Buttweld Elbows

When a pipe run needs to change direction, a buttweld elbow is the neat, strong way to do it.

These are weld-on steel pipe elbows (also called buttweld bends or weld elbows) in standard (STD) wall. The ends butt straight up to pipe of the same nominal bore and get welded in place — no threads, no sleeves, just a clean joint you can grind back and finish. They're sized by nominal bore (NB), from 15NB (1/2") up to 125NB (5").

Pick the one that suits your job:

• 90° Long Radius — a gentler 90° bend with a wider sweep. The go-to for general pipework, handrails and frames where you've got room for the curve. Sizes: 15NB, 20NB, 25NB, 32NB, 40NB, 50NB, 65NB, 80NB, 100NB, 125NB.
• 90° Short Radius — a tighter 90° for when space is limited and you need the turn close to the joint. Sizes: 25NB, 32NB, 40NB, 50NB, 65NB, 125NB.
• 45° Long Radius — half the turn, for offsets and softer changes of direction. Sizes: 20NB, 25NB, 32NB, 40NB, 50NB, 65NB.
• 180° Return — a U-bend that sends the run straight back the way it came. Sizes: 25NB, 32NB, 40NB, 50NB.

Features:

• Mild (carbon) steel
• Buttweld ends — weld straight onto pipe of the same NB size
• Standard (STD) wall
• 90° long radius, 90° short radius, 45° and 180° styles
• 15NB (1/2") to 125NB (5")

Common applications:

• Handrails, balustrades and pipe frames
• Gate, fence and yard frames
• General fabrication and repair work
• Pipe runs and general pipework

Need a hand picking the right one? Drop us a line here or give us a buzz on (07) 5371-0160. We're here to help.