Steel Worlds Industries

Key Features:

Smooth Directional Change: Bends create gradual changes in the direction of a pipe, which helps maintain smooth flow, reducing pressure drops and minimizing fluid resistance.
Variety of Materials: Available in materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, copper, PVC, and CPVC, offering versatility for different piping systems.
Pressure and Temperature Ratings: Bend fittings are rated to handle specific pressure and temperature ranges, based on the material and thickness. Metal bends are generally designed for high-pressure and high-temperature applications.

Common Types:

Long Radius Bend: Offers a gradual directional change with a larger radius, minimizing flow resistance. Commonly used in systems where smooth flow is critical.
Short Radius Bend: Features a tighter curve with a smaller radius, used in systems where space is limited but higher pressure drop may be acceptable.
3D/5D Bend: Refers to the bend radius being three or five times the diameter of the pipe, providing optimal flow control in various industrial applications.

Standards and Specifications:

ANSI/ASME B16.9: Standards for factory-made wrought steel buttwelding fittings, including bends.
ASTM A234: Standard specification for piping fittings of wrought carbon steel and alloy steel for high-temperature service.
ISO 9001: Ensures the quality and consistency of manufacturing processes for bend fittings.

Property	Details
Function	Changes the direction of fluid or gas flow in a piping system
Common Types	Long Radius Bend, Short Radius Bend, 3D Bend, 5D Bend
Materials	Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, Copper, PVC, CPVC
Pressure Ratings	Varies by material and design; typically high-pressure rated for metal bends
Temperature Ratings	Depends on material; typically ranges from -50°F to 1500°F for metal fittings
Connection Types	Welded, Flanged, Socket-Welded
Standards and Specifications	ANSI/ASME B16.9 (Steel), ASTM A234 (Steel), ISO 9001 (Quality)
Available Sizes	Typically from 1/2" to 48" diameter or larger
Bend Radius Options	1D, 2D, 3D, 5D (where D is the diameter of the pipe)
Surface Finishes	Bare, Galvanized, Epoxy Coated, Polyurethane Coated for corrosion protection
Applications	Plumbing, HVAC, Industrial Piping, Irrigation, Chemical and Petrochemical
Advantages	Reduces pressure loss, durable, customizable bend radius, smooth flow control