Midland Industries
Lead-Free Brass Street Elbow FIP x MIP 45°
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Description
Lead-Free Brass Street Elbow FIP x MIP 45°
Lead-Free Brass 45° Street Elbows provide a threaded directional transition between a female pipe-thread connection and a male pipe-thread connection. The street-elbow design allows compatible threaded components to connect directly while changing piping direction by 45 degrees.
Lead-free brass construction provides durability and corrosion resistance for compatible potable-water, plumbing, agricultural, construction, industrial, water-transfer, and general fluid-handling applications where lead-free components are required.
Product Highlights
- Lead-free brass construction
- 45° street elbow configuration
- Female pipe thread x male pipe thread
- FIP x MIP connection type
- Changes piping direction by 45 degrees
- Compact one-piece threaded fitting
- Connects directly between compatible threaded components
- Suitable for compatible potable-water and general plumbing applications
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Street Elbow |
|---|---|
| Material | Lead-Free Brass |
| Connection 1 | Female Pipe Thread (FIP) |
| Connection 2 | Male Pipe Thread (MIP) |
| Connection Configuration | FIP x MIP |
| Angle | 45° |
| Fitting Style | Street Elbow |
| Connection Type | Threaded |
| Primary Function | Change Piping Direction by 45° |
Construction Details
The fitting features a durable lead-free brass body formed in a 45-degree street-elbow configuration.
One end provides an internal female pipe-thread connection while the opposite end provides an external male pipe-thread connection.
The street-elbow design allows the fitting to connect directly into a compatible female-threaded port while providing a female threaded outlet at a 45° angle.
Connection Configuration
Female Pipe Thread - FIP
The female pipe-thread connection accepts a compatible male-threaded pipe, nipple, valve, adapter, or other piping component.
Male Pipe Thread - MIP
The male pipe-thread connection installs directly into a compatible female-threaded fitting, coupling, valve, manifold, or equipment connection.
How a 45° Street Elbow Works
A FIP x MIP 45° street elbow connects compatible threaded piping components while changing the direction of the piping system by 45 degrees.
The male MIP end threads into a compatible female-threaded connection, while the female FIP end accepts a compatible male-threaded pipe, nipple, valve, adapter, or fitting.
An appropriate thread-sealing method should be applied to applicable male pipe threads according to the fitting material, transferred media, and requirements of the piping system.
Connection Reference
| Fitting Style | Connection 1 | Connection 2 | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Elbow | Female Pipe Thread | Male Pipe Thread | 45° |
45° Street Elbow Design
Female-to-Male Configuration
The fitting combines a female pipe-thread connection with a male pipe-thread connection, allowing direct installation between compatible threaded components.
45° Direction Change
The elbow body redirects the piping system by 45 degrees, providing a less abrupt directional change than a 90° elbow.
45° Street Elbow vs. 90° Street Elbow
45° Street Elbow
FIP x MIP
Provides a 45-degree change in piping direction for layouts that require an angled offset rather than a right-angle turn.
90° Street Elbow
FIP x MIP
Provides a right-angle 90-degree change in piping direction where a sharper directional transition is required.
Common Applications
Plumbing & Water Systems
- Compatible potable-water piping
- Residential plumbing systems
- Commercial plumbing systems
- Water distribution piping
- Pump and valve connections
- Angled threaded equipment connections
Industrial & General Service
- Agricultural piping systems
- Construction applications
- Industrial water systems
- Maintenance and repair installations
- Equipment and manifold connections
- Compatible general fluid-handling systems
Lead-Free Brass Benefits
Lead-free brass provides durable metal construction and corrosion resistance for compatible plumbing and fluid-handling systems where lead-free fitting materials are required.
The 45° street-elbow configuration combines a directional change with male and female threaded connections in one compact fitting, helping simplify angled piping layouts.
Installation & Selection Considerations
- Confirm the required FIP and MIP connection sizes before ordering.
- Verify that a 45° directional change matches the intended piping layout.
- Use a thread-sealing method suitable for brass fittings and the intended media.
- Avoid excessive tightening that could damage the fitting or mating threads.
- Verify pressure, temperature, media, and lead-free application requirements before installation.
Use the Midland Industries catalog to review lead-free brass fitting information, street-elbow configurations, threaded connection details, dimensional data, and related product information before ordering.
Midland Industries Catalog PDFNeed Help Selecting a Lead-Free Brass Fitting?
Our plumbing, brass fitting, and industrial product specialists can help review your FIP and MIP sizes, 45° street-elbow configuration, lead-free material requirements, pressure and temperature requirements, and application before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Lead-Free Brass 45° Street Elbow?
It is a threaded fitting with a female pipe-thread connection on one end and a male pipe-thread connection on the other that changes piping direction by 45 degrees.
What does FIP x MIP mean?
FIP refers to the female pipe-thread connection, while MIP refers to the male pipe-thread connection.
What angle does this fitting provide?
The fitting changes piping direction by 45 degrees.
What connects to the FIP side?
The female pipe-thread connection accepts a compatible male-threaded pipe, nipple, valve, adapter, or other piping component.
What connects to the MIP side?
The male pipe-thread connection installs into a compatible female-threaded fitting, coupling, valve, manifold, or equipment port.
What is the difference between a 45° and 90° street elbow?
A 45° street elbow creates an angled change in direction, while a 90° street elbow creates a right-angle turn.
What material is this fitting made from?
This street elbow features lead-free brass construction.
Should thread sealant be used?
Use a thread-sealing method appropriate for brass pipe-thread connections, the transferred media, and the requirements of the piping system.
Where can I find additional fitting information?
Use the Midland Industries Catalog PDF linked above to review additional lead-free brass fitting information, configurations, dimensional data, and related products.
Important Ordering & Installation Notes
- Connection configuration is FIP x MIP.
- The fitting provides a 45° directional change.
- Confirm both threaded connection sizes before ordering.
- Use an appropriate thread-sealing method and avoid overtightening.
- Verify lead-free, pressure, temperature, and media requirements before use.
