SS304/316L Sanitary 90 Degree Weld Elbow (Long Radius Sweeping Bend)

Optimize your fluid directional changes and minimize pipeline pressure drops with the Aomite Sanitary 90 Degree Long Radius Weld Elbow.

Also known as a lengthened or sweeping bend, this premium pipe fitting features a larger bending radius compared to standard short-radius elbows. This specific geometric design significantly reduces fluid friction, prevents product turbulence, and ensures a smoother, more efficient Clean-In-Place (CIP) process without dead zones. Cold-formed from high-purity SS304 or SS316L stainless steel, the elbow is finished with a high-gloss internal and external polish to meet the strictest food, dairy, and pharmaceutical hygiene standards. The plain ends are precisely machined for seamless butt-welding integration into your existing pipeline network.


Color:	SLIVER
Size:	DN25
Material:	SS304/316L
Availability:

Model:
05
Brand:
AOMITE

Product Description

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Product Name	Sanitary 90 Degree Elbow (Long Radius / Lengthened Bend)
Material Grade	AISI 304 or AISI 316L Stainless Steel
Connection Type	Butt-Weld (Plain ends for seamless orbital welding)
Bend Radius	Long Radius (Provides smoother flow than standard short elbows)
Manufacturing Process	Cold Bending / Forming (Seamless or Welded Tube base)
Surface Treatment	Mirror Polished (Interior & Exterior)
Manufacturing Standard	DIN Compliant (ISO, SMS available)
Application	Dairy, food processing, pharmaceutical, and high-purity water lines

Long Radius vs. Short Radius Sanitary Elbows: Which one should I choose?

Long Radius Elbow (This Product)
Features a gentler, more sweeping curve. Because the fluid turns less abruptly, it creates significantly less frictional resistance and pressure drop. It is the mandatory choice for highly viscous fluids (like syrups or creams) and systems requiring high-velocity pumping, as it prevents turbulence and product shear.
Short Radius Elbow
Takes a much sharper 90-degree turn. It causes higher pressure drops but is necessary when installation space within an equipment skid is extremely tight and a sweeping bend simply will not fit.

Why are these sanitary elbows welded instead of using threaded (male/female) connections?

Zero Dead Legs: In hygienic food and pharmaceutical pipelines, threaded connections are strictly avoided because the microscopic gaps between the male and female threads trap bacteria and organic matter.
Seamless Integrity: A plain-ended butt-weld elbow, when welded by a professional orbital welder, becomes a 100% seamless, perfectly smooth continuation of the pipe, ensuring perfect CIP (Clean-In-Place) sterilization.