ASTM A335 P22 ElbowASTM A234 · ASME B16.9 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
SA-335 P22 · 2¼Cr-1Mo alloy pipe
An ASTM A335 P22 elbow is a fitting that changes the direction of a pipe run, for use with ASTM A335 P22 pipe. ASTM A335 P22 itself is a pipe or plate specification, so the matching elbow is made to ASTM A234 WP22 (buttweld) · ASTM A182 F22 (forged) — which is what we supply for P22 lines. Elbows come in 45°, 90° and 180° (return) angles. Long-radius (1.5D) is the default for flow; short-radius (1D) saves space. Buttweld elbows follow ASME B16.9; socket-weld and threaded elbows follow ASME B16.11.
- ASTM A234
- ASME B16.9
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is an ASTM A335 P22 Elbow?
- What it is
- A fitting that changes the direction of a pipe run
- Material
- ASTM A234 WP22 (buttweld) · ASTM A182 F22 (forged)
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.9 · B16.11
- Grade
- ASTM A335 P22
- Best at
- High-pressure steam and hydrogen service up to about 580 °C
ASTM A335 P22 Elbow Specification
| Product | ASTM A335 P22 Elbow |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A234 WP22 (buttweld) · ASTM A182 F22 (forged) |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B16.9 · B16.11 |
| Sizes | Buttweld ½" – 48" · forged ⅛" – 4" |
| Wall / class | Schedule to match pipe · Class 3000 / 6000 (forged) |
| Ends | Bevelled to ASME B16.25 |
| Testing | Chemical & mechanical per heat · NDT · impact where specified |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 on request / as specified in the PO |
When to Choose an Elbow
Elbows come in 45°, 90° and 180° (return) angles. Long-radius (1.5D) is the default for flow; short-radius (1D) saves space. Buttweld elbows follow ASME B16.9; socket-weld and threaded elbows follow ASME B16.11.
- LR (1.5D) and SR (1D) radius
- 45°, 90° and 180° return
- Seamless or welded construction
More on choosing: Elbow guide.
ASTM A335 P22 Elbow: Why P22 for elbows
Elbows come in 45°, 90° and 180° (return) angles. Long-radius (1.5D) is the default for flow; short-radius (1D) saves space. Buttweld elbows follow ASME B16.9; socket-weld and threaded elbows follow ASME B16.11. In ASTM A335 P22, 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 | Carbon and low-alloy fittings suit hydrocarbon, steam and utility lines. ASTM A335 P22 is picked for high-pressure steam and hydrogen service up to about 580 °C. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Power plants — High-pressure steam lines. |
| Welding to carbon steel | Matching carbon or low-alloy filler is used; joints to stainless need ER309L |
| Matching filler | ER90S-B3 / E9018-B3 |
ASTM A335 P22 Elbow Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Chromium | As specified |
| Molybdenum | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | 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 A335 Grade P22.
ASTM A335 P22 Elbow Mechanical Properties
Under technical review for TDS.
| Property | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | As specified |
| Yield strength 0.2% | As specified |
| Elongation | 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 A335 Grade P22 — condition per order.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the ASTM A335 P22 grade page.
Other ASTM A335 P22 pipe fittings
ASTM A335 P22 Elbow dimensions — ASME B16.9
Values in mm, the same for every material; the wall thickness matches the pipe schedule.
| NPS | OD | 90° LR elbow A | 45° elbow B | 90° SR elbow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½" | 21.3 | 38 | 16 | — |
| ¾" | 26.7 | 38 | 19 | — |
| 1" | 33.4 | 38 | 22 | 25 |
| 1½" | 48.3 | 57 | 29 | 38 |
| 2" | 60.3 | 76 | 35 | 51 |
| 3" | 88.9 | 114 | 51 | 76 |
| 4" | 114.3 | 152 | 64 | 102 |
| 6" | 168.3 | 229 | 95 | 152 |
| 8" | 219.1 | 305 | 127 | 203 |
| 10" | 273.1 | 381 | 159 | 254 |
| 12" | 323.9 | 457 | 190 | 305 |
| 16" | 406.4 | 610 | 254 | 406 |
| 20" | 508.0 | 762 | 318 | 508 |
| 24" | 610.0 | 914 | 381 | 610 |
Full chart: ASME B16.9 fitting dimensions.
ASTM A335 P22 Elbow — questions buyers ask
Long radius or short radius elbow?
Long radius gives lower pressure drop and is the default. Short radius is used where space is tight, with a small pressure-rating reduction per ASME B16.9.
Can ASTM A335 P22 elbows be welded to carbon steel?
Yes — matching carbon or low-alloy filler is used; joints to stainless need ER309L.
Which standard covers ASTM A335 P22 elbows?
The material is ASTM A234 WP22 (buttweld) · ASTM A182 F22 (forged); dimensions follow ASME B16.9 · B16.11. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a ASTM A335 P22 elbow?
The steel 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