What is a 180° Stainless Steel Elbow?

It is a pipe fitting designed to completely reverse the pipeline direction (180° turn), typically made of stainless steel. Due to its shape resembling the letter "U," it is also commonly referred to as a ‌U-bend‌.

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Main Applications:‌

‌Space-Constrained Pipeline Layouts‌

Used to reverse the flow direction in a straight line, bypassing obstacles or adapting to limited space.

‌Thermal Expansion Compensation‌

In long straight pipelines, it absorbs stress caused by thermal expansion and contraction, serving as a ‌"natural compensator"‌ and reducing the need for expansion joints.

‌Equipment Connections‌

Connects two ports on the same axis but in opposite directions, such as the inlet and outlet of a heat exchanger's tube side.

‌Process Requirements‌

Certain industrial processes require a ‌180° flow direction change‌ for the medium.

Specification

Name: ASME B16.9 180 Deg. Elbow, Duplex Stainless Steel, 1/2 - 48 Inch
Type: 180 Degree Elbow
Size: 1/2 - 48 Inch
Thickness: SCH 5S-SCH XXS
Material: Duplex Stainless Steel, UNS S31803, S32205, S32750, S32760

Standard: ASME B16.9, DIN 2605, JIS B2313, etc.