Butt-Weld 180°
Butt Weld
Butt-Weld 180° Elbow Fittings
Butt-Weld 180° Elbows are precision-engineered piping components designed to reverse the direction of flow within a piping system. Also called return bends or U-bends, these fittings provide a smooth 180-degree directional change while maintaining high flow efficiency and minimal pressure drop. They are widely used in compact layouts where pipelines need to double back on themselves.
Features of Butt-Weld 180° Elbows
Flangeman Steel Worldwide Pvt Ltd’s Butt-Weld 180° Elbows are manufactured using advanced hot-forging and butt-weld preparation techniques, ensuring uniform wall thickness, excellent mechanical strength, and leak-proof joints. Key benefits include:
Smooth 180° bend: Ensures efficient directional change with minimal turbulence and pressure loss.
High strength and durability: Suitable for high-pressure, high-temperature environments.
Smooth internal surfaces: Reduces erosion, vibration, and wear in pipelines.
Permanent leak-proof joints:Butt-weld connections provide reliable, long-lasting performance.
Material versatility: Available in carbon steel, stainless steel (304/316), and alloy steel for corrosion and chemical resistance.
Standards compliance: Designed per ASME B16.9, ASTM A234 WPB, and MSS-SP-75.
Material Used in Manufacturing
Steel
Carbon Steel
Alloy Steel
Duplex & Super Duplex Stainless Steel
Nickel Based Alloys
Applications
180° Butt-Weld Elbows are used in piping systems requiring flow reversal in confined or process-critical spaces:
Oil & Gas pipelines and refineries
Petrochemical and chemical processing plants
Refineries
Power Generation
Boiler Systems
Water Treatment Plants
Industrial Process Piping
Marine & Offshore Projects
Standards and Specification
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Butt-Weld Short 90° Elbow |
| Connection Type | Butt-Weld |
| Radius Type | Short Radius (1×D) |
| Size Range | 1/2” to 24” (DN15 – DN600) |
| Pressure Class | ANSI/ASME B16.9 / Sch. 10 – XXS |
| Material | Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel (304/316), Alloy Steel |
| Manufacturing Process | Hot Forging & Butt-Weld Preparation |
| Design Standard | ASME B16.9, ASTM A234 WPB, MSS-SP-75 |
| Testing | Hydrostatic Test, PMI Test, Visual & Dimensional Inspection |
| Surface Finish | Polished, Pickled & Passivated, Black |
Why Choose Flangeman Steel Worldwide Pvt Ltd?
Compact and strong design for tight piping layouts.
High-performance materials for durability and corrosion resistance.
Rigorous quality control including hydrostatic and dimensional testing.
Long service life with minimal maintenance for critical piping systems.
Butt-Weld Short 90° Elbows from Flangeman Steel Worldwide Pvt Ltd combine space-saving design, mechanical strength, and compliance with global standards for critical piping systems.
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