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Alloy Elbows

Designed to provide exceptional solutions for fluid redirection across a variety of applications. These elbows offer seamless redirection at a range of angles including 15, 45, 60, 90, 135, and 180 degrees, making them a perfect fit for various projects. Whether you're working on a performance induction system for an automotive application or a specialized industrial setup, these elbows have you covered.

In the realm of performance induction systems, these Alloy Elbows play a crucial role. When optimizing the airflow in high-performance engines, every degree of angle matters. Whether you're seeking a 45-degree elbow for precision tuning or a 90-degree elbow for efficient cornering in your air intake setup, our collection provides the angles you need to fine-tune your system.

With a robust 1.6mm wall thickness, these elbows are built to withstand the rigors of high-performance environments. The beaded ends on each elbow ensure a secure connection, minimizing any disruption in airflow. This attention to detail contributes to the seamless flow of air within your induction system, maximizing efficiency and performance.

What are aluminium elbows used for?
They are hard pipe bends that turn a corner in a pipework run without using a flexible hose. In intercooler, turbo and intake plumbing an alloy elbow keeps the bore perfectly round under boost, holds the routing exactly where you want it, and gives a much tidier installation than trying to bend a hose round the same corner. They are also widely used in water systems and industrial pipework.

What angles and sizes do you stock?
45, 90, 135 and 180 degree elbows, in outside diameters from 13mm to 102mm - seventeen sizes in each angle. The 45 and 90 degree elbows have 150mm legs each side, giving 300mm total; the 135 and 180 degree elbows have 100mm legs, giving 200mm total. Order by outside diameter, because that is what the hose slides over.

Are the ends beaded?
Yes - each end is formed with a bead so that the hose clamp pulls the hose down behind a raised lip rather than relying on friction alone. That is what stops a joint blowing off under boost. It is the reason these are the sensible choice for charge air pipework, where an unbeaded joiner can let go under pressure.

What material and rating are they?
T6063 aluminium alloy with a 1.6mm wall, rated -40C to +220C. T6063 gives good strength and corrosion resistance at a fraction of the weight of steel, and it sheds heat well - a useful property in charge air pipework where you want to keep intake temperatures down. It will not rust, and it needs no coating to survive in service.

Aluminium or stainless steel - which should I use?
Aluminium is lighter, cheaper and rejects heat faster, which makes it the usual choice for intercooler and intake pipework. Stainless is stronger, more corrosion resistant in salt environments, and takes a better polish, which makes it the better pick for marine work and visible show pipework. We stock both in overlapping size ranges so you can mix them in one system.

Can I cut the legs shorter?
You can cut the plain section, but not near the bead - cutting off the bead removes the very feature that stops the hose blowing off. Work out which leg needs shortening, cut from the middle of the straight section, and leave at least 25-30mm of tube beyond the bead for the hose and clamp. Deburr inside and out afterwards so the edge cannot score the hose bore.

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