Elbow
LR & SR Pipe Elbows | 45°/90°/180° | Seamless & Welded Industrial Fittings
Pipe elbow is standard pipe fitting to adjust pipeline flow direction, supplied in long radius and short radius, 45°,90°,180° angles. We produce carbon steel elbow for heavy industrial piping and stainless steel elbow for corrosive medium. Seamless and butt weld elbow meet ASME B16.9 standards for high pressure & temperature projects.
As professional pipe elbow manufacturer, we support custom size, wall thickness and connection types including threaded & socket weld.
Core Advantages of Pengrun Elbow
LR/SR & multi-angle options
Smooth inner wall, low flow loss
Seamless/welded for all pressure ratings
Multiple Materials Options
Multiple connection ends available
Meets ASME B16.9 standard
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Main Classification
By radius:Long Radius Elbow (1.5D), Short Radius Elbow (1D)
By angle:45°,90°,180° return bend
By craft:Seamless elbow, welded elbow
By connection:Butt weld elbow, threaded elbow, socket weld elbow
Application Limits
Short radius elbows for limited space; long radius for low turbulence long-distance pipelines. Not for ultra-small bore explosion-proof piping (choose threaded elbow separately).
Comparison Table:Long Radius VS Short Radius Elbow
| Item | Long Radius Elbow | Short Radius Elbow |
| Radius | 1.5D | 1D |
| Flow loss | Low, smooth flow | Higher flow resistance |
| Installation space | Require larger space | Compact narrow layout |
| Pressure adaptability | All pressure classes | Low & medium pressure only |
| Common usage | Long-distance main pipelines | Indoor compact branch pipes |
Comparison Table:45° / 90° / 180° Elbow
| Item | 45° Elbow | 90° Elbow | 180° Return Bend |
| Flow deflection angle | 45 degrees | 90 degrees | 180 degrees, reverse flow |
| Flow resistance | Minimal | Medium | Highest resistance |
| Typical layout purpose | Gentle pipeline turn, long distance main pipe | Vertical/horizontal right-angle steering | U-shaped loop, heat exchange circulation |
| Common usage scenario | Long oil/gas trunk lines | Factory general process piping | Boiler, cooling circulation system |
| Pressure recommendation | All pressure grades | Full range pressure | Low & medium pressure circulation lines |
FAQs
Long radius (1.5D) has low flow resistance for main pipelines; short radius (1D) saves space for compact branch piping.
90° elbow is standard for vertical and horizontal pipe turns; 45° for gentle long-distance routing, 180° for circulating loops.
Butt weld, threaded and socket weld ends to match different piping systems.
Custom angles, wall thickness, sizes DN15–DN3000 and special schedules are supported.
Yes, seamless elbows feature uniform wall thickness and perform well under high pressure.
Yanshan County,Cangzhou, Hebei,China
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Hebei Pengrun Pipe Fittings Co,Ltd is a manufacturer of butt weld pipe fittings and flanges which has more than 20 years’ experience,With strong production capabilities and advanced equipment, the company ensures high-quality and reliable products for its customers.
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