180°Elbow
A 180°elbow,also known as a return bend or U-bend,is a pipe fitting designed to reverse the direction of fluid flow by 180 degrees in piping systems.It is widely used in pipelines that require compact layout,circulation loops,heat exchange...
A 180°elbow,also known as a return bend or U-bend,is a pipe fitting designed to reverse the direction of fluid flow by 180 degrees in piping systems.It is widely used in pipelines that require compact layout,circulation loops,heat exchangers,and process equipment connections.
Key Features
Available in short radius(SR)and long radius(LR)designs
Manufactured from materials including carbon steel,stainless steel,alloy steel,cast iron,ductile iron,PVC
End connections:butt weld,socket weld,threaded,flanged
High structural strength,good pressure resistance and sealing performance
Smooth inner surface to reduce flow resistance and media turbulence
Common Specifications
Angle:180°
Standards:ASME B16.9,ASME B16.47,DIN,JIS,GB
Pressure rating:Class 150,Class 300,PN10,PN16,PN25,PN40
Sizes range from 1/2"up to large-diameter industrial pipelines
Applications
180°elbows are widely applied in:
Heat exchanger and boiler piping
HVAC and refrigeration systems
Petrochemical,oil&gas,and chemical processing
Water supply,wastewater treatment and municipal pipelines
Power plants,marine engineering and mechanical equipment pipelines
