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

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

What’s the difference between long radius and short radius elbows?

Long radius (1.5D) has low flow resistance for main pipelines; short radius (1D) saves space for compact branch piping.

Which elbow angle is most widely used?

90° elbow is standard for vertical and horizontal pipe turns; 45° for gentle long-distance routing, 180° for circulating loops.

What connection types can elbows be made with?

Butt weld, threaded and socket weld ends to match different piping systems.

What specifications can you customize?

Custom angles, wall thickness, sizes DN15–DN3000 and special schedules are supported.

Are seamless elbows suitable for high-pressure pipelines?

Yes, seamless elbows feature uniform wall thickness and perform well under high pressure.

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