What is a A234 WPB 180° Carbon Steel Elbow?
180°: Refers to the angle by which the elbow changes pipeline direction. A 180° elbow completely reverses the flow path, with inlet and outlet centerlines parallel but facing opposite directions, forming a perfect "U" shape.
Carbon Steel: Denotes the primary material used for manufacturing the elbow. Carbon steel is an alloy of iron and carbon, with mechanical properties (e.g., strength, hardness) varying based on carbon content. Common grades include A234 WPB (for medium-temperature applications), A105 (forged), and 20# steel (Chinese standard). Carbon steel elbows offer low cost, high strength, and heat resistance but are not corrosion-resistant (prone to rusting).
Elbow: A fitting used to redirect pipeline flow.
In summary, a 180° carbon steel elbow is a carbon steel-made pipe fitting that enables a 180-degree directional change in pipelines.
Specification
| Material | Carbon Steel ASME / ASTM SA / A234 WPB, DIN 1.0405 |
| Dimension | ANSI B16.9, ANSI B16.28, JIS B2312, JIS B2313 |
| Thickness | Schedule 5S, 10S, 20S, S10, S20, S30, STD, 40S, S40, S60, XS, 80S, S80, S100, S120, S140, S160, XXS and etc. |
| Size | 1/2 inch–48 inch (For larger pipe fittings, customized design and manufacturing are usually required) |
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