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90-degree Sanitary Stainless Steel Elbow: Features & Benefits

90-degree Sanitary Stainless Steel Elbow is a type of sanitary fitting designed to enhance the functionality of piping systems. Explore more about this product in the following article.

1. About 90-degree Sanitary Stainless Steel Elbow

1.1. What is a 90-degree Sanitary Stainless Steel Elbow? 

A 90-degree sanitary stainless steel elbow, also known as a sanitary pipe fitting, is a type of pipe fitting widely used in industries requiring high levels of cleanliness, such as food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and beverages. This type of elbow is primarily used to change the direction of fluid or gas flow by 90 degrees.

The main components of a 90-degree stainless steel elbow include:

• Body: This is the primary part of the elbow, formed as a curved pipe at a 90-degree angle.
• Diameter: The inner and outer diameters of the elbow, corresponding to the diameter of the pipe it connects to.
• Wall thickness: The thickness of the elbow’s wall, which affects its pressure resistance and corrosion resistance. Wall thickness varies according to different standards (SMS, DIN, etc.).

1.2. Types of 90-degree Sanitary Stainless Steel Elbow

Based on stainless steel standards

Based on stainless steel standards, 90-degree sanitary elbows are classified into two types:

• SMS Standard Sanitary Stainless Steel Elbow: This international standard is specifically designed for equipment and fittings used in the food, pharmaceutical, and other industries requiring high levels of cleanliness.

• DIN Standard Sanitary Stainless Steel Elbow: This German industrial standard is widely used globally in various industries.

Based on elbow diameter

According to the length of the diameter, there are two types of sanitary stainless steel elbows: short radius 90-degree elbows and long radius 90-degree elbows.

• Short radius 90-degree elbows are typically used in piping systems with limited space where larger turns are not possible.
• Long radius 90-degree elbows, with their larger bend radius, are the optimal choice for minimizing pressure drop and increasing flow rate, especially suitable for systems requiring high flow rates.

Based on the joining method 

Depending on the joining method, there are 3 types of sanitary stainless steel fittings:

• Welded or cast sanitary stainless steel fittings: Connected to the piping system by welding or casting.
• Threaded sanitary stainless steel fittings: Designed with threads on both ends to be screwed into threaded pipes.
• Clamped sanitary stainless steel fittings: Designed to be connected with clamps, allowing for easy installation and removal. This type is often used in piping systems that require frequent disassembly for cleaning and maintenance.

2. What Makes a 90-degree Sanitary Stainless Steel Elbow Special?

2.1. Highlights

90-degree sanitary stainless steel elbows possess the following notable characteristics:

• Material: Constructed from either 304 or 316 stainless steel, these materials offer excellent corrosion resistance, heat resistance, and are non-oxidizing, ensuring food safety and hygiene.
• Smooth surface: Both the inner and outer surfaces of the sanitary elbow are polished to a very low roughness, facilitating easy cleaning and minimizing bacterial adhesion, thereby ensuring product quality.
• High durability: The 304 and 316 stainless steel materials provide exceptional durability, resisting deformation and external forces, extending the product’s lifespan.
• Easy installation: Sanitary stainless steel elbows are designed for simple installation and removal.

2.2. Specifications 

• Material: SS 304, 316, 316L 
• OD – Outer Diameter (mm): DN15, DN20, DN25 
• WT – Wall thickness (mm): 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 Angle: 90° 
• Max. working pressure: ~MPa 
• Operating temp.: (-10) – 830°C 
• Finish: Polished, brushed, matte

3. Applications of 90-degree Sanitary Stainless Steel Elbow

The primary function of a 90-degree sanitary stainless steel elbow is to direct fluid or gas flow at a 90-degree angle. Due to its simple installation process, involving welding or threading connections to the piping system, followed by adjustments to avoid obstacles and optimize flow direction and velocity, these elbows offer maximum efficiency in terms of installation space and system functionality. Consequently, they find widespread applications in the following industries:

Food and Beverage Industry

• Dairy production: Connecting pipes in milk sterilization and pasteurization systems.
• Brewing industry: Used in the fermentation, filtration, and bottling processes of beer.
• Soft drink production: Connecting pipes in the production, mixing, and bottling processes of soft drinks.
• Winemaking: Used in the fermentation, distillation, and bottling processes of wine.

Pharmaceutical Industry

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing: Connecting pipes in the production of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical chemicals.
• Cosmetics manufacturing: Used in the production of various cosmetics.

Chemical Industry

• Chemical transportation: Connecting pipes for transporting liquid and gaseous chemicals.
• Wastewater treatment: Used in industrial wastewater treatment systems.

Other Industries

• Paper manufacturing: Connecting pipes in the paper production process.
• Electronics manufacturing: Used in cleaning and purification systems.
• Oil and gas industry: Used in pipelines for transporting liquids, oil, and natural gas.
• Water supply: Used in water supply and drainage systems.
• Construction: Used to direct flow in construction projects and as decorative elements.

Hoa Giang 90-degree Sanitary Stainless Steel Elbow, certified to international standards

Hoa Giang proudly supplies high-quality, European-standard 90-degree sanitary stainless steel elbows, manufactured in Thailand. Our products undergo rigorous research to ensure the highest level of safety in production, preventing product contamination and facilitating easy cleaning. With every order, Hoa Giang provides complete quality certification documents.

Customer trust and satisfaction are our primary goals. Our sanitary stainless steel products are trusted by leading manufacturing systems such as Saigon Beer, Hanoi Beer, International Milk, Lavie, Unilever, Vinamilk, Masan, Orion, Hau Giang Pharmaceutical, and more.

NOTE: Hoa Giang is the SOLE and EXCLUSIVE Distributor of GHWA Thailand in Viet Nam. All other suppliers with GHWA brand name are FAKE.

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HOA GIANG STAINLESS STEEL GROUP

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