180 Degree Elbow (LR / SR Return)

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Bhavani Industries is a trusted manufacturer and supplier of high-quality ASME B16.9 Buttweld 180° Elbows, serving customers across African countries, the USA, and the Middle East. Our 180-degree elbows are designed to reverse the flow direction in pipeline systems and are manufactured in sizes ranging from ½” to 48” (DN15 to DN1200), with wall thicknesses from SCH 5 to SCH 160 / XXS. These elbows are produced in strict compliance with international standards such as ASME B16.9, ASTM A403, MSS-SP-43, and EN 10253, ensuring excellent dimensional precision, mechanical strength, and corrosion resistance for critical piping applications.

We manufacture 180° elbows using premium-grade materials including Stainless Steel (SS 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 321, 347, 904L), Carbon Steel (ASTM A234 WPB, WPC, WPHY 42–70), and Alloy Steel (ASTM A234 WP5, WP11, WP22, WP91), along with Nickel Alloys such as Inconel 600/625/825, Monel 400, and Hastelloy C276. Our production facilities are equipped with advanced CNC machines, hydraulic presses, induction heating units, and beveling systems, enabling us to deliver precision-engineered elbows for high-pressure and high-temperature applications. We adhere to stringent quality control procedures including 100% Positive Material Identification (PMI), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Radiography (RT), Hydro Testing, and Third-Party Inspections based on client specifications.

As a leading exporter, Bhavani Industries supports a wide range of sectors such as oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, refineries, offshore installations, and chemical processing plants. With a robust supply network across Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and the USA, we ensure fast delivery and customized solutions tailored to each project’s unique requirements. Our commitment to engineering excellence, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a reliable global partner in the buttweld fittings industry.

Premium-quality 180 Degree Return Elbows (LR/SR) – Seamless and welded options in SCH 10 to XXS. Sizes 1/2" to 48", compliant with ASME B16.9, MSS SP 75 & DIN for industrial piping systems.

Industrial Buttweld 180 Degree Elbow Standard Specifications

180 Degree Elbow Size Availability 1/2″~24″ NB. (Seamless & 100% X-Ray Welded, Fabricated)
Form 180° Short Radius Elbow, 180° Long Radius Elbow, SR Return
Wall Thickness Schedule 5S, 10S, 20S, S10, S20, S30, STD, 40S, S40, S60, XS, 80S, S80, S100, S120, S140, S160, XXS and etc.
Dimensions ASME/ANSI B16.9, ASME B16.28, MSS-SP-43
DIN DIN2605, 2615, 2616, 2617
BS BS1640(where applicable)
Types Seamless & Welded
Coating / Surface Treatment Black Paint, Anti-rust Paint, Galvanized (Hot and Cold Dip), Transparent Oil
Ends Beveled (BW) Ends as per ASME B16.25
Tolerance As per ASME B16.9
Testing PMI, Hydro Test, UT, RT, Visual & Dimensional Inspection
Certification EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2, ISO 9001:2015
Material Sourcing Regions India, USA, Japan, West Europe, South Korea
Global Export Markets UAE, Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, USA, Singapore, Malaysia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Morocco, Ethiopia, Ghana, Tanzania, Sudan, Uganda, Angola

Industrial Buttweld 180 Degree Long Radius Elbow Standards

ANSI/ASME B16.9 – Factory-Made Wrought Steel Buttwelding Fittings ANSI/ASME B16.28 – Wrought Steel Short Radius Elbows and Returns ANSI/ASME B16.25 – Buttwelding Ends(beval standards) MSS SP-43 – Wrought and fabricated Butt welding Fittings for Light Wall Applications
MSS SP-75 – High Test Wrought Butt welding Fittings DIN 2616 – Butt welding Pipe Fittings: Reducers DIN 2617 – Butt welding Pipe Fittings: Caps DIN28011 – Dished Ends(used in pressure vessels)
EN10253-1 Butt-welding Pipe Fittings(Non Alloy Steels) EN10253-2 Butt-welding Pipe Fittings(Stainless/Alloy Steels)

Buttweld 180 Degree Elbow Material Grades and Standards

Stainless Steel 180 Degree Elbow(LR / SR Elbow) ASTM A403 WP304/304L, WP316/316L, ASTM A774(Welded):DIN 1.4301, DIN1.4306, DIN 1.4401, DIN 1.4404
Duplex Steel 180 Degree Elbow(LR / SR Elbow) ASTM A 815 / ASME SA 815 UNS S31803, S32205. Werkstoff No. 1.4462
Super Duplex Steel 180 Degree Elbow(LR / SR Elbow) ASTM A 815 / ASME SA 815 UNS S32750, S32950. Werkstoff No. 1.4410
Carbon Steel 180 Degree Elbow(LR / SR Elbow) ASTM A234 / ASME SA234 WPB , WPBW, ASTM A860 WPHY 42, 46, 52, 60, 65, 70.
Alloy Steel 180 Degree Elbow(LR / SR Elbow) ASTM A234 / ASME SA 234 Gr. WP 1, WP 5, WP 9, WP 11, WP 12, WP 22, WP 91
High Nickel Alloy 180 Degree Elbow(LR / SR Elbow) ASTM B336, ASME SB336, Nickel 200 (UNS No. No2200), Nickel 201 (UNS No. N02201), Monel 400 (UNS No. N04400), Monel 500 (UNS No. N05500), Inconel 800 (UNS No. N08800), Inconel 825 (UNS No. N08825), Inconel 600 (UNS No. N06600), Inconel 625 (UNS No. N06625), Inconel 601 (UNS No. N06601), Hastelloy C 276 (UNS No. N10276), Alloy 20 (UNS No. N08020), Titanium (Grade I & II), Cupro-Nickel 70/30, CuNi10Fe1Mn, CuNi30Mn1Fe.
Other Specialty 180 Degree Elbow(LR / SR Elbow) Materials: Tin Bronze, Aluminum Bronze, Lead Bronze, Nimonic 75, Nimonic 80A, Nimonic 90, AISI 4140, AISI 4130, Mild Steel, Al6XN

ASME B16.9 Buttweld Fittings Types

45 Degree Elbow

LR/SR Elbow

90 Degree Elbow

LR/SR Elbow

180 Degree Elbow

LR/SR Return

Pipe Bends

Piggable / Long Radius

Tee

Equal / Reducing / Lateral

Reducer

Concentric / Eccentric

Cross

Equal / Reducing

Lap Joint Stub End

Long / Short

End Caps

Pipe Caps

Butt weld 180 Degree SR Return Industries & Applications

Mining and Mineral Processing
Fire Safety and Suppression Systems
HVAC, Plumbing, and Mechanical Piping
Water Treatment and Distribution Networks
Nuclear Energy and Power Generation
Heat Exchangers and Thermal Systems
Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Industries
Food Processing, Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical Equipment

Buttweld 180 Degree Short Radius Elbow Dimensional Tolerance

NPS O.D.
D
180° Short radius 180° Short Radius
Center to
Center
O
Back to
Face
K
Center to
Center
O
Back to
Face
K
1/2 21.3 76 48
3/4 26.7 76 51
1 33.4 76 56 51 41
42.2 95 70 64 52
48.3 114 83 76 62
2 60.3 152 106 102 81
73 190 132 127 100
3 88.9 229 159 152 121
101.6 267 184 178 140
4 114.3 305 210 203 159
5 141.3 381 262 254 197
6 168.3 457 313 305 237
8 219.1 610 414 406 313
10 273 762 518 508 391
12 323.8 914 619 610 467
14 355.6 1067 711 711 533
16 406.4 1219 813 813 610
18 457 1372 914 914 686
20 508 1524 1016 1016 762
22 559 1676 1118 1118 838
24 610 1829 1219 1219 914

ASME B16.9 180° Long Radius Elbow Dimensional Tolerance

NPS O.D. D 180° Long Radius
Center to Center
O
Back to Face
K
1/2 21.3 76 48
3/4 26.7 76 51
1 33.4 76 56
42.2 95 70
48.3 114 83
2 60.3 152 106
73 190 132
3 88.9 229 159
101.6 267 184
4 114.3 305 210
5 141.3 381 262
6 168.3 457 313
8 219.1 610 414
10 273 762 518
12 323.8 914 619
14 355.6 1067 711
16 406.4 1219 813
18 457 1372 914
20 508 1524 1016
22 559 1676 1118
24 610 1829 1219

ASME B16.9 Buttweld 180 Degree Elbow Weight Chart

NPS
inches
ELBOWS SR 180°
Sch.
5S
Sch.
10S
Sch.
40S
Sch.
80S
1/2 0.05 0.06 0.08 0.10
3/4 0.06 0.07 0.09 0.11
1 0.09 0.15 0.18 0.20
1 1/4 0.13 0.20 0.25 0.35
1 1/2 0.18 0.30 0.40 0.50
2 0.30 0.50 0.70 0.90
2 1/2 0.60 0.85 1.35 1.80
3 0.90 1.30 2.00 2.90
4 1.40 2.00 4.00 5.90
5 2.90 3.60 6.50 9.70
6 4.00 5.00 10.5 16.0
8 7.40 10.0 21.5 33.5
10 13.6 16.8 38.5 52.5
12 23.4 27.0 59.0 79.0
14 29.0 35.0 70.0 94.0
16 41.3 47.0 95.0 125
18 51.8 59.0 120 158
20 73.0 85.0 146 194
24 122 140 210 282

Major Industrial Buttweld 180 Degree Elbow Export Countries

United Arab Emirates (UAE), Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United States of America (USA), Singapore, Malaysia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Morocco, Ethiopia, Ghana, Tanzania, Sudan, Uganda, Angola.