The TUPY Brazil 45° elbow (figure 120) is used where the run has to change direction gently, in place of a 90° elbow that would cause pressure loss or water hammer.
| Figure number | 120 |
| Size range | 3/8" – 6" |
| Finish | Galvanised and black |
| Thread | BSP (ISO 7-1) |
| Standard | EN 10242 / ISO 49 |
| Maximum working pressure | 25 bar (−20 to +120°C); 20 bar at +300°C — verify application |
| Material | Malleable cast iron |
The size range summarises this figure's table and does not guarantee stock in every size. TUPYBSP working pressure is 25 bar from −20 to +120 °C; consult the catalogue pressure–temperature table outside that range. Hydrostatic test values are not working pressures; the catalogue specifies a separate 37.5 bar test value for joints. Check the product-family catalogue and the required figure and size approvals before selection.
These marks relate to TUPY product-line standards and approvals. Scope varies by figure, size and application; confirm the current catalogue and figure-specific listing before specification.
The dimension letters follow the technical drawing above. Weights are per single fitting, in kilograms.
| Nominal diameter | Dimensions (mm) | Weight (kg) | Pieces per carton | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| inch | mm | a | z | Galvanised | Black | |
| 3/8" | 10 | 20 | 10 | 0.052 | 0.049 | |
| 1/2" | 15 | 22 | 9 | 0.071 | 0.068 | 200 |
| 3/4" | 20 | 25 | 10 | 0.108 | 0.105 | 130 |
| 1" | 25 | 28 | 11 | 0.176 | 0.171 | 80 |
| 1.1/4" | 32 | 33 | 14 | 0.268 | 0.256 | 50 |
| 1.1/2" | 40 | 36 | 17 | 0.392 | 0.378 | 35 |
| 2" | 50 | 43 | 19 | 0.534 | 0.530 | 20 |
| 2.1/2" | 65 | 50 | 23 | 0.905 | 0.870 | 10 |
| 3" | 80 | 55 | 25 | 1.255 | 1.219 | 6 |
| 4" | 100 | 66 | 30 | 1.966 | 2.082 | 4 |
| 5" | 125 | 80 | 40 | 3.908 | 3.810 | |
| 6" | 150 | 85 | 45 | 5.715 | 5.788 | |
Source: TUPY catalogue dimensional data for this figure; verify the current revision.
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A 45° elbow is used on runs that need a change of direction without breaking the flow abruptly. Two 45° elbows in series make a smoother path than a single 90° elbow and cause less pressure loss.
This matters a great deal on pumped lines. A sharp change of direction causes turbulence and, in certain conditions, water hammer; using 45° elbows reduces that stress and extends the life of both the pipeline and the pump.
The TUPY 45° elbow is supplied as figure 120 and, like the rest of the range, is cast in malleable iron (MI). The threads are machined to BSP, based on EN 10242 and ISO 49.
It is available galvanised (hot-dip, for water and outdoor runs) and black (for steam, oil and dry environments), in sizes 1/4in to 6in.
The TUPY Brazil 45° Elbow is made in 12 sizes, from 3/8" to 6". The full list of sizes, with the dimensions in millimetres and the weight of each piece, is in the dimensions and weights table on this page.
The weight depends on the size: the 1" size, for example, weighs 0.176 kg galvanised and 0.171 kg black. The weights of every size are taken from the official TUPY catalogue and are listed in the table on this page, so they can be used to work out shipping weight and freight cost.
TUPYBSP fittings are threaded to BSP in accordance with ISO 7-1; the male thread is tapered and the seal is made on the thread itself. BSP is not interchangeable with NPT, and screwing the two together will leak. TUPY also produces a separate NPT line, which is covered in the downloads section.
The figure 90 elbow turns the pipe run through 90° and is female at both ends. The figure 120 45° elbow is used for a gentler change of direction and a lower pressure drop. The figure 90R reducing elbow has two ends of different diameter, so it changes direction and diameter in one fitting. The figure 92 street elbow is male at one end and female at the other and screws straight into the next fitting without a socket; its 45° version is figure 121.
According to TUPY's technical catalogue, the working pressure of TUPYBSP fittings is 25 bar between −20 °C and +120 °C. For temperatures outside that interval, use the catalogue pressure-temperature table and confirm suitability for the application. The catalogue lists hydrostatic design-test pressures of 100 bar for other fittings from 1/4 in to 4 in, 64 bar for 5 in and 6 in, and 37.5 bar for joints. These are test values, not working-pressure ratings. Confirm the applicable fitting, temperature range and project requirements before selection.
The TUPY 45° Elbow is manufactured to EN 10242 / ISO 49. TUPY malleable cast iron fittings are built to ISO 49, EN 10242 and ABNT NBR 6943, and their threads follow ISO 7-1. Check the current figure- and size-specific listing before relying on an approval.
Where dimensions permit, genuine TUPY fittings carry cast markings such as the factory mark and nominal size. Check the figure-specific catalogue and packaging as well. The threads are clean and free of burrs, and the galvanised coating is even. The surest check is to weigh the piece and compare it with the weight table on this page; counterfeit pieces usually come out lighter than the official catalogue weight.
Use the request a quote page at /request-a-quote and tell us the figure number (120), the sizes and the quantities you need. Our Dubai office will come back with a quotation, the current stock position and a lead time. Amini Building Materials Trading L.L.C is the exclusive agent of TUPY S.A. in the Middle East and supplies the region from Dubai.
