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Vinit Stainless, a trusted manufacturer and supplier in Chennai, India, specializes in high-quality Stainless Steel Elbows, crucial for navigating complex pipeline layouts. These fittings enable smooth and efficient directional changes in fluid flow, minimizing turbulence and ensuring optimal system performance. Our elbows are engineered for exceptional corrosion resistance and durability, guaranteeing long-lasting service in demanding environments. Choose Vinit Stainless for reliable components that enhance the flexibility and efficiency of your piping networks.
Stainless Steel Elbows are usually made from seamless or welded stainless steel pipe pieces, in typical grades such as 304/304L and 316/316L. They have a composition offering high corrosion resistance with high chromium and nickel content. 316/316L has the additional advantage of molybdenum content for added pitting resistance. Mechanically, they have high tensile strength (for example, 515-620 MPa) and high formability, which enables precise bends without loss of structural integrity at different fluid pressures and temperatures, thus guaranteeing reliable flow redirection.
| Grades | 201, 202, 304, 304L, 304H, 309S, 309H, 310S, 310H, 316, 316TI, 316H, 316L, 316LN, 317, 317L, 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 904L |
| Type | Seamless / Welded / Fabricated |
| Bending Radius | R=1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 8D, 10D or Custom |
| Size | ½”NB to 48″NB in |
| Schedule | Sch 10s, 40s, 80s, 160s, XXS. |
| Dimensions | ANSI/ASME B16.9, B16.28, MSS-SP-43. |
| SS | 304 | 304N | 304LN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ni | 8 – 11 | 8 – 11 | 8 – 11 |
| Fe | Balance | ||
| Cr | 18 – 20 | 18 – 20 | 18 – 20 |
| C | 0.08 max | 0.08 max | 0.035 max |
| Si | 0.75 max | 0.75 max | 0.75 max |
| Mn | 2 max | 2 max | 2 max |
| P | 0.040 max | 0.040 max | 0.040 max |
| S | 0.030 max | 0.030 max | 0.030 max |
| N | 0.10 – 0.16 | 0.10 – 0.16 | |
| Density | 8.0 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point | 1400 °C (2550 °F) |
| Tensile Strength | Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 |
| Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 |
| Elongation | 35 % |
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Yes, stainless steel elbows can be welded using methods like TIG, MIG, or stick welding. Proper technique, filler material, and heat management ensure strong, corrosion-resistant joints.
Stainless steel elbows resist corrosion due to chromium content forming a protective oxide layer. However, exposure to harsh conditions like chlorides or acidic environments may cause localized corrosion, such as pitting or crevice corrosion.
Yes, stainless steel elbows are suitable for natural gas applications due to their durability, corrosion resistance, and ability to handle high pressure and temperature, ensuring safe and reliable performance.
Stainless steel elbows made from austenitic grades (e.g., 304, 316) are generally non-magnetic. However, cold working or certain ferritic or martensitic grades may exhibit slight magnetic properties.
Stainless Steel Elbows are a must-have to produce directional change in piping systems in a wide range of industries. They are most commonly found in commercial and residential plumbing for water and waste lines to provide effective pipe routing. In the pharmaceutical industry for manufacturing, they assist in preserving sterile flow paths in complicated process configurations. They also play a crucial role in marine exhaust systems, sewage treatment plants, and general industrial process lines where maneuvering around obstructions and fluid direction change without loss of integrity is required.
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