SS 304 BendASTM A403 · ASME B16.49 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
AISI 304 · UNS S30400
An SS 304 bend is a pipe bend with a larger radius than a standard elbow, made from SS 304 to ASTM A403 WP304. Bends of 3D, 5D and larger radius give smoother flow than elbows and suit slurry, pigging and pipeline service. They are induction- or cold-bent from pipe.
- ASTM A403
- ASME B16.49
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is an SS 304 Bend?
- What it is
- A pipe bend with a larger radius than a standard elbow
- Material
- ASTM A403 WP304
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.49 · project specs
- Grade
- SS 304 · UNS S30400
- Best at
- General corrosion resistance, food, water and architectural work
SS 304 Bend Specification
| Product | SS 304 Bend |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A403 WP304 |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B16.49 · project specs |
| Sizes | ½" – 48" |
| Wall / class | Sch 5S – XXS, to match pipe |
| Ends | Bevelled to ASME B16.25 |
| Testing | PMI (as specified in the PO) · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 on request / as specified in the PO |
When to Choose a Bend
Bends of 3D, 5D and larger radius give smoother flow than elbows and suit slurry, pigging and pipeline service. They are induction- or cold-bent from pipe.
- 3D, 5D and custom radius
- Induction or cold bending
- Tangent lengths to order
More on choosing: Bend guide.
SS 304 Bend: Why 304 for bends
Bends of 3D, 5D and larger radius give smoother flow than elbows and suit slurry, pigging and pipeline service. They are induction- or cold-bent from pipe. In SS 304, the choice usually comes down to the medium and temperature — the rows here are the points buyers check for this exact combination.
| Why this grade | Stainless fittings keep the line clean and corrosion-free. SS 304 is picked for general corrosion resistance, food, water and architectural work. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Food & dairy — Tanks, piping and equipment that must be cleaned daily. |
| Welding to carbon steel | ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel |
| Matching filler | ER308 / ER308L (AWS A5.9) |
SS 304 Bend Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Chromium | As specified |
| Nickel | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
| Nitrogen | As specified |
| Phosphorus | As specified |
| Sulphur | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification to be verified: ASTM A240 for UNS S30400.
SS 304 Bend Mechanical Properties
Under technical review for TDS.
| Property | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | As specified |
| Yield strength 0.2% | As specified |
| Elongation | As specified |
| Hardness | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification and condition to be verified: ASTM A240 for UNS S30400 — Annealed plate & sheet.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 304 grade page.
Other SS 304 pipe fittings
SS 304 Bend — questions buyers ask
Bend or elbow — what is the difference?
An elbow has a fixed 1D or 1.5D radius to ASME B16.9; a bend is bent from pipe to a larger radius, typically 3D or 5D.
Can SS 304 bends be welded to carbon steel?
Yes — ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel.
Which standard covers SS 304 bends?
The material is ASTM A403 WP304; dimensions follow ASME B16.49 · project specs. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 304 bend?
The alloy price, the size and schedule or class, quantity, and the testing and documents required. Send your list and we quote the same working day.
What documents do you supply?
EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 certificates available on request / as specified in the PO; dimensional reports as required. PMI can be arranged depending on product and requirements, as specified in the PO.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026