Butt-welded elbow pipe fittings made of stainless steel are considered to be essential components in many industries, contributing greatly to the proper flow and material usage by changing directions, branching or change of diameter. These fittings find wide acceptance for use in electrical and mechanical engineering fields by virtue of their high corrosion resistance construction. Butt-Welded Stainless Steel Elbow Pipe Fittings play a crucial and popular role in piping systems to help change direction, alter the diameter or create lateral branch connections. These welds are intended to join the pipes with a permanent seal. Stainless steel butt welded elbow pipe fittings are used in many industries such as oil and gas company, chemical industry pharmaceutical sector food & beverage processing plants etc which play a vital role to the working of piping systems easily installed without any complications during servicing. Butt-welded elbow pipe fittings made from stainless steel, such as their construction and production process; the divergence in types of these spigots. Furthermore factors that promote their use; considerations viewpoints analyze during selection process of most suited being for particular applications.
ASI 304 SS butt-welded elbow pipe fittings consist of austenitic stainless steel material with an amount of chromium of 18%. The composition includes nickel at about 8%. This construction adds strength and corrosion resistance to the material. Different sizes and types are carbon, manganese, silicon, phosphorous, sulfur and nitrogen besides the basement of chromium and nickel. They can be operated in temperatures as high as 870 C. There are four types of ASI 304 SS butt-welded elbow pipe fittings: the 45° elbow, 90° elbow, 180° elbow and long radius elbow. The 45-degree elbow is employed to alter the alignment of pipes by 45 degrees, and the 90-degree elbow is used to change the direction of a pipe by 90. 180-degree elbow is for changing the direction of the pipe by 180 degrees and Long radius elbow has a bigger radius compared with the standard elbow. It is employed in piping systems wherein the fluid movement should be less turbulent.
It follows that long radius elbows have a longer radius than other types of elbows, and this gives a smoother flow, hence reducing the pressure drop. These fittings are ideal for fluid transportation systems which need a low amount of turbulence and resistance.
The short radius elbows have a shorter radius and are therefore more compact and they are used where space is limited. But they tend to have higher pressure drops and more turbulence than long radius elbows.
90° elbows are used to change the flow direction by 90 degrees. Apart from this use, they are commonly used in piping systems to make right-angle turns or for connecting pipes of different diameters.
The 45° elbows are approximately the same as the 90° elbows but angle flow in a different direction by 45 degrees. They are commonly employed in situations where a more subtle turning is needed.
Elbow 180° Return turns are also like return bends. They are used to alter the direction of flow through 180 degrees. They are widely applied in the piping systems along the way for U-turns or for connecting two pipes that run countercurrent.
The butt-welded elbow pipe fittings made of stainless steel play a critical role in different industries as they are used to change the direction of flows, branching or adjustments to pipe diameters. Their corrosion resistance, strength and sustainability allows them to be used for heavy applications like oil and gas, chemical , pharmaceutical, food and beverage and water treatment sectors.
| Specifications | ASTM A403 / ASME SA403 |
|---|---|
| Size | 1/8” NB TO 48” NB. (Seamless & 100% X-Ray Welded, Fabricated) |
| Standards | ASME/ANSI B16.9, ASME B16.28, MSS-SP-43 |
| Thickness | 5s, 10s, 40s, 80s, 10, 20, 40, STD, 60, 80, XS, 100, 120, 140, 160, XXS available with NACE MR 01-75 |
| Type | Seamless / Welded / Fabricated |
Pipe fittings made of stainless steel are a common sight in different company such as chemical, oil and gas and power generation. The SS304 elbow is a form of stainless steel butt-welded pipe fitting elbow that is utilized in changing the direction of the pipe by 90 degrees. The cost of SS 304 elbow fluctuates based on its material and quantity. From the Stainless Steel Pipe Fittings Price List issued by our company:
| Description | Price In INR (Per Piece) |
|---|---|
| ASTM A403 WP | |
| 2" X SCH 40 | 325.00 |
| 3" X SCH 40 | 400.00 |
| 4" X SCH 40 | 600.00 |
| 6" X SCH 40 | 1350.00 |
| 8" X SCH 40 | 2400.00 |
| 10" X SCH 40 | 4500.00 |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | Fe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS 310 | 0.015 max | 2.0 max | 0.15 max | 0.020 max | 0.015 max | 24.00 - 26.00 | 0.10 max | 19.00 - 21.00 | 54.7 min |
| SS 310S | 0.08 max | 2.0 max | 1.00 max | 0.045 max | 0.030 max | 24.00 - 26.00 | 0.75 max | 19.00 - 21.00 | 53.095 min |
| SS 310H | 0.04 – 0.10 | 2.0 max | 1.00 max | 0.045 max | 0.030 max | 24.00 - 26.00 | - | 19.00 - 21.00 | 53.885 min |
| Grade | Density (kilogram/m3) | Elastic Modulus (GPa) | Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (m/m/0C) | Thermal Conductivity(W/m.K) | Specific Heat 0-1000C(J/kilogram.K) | Electrical Resistivity (n.m) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-1000C | 0-3150C | 0-5380C | at 1000C | at 5000C | |||||
| ASTM A403 WP 304 Elbow | 8000 | 193 | 17.2 | 17.8 | 18.4 | 16.2 | 21.5 | 500 | 720 |
| Country | Address |
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 UAE |
Dubai |
| UAE |
Abu Dhabi |
 Qatar |
Doha |
 Saudi Arabia
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Riyadh |
| Saudi Arabia |
Jeddah |
 Bahrain |
Manama |
 Kuwait |
Kuwait City |
 Oman |
Muscat |
| Saudi Arabia |
Eastern Province |
| UAE |
Sharjah |
