Socket weld Elbow forged fitting has varieties of features such as reliability, durability and dimensional precision. There are lots of advantages of this forged elbow that are easy to install, rugged and corrosion resistant. Socket weld Elbow is usually used in chemical, oil, power plant and fire control industries with high pressure and high temperature. Their leak proof are better than threaded fittings. Socket welding (SW) is used for welding pipes and fittings including reducers, tees and elbows. Socket weld pipe fittings are used to permanently join pipes that are inserted into a recess in the fitting, flange or valve. Once correctly inserted, fillet type sealing welds are applied to join the pipe to the fitting. These fittings are commonly known as SW pipe fittings, with SW couplings, SW elbows and SW tees being examples of different types. Socket welds can be used to change the direction of travel for pipe networks as well as join pipes at different angles and of different diameters. The high leakage integrity and structural strength of socket welds allow them to be used for a range of piping network applications. For other types of IBR Certified Fittings, click here.