1-1/2 BLACK 90 ELBOW

A 1-1/2" Black 90° Elbow is a standard threaded pipe fitting used to change direction in black iron piping systems.

🔧 What it is

• Size: 1-1/2 inch nominal pipe size (NPT)
• Angle: 90 degrees
• Type: Standard elbow (female x female threads)
• Material: black malleable iron (black steel fitting)

⚙️ What it does

• Changes pipe direction by 90°
• Connects two threaded pipe ends at a right angle
• Used in systems where flow direction must turn sharply

🧱 Key characteristics

• Both ends are female threaded (FIP x FIP)
• Typically requires a nipple between fittings if spacing is needed
• Black finish is a protective oil coating (not galvanized)
• Designed for gas, air, and low-pressure fluid systems

🏗️ Common applications

• Natural gas and propane piping
• Air compressor lines
• Hydronic and mechanical piping systems
• Industrial process piping
• General black iron plumbing installations