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Butt Weld Fittings
45 Degree Elbow
A 45-degree elbow BW (Butt Weld) is a pipe fitting used to change the direction of a pipe by 45 degrees. The "BW" refers to the butt weld connection method, where the elbow is joined to the pipe by welding the ends directly together. This type of elbow is commonly used in various piping systems to alter the flow direction without causing excessive pressure loss.Elaboration:
- Butt Weld (BW):
The "BW" in "45-degree elbow BW" signifies that the elbow is designed to be joined to the pipe using a butt weld. This means the ends of the pipe and elbow are butt-welded together, creating a strong and continuous connection. - 45-degree Angle:
This elbow changes the direction of the fluid flow by 45 degrees. - Long Radius vs. Short Radius:
45-degree elbows can be either long radius or short radius. Long radius elbows have a larger bend radius, which can reduce pressure loss and turbulence compared to short radius elbows. - Materials:
45-degree elbows are typically made from various materials like stainless steel, carbon steel, and alloy steel, depending on the application's requirements. - Applications:
These elbows are widely used in pipelines for various applications, including industrial piping, HVAC systems, and more, where a smooth and efficient fluid flow is desired.

Types of Butt Weld Fittings Types |
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Type |
Elbow Fittings
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Long, Short Radius, 3D |
45 Degrees, 90 Degrees & 180 Degrees |
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Reducer Fittings |
Concentric & Eccentric |
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Tee Fittings |
Equal & Reducing |
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End Cap Fittings |
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Size Range |
1/2" (15mm), 3/4" (20mm), 1"(25mm), 1-1/4" (32mm), 1-1/2" (40mm), 2" (50mm), 2-1/2" (65mm), 3" (80mm), 3-1/2" (90mm), 4" (100mm), 5"(125mm), 6" (150mm), 8" (200mm), 10" (250mm), 12" (300mm), 14" (350mm), 16" (400mm), 18" (450mm), 20" (500mm), 22" (550mm), 24" (600mm), 26" (650mm), 28" (700mm), 30" (750mm), 32" (800mm), 34" (850mm), 36" (900mm), 48" (1200mm)
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Wall Thickness |
SCH 10, SCH 20, SCH 30, SCH 40, SCH 60, SCH 80, SCH 100, SCH 120, SCH 140, SCH 160 SCH STD, SCH XS, SCH XXS SCH 10s, SCH 40s, SCH 80s |
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Standard |
ASME B16.9, ASME B16.28, MSS SP-75 |
Specification |
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Carbon Steel |
ASME/ASTM SA/A234-WPB, WPC |
High-Yield Carbon Steel |
ASTM A860 WPHY 42/ 46/ 52/ 60/ 65/ 70 |
Low Temp Carbon Steel |
ASME/ASTM SA/A420 WPL6 |
Chrome Moly |
ASME/ASTM SA/A234-WP5, WP9, WP11, WP12, WP22, WP91 |
Stainless Steel |
ASME/ASTM SA/A403WP 304/304L, 316/316L, 309, 304H, 310S, 317, 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 904L |
Duplex/ Super Duplex |
ASME/ASTM SA/A815 |
Nickel Alloy |
ASME/ASTM SB366, |
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