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Product Specs
- Dimensions Specification:
- ASME B16.3
- End Conn Size 1:
- FPT
- End Conn Size 2:
- FPT
- Material Specification:
- ASTM A-197
- Pressure Rating Specification:
- ASME B16.3
- Size 1:
- 0.5
- Size 2:
- 0.5
- Strength:
- STD
- Thread Specification:
- ASME B1.20.1
- Ul Fm:
- Yes
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Elbows
- Product Type:
- 45° Elbow
- Product Finish:
- Black
- Product Material:
- Malleable Iron
- Product Weight:
- 0.22 lbs
ASC Engineered Solutions 310023403 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What thread does the ASC Engineered Solutions 1/2 inch black malleable iron 45 degree elbow take on each end?
Both ends are 1/2 inch female pipe thread (FPT), cut to ASME B1.20.1 NPT. So it threads directly onto standard 1/2 inch male-threaded black steel pipe nipples on both sides. There is no street configuration here, both openings are female, so you need a nipple or a male-threaded end going into each side.
2) Is a black malleable iron fitting okay for a potable water line?
No. Black malleable iron is for gas, fire protection, and similar non-potable service. The black finish here is a plain uncoated iron surface with no corrosion protection against wet potable service. For domestic water you want galvanized, copper, brass, or PEX fittings instead.
3) When should I use a 45 degree elbow instead of a 90 on black iron pipe?
A 45 gets you around an obstruction or offsets a run without the sharp direction change and added pressure drop of a 90. Two 45s back to back with a short nipple between them make a clean offset to bring a line past a beam or duct and back onto its original axis. Use a 90 when you need a true right angle turn, such as a drop into a unit heater or a riser takeoff.
4) Is this a reducing elbow or same size on both ends?
Same size straight through. Both openings are 1/2 inch, so the fitting keeps the run at 1/2 inch through the turn. If you need to change pipe size at the bend, you will need a reducing fitting or a bushing on one side.
5) What is the part number and weight on the ASC 1/2 inch black 45 elbow for my order?
The manufacturer part number is 310023403 from ASC Engineered Solutions, and each fitting weighs 0.22 lbs. That weight is handy when you are pricing out freight on a full case or sizing hanger loads on a long run with multiple fittings.
6) Do I still need pipe dope or PTFE tape with these threaded iron fittings?
Yes. These are tapered NPT threads to ASME B1.20.1, and a tapered thread joint is sealed by the compound, not by the metal alone. Use a thread sealant rated for the service, gas-rated dope or yellow gas tape on fuel gas lines.
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