Merit Brass
Stainless Press 45° Street Elbow
- SKU:
- P6EFP2
- Availability:
- Usually Ships Same Day
- Weight:
- 0.00 LBS
Description
Stainless Press 45° Street Elbow
Merit Stainless Press 45° Street Elbows are designed to change the direction of compatible stainless steel piping by 45 degrees while providing a press connection on one end and a street-style insertion end on the other. The street configuration is useful for compact piping layouts where the fitting needs to connect directly into another compatible press fitting.
Merit Stainless Steel Press Fittings are designed for use with Schedule 5 or Schedule 10 Type 304/304L or 316/316L stainless steel pipe conforming to ASTM A-312. The stated working pressure range is from full vacuum to 300 PSI (20.7 bar) on Schedule 5 and Schedule 10 stainless steel pipe.
Product Highlights
- Stainless steel press 45° street elbow
- Changes piping direction by 45 degrees
- Street-style elbow configuration
- Press connection on one end
- Street insertion end on the opposite end
- Designed for Schedule 5 and Schedule 10 stainless steel pipe
- Compatible with Type 304/304L stainless steel pipe
- Compatible with Type 316/316L stainless steel pipe
- Designed for ASTM A-312 stainless steel pipe
- Working pressure range from full vacuum to 300 PSI
- Maximum stated working pressure: 300 PSI / 20.7 bar
- Manufacturer approvals, dimensional information, tooling guidance, and compatibility documentation available below
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Press 45° Street Elbow |
|---|---|
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Configuration | 45° Street Elbow |
| Connection Style | Press x Street End |
| Angle | 45° |
| Compatible Pipe Material | 304/304L or 316/316L Stainless Steel |
| Compatible Pipe Schedule | Schedule 5 or Schedule 10 |
| Pipe Standard | ASTM A-312 |
| Working Pressure Range | Full Vacuum to 300 PSI |
| Maximum Working Pressure | 300 PSI / 20.7 bar |
| Primary Function | Changing Piping Direction by 45 Degrees in a Compact Press-Fitting Layout |
45° Street Elbow Design
A press 45° street elbow provides a gradual 45-degree piping transition with a press socket on one end and a street-style insertion end on the other.
The street end is designed to insert into a compatible press fitting, which can help reduce overall assembly length and eliminate a short connecting pipe section in certain layouts.
This configuration is useful for offsets, gradual directional changes, and installations where space is limited.
Street Elbow vs. Standard 45° Elbow
45° Street Elbow
- Press socket on one end
- Street insertion end on the other
- Can connect directly into a compatible press fitting
- Useful for compact piping layouts
- This product configuration
Standard 45° Elbow
- Press sockets on both ends
- Connects two separate pipe sections
- Provides the same 45-degree directional change
- Typically requires pipe on both sides of the fitting
- Different connection configuration from a street elbow
Compatible Stainless Steel Pipe
304 / 304L Stainless Steel
- Compatible pipe material identified by Merit
- Schedule 5 or Schedule 10 pipe
- Pipe must conform to ASTM A-312
- Verify pipe outside diameter and condition before installation
- Confirm chemical compatibility for the intended media
316 / 316L Stainless Steel
- Compatible pipe material identified by Merit
- Schedule 5 or Schedule 10 pipe
- Pipe must conform to ASTM A-312
- Suitable where the specified system requires 316/316L pipe
- Confirm chemical compatibility for the intended media
Press Connection Benefits
Mechanical Press Installation
- Uses compatible press tooling
- No threaded pipe joint required
- No fitting weld required
- Supports repeatable mechanical connections
- Suitable for compatible stainless steel piping systems
Compact Street Configuration
- Can reduce overall assembly length
- May eliminate a short connecting pipe section
- Useful where clearance is limited
- Provides a gradual 45-degree directional change
- Supports compact fitting-to-fitting layouts
45° vs. 90° Street Elbow
45° Street Elbow
- Provides a gradual directional change
- Changes piping direction by 45 degrees
- Useful for offsets and angled routing
- Street-style connection supports compact assembly
- This product configuration
90° Street Elbow
- Provides a full right-angle turn
- Changes piping direction by 90 degrees
- Useful where a sharper directional change is required
- Also uses a street-style connection configuration
- Different angle from this fitting
Pressure Range
Merit states that its Stainless Steel Press Fittings have a working pressure range from full vacuum to 300 PSI (20.7 bar) when installed on compatible Schedule 5 or Schedule 10 stainless steel pipe.
System suitability should be confirmed based on fitting size, pipe material, temperature, conveyed media, seal compatibility, installation method, and the applicable Merit Stainless Press documentation.
Common Applications
Commercial & Mechanical Piping
- Stainless steel piping systems
- Offset piping arrangements
- Equipment connections
- Utility piping
- Mechanical system installations
Industrial & Process Service
- Process piping systems
- Compatible liquid-service applications
- Equipment piping
- Maintenance and retrofit work
- Applications requiring compact stainless press connections
Installation & Selection Guidance
- Confirm the required nominal fitting size before ordering.
- Use only compatible Schedule 5 or Schedule 10 stainless steel pipe.
- Confirm pipe is Type 304/304L or 316/316L stainless steel as required.
- Verify that the pipe conforms to ASTM A-312.
- Confirm the press socket and street end are compatible with the adjoining components.
- Inspect and properly prepare all pipe and fitting insertion surfaces before installation.
- Insert components to the required depth before pressing.
- Use compatible press tooling and jaws approved for the Merit Stainless Press system.
- Follow the applicable pressing sequence and tooling instructions.
- Confirm the 45-degree fitting orientation before making the final press connections.
- Confirm system media compatibility using the Merit chemical compatibility chart.
- Verify that the full-vacuum-to-300-PSI working range is suitable for the intended system.
- Review applicable approvals and submittal requirements before specifying the fitting.
- Installation should follow Merit instructions and applicable piping codes and project requirements.
Product Documents
Merit Stainless Press Approvals
Review applicable approvals and certifications for the Merit Stainless Press fitting system.
Merit Stainless Press Benefits & Features
Review manufacturer information covering key benefits and features of the Stainless Press system.
Merit Stainless Press Dimensional Catalog
Review fitting dimensions, available configurations, and product-specific dimensional information.
Merit Stainless Press Chemical Compatibility Chart
Review chemical compatibility information before selecting fittings for the intended system media.
Merit Stainless Press FAQs
Review manufacturer answers to frequently asked questions about the Merit Stainless Press system.
Merit Stainless Press Handout
Review the manufacturer overview of the Stainless Press product line and system features.
Merit Stainless Press Linecard
Review the available Merit Stainless Press product offering.
Merit Stainless Press Submittals
Review technical submittal information for the Merit Stainless Press fitting system.
Merit Stainless Press Tooling
Review compatible tooling information and pressing requirements before installation.
Pipe Chart: Common Diameters & Wall Thicknesses
Reference common pipe diameters and wall thicknesses when reviewing Schedule 5 and Schedule 10 stainless steel pipe.
Need Help Selecting a Stainless Press 45° Street Elbow?
Our industrial PVF specialists can help review your fitting size, stainless steel grade, pipe schedule, street-end compatibility, piping layout, working pressure, media compatibility, and tooling requirements before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a stainless press 45° street elbow used for?
It is used to change piping direction by 45 degrees while providing a press socket on one end and a street-style insertion end on the other.
What is the difference between a street elbow and a standard press elbow?
A standard press elbow has press sockets on both ends. A street elbow has a press socket on one end and a street-style end that can insert into a compatible press fitting on the other.
What pipe is this fitting designed for?
Merit identifies the Stainless Press system for Schedule 5 or Schedule 10 Type 304/304L or 316/316L stainless steel pipe conforming to ASTM A-312.
What is the working pressure range?
The stated working pressure range is from full vacuum to 300 PSI (20.7 bar) on compatible Schedule 5 and Schedule 10 stainless steel pipe.
Does this fitting require welding?
No fitting weld is required for the press connection. The fitting is mechanically pressed using compatible Merit Stainless Press tooling.
Can this fitting be used with both 304 and 316 stainless steel pipe?
The supplied Merit information identifies Type 304/304L and 316/316L stainless steel pipe as compatible when the pipe also meets the specified schedule and ASTM A-312 requirements.
What pipe schedules are compatible?
The supplied information identifies Schedule 5 and Schedule 10 stainless steel pipe.
Why use a 45° street elbow?
The street-style end can connect directly into a compatible press fitting while the 45-degree geometry provides a gradual change in direction. This can help create a compact offset or angled piping layout.
Where can I find dimensions?
Use the Merit Stainless Press Dimensional Catalog in the Product Documents section above.
Where can I check chemical compatibility?
Use the Merit Stainless Press Chemical Compatibility Chart in the Product Documents section above.
Where can I find compatible press tooling?
Use the Merit Stainless Press Tooling document in the Product Documents section above.
Important Ordering Notes
- Product is a stainless steel press 45° street elbow.
- Provides a 45-degree directional change.
- Street-style configuration provides a press socket on one end and insertion end on the other.
- Designed for Schedule 5 or Schedule 10 stainless steel pipe.
- Compatible pipe materials identified as 304/304L and 316/316L stainless steel.
- Compatible pipe must conform to ASTM A-312.
- Working pressure range is stated as full vacuum to 300 PSI / 20.7 bar.
- Confirm nominal fitting size before ordering.
- Verify pipe and adjoining fitting compatibility before installation.
- Confirm fitting orientation before completing press connections.
- Confirm media compatibility using the manufacturer chemical compatibility chart.
- Use compatible Merit Stainless Press tooling.
- Review approvals, dimensional information, tooling requirements, and submittals before installation.
