AM-FLAT-BACK · Progressive ProductsCast Ceramic Flat-Back Elbow
Extreme-wear elbow with cast ceramic flat-back construction. 30–40× longer life than bare elbows in metals, composites, aggregates, fly ash, and cement service. Cuts downtime up to 97%.
Overview
The cast ceramic Flat-Back elbow is designed for extremely abrasive applications where Ceram-Back® lifespan isn’t enough. It uses a pipe or tube inner core substrate to minimize wear caused by the outlet transition, with a cast ceramic flat-back providing incredible abrasion resistance.
In typical service this elbow stays in your system far longer than alternatives, reducing maintenance costs and system downtime while improving production potential. Customers report cutting downtime up to 97% versus bare elbows.
Typical applications
Metals, composite products, aggregates, fly ash, cement.
Benefits
- 30–40× longer lifespan than bare elbows
- Greatly reduces aggressive wear and extreme impacts
- Saves on maintenance labor, product loss, and downtime
- Fits any application
- Easily replaces existing elbows
- Doesn’t change line flow
- Excellent lead times
Configuration
- Any diameter, degree, and Centerline Radius
- Carbon steel or stainless steel
- Pipe (I.D.) or tube (O.D.)
- Plain, flanged, grooved, or other specified ends
- Ceramic/Tile Linings also available
- Special orders welcome