The TUPY Brazil bend, M/F (figure 1) is a bend with one male end and one female end — the sweep of a bend combined with a direct connection into equipment.
| Figure number | 1 |
| Size range | 1/4" – 4" |
| Finish | Galvanised and black |
| Thread | BSP — one male end, one female end |
| 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 | b | z | Galvanised | Black | |
| 1/4" | 8 | 40 | 36 | 30 | 0.050 | 0.045 | |
| 3/8" | 10 | 48 | 42 | 38 | 0.075 | 0.069 | |
| 1/2" | 15 | 55 | 48 | 42 | 0.128 | 0.120 | 120 |
| 3/4" | 20 | 69 | 60 | 54 | 0.211 | 0.199 | 70-75 |
| 1" | 25 | 85 | 75 | 68 | 0.364 | 0.349 | 40-55 |
| 1.1/4" | 32 | 105 | 95 | 86 | 0.671 | 0.647 | 20-28 |
| 1.1/2" | 40 | 116 | 105 | 97 | 0.796 | 0.772 | 15-20 |
| 2" | 50 | 140 | 130 | 116 | 1.302 | 1.296 | 8-10 |
| 2.1/2" | 65 | 176 | 165 | 149 | 2.268 | 2.193 | |
| 3" | 80 | 205 | 190 | 175 | 3.408 | 3.059 | |
| 4" | 100 | 260 | 245 | 224 | 5.530 | 5.730 | |
Source: TUPY catalogue dimensional data for this figure; verify the current revision.
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The M/F bend is the same long-radius bend, except that one end carries a male (external) thread and the other a female (internal) thread — exactly the difference between a street elbow and a plain elbow.
That combination brings two advantages together: the smooth passage of flow that a bend gives, and the ability to screw straight into a valve or a piece of equipment with a female port, with no intermediate nipple. Less pressure loss, and one joint fewer in the run.
On pump suction and discharge, where space is tight and the flow is fast, it is a common choice.
The male end seals on the thread, so the accuracy of its machining matters. The TUPY M/F bend is supplied as figure 1; malleable cast iron, BSP thread to EN 10242, galvanised or black.
The TUPY Brazil Bend, M/F is made in 11 sizes, from 1/4" to 4". 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 0.364 kg galvanised and 0.349 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.
An elbow has a short radius and turns the line within a short distance. A bend has a longer radius, causes less pressure loss and suits high-velocity flow or lines that scale up. The figure 1 bend is male at one end and female at the other, the figure 2 short bend is female at both ends and the figure 3 long bend is male at both ends.
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 Bend, M/F 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 (1), 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.
