1-1/2" Schedule 5 45° Elbow 321 Stainless

1-1/2" Schedule 5 Long Radius 45° Elbow – 321 Stainless Steel

PNW Sanitary 321 stainless steel Schedule 5 long radius 45° elbows are precision-manufactured butt-weld fittings designed for nominal pipe size (NPS) stainless piping systems operating in elevated temperature environments. The long-radius 45-degree geometry provides a smooth directional transition that supports improved flow characteristics while maintaining lightweight construction for efficient fabrication.

Constructed from 321 stainless steel and manufactured in accordance with ASTM A403/A960 material standards and ASME B16.9 dimensional requirements, this elbow is engineered for high-temperature service. The titanium-stabilized composition of 321 stainless enhances resistance to intergranular corrosion and reduces the risk of weld decay in heat-affected zones, making it well suited for applications involving sustained heat exposure or repeated thermal cycling.

Schedule 5 wall thickness (approximately 0.065") offers a lightweight and cost-effective solution for fabrication projects and industrial assemblies where structural load and pressure demands are moderate. Ends are factory-beveled to ensure consistent and secure butt-weld installation. Fittings are ink-stamped “Ace Race Parts” for manufacturing identification.

Features

• Material: 321 stainless steel (titanium-stabilized)
• Wall thickness: Schedule 5 (approx. 0.065")
• Geometry: Long radius 45° elbow
• Standards: ASTM A403/A960
• Dimensions: ASME B16.9
• Enhanced resistance to heat-related corrosion and weld decay
• Beveled ends for consistent butt-weld fit-up
• Ink-stamped for manufacturer identification

Applications & Compatibility

Commonly used in high-temperature industrial piping, exhaust systems, thermal processing lines, and fabricated stainless assemblies requiring moderate directional changes and improved heat resistance. Compatible with standard NPS Schedule 5 stainless pipe and butt-weld fittings manufactured to ASME B16.9 dimensions. Not intended for sanitary clamp-style or hygienic ferrule-based systems.

Quality & Material Verification

PNW Sanitary verifies stainless steel fittings through in-house Positive Material Identification (PMI) using the SciAps X-550 handheld XRF spectrometer to confirm alloy chemistry and support material traceability.