1" Tri-Clamp 45 Degree Elbow (2KMP-1)

Securely Connect Separate Sanitary Line Feeds with Stainless Steel 45º Tri-Clamp Elbow

• Tri-Clamp 45º Elbow
• Available in 304 & 316L Stainless Steel
• Surface Finish: 32Ra (20Ra and 15Ra Available)
• 3-A Sanitary Standards for Sanitary Fittings, Number 63-04

The elbow used by the Tri-Clamp at 45 degrees can be made of either 304 or 316 stainless steel. In order to keep the joining ends in place, you need to use such clamp fittings like a bolt-on clamp or a heavy-duty single-pin clamp with a wingnut as well as rubber gaskets. This item has the 3A certification and is intended for sanitary-grade line processing applications in food, beverage, and drug manufacturing processes. 3-A Sanitary Standards Inc. assesses when a product meets the FDA and USDA standards against contamination in food, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical industries.

Product Overview

The Eagle 45° Sanitary Tri-Clamp Elbow is designed to make hygienic process piping directional changes with low turbulence and easy cleaning capability. Made from stainless steel without seams, it has a smooth interior surface which reduces adherence of products, while also allowing for complete CIP drainage. The usage of 45 degrees rather than 90 degrees is useful in applications where the line has to slope but also be efficient in flow. Each elbow is marked with a unique heat lot number for traceability.

Technical Specifications

• Size Range: 1.0" to 4.0"
• Material: 304 or 316L Stainless Steel
• Surface Finish: 32Ra Electropolished (20Ra and 15Ra Available)
• Connection Type: Sanitary Tri-Clamp (Bevel Seat)
• Angle: 45°
• Certification: 3-A Sanitary Standard 63-04
• Traceability: Stamped with Heat Lot Number
• Compatible Clamps: Single Pin Heavy Duty Clamp, Bolted Clamp

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is a 45° elbow preferred over a 90° elbow in sanitary piping?

A 45° sanitary elbow is preferred when a process line needs to turn while keeping a downward slope for gravity drainage, when reducing total pressure loss with several bends is important for pump efficiency, or when piping is to be routed around an obstacle with a long-radius offset. A shallower angle results in lower turbulence at the bend, which allows more effective CIP cleaning and prevents flow separation that can happen on the inside radius of a sharper 90° bend.

How do I determine whether to use 304 or 316L stainless steel for my elbow?

When using General Dairy, Food, and Beverage applications with standard CIP solutions at modest temperatures, 304 stainless steel will work adequately. However, in the case of use with chlorinated sanitizers or acidic materials and/or SIP cycles above 135° Celsius and/or high temperatures, choose 316L grade stainless steel. The molybdenum component in 316L makes it resistant to both pitting and crevice corrosion; thus, 316L grade stainless steel is the top choice for pharma and biotech applications.

What is the correct way to orient a 45° elbow in a drain line?

The elbow of a drain line having a 45-degree rotation should be installed such that the direction of flow is downward even when it is going through the bend. It should not be fitted with the bend facing upward since this causes blockage, thus retaining water in between after drainage. The installation procedure depends on the arrangement of pipes, but the general principle remains unchanged: all components of the drainage system and materials should be inclined towards one direction.

Can this elbow be welded directly into a line instead of using a Tri-Clamp connection?

Absolutely true. It indeed includes Tri-Clamp beveling for fastening connection points. However, Eagle Fittings also produces the very same 45-degree elbow equipped with butt-weld ends. In this case, welded edges make the union devoid of gaskets and fasteners, ensuring maximum sterility and cleanliness of validated solution.

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