Elbow tubes come in different types and sizes. The pipe and elbow type chart below provides you with some helpful information.
Type of Pipe Elbow
Material
Common Specifications
Main Applications
45-degree elbow pipe
Metal (e.g., Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel)
DN15 to DN2000 (or other standard sizes)
Small-angle turns in HVAC systems
Light industrial fluid transportation
Food, pharmaceutical, and other industries
90-degree elbow pipe
Metal (e.g., Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel), Non-Metal (e.g., Fiberglass, Plastic)
DN15 to DN4000 (or other standard sizes)
Fluid transportation in petrochemical industries
Water treatment systems
Building water supply and drainage systems
180-degree elbow pipe
(U-Bend)
Metal (e.g., Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel), Non-Metal (e.g., Rubber)
DN25 to DN1000 (or other standard sizes)
Bypassing obstacles or changing fluid direction
Absorbing pipe vibration and displacement
Shipbuilding and offshore engineering
