Introduction  - In applications where the hose is normally used at 90° to an end fitting for example when a hose length is hanging vertically downwards from a horizontal connection to the pipe work then a 90° elbow can be used to "take the strain".

PTFE Lined 90° Elbow End Fittings  - As with most end fittings for Process Fluid applications, it is usually preferred that elbows are PTFE lined, for cleanliness and to avoid internal bacteria traps.

Aflex have developed a new design of PTFE lined 90° elbows, this design includes a normal PTFE lined straight fitting attached to the end of the hose.  The hose behind the fitting is passed through a 90° elbow stainless steel tube which is welded to the back of the ferrule, as shown below.

Size Range & Specification 

• Triclover Fittings: Hose Sizes  7/8", 1", 1 3/8", 1 7/8" & 2" only
• With all other Fittings: Hose Sizes 1", 1 1/2" & 2" only

Limitations  - Specification are generally the same as for the hose and straight end fittings.  Elbows for SS Braid and RC Grades are available but not for PB and KYB braids.

Dog Legs  - Elbow pieces can also be used to create 'dog legs' in hoses, to shape the hose in applications where this may be an advantage, to special order.   (Only available for the hose sizes as above but not for the rubber covered grades and not for PB and KYB grades).

Non Lined 90° Elbow End Fittings  - A 90° elbow attached to the hose can be supplied non PTFE lined as shown in the drawing below for any size of hose or type of fittings to special order.