Welded Pipe Bends | ASME B16.9 Butt-Weld Fittings | Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, Duplex & Nickel Alloy
Elite manufactures and supplies Welded Pipe Bends for industrial piping systems requiring reliable directional changes, dimensional accuracy and dependable performance. These bends are produced using suitable welded pipe or fabricated pipe sections, depending on the design, diameter, wall thickness and project requirements.
Elite offers Welded Pipe Bends in carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, duplex, super duplex, copper-nickel, nickel alloys and other project-specified materials. Available configurations include 45°, 90° and 180° bends, long-radius bends, 5D bends, welded miter bends and custom-designed configurations.
Our Welded Pipe Bends are suitable for oil and gas pipelines, refineries, petrochemical plants, power generation facilities, water transmission systems and other industrial applications. Manufacturing methods, materials, welding procedures, inspection requirements and documentation can be specified according to applicable standards and approved project drawings.
| Standard & General Types | Material & Specialty Options |
|---|---|
| Butt-Weld Welded Pipe Bends | Stainless Steel Welded Pipe Bends |
| ASME B16.9 Welded Pipe Bends | SS 304 / 304L Welded Pipe Bends |
| 45° Welded Pipe Bends | SS 316 / 316L Welded Pipe Bends |
| 90° Welded Pipe Bends | Carbon Steel Welded Pipe Bends |
| 180° Return Bends | Alloy Steel Welded Pipe Bends |
| Long-Radius Welded Pipe Bends | Duplex Steel Welded Pipe Bends |
| Short-Radius Pipe Bends | Super Duplex Welded Pipe Bends |
| 5D Welded Pipe Bends | Copper-Nickel Welded Pipe Bends |
| Welded Miter Bends | Monel Welded Pipe Bends |
| Fabricated Pipe Bends | Inconel Welded Pipe Bends |
| Large-Diameter Welded Pipe Bends | Hastelloy Welded Pipe Bends |
| Custom-Radius Pipe Bends | Titanium Welded Pipe Bends |
| Specification | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Welded Pipe Bends | |
| Applicable Standard | ASME B16.9, where applicable | |
| Other Standards | ASME B16.28 and MSS SP-43, where applicable | |
| Size Range | According to product design and project requirements | |
| Manufacturing Type | Welded / Fabricated | |
| Bend Radius | 1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 8D, 10D or custom | |
| Bend Angles | 15°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°, 135° and 180°, subject to design | |
| Construction | Welded pipe or fabricated sections | |
| End Connection | Butt-Weld | |
| Wall Thickness | According to specified schedule or project requirements | |
| Materials | Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, Duplex and Specialty Alloys | |
| Welding | Approved welding procedure, as required | |
| Inspection | According to applicable standards and approved ITP | |
| Marking | Size, material grade, schedule and heat number, as applicable | |
| Documentation | MTC, COC and project-specific quality records | |
| Note: ASME B16.9 covers factory-made wrought butt-welding fittings. The applicable standard for large-diameter fabricated bends and miter bends depends on the product design and project specification. Dimensions, pressure requirements and acceptance criteria should be confirmed before ordering. | ||
| Custom Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Nominal Pipe Size | NPS / DN or project specified |
| Outside Diameter | Standard / Project specified |
| Wall Thickness | Schedule / Project specified |
| Material Grade | Required ASTM/ASME grade |
| Manufacturing Type | Welded / Fabricated |
| Bend Radius | 1D / 2D / 3D / 5D / 6D / 10D / Custom |
| Bend Angle | 15° / 30° / 45° / 60° / 90° / 180° / Custom |
| Tangent Length | Project specified |
| End Connection | Butt-Weld |
| Applicable Standard | Specified product or project standard |
| Welding Requirements | Approved WPS/PQR and qualifications, where required |
| Operating Conditions | Pressure and temperature specified |
| Heat Treatment | As required |
| NDE Requirements | Project specified |
| Inspection Requirements | ITP / Third-party requirements |
| Marking | Customer requirements |
| Documentation | MTC / COC / Quality reports |
| Test / Examination | Availability |
|---|---|
| Chemical Analysis | Material dependent |
| Tensile & Yield Testing | Material dependent |
| Impact Testing | Where required |
| Hardness Testing | As specified |
| Positive Material Identification (PMI) | As specified |
| Ultrasonic Testing (UT) | As specified |
| Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) | As specified |
| Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) | As specified |
| Radiographic Testing (RT) | Where applicable |
| Dimensional Inspection | Available |
| Bend Radius Verification | As specified |
| Wall-Thickness Measurement | As specified |
| Ovality Inspection | As specified |
| Weld Visual Inspection | Available |
| Weld NDE | According to ITP |
| Heat Treatment Verification | Where applicable |
| Hydrostatic Testing | Where required |
| Third-Party Inspection | Available |
| Document | Availability |
|---|---|
| Material Test Certificate (MTC) | Available |
| EN 10204 3.1 Certificate | Where specified |
| EN 10204 3.2 Certificate | Where specified |
| Certificate of Conformance (COC) | Available |
| Dimensional Inspection Report | Available |
| Chemical Analysis Report | Material dependent |
| Mechanical Test Report | Material dependent |
| Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) | Where required |
| Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) | Where required |
| Welder Qualification Records | Where required |
| Heat Treatment Records | Where applicable |
| PMI Report | As specified |
| NDE Reports | As specified |
| Weld Inspection Records | Available as specified |
| Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) | Project specific |
| Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) | Project specific |
| Certificate of Origin | Where required |
| Packing List | Available |
| Material Traceability Records | Maintained |
| Third-Party Inspection Records | Where specified |
| Approved Manufacturing Drawings | Where required |
Stainless Steel Welded Pipe Bends
ASTM A403 WP304/304L, WP304H, WP316/316L, WP316H, WP317L, WP321, WP347 and other applicable stainless steel grades, according to the specified product and manufacturing requirements.
Duplex & Super Duplex Steel Welded Pipe Bends
ASTM A815 duplex and super duplex grades, including applicable UNS S31803, S32205, S32750 and S32760, subject to the specified material and product requirements.
Carbon Steel Welded Pipe Bends
ASTM A234 WPB and applicable ASTM A860 WPHY grades, including WPHY 42, WPHY 46, WPHY 52, WPHY 60, WPHY 65 and WPHY 70, according to the product specification and application.
Low-Temperature Carbon Steel Welded Pipe Bends
ASTM A420 WPL6 and other applicable grades, selected according to design temperature, toughness requirements and project specifications.
Alloy Steel Welded Pipe Bends
ASTM A234 WP1, WP5, WP9, WP11, WP12, WP22 and WP91, where applicable to the specified material and manufacturing requirements.
Nickel Alloy Welded Pipe Bends
Nickel 200/201, Monel 400/K500, Inconel 600/601/625/800/825, Hastelloy C276 and Alloy 20, according to the applicable material specifications and manufacturing requirements.
Copper-Nickel Welded Pipe Bends
UNS C70600 (90/10 copper-nickel) and C71500 (70/30 copper-nickel), where suitable for the specified product design and manufacturing route.
Titanium & Specialty Alloy Welded Pipe Bends
Titanium and other specialty alloys can be supplied according to customer specifications, operating conditions, corrosion requirements and project needs.
Material selection depends on operating pressure, temperature, process fluid, corrosion conditions, mechanical properties and applicable piping codes.
45° Welded Pipe Bends
Designed for piping systems requiring a 45-degree directional change while maintaining the specified flow path.
90° Welded Pipe Bends
Used for 90-degree directional changes in industrial piping systems, pipelines and equipment connections.
180° Return Bends
Designed for return-flow arrangements where permitted by the piping layout and applicable design requirements.
Long-Radius Welded Pipe Bends
Provide a gradual change in pipeline direction and can help reduce flow disturbance compared with tighter-radius configurations.
5D Welded Pipe Bends
Designed with a centerline bend radius five times the nominal pipe diameter, subject to the applicable dimensional requirements and approved drawings.
Welded Miter Bends
Fabricated by joining prepared pipe sections at specified angles. These bends are commonly considered for large-diameter pipelines and applications requiring custom geometries.
Large-Diameter Welded Pipe Bends
Designed for pipeline and industrial projects requiring larger diameters, specified wall thicknesses and project-specific configurations.
Custom Welded Pipe Bends
Available with specified radii, angles, diameters, wall thicknesses, tangent lengths and end preparations according to approved drawings.
Elite’s manufacturing and quality requirements can include:
Welded Pipe Bends are used in industrial piping systems and pipeline installations requiring reliable directional changes.
For quotation, please provide:
Pipe Size + Outside Diameter + Wall Thickness + Material Grade + Bend Radius + Bend Angle + Manufacturing Type + Applicable Standard + Quantity + Inspection Requirements
Example:
24″ NPS Welded Pipe Bend, ASTM A234 WPB Carbon Steel, 90° Bend, 5D Radius, Butt-Weld Ends, Wall Thickness and Tangent Length According to Approved Drawings, Welding and NDE Requirements as Specified, with EN 10204 3.1 Documentation.
