Midland Industries
Midland Lead-Free Red Brass Street Elbow
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Description
Midland Lead-Free Red Brass Street Elbow
Midland Lead-Free Red Brass Street Elbows are precision-machined 90° threaded fittings designed to change the direction of flow while providing a direct male-to-female connection in plumbing, potable water, HVAC, industrial, and general fluid handling systems.
Manufactured from durable lead-free red brass, these street elbows provide dependable corrosion resistance, long service life, and a compact installation footprint. The male NPT connection on one end allows the fitting to thread directly into a compatible female port, while the female NPT connection on the opposite end accepts a compatible male-threaded component.
Product Highlights
- Lead-free red brass construction
- 90° street elbow configuration
- Male NPT x Female NPT threaded connections
- Direct male-to-female connection
- Compact design can eliminate the need for a separate pipe nipple
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Good resistance to dezincification
- Precision-machined NPT threads
- Suitable for compatible potable water applications
- Available in multiple nominal pipe sizes
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Street Elbow |
|---|---|
| Brand | Midland |
| Material | Lead-Free Red Brass |
| Connection Type | Male NPT x Female NPT |
| Thread Type | NPT |
| Angle | 90° |
| Configuration | Street Elbow |
| Available Sizes | Multiple Nominal Pipe Sizes |
| Primary Function | Changing Piping Direction with a Direct Male-to-Female Connection |
| Typical Applications | Potable Water, Plumbing, HVAC, Industrial, Mechanical, and General Fluid Handling Systems |
Street Elbow Configuration
Male NPT Connection
One end features a precision-machined male NPT connection for direct installation into a compatible female-threaded pipe, fitting, valve, manifold, or equipment port.
90° Direction Change
The elbow body redirects the piping system by 90 degrees while maintaining a compact footprint for space-restricted installations.
Female NPT Connection
The opposite end features a female NPT connection for installation with a compatible male-threaded pipe, nipple, fitting, valve, or equipment connection.
Construction Details
Midland Lead-Free Red Brass Street Elbows are manufactured from premium lead-free red brass to provide dependable durability and corrosion resistance in compatible potable water, plumbing, and industrial applications.
Precision-machined male and female NPT threads provide consistent engagement with compatible threaded components when installed using accepted piping practices.
The street elbow configuration combines a 90° directional change with a male-to-female connection, helping reduce the number of separate fittings required in compact piping layouts.
Why Choose a Street Elbow?
Compact Installation
- Changes piping direction by 90 degrees
- Provides a direct male-to-female connection
- Can eliminate the need for a separate pipe nipple
- Useful in tight piping layouts
- Reduces the number of threaded joints required
Lead-Free Red Brass
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Good resistance to dezincification
- Dependable mechanical strength
- Suitable for compatible potable water systems
- Designed for long-term threaded service
NPT Threaded Connections
Male NPT x Female NPT
The street elbow uses a male NPT connection on one end and a female NPT connection on the other for direct installation between compatible threaded components.
Thread Sealing
Use an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape on threaded connections according to the system media, piping material, and installation requirements.
Typical Applications
Potable Water & Plumbing
- Potable water piping
- Residential plumbing
- Commercial plumbing
- Water distribution systems
- Compact fixture and equipment connections
HVAC & Industrial
- HVAC piping
- Mechanical systems
- Industrial piping
- Equipment connections
- Compatible general fluid handling systems
Size Selection
Midland Lead-Free Red Brass Street Elbows are available in multiple nominal pipe sizes.
Confirm the required pipe size before ordering and verify that the male and female NPT connections match the corresponding mating components in your piping system.
Our pipe and fitting specialists can help review your pipe size, male and female NPT connection requirements, 90° piping layout, potable water application, pressure, temperature, and material compatibility before you order.
Email the GetPipe.com Team Visit Quick SupportFrequently Asked Questions
What is a street elbow used for?
A street elbow changes piping direction by 90 degrees while providing a direct male-to-female threaded connection.
What material is this fitting made from?
The fitting is manufactured from lead-free red brass.
What type of connections does it use?
It uses a male NPT connection on one end and a female NPT connection on the other.
How is a street elbow different from a standard elbow?
A standard elbow typically has female threads on both ends, while a street elbow has one male end and one female end.
Does a street elbow eliminate the need for a nipple?
In many installations, yes. The male threaded end can connect directly into a compatible female fitting or port.
What angle does this fitting provide?
This street elbow changes the direction of the piping system by 90 degrees.
Is this suitable for potable water?
The supplied product information identifies lead-free red brass construction suitable for compatible potable water applications.
Why use red brass?
Red brass provides dependable strength along with excellent corrosion and dezincification resistance in compatible piping systems.
Should thread sealant be used?
Use an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape on NPT threaded connections according to the application requirements.
What should I verify before ordering?
Confirm the nominal pipe size, male and female NPT mating connections, required 90-degree direction change, pressure, temperature, potable water requirements, and media compatibility.
Important Ordering & Installation Notes
- This listing is for Midland Lead-Free Red Brass Street Elbows.
- The fitting uses a male NPT x female NPT configuration.
- Confirm both mating components use compatible NPT threads.
- Verify the required nominal pipe size before ordering.
- Confirm the 90° street elbow configuration matches the required piping layout.
- Use an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape on threaded connections.
- Verify lead-free red brass is appropriate 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.
- Orient the elbow correctly before final tightening.
- Avoid excessive tightening that could damage the fitting or mating threads.
- Support connected piping to avoid excessive mechanical loading on the elbow.
- Inspect all threaded connections for damage or contamination before assembly.
- Check completed connections for leakage before placing the system into service.
- Install according to accepted piping practices, applicable codes, and Midland manufacturer recommendations.
