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U Bend
Glass U bend, DN 15 to DN 80
Glass U bend returning a line through 180° — DN 15 to DN 80, L 50 mm to 225 mm.
| Product type | Glass U bend |
|---|---|
| Material | Borosilicate 3.3 |
| Nominal bore range | DN 15 to DN 80 |
| End connection | Beaded pipe ends with backing flanges and PTFE-envelope gaskets |
| Flange drilling | See the drilling table — BS 10 Table E, BS 10 Table F and ASA drilling available |
| Pressure rating | Not published on the component datasheet — confirm with us for your duty |
| Temperature rating | Not published on the component datasheet — confirm with us for your duty |
| Dimensional standard | As per the Lata Scientific component datasheet |
Product overview
What it does, and where it fits.
A U bend turns a glass run back on itself through 180°, which is how a line is routed up and back down a column, or how a seal leg is formed at the bottom of a run.
The datasheet covers five bores from DN 15 to DN 80 with a single dimension L for each.
Features
Built into every unit.
- 180° return in a single component
- DN 15 to DN 80
- L 50 mm to 225 mm
- Borosilicate 3.3 with beaded ends
Benefits
Why it earns its place in the line.
- Completely inert to almost all process media — no metal pick-up and no contamination of the batch
- Full visibility of the process along the whole line
- Smooth, non-wetting bore that resists fouling and cleans easily
- Excellent thermal shock resistance from borosilicate 3.3
- Modular flanged construction — sections can be swapped without cutting or welding
Applications & industries
Where it is specified.
Typical applications
- Returning a line back on itself around a column
- Forming a seal leg at the foot of a run
- Compact routing in tight plant space
- Distillation, absorption and scrubbing pipework
Industries served
- Chemical processing
- Pharmaceutical
- Fine chemicals & dyes
- Food & beverage
- Water & effluent treatment
- Distillation & solvent recovery
- Research & pilot plant
Technical data
Specification for U Bend.
Figures below are for this product only — every item in the range carries its own dimension table.
| Product type | Glass U bend |
|---|---|
| Material | Borosilicate 3.3 |
| Nominal bore range | DN 15 to DN 80 |
| End connection | Beaded pipe ends with backing flanges and PTFE-envelope gaskets |
| Flange drilling | See the drilling table — BS 10 Table E, BS 10 Table F and ASA drilling available |
| Pressure rating | Not published on the component datasheet — confirm with us for your duty |
| Temperature rating | Not published on the component datasheet — confirm with us for your duty |
| Dimensional standard | As per the Lata Scientific component datasheet |
| Catalogue reference | LSPU series, e.g. LSPU2 = DN 50 |
| Cat. Ref. | DN | L |
|---|---|---|
| LSPU07 | 15 | 50 |
| LSPU1 | 25 | 150 |
| LSPU1.5 | 40 | 175 |
| LSPU2 | 50 | 175 |
| LSPU3 | 80 | 225 |
All dimensions in mm, transcribed exactly from the component datasheet.
FAQ
Questions we are asked about this item.
Yes — see the U bend with bottom outlet, which adds a branch at the base of the U so the leg can be drained or sampled.
DN 80. For larger returns we would build the turn from two 90° bends and a section.
Enquiry
Tell us your line size — we'll confirm the spec.
Send the bore, the media, the temperature and pressure, and the flange standard you work to. Drawings and custom sizes welcome.
Not sure which spec fits your process?
Send your requirement — media, temperature, pressure, dimensions — and we'll recommend the right product or fabricate it.
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