Bulkhead Union Elbow

A bulkhead union elbow is a specific type of fitting used in piping or tubing systems to create a secure and leak-proof connection through a wall or partition while incorporating an elbow to change the flow direction. This fitting type allows fluid or gas passage from one side of the chamber to the other at a right angle. Bulkhead elbow unions are commonly used in various applications, including plumbing, industrial processes, and fluid transfer systems.

Connects Metric Tube

Components

Nut: The nut is threaded and used to secure the fitting on both sides of the partition.
Body or Coupling: The body of the bulkhead elbow union contains the internal components necessary for creating secure and leak-proof connections between pipes or tubes on either side of the partition.
Elbow Connection: The elbow portion of the fitting allows for a change in the direction of the piping system, typically at a right angle.
Sealing Components: Bulkhead elbow unions often include O-rings, gaskets, or other sealing components to ensure a tight and reliable seal against the partition.

Installation

Cutting and Preparing Pipes: Cut the pipes to the desired lengths and prepare the ends for connection.
Making a Hole: Drill or cut a hole through the wall or partition where the bulkhead elbow union will be installed.
Assembling the Bulkhead Elbow Union: Slide the nuts over the ends of the pipes, insert the tubes through the hole in the partition, and then thread the nuts onto the fittings on both sides of the section.
Tightening: Use appropriate tools to tighten the nuts securely on both sides of the partition, ensuring a leak-proof and stable connection.

Considerations

Material Compatibility: Ensure that the materials of the bulkhead elbow union are compatible with the substances flowing through the piping system.
Application: Consider factors such as pressure, temperature, and the nature of the fluid or gas when selecting a bulkhead elbow union for a specific application.

Types

Equal Bulkhead Elbow Union: Both sides of the elbow union have the same diameter, providing an equal-size connection on both sides of the partition.
Reducing Bulkhead Elbow Union: The elbow union has different sizes on either side, allowing for connections of varying diameters.

Note 👍 Bulkhead elbow unions are helpful when a change in the direction of the piping system is required, along with the need to pass pipes or tubes through a wall or partition in a secure and sealed manner.