Short Radius 45° Pipe Bend

A short radius 45° pipe bend is a compact pipe fitting used to redirect flow at a 45° angle within a piping system. The short radius design has a tighter centreline curve than a long radius elbow, making it well suited to installations where space is restricted without sacrificing directional control.

Where a full 90° change in direction is not required, a 45° bend offers a more gradual transition that reduces turbulence and pressure loss through the system. This makes it a practical choice across a wide range of industrial, commercial, and process piping applications.

Available in a broad selection of materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, ductile iron, PVC, CPVC, HDPE, and copper alloys, the fitting can be specified to suit the demands of the service environment.

Applications:

• Oil and gas pipelines and refineries
• Chemical processing and fluid transfer systems
• Water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and distribution networks
• Power generation cooling water and utility systems
• HVAC heating and chilled water systems
• Fire protection pipework
• Food and pharmaceutical hygienic process and drainage systems

Summary:

• 45° short radius pipe bend for directional changes in piping systems
• Tighter bend profile suits space restricted installations
• Reduces turbulence and pressure loss compared to a 90° configuration
• Compatible with butt weld and other end configurations depending on specification
• Applicable standards include EN 10253, ASME B16.9, ASTM A234, ASTM A403, and ISO 6708
• Suitable for use across oil and gas, process, water, power, HVAC, and hygienic service industries