Valtron Forge & Fittings is a leading manufacturer, supplier, stockist, and exporter of premium quality Buttweld Short Radius 90° Elbow in India. We offer a comprehensive range designed to meet international standards and the demanding requirements of industrial piping systems.
Our short radius 90° elbows deliver a full right-angle change of direction in the most compact footprint possible, engineered for reliable service in confined piping arrangements.
A Short Radius (SR) 90° Elbow has a centre-to-face dimension equal to the nominal pipe diameter (1D). It is used where space does not permit a long radius elbow, providing a tight 90-degree turn while maintaining full pressure integrity.
Compact 1D bending radius – tightest 90° turn available
Ideal for plant rooms, skids and space-restricted piping
Available in seamless and welded construction
Uniform wall thickness and consistent bore throughout the bend
Bevelled ends as per ASME B16.25 for full-penetration welding
Available in all grades of stainless, carbon, alloy and nickel alloys
Suitable for high-pressure and high-temperature applications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product | Buttweld Short Radius 90° Elbow |
| Manufacturing Standards | ASME B16.9, ASME B16.28, MSS SP-43, DIN 2605/2615/2616, EN 10253, JIS B2311 |
| Material Standards | ASTM A234, ASTM A403, ASTM A420, ASTM A815, ASTM B366 |
| International Codes | ASME, ASTM International |
| Size Range | ½” NB to 48” NB |
| Wall Thickness | Sch 5S to Sch XXS |
| Type | Seamless (up to 24”) & Welded / Fabricated |
| End Connection | Butt-Weld with bevelled ends as per ASME B16.25 |
| Inspection & Testing | PMI Testing, Hardness Test, Impact Test, Hydrostatic Test, Dimensional Inspection, Visual Inspection |
| Certification | Mill Test Certificate (EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2), Third-Party Inspection (TPI) |
Short Radius 90-degree Elbow requirements depend on the end connection and adjoining pipe. The reference below supplements the existing product data; offered scope is confirmed against the complete specification.
| Parameter / designation | Technical information | Selection requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Fitting geometry | Angle, centre-to-end dimensions and bend radius; distinguish short and long radius. | Supply a drawing for non-standard or replacement interfaces. |
| End connection | Butt-weld ends matched to the adjoining pipe. | State pipe schedule, wall thickness and end preparation. |
| Dimension standard | ASME B16.9 where applicable; identify another standard for forms outside its scope. | Confirm the fitting type and edition rather than applying one standard to every form. |
| Material specification | ASTM A234, A403 or A815 are examples for different wrought fitting materials. | State the actual grade, product form, heat treatment and supplementary requirements. |
| Pressure design | Wall thickness, material, design temperature and applicable piping code. | Do not equate fitting class, pipe schedule and flange class. |
Compare Short Radius 90-degree Elbow with the related forms or references below. A related product is not necessarily a permissible substitute.
| Related product / reference | Distinction | Check before selection |
|---|---|---|
| Short Radius 45-degree Elbow | Compare the short radius 45-degree elbow geometry and end connection with the piping layout. | Confirm sizes, wall/class and the mating pipe specification. |
| Long Radius 45-degree Elbow | Compare the long radius 45-degree elbow geometry and end connection with the piping layout. | Confirm sizes, wall/class and the mating pipe specification. |
| Long Radius 90-degree Elbow | Compare the long radius 90-degree elbow geometry and end connection with the piping layout. | Confirm sizes, wall/class and the mating pipe specification. |
| 180-degree Return Bend | Compare the 180-degree return bend geometry and end connection with the piping layout. | Confirm sizes, wall/class and the mating pipe specification. |
| Equal Tee | Compare the equal tee geometry and end connection with the piping layout. | Confirm sizes, wall/class and the mating pipe specification. |
Define acceptance requirements for Short Radius 90-degree Elbow in the purchase order. Required examinations and documents depend on the material, design and project specification.
| Review stage | Information to confirm | Order requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Material identity and traceability | Specification, grade, heat/lot identification and the required material certificate. | Agree documentation and marking before manufacture; visual appearance cannot verify alloy identity. |
| Dimensional verification | Critical dimensions from the selected standard or controlled drawing. | Identify inspection points, tolerances, units and drawing revision. |
| Surface and end condition | End preparation, threads/sockets where applicable and accessible surfaces. | State finish and visual acceptance criteria; agree protection of machined surfaces. |
| Supplementary examinations | Any specified PMI, NDE, hardness, impact, corrosion or other tests. | Define the method, sampling and acceptance criteria; tests are not automatically included. |
| Assembly compatibility | Adjoining components, weld or mechanical interface and project service conditions. | Design approval and correct assembly remain separate from a dimensional inspection report. |
| Packing and order release | Quantity, identification, surface protection, documents and delivery destination. | Agree preservation, packaging and release requirements with the order. |