Midland Industries
Midland Copper 45 Degree Street Solder Joint Elbow
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Description
Midland Copper 45 Degree Street Solder Joint Elbow
Midland Copper 45 Degree Street Solder Joint Elbows provide a 45-degree directional change with a fitting end x cup end (FTG x C) connection configuration. This listing includes sizes from 1/4" through 4" for compatible copper tube piping systems.
The street-elbow design allows the fitting end to insert directly into another compatible copper fitting while the cup end accepts copper tube. This can help create compact piping offsets and directional changes without requiring a short tube section between adjacent fittings.
Product Highlights
- Midland copper 45-degree street elbow
- FTG x C connection configuration
- Fitting end x cup end
- 45-degree directional change
- Copper construction
- Solder-joint / sweat installation
- Sizes from 1/4" through 4"
- Twelve configurations on one listing
- Designed for compatible copper tube and fittings
- Useful for compact piping offsets and directional changes
Available Sizes
| 77177 | 1/4" |
|---|---|
| 77178 | 3/8" |
| 77179 | 1/2" |
| 77180 | 5/8" |
| 77181 | 3/4" |
| 77182 | 1" |
| 77183 | 1-1/4" |
| 77184 | 1-1/2" |
| 77185 | 2" |
| 77186 | 2-1/2" |
| 77187 | 3" |
| 77188 | 4" |
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | Midland |
|---|---|
| Product Type | 45 Degree Street Solder Joint Elbow |
| Material | Copper |
| Angle | 45 Degrees |
| Connection Type | FTG x C |
| Connection Description | Fitting End x Cup End |
| Joining Method | Solder Joint / Sweat |
| Available Sizes | 1/4" through 4" |
What Is a 45 Degree Street Elbow?
A 45-degree street elbow combines a gradual directional change with two different connection geometries.
- FTG end: inserts into a compatible copper fitting socket
- C end: accepts compatible copper tube
- Changes piping direction by 45 degrees
- Maintains the same nominal connection size
- Can help create compact offsets and fitting-to-fitting connections
Available Size Range
Small Sizes
- 1/4"
- 3/8"
- 1/2"
- 5/8"
Medium Sizes
- 3/4"
- 1"
- 1-1/4"
- 1-1/2"
Large Sizes
- 2"
- 2-1/2"
- 3"
- 4"
Street 45 vs. Standard 45 Degree Elbow
Street 45 - FTG x C
One end inserts directly into another compatible fitting while the opposite cup end receives copper tube.
Standard 45 - C x C
Both ends are cup connections designed to receive compatible copper tube.
Why Use a Street Elbow?
Compact Connection
The fitting end can insert directly into another copper fitting, reducing overall assembly length.
Fewer Components
The street configuration can eliminate the short tube section sometimes required between two cup-style fittings.
45 Degree Offset
The fitting provides a more gradual directional change than a 90-degree street elbow.
Solder Joint Installation
- Verify the fitting size and connection orientation before installation.
- Cut copper tube squarely.
- Remove internal and external burrs.
- Clean mating copper surfaces thoroughly.
- Insert the tube fully into the cup end.
- Insert the fitting end fully into the mating fitting socket.
- Use appropriate flux, solder, and heating procedures.
- Allow completed joints to cool naturally.
Common Applications
Plumbing & Mechanical
- Copper water piping
- Heating systems
- Cooling systems
- Mechanical rooms
- Equipment connections
- Copper piping offsets
Commercial & Industrial
- Facility piping systems
- Process piping
- Industrial equipment connections
- Maintenance and repair
- Copper distribution systems
- Production facilities
How to Select the Correct Street Elbow
- Step 1: Identify the nominal copper tube and fitting size.
- Step 2: Confirm that a 45-degree directional change is required.
- Step 3: Confirm that an FTG x C street configuration is appropriate.
- Step 4: Select the matching nominal size.
- Step 5: Verify solder-joint installation is suitable for the application.
Complete Variant Reference
| 77177 | 1/4" FTG x C |
|---|---|
| 77178 | 3/8" FTG x C |
| 77179 | 1/2" FTG x C |
| 77180 | 5/8" FTG x C |
| 77181 | 3/4" FTG x C |
| 77182 | 1" FTG x C |
| 77183 | 1-1/4" FTG x C |
| 77184 | 1-1/2" FTG x C |
| 77185 | 2" FTG x C |
| 77186 | 2-1/2" FTG x C |
| 77187 | 3" FTG x C |
| 77188 | 4" FTG x C |
Installation Guidance
- Verify tube, fitting, and elbow size before installation.
- Confirm which connection is the fitting end and which is the cup end.
- Clean all mating copper surfaces before joining.
- Insert each connection completely before soldering.
- Use soldering materials appropriate for the piping application.
- Avoid overheating the fitting or nearby components.
- Support piping to minimize stress on completed joints.
- Pressure-test the finished system according to applicable requirements.
Our pipe, fitting, and industrial product specialists can help review your copper tube size, FTG x C connection orientation, 45-degree offset, solder-joint requirements, mating fitting, available installation space, and piping application before you order.
Email the GetPipe.com Team Visit Quick SupportFrequently Asked Questions
What does FTG x C mean?
FTG x C means the elbow has one fitting end designed to insert into a compatible fitting socket and one cup end designed to receive copper tube.
What angle does this fitting provide?
Each fitting changes the piping direction by 45 degrees.
What sizes are available?
This listing includes sizes from 1/4" through 4".
What size is part number 77182?
77182 is the 1" copper 45-degree street elbow.
What size is part number 77188?
77188 is the 4" copper 45-degree street elbow.
Are these reducing elbows?
No. Each variant maintains the same nominal size across the fitting.
How are these fittings installed?
They are intended for solder-joint installation with compatible copper tube and fittings.
Important Ordering Notes
- This listing includes twelve Midland copper 45-degree street elbows.
- All variants use FTG x C connections.
- All variants use equal nominal connection sizes.
- Verify fitting-end orientation before installation.
- Confirm nominal size and solder-joint requirements before ordering.
