Butt Weld Fittings

Pipe Returns.

Engineered 180-degree fittings for complete flow reversal while preserving alignment, pressure integrity and dependable pipeline performance.

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Navkar butt-weld 180 degree return

Product Overview

Built to reverse flow precisely.

Navkar butt-weld returns redirect process media through 180 degrees in a compact welded connection. Long- and short-radius options, multiple schedules and broad alloy capability support standard process lines as well as demanding pressure and corrosion service.

½–48 inSize range
180°Flow reversal
LR / SRRadius options
XXSUp to schedule

Return Range

Four forms. One engineered purpose.

Select the geometry that fits the required directional change, installation envelope and flow characteristics.

01 / TYPE
90 degree elbow

90 Degree Elbow

Precise right-angle directional change for industrial piping.

02 / TYPE
45 degree elbow

45 Degree Elbow

Gradual redirection with reduced disturbance to system flow.

03 / TYPE
180 degree return

180 Degree Return

Complete flow reversal where installation space is limited.

04 / TYPE
long radius pipe bend

Long Radius Bend

Smoother directional change with lower turbulence and pressure loss.

Technical Data

Built to the specification.

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StandardsANSI, ASME, BS, DIN, JIS, EN
Forms45° elbow, 90° elbow, 180° return, reducing and mitered elbow
DimensionsASME B16.9, ASME B16.28, MSS SP-43
Size½ in to 48 in (15 NB to 1200 NB)
SchedulesSch 5S, 10S, 40S, 80S, 160 and XXS
ConstructionERW, fabricated, seamless and welded
Stainless SteelASTM A403 / ASME SA403
Carbon & Alloy SteelASTM A234 / ASME SA234
Duplex GradesASTM A815 / ASME SA815
High Nickel AlloyASTM B366 / ASME SB366

Final dimensions, tolerances, wall thickness, heat treatment and testing must be confirmed against the purchase specification.

Engineering Reference

Dimensions and production.

Returns and elbows product datasheet

Product Datasheet

General technical reference for butt-weld returns and elbows.

Short radius return dimensions

Short Radius Dimensions

Dimensional reference for compact return configurations.

Butt-weld return manufacturing process

Production Flow

Reference overview of the return manufacturing sequence.

Material Capability

Specified for the service.

Follow each material family for grade-specific capability and selection guidance.

Applications

Industries we serve.

Chemical processing facility

Chemical Plants

Industrial power plant

Power Plants

Oil and gas facility

Oil & Gas

Petrochemical industrial complex

Petrochemical

Project Support

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