Pipe and piping fittings

90-degree elbow

Changing line direction with a defined angle and radius

Specialist selection guide

What should be reviewed before selecting this product?

A threaded 90-degree elbow changes direction in utility and small-bore lines. Thread standard and hand, material, coating, sealant and pressure-temperature limits must suit the complete system.

Technical selection path

  1. 1

    Specify thread standard and form

  2. 2

    Match material and coating to the fluid

  3. 3

    Check working pressure and temperature

  4. 4

    Select thread sealant

  5. 5

    Verify stress-free tightening access

Key strengths

  • Quick installation without welding
  • Detachable for maintenance
  • Suitable for utility services

Selection limitations

  • Leakage risk under thermal cycling
  • Limits in pressure, temperature and hazardous service
  • Thread coating can be damaged during assembly

Typical applications

Where can this option be considered?

  • Water, air and fire protection
  • Building and industrial utilities
  • Low-pressure equipment connections

Reference standards

A standard does not replace the project specification

Common technical questions

Concise answers before enquiry

Does a taper thread seal by itself?

In practice, fluid, thread tolerance and project procedure determine the compatible sealing compound required.

Can different thread standards be connected?

No. Visual similarity does not ensure matching angle, pitch and diameter, and forced assembly can leak or fail.

Primary purpose

Changing line direction with a defined angle and radius

Best suited to

Process, transmission and utility piping layouts

Selection watchpoint

Radius, wall, thinning, corrosion allowance and local stress

Initial review sheet

Technical attributes to review

Final values must come from project specifications, calculations and manufacturer data. This table defines the information scope.

FamilyThreaded and galvanized fittings
Main groupPipe and piping fittings
Materials to evaluateMalleable iron, Galvanized steel, Stainless steel, Brass
Connections to evaluateTaper thread, Parallel thread
Typical mediaWater, Air, Gas, Fire protection
Relevant industriesOil and gas, Refining, Petrochemical, Power generation, Water and utilities
Reference standardsASME B1.20.1 · EN 10242

Enquiry checklist

Include this information with your request

1

Thread standard

2

Size

3

Material and coating

4

Working pressure

5

Thread sealing method

Before substitution

A matching name does not guarantee interchangeability

Installation dimensions, pressure rating, wetted materials, sealing design, construction standard, testing and documentation must be checked independently.

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Adjacent types

Other options in this family

Final technical approval is required

This page is educational and intended for initial screening. Final selection must be approved against project requirements, actual service conditions and manufacturer documentation.

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