Copper elbow refers to a pipe elbow made of copper materials with the function of making a single turn at 45 or 90 degree angle.
Copper Elbow fittings, also known as angular fittings are also fabricated in a three piece system and are called flareless biting type elbow fittings. Copper elbows are usually in various industries like the chemical, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, food processing, etc.
Copper elbows have various applications.
1. Copper elbows are manufactured to be used in flowing system of gases and industrial processes, medical, construction and many other specialized applications.
2. Copper elbows are made from copper materials with good performance of high and low temperature resistance. With the help of the copper elbow, the liquid in the pipes can flow smoothly.
3. Copper elbows are specifically designed for use on process and control systems, instrumentation, and equipment used in chemical, petroleum, fluid power, electronic and pulp and paper plants.
Copper elbows can be classified into different types in terms of different points. In terms of the turning angle, there are usually 45 degree and 90 degree two types. There are also male elbow and female elbow in terms of its position.