballeros, La Romana, San Pedro de Macorís, Puerto Plata, Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca, Santo Domingo, Machala, Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Takoradi, Tema, Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Heraklion, Larissa, Guatemala City, Mixco, Villa Nueva, Quetzaltenango, Escuintla, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Rishon LeZion, Petah Tikva, Amman, Zarqa, Irbid, Aqaba, Madaba, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla, Tijuana, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakesh, Fes, Tangier, Yangon, Mandalay, Naypyidaw, Bago, Taunggyi, Panama City, Colón, David, Santiago, Chitré, Warsaw, Kraków, Łódź, Wrocław, Poznań, Doha, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, Al Khor, Umm Salal, Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, Iași, Constanța, La Paz, Santa Cruz, Cochabamba, Sucre, Oruro, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Salvador, Fortaleza, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Eindhoven, Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Johor Bahru, Ipoh, Shah Alam, Nouakchott, Nouadhibou, Rosso, Kaédi, Zouerate, Ljubljana, Maribor, Celje, Kranj, Velenje, Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon, Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza, Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Jaffna, Negombo, Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Tainan, Hsinchu, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket, Nakhon Ratchasima, Tunis, Sfax, Sousse, Kairouan, Bizerte, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Al Ain, Ajman, Caracas, Maracaibo, Valencia, Barquisimeto, Maracay, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hai Phong, Can Tho, Port Louis, Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Vacoas-Phoenix, Curepipe, Quatre Bornes, Monaco, Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Surat, Pune, Jaipur.

APPLICATIONS INDUSTRIES

Buttweld 180-degree long and short radius elbows are vital in various industries for managing fluid flow. In the oil and gas sector, they redirect pipelines around obstacles while maintaining optimal flow dynamics. Chemical processing plants use these elbows to handle corrosive substances, ensuring smooth transitions and reducing pressure loss. In power generation, they efficiently route steam and cooling water, minimizing pressure drops and enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Oil and Gas Industry
Chemical and Petrochemical Industry
Power Generation
Water Treatment
Food and Beverage Industry
Pharmaceutical Industry
Pulp and Paper Industry
Shipbuilding and Marine Industry
HVAC - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning