Midland Industries
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Street Elbow
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Description
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Street Elbow
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Street Elbows provide a compact 90° directional change while allowing direct connection between compatible male- and female-threaded piping components.
Manufactured from durable lead-free bronze, these fittings provide excellent corrosion resistance, dependable mechanical strength, and long service life in potable water, plumbing, commercial, industrial, and marine piping systems. The male NPT x female NPT street elbow configuration helps simplify installation by eliminating the need for a separate pipe nipple in many layouts.
Product Highlights
- Lead-free bronze construction
- 90° street elbow configuration
- Male NPT x Female NPT threaded connections
- Direct male-to-female connection
- Can eliminate the need for a separate pipe nipple
- Precision-machined NPT threads
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Suitable for compatible potable water applications
- Ideal for compact threaded piping layouts
- Manufactured by Midland Industries
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | 90° Street Elbow |
|---|---|
| Brand | Midland |
| Material | Lead-Free Bronze |
| Connection Type | Male NPT x Female NPT |
| Thread Type | NPT |
| Angle | 90° |
| Configuration | Street Elbow |
| Primary Function | Creating a 90° Directional Change with a Direct Male-to-Female Threaded Connection |
| Potable Water Use | Suitable for Compatible Potable Water Applications |
| Typical Applications | Potable Water, Plumbing, Commercial, Industrial, Marine, Mechanical, and General Fluid Handling Systems |
Street Elbow Configuration
Male NPT Connection
The male NPT end installs directly into a compatible female-threaded pipe, fitting, valve, manifold, or equipment connection.
90° Direction Change
The elbow redirects the piping system by 90 degrees while maintaining a compact overall footprint.
Female NPT Connection
The female NPT end accepts a compatible male-threaded pipe, nipple, fitting, valve, or equipment connection.
Construction Details
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Street Elbows are manufactured from premium lead-free bronze to provide dependable strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and long-term performance in demanding threaded piping systems.
Precision-machined male and female NPT threads provide consistent engagement with compatible piping components when installed using accepted threaded piping practices.
The compact street elbow design combines male and female threaded connections into one fitting, helping reduce installation time and eliminate the need for a separate nipple in many applications.
Why Choose a Lead-Free Bronze Street Elbow?
Compact Pipe Routing
- Creates a 90° directional change
- Provides direct male-to-female connection
- Can eliminate a separate pipe nipple
- Useful in confined piping spaces
- Helps simplify threaded piping layouts
Lead-Free Bronze Construction
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Dependable mechanical strength
- Suitable for compatible potable water systems
- Useful in commercial and marine environments
- Designed for long-term threaded service
NPT Threaded Connections
Male NPT x Female NPT
The fitting combines one male NPT connection and one female NPT connection for direct installation between compatible threaded piping components.
Thread Sealing
Use an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape on NPT threaded connections according to the piping material, system media, and installation requirements.
Typical Applications
Potable Water & Plumbing
- Potable water systems
- Residential plumbing
- Commercial plumbing
- Water distribution systems
- Fixture and equipment connections
Industrial & Marine
- Industrial piping systems
- Marine piping applications
- Mechanical equipment
- Utility piping
- Compatible general fluid handling systems
Size Selection
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Street Elbows are designed for compatible male and female NPT threaded piping connections.
Confirm the required nominal pipe size and verify that the mating components use the correct female and male NPT connections before ordering.
Our pipe and fitting specialists can help review your nominal pipe size, male and female NPT connections, 90° piping layout, potable water application, system media, pressure, temperature, and material compatibility before you order.
Email the GetPipe.com Team Visit Quick SupportFrequently Asked Questions
What material is this street elbow made from?
It is manufactured from lead-free bronze.
What type of connections does it use?
It uses one male NPT connection and one female NPT connection.
What angle does this fitting provide?
The fitting changes the piping direction by 90 degrees.
What makes this a street elbow?
A street elbow has a male threaded connection on one end and a female threaded connection on the other, allowing direct connection without a separate pipe nipple in many installations.
Is this suitable for potable water?
The supplied product information identifies lead-free bronze construction suitable for compatible potable water applications.
Why choose bronze?
Bronze provides dependable mechanical strength and excellent corrosion resistance in compatible plumbing, industrial, and marine environments.
Should thread sealant be used?
Use an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape on NPT threaded connections according to the application requirements.
Can this fitting eliminate a pipe nipple?
Yes. The male-to-female street elbow configuration can connect directly into a female-threaded fitting without requiring a separate nipple.
Can this be used in marine piping systems?
The supplied product information identifies marine piping systems among the intended applications.
What should I verify before ordering?
Confirm the nominal pipe size, mating male and female NPT connections, 90-degree layout requirements, potable water requirements, system pressure, temperature, and media compatibility.
Important Ordering & Installation Notes
- This listing is for Midland Lead-Free Bronze Street Elbows.
- The fitting uses a male NPT x female NPT connection configuration.
- Verify the required nominal pipe size before ordering.
- Confirm both mating components use compatible NPT threads.
- Confirm the 90° street elbow configuration matches the intended piping layout.
- Use an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape on threaded connections.
- Verify lead-free bronze is suitable for the intended potable water or fluid handling application.
- Confirm pressure and temperature requirements before installation.
- Verify media compatibility before placing the fitting into service.
- Avoid excessive tightening that could damage the elbow or mating threads.
- Orient the elbow correctly before final tightening.
- Support connected piping to prevent excessive mechanical loading.
- Inspect all threaded connections for damage or contamination before assembly.
- Check completed connections for leakage before placing the system into service.
- Install according to applicable plumbing requirements and Midland manufacturer recommendations.
