ASME B16.9 Buttweld 180 Degree Pipe Elbow Manufacturer

What is a 180 degree elbow used for?

A 180 degree pipe elbow, also known as a return bend, is a type of pipe fitting used to change the direction of flow by a full 180 degrees, allowing the pipeline to make a complete U-turn. This fitting is commonly used in systems where fluid needs to flow back in the opposite direction, such as in heat exchangers, cooling systems, and compact piping layouts. The smooth curvature of the elbow ensures minimal pressure loss and turbulence while maintaining an efficient flow pattern.

180-degree elbows are available in long radius (LR) and short radius (SR) types. The long radius type provides a gradual flow transition, reducing friction and pressure drop, while the short radius version is suitable for compact installations where space is limited. These elbows are manufactured from stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, and other materials according to standards like ASME B16.9, B16.28, and MSS-SP-43. They are available in seamless, welded, and fabricated forms to suit various industrial pressure and temperature conditions.

180-degree elbows are extensively used in power plants, petrochemical industries, oil & gas refineries, HVAC systems, shipbuilding, and water treatment plants. They are ideal for heat exchangers and condensers, where fluid circulation in a loop is necessary to enhance heat transfer efficiency. Their ability to withstand high pressure, temperature, and corrosion makes them suitable for both critical and general-purpose piping systems, ensuring long service life and reliable performance.

Standard Specification For Buttweld 180° Pipe Elbow

Dimensions : ASME/ANSI B16.9, ASME B16.28, MSS-SP-43

Size : Seamless Elbow ( 1/2″～24″), ERW / Welded / Fabricated Elbow (1/2″～48″)

Type : Seamless / ERW / Welded / Fabricated

Thickness : Schedule 5S, 10S, 20S, S10, S20, S30, STD, 40S, S40, S60, XS, 80S, S80, S100, S120, S140, S160, XXS and etc.

Form : Elbow, 180 Deg Elbow, Long Radius Elbow, Short Radius Elbow, LR Elbow, SR Elbow.

Material & Grades of Buttweld 180° Pipe Elbow

Stainless Steel Buttweld 180° Pipe Elbow :

ASTM A403 WP316/316L, ASTM A403 SA / A 774 WP-S, WP-W, WP-WX 304/304L, ASTM A182 F316L, 304L, DIN 1.4301, DIN1.4306, DIN 1.4401, DIN 1.4404

Duplex & Super Duplex Steel Buttweld 180° Pipe Elbow :
ASTM A 815, ASME SA 815 UNS NO S31803, S32205. UNS S32750, S32950. Werkstoff No. 1.4462

Carbon Steel Buttweld 180° Pipe Elbow :
ASTM A234, ASME SA234 WPB , WPBW, WPHY 42, WPHY 46, WPHY 52, WPH 60, WPHY 65 & WPHY 70.

Low Temperature Carbon Steel 180° Pipe Elbow :
ASTM A420 WPL3, A420 WPL6

Alloy Steel Buttweld 180° Pipe Elbow :
ASTM / ASME A/SA 234 Gr. WP 1, WP 5, WP 9, WP 11, WP 12, WP 22, WP 91

Nickel Alloy Buttweld 180° Pipe Elbow :
ASTM B336, ASME SB336, Nickel 200 (UNS No. No2200), Nickel 201 (UNS No. N02201), Monel 400 (UNS No. N04400), Monel 500 (UNS No. N05500), Inconel 800 (UNS No. N08800), Inconel 825 (UNS No. N08825), Inconel 600 (UNS No. N06600), Inconel 625 (UNS No. N06625), Inconel 601 (UNS No. N06601), Hastelloy C 276 (UNS No. N10276), Alloy 20 (UNS No. N08020), Titanium (Grade I & II), Cupro-Nickel 70/30, CuNi10Fe1Mn, CuNi30Mn1Fe.

ASME B16.9 Buttweld 180 Degree Pipe Elbow Available Types

Buttweld Elbow 45 Degree	Butt Weld Long Radius 45 Degree Elbows
Steel Pipe Elbow	45° Short Radius Elbow
ASME B16.9 45 deg Long Radius Elbow	Schedule 10 45 Degree Elbow
Stainless Steel 45 Degree Pipe Elbow Suppliers	SS 45 Deg. Elbows
ANSI B16.9 45 Degree Buttweld Elbow Dealer	ASME B16.28 Buttweld 45 Degree Elbow Exporter
Welded 45 Deg Elbow Stockholder	Seamless 45° Pipe Elbow Distributors
Carbon Steel 45deg.Elbow	High Quality 45° Elbow Manufacturer
ASTM A403 Stainless Steel 45 Deg Elbows	Duplex Steel 45° Pipe Elbow
Super Duplex Steel 45 Deg Elbow	Copper Nickel 45 Deg Elbow
High Nickel Alloy 45° Elbow	Hastelloy 45° Pipe Elbow Stockist
Titanium 45 Degree Elbow	Inconel Butt weld 45 Deg Pipe Elbow

Buttweld 180° Elbow Application

Stainless Steel 180° Buttweld Elbow uses in Oil and Gas Pipeline
180° Buttweld Pipe Elbow uses in Chemical Industry
Alloy Steel 180° Elbow uses in Plumbing
Buttweld 180 Degree Pipe Elbow uses in Heating
180 Degree Buttweld Elbow uses in Water Supply Systems
ANSI B16.9 Buttweld 180° Pipe Elbow uses in Power Plant
180° Degree Elbow uses in General Purpose Applications
Buttweld 180° Short Radius Elbow uses in Structural Pipe

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