What is Elbolet?

Elbolet is a type of self-reinforced branch fitting developed by a company called Bonney Forge. It is used on Long Radius Elbow for instrument connections such as thermowell.

Elbolet is available in Threaded end, Socket type (Class 3000 and Class 6000), and Butt type end with Standard Weight, Extra Strong, and Double Extra Strong (Schedule 160).

Elbolet® is a Registered Trademark of Bonney Forge.

Elbolet Dimensions

Class 3000 Threaded & Socket Weld Std. & XS Butt-Weld Dimensions

Inches Class 3000 Threaded & Socket Weld Std. & XS Butt-Weld
Size A B C D E
1/4 Elbow Radius 1.5D (NPS) Elbow Radius 2D (NPS) 38.10 40.48 ((Run Pipe O.D.)/2 + Root Gap) / 0.707 + D
3/8 38.10 40.48
1/2 38.10 40.48
3/4 43.66 47.63
1 57.15 57.15
1 1/4 73.03 63.50
1 1/2 79.38 68.26
2 106.36 82.55
2 1/2 106.36 82.55
3 128.59 98.43
4 168.28 122.24
6 238.13 165.10
8 338.14 204.79
10 432.59 263.53
12 498.48 282.58

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Class 6000 Threaded & Socket Weld Std. & XS Butt-Weld Dimensions

Inches Class 6000 Threaded & Socket Socket-Weld Sch. 160 & XXS Butt-Weld
Size A B C D E
1/4 Elbow Radius 1.5D (NPS) Elbow Radius 2D (NPS) 38.10 40.48 ((Run Pipe O.D.)/2 + Root Gap) / 0.707 + D
3/8 38.10 40.48
1/2 43.66 47.63
3/4 57.15 57.15
1 73.03 63.50
1 1/4 79.38 68.26
1 1/2 106.36 82.55

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