Socket Weld 90° Elbows
Socket Weld 90° Elbows
ASME B16.11 | Forged Socket Weld Elbows | Class 3000–9000 | NPS 1/8–4
Elite Flow Control provides high-quality Forged Socket Weld 90° Elbows for industrial piping, process systems, oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, power generation and general engineering applications. Our socket weld elbows are designed for permanent pipe connections where the pipe is inserted into the fitting socket and welded around the joint.
ASME B16.11 Forged Socket Weld 90° Elbows provide a 90° change in piping direction and are available in a range of materials, pressure classes and configurations. Elite can supply both standard and project-specific socket weld elbows, including stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, duplex, super duplex, nickel alloys and copper-nickel materials.
ASME B16.11 Forged Socket Weld 90° Elbow Available Types
| Socket Weld 90° Elbow | Specialty / Material Options |
|---|---|
| Forged Socket Weld 90° Elbow | Long Radius Socket Weld 90° Elbow |
| ASME B16.11 Socket Weld 90° Elbow | Short Radius Socket Weld 90° Elbow |
| Class 3000 Socket Weld Elbow | Class 6000 Socket Weld Elbow |
| Class 9000 Socket Weld Elbow | Stainless Steel Socket Weld Elbow |
| Carbon Steel Socket Weld Elbow | Alloy Steel Socket Weld Elbow |
| Duplex Steel Socket Weld Elbow | Super Duplex Steel Socket Weld Elbow |
| Copper-Nickel Socket Weld Elbow | Nickel Alloy Socket Weld Elbow |
| Monel Socket Weld Elbow | Inconel Socket Weld Elbow |
| Hastelloy Socket Weld Elbow | Titanium Socket Weld Elbow |
| ASTM A182 Forged Socket Weld Elbow | Custom Forged Socket Weld Elbow |
Standard Specifications for Forged Socket Weld 90° Elbow
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Forged Socket Weld 90° Elbow |
| Design / Dimensions | ASME B16.11 |
| Additional Standards | MSS SP-79, MSS SP-95, MSS SP-97, BS 3799, where applicable |
| Size Range | NPS 1/8" to 4" |
| Pressure Classes | 3000, 6000 and 9000 |
| Configuration | 90° Socket Weld Elbow |
| Radius | Standard / Short Radius / Long Radius, where applicable |
| End Connection | Socket Weld |
| Manufacturing Method | Forged |
| Bore | Standard or project specified |
| Surface Finish | Standard or customer specified |
| Heat Treatment | As required by material specification |
| Marking | Size, class, material, heat number and applicable identification |
| Inspection | Visual, dimensional, material and mechanical testing as applicable |
| NDE | PMI, UT, MT, PT and other methods as specified |
| Documentation | MTC, EN 10204 3.1/3.2, COC and inspection reports |
Custom Engineering
| Custom Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Nominal Size | NPS / DN or project specific |
| Pressure Class | 3000 / 6000 / 9000 or project specified |
| Material | Required material grade |
| Elbow Type | Standard / Short Radius / Long Radius |
| Angle | 90° or customer specified |
| Connection | Socket Weld |
| Bore | Standard / Project specified |
| Wall Thickness | Project specified |
| Heat Treatment | As required |
| NDE | Project specified |
| Inspection | ITP / Third-party requirements |
| Marking | Customer requirements |
| Documentation | MTC / COC / Inspection reports |
Inspection & Documentation
| Inspection / Documentation | Availability |
|---|---|
| Material Test Certificate | Available |
| EN 10204 3.1 | Available |
| EN 10204 3.2 | Where specified |
| Certificate of Conformance | Available |
| Dimensional Inspection | Available |
| Chemical Analysis | Material dependent |
| Mechanical Testing | Material dependent |
| Heat Treatment Records | Where applicable |
| PMI | As specified |
| UT | As specified |
| MT | As specified |
| PT | As specified |
| Visual Inspection | Standard |
| Third-Party Inspection | Available |
| ITP | Project specific |
| Material Traceability | Maintained |
| Packing & Marking Records | Available |
Inspection & Documentation
| Inspection / Documentation | Availability |
|---|---|
| Material Test Certificate | Available |
| EN 10204 3.1 | Available |
| EN 10204 3.2 | Where specified |
| Certificate of Conformance | Available |
| Dimensional Inspection | Available |
| Chemical Analysis | Material dependent |
| Mechanical Testing | Material dependent |
| Heat Treatment Records | Where applicable |
| PMI | As specified |
| UT | As specified |
| MT | As specified |
| PT | As specified |
| Visual Inspection | Standard |
| Third-Party Inspection | Available |
| ITP | Project specific |
| Material Traceability | Maintained |
| Packing & Marking Records | Available |
Applicable Standards
- ASME B16.11 — Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded
- MSS SP-79 — Socket-Welding Reducer Inserts
- MSS SP-95 — Swage Nipples and Bull Plugs
- MSS SP-97 — Integrally Reinforced Forged Branch Outlet Fittings
- BS 3799 — Steel Pipe Fittings, Screwed and Socket-Welding for the Petroleum Industry
- ASME B16.5 — Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, where applicable to connected systems
- ASME B31.3 — Process Piping, where applicable
- Applicable ASTM material specifications
- NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156, where applicable
- Customer drawings and project specifications
Note: ASME B16.11 covers the dimensional and pressure-temperature requirements for forged socket-weld and threaded fittings. Material requirements are established by the applicable ASTM/ASME material specification.
Materials
Carbon Steel
ASTM/ASME A105/A105N, A350 LF2/LF3 and other project-specified carbon steel grades where applicable.
Stainless Steel
ASTM/ASME A182 F304/F304L, F316/F316L, F321/F321H, F347/F347H, F304H, F316H, F316Ti, F317/F317L, F904L and other specified stainless steel grades.
Duplex & Super Duplex
ASTM/ASME A182 F51, F53, F55, including UNS S31803, S32205, S32550, S32750, S32760 and S32950.
Alloy Steel
ASTM/ASME A182 F1, F5, F9, F11, F12, F22, F91 and F92, with other alloy grades available to project requirements.
Copper-Nickel Alloys
ASTM/ASME SB111 and SB466, including UNS C70600 (90/10 Cu-Ni) and C71500 (70/30 Cu-Ni).
Nickel Alloys
Nickel 200/201, Monel 400/K500, Alloy 20, Inconel 600/601/625/825 and Hastelloy C276, including applicable ASTM/ASME material specifications.
Titanium & Special Alloys
Titanium and other specialty materials can be supplied according to customer specifications and service requirements.
Material selection is based on operating pressure, temperature, process fluid, corrosion conditions, mechanical requirements and applicable project specifications.
Socket Weld 90° Elbow Configurations
Standard 90° Socket Weld Elbow
A forged fitting designed to change the direction of the piping system by 90 degrees, with the pipe inserted into the socket and welded to the fitting.
Long Radius 90° Elbow
Designed with a larger turning radius to provide a smoother change in flow direction and reduce pressure loss compared with tighter-radius configurations.
Short Radius 90° Elbow
Compact configuration suitable for applications where installation space is limited and a tighter directional change is required.
High-Pressure Socket Weld Elbow
Forged construction suitable for high-pressure piping systems and available in Class 3000, 6000 and 9000 configurations, subject to applicable standards and material requirements.
Custom Socket Weld Elbow
Special dimensions, wall thicknesses, bore configurations, materials and markings can be supplied according to customer drawings and project specifications.
Manufacturing & Quality
Elite’s manufacturing and inspection process can include:
- Raw material verification
- Forging preparation
- Closed-die / open-die forging as applicable
- Heat treatment
- CNC machining
- Socket machining
- Bore machining
- Dimensional inspection
- Surface inspection
- Heat-number traceability
- Product identification
- PMI
- UT / MT / PT as specified
- Final inspection
- Marking and packing
Product Types
- Forged Socket Weld 90° Elbows
- Long Radius Socket Weld 90° Elbows
- Short Radius Socket Weld 90° Elbows
- Class 3000 Socket Weld Elbows
- Class 6000 Socket Weld Elbows
- Class 9000 Socket Weld Elbows
- Stainless Steel Socket Weld Elbows
- Carbon Steel Socket Weld Elbows
- Alloy Steel Socket Weld Elbows
- Duplex & Super Duplex Socket Weld Elbows
- Nickel Alloy Socket Weld Elbows
- Copper-Nickel Socket Weld Elbows
- Monel Socket Weld Elbows
- Inconel Socket Weld Elbows
- Hastelloy Socket Weld Elbows
- Titanium Socket Weld Elbows
- Custom Socket Weld Elbows
Design Features
- Forged construction for high-pressure applications
- 90° change of piping direction
- Socket-weld connection
- Compact installation design
- Available in multiple pressure classes
- Stainless steel, carbon steel and special alloy options
- Suitable for high-temperature and corrosive services
- Standard and project-specific dimensions
- Excellent material traceability
- Heat-number identification
- PMI and NDE available
- Custom marking available
- Suitable for demanding oil & gas and process applications
Applications
Forged Socket Weld 90° Elbows are commonly used in:
- Oil & Gas
- Refineries
- Petrochemical Plants
- Chemical Processing
- LNG & Natural Gas
- Power Generation
- Offshore & Marine
- Pipeline Systems
- Process Plants
- Process Skids
- Pressure Systems
- High-Pressure Piping
- Steam Systems
- Instrument Piping
- Hydraulic Systems
- Water Treatment
- Pharmaceutical Plants
- Food Processing
- General Industrial Piping
- Fabrication & Engineering Projects
Ordering Information
For quotation, provide:
Size + Pressure Class + Elbow Type + Material + Connection + Bore + Quantity + Inspection Requirements
Example
6″ Class 600 Socket Weld 90° Elbow, ASTM A105N, Forged Construction, Project-Specified Dimensions, EN 10204 3.1.
