Haihao Group Ships 40-Inch ASME B16.9 45 Degree Long Radius Elbow to India
Haihao Group has successfully completed the production and shipment of a 40-inch 45 degree long radius elbow to a valued client in India.
Manufactured in strict accordance with ASME B16.9, this large-diameter carbon steel elbow is designed for high-capacity pipeline systems requiring precise flow direction control and enhanced corrosion protection.
Product Specifications
- Product: 45° Long Radius Elbow
- Size: 40 inches
- Wall Thickness: 19.05 mm
- Standard: ASME B16.9
- Material: ASTM A234 WPB
- Inspection: 100% Radiographic Testing (RT)
- Coating: Epoxy Paint
- Internal: 80 microns
- External: 150–200 microns
This 40 inch ASME B16.9 45 degree long radius elbow ASTM A234 WPB is engineered to meet the demanding requirements of industrial transmission pipelines.
40 inch ASME B16.9 45 degree long radius elbow ASTM A234 WPB with epoxy coating
Designed for Large-Diameter Pipeline Systems
The 45 degree long radius elbow for 40 inch pipeline plays a critical role in adjusting pipeline direction while minimizing pressure drop and turbulence. Compared with short-radius elbows, long-radius elbows provide:
- Smoother flow transition
- Reduced erosion risk
- Lower stress concentration
- Improved long-term operational stability
Such features are particularly important in oil & gas transmission lines, water supply systems, and infrastructure projects.
Material Strength: ASTM A234 WPB
The elbow is produced from ASTM A234 WPB carbon steel, a widely recognized material for butt weld fittings due to:
- Excellent mechanical strength
- Good weldability
- Reliable performance under medium and high pressure
- Suitability for large-scale industrial pipelines
For heavy-wall fittings like this 19.05mm thick carbon steel elbow, material consistency and heat treatment control are essential to ensure structural integrity.
100% Radiographic Testing for Quality Assurance
To meet project specifications, this elbow underwent 100% radiographic testing (RT). Full RT inspection ensures:
- No internal welding defects
- Structural reliability
- Compliance with international pipeline standards
- Safe operation in critical service environments
This level of inspection is particularly important for large diameter butt weld elbows for high-pressure pipelines.
Advanced Epoxy Coating Protection
Corrosion resistance is enhanced through a controlled epoxy coating system:
- Internal coating: 80 μm
- External coating: 150–200 μm
The epoxy coated 40 inch carbon steel elbow provides extended service life in challenging environmental conditions, including humid and industrial atmospheres.
Supporting Infrastructure Development in India
India continues to expand its energy and infrastructure networks, requiring durable large-diameter pipeline components. The successful delivery of this ASME B16.9 40 inch 45 degree elbow with 100% RT inspection highlights Haihao Group’s capability in manufacturing heavy-wall, large-scale butt weld fittings for international projects.
With advanced production equipment and strict quality control, Haihao Group remains a reliable supplier of large diameter carbon steel elbows and pipeline fittings worldwide.