Confirm the direction change
State 45° explicitly and identify the drawing or line-item reference.
A measured turn.
A defined connection.
A 45° elbow changes the piping direction by 45 degrees. Specify the angle together with the radius, end sizes and wall thickness required by the approved layout.
45° / DIRECTION CHANGE
The angle is only one part of the geometry.
Two elbows with the same angle can still have different radii, tangent lengths or end requirements. Refer to the specified standard and drawing rather than choosing by appearance.
Define the bend geometry
Include the required radius designation and the applicable dimensional reference. Do not assume every angle is available in every radius.
Identify both weld ends
Record nominal size, wall thickness and any end-preparation requirements.
Keep the reference dimensions
Include centre-to-end dimensions or special tangent lengths when the drawing requires them.
ENQUIRY CHECKLIST
Specify the complete fitting.
These fields describe the requirement. Numerical dimensions must come from the specified standard or approved drawing.
| Requirement | Include in your enquiry |
|---|---|
| Angle | 45°, with drawing reference where applicable. |
| Radius | Specified radius or standard configuration. |
| Connection ends | Pipe size and required wall thickness at each end. |
| Geometry | Governing dimensional standard and any special dimensions. |
| Material | Product specification, grade and supply condition. |
| Quantity | Item quantity, inspection documents and delivery requirement. |
NEXT STEPS
Connect geometry with the specification.
Availability and suitability require review of the exact configuration.
Material families
Find the family, then record the full product specification and grade.
Explore guide →Dimensional requirements
Keep the standard, edition and drawing dimensions together.
Explore guide →Enquiry preparation
Bring quantities, documents and project details into a clear draft.
Explore guide →COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you specify 45° elbows
Is a 45° elbow the same as a trimmed 90° elbow?
Do not assume the products or dimensions are interchangeable. Specify the required finished fitting and approved dimensional requirements.
Does the angle identify the radius?
No. State both the direction change and the required radius or dimensional configuration.
Can I request tangent extensions?
Include the required lengths and drawing revision for feasibility review; they are not assumed part of a standard elbow.
Can I select the material from the angle?
No. Material selection must follow the approved service and project specification.
BUILD YOUR ENQUIRY
Have the configuration defined?
Prepare the end sizes, material, quantity and project requirements for review.
Prepare your enquiry →