Side outlet elbow find its application in diverse areas. They offer solutions for interior and exterior handrail applications; from balconies, roof terraces and patio grab rails to commercial shop fittings and are also used for rigid structures, racks, greenhouses, awnings, fencing, cages. For instance, a stainless steel side outlet elbow fitting is ideal for high use and durability in public areas.

Available in a wide number of materials, varying from stainless steel, brass, rugged steel, aluminum, PVC etc, side outlet elbows are given finishings using a number of polishing options. Special care is taken to make them corrosion and rust free. To fit different pipes, they are fabricated in different dimensions, as per the exact specification of the customer.

In most of the cases, no welding is involved and so pipe structures are easily reconfigured if the pipe design needs to be changed. They also require no threading, drilling and bolting and are 100% reusable and form one of the quickest ways to assemble structural pipe work.

Nowadays, round tubings are combined with square fittings to give a more contemporary feel to the side outlet elbow.

A few of the common side outlet elbows are :

• A 90 degree corner joint is most frequently used for the top rail of guard railing. It can also be considered for the top corner joint of benches, work tables, and other rectangular structures.
• A socket elbow with threaded side outlet allows the side outlet to be used as a bypass or temperature sensing point without additional plumbing fittings. It has socket x spigot x female threaded ends.
• Aluminum side outlet elbow is ideal for making simple, strong, rust free launch pads. Each elbow comes with a hex head screw for easy removal of the legs. They are available in different sizes to accommodate any size of pad.