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Mitered ells

Mitered ell, long radius

Miter count and cut dimensions for a mitered pipe cover fitting, from the ASTM C450 recommended dimensional standards. Pick nominal pipe size, not OD.

Inputs

Ell

Cut dimensions

0Miters
0B · miter base (heel)
0C · miter top (throat)
0Lin. ft pipe cover per 90° cover

D is from the chart and allows for alternating cuts, saw kerf and waste. The chart gives D for a 90° cover only.

Cut layout, to scale

Side view of one length of pipe cover. Mark B on one edge and C on the other, alternating, so every cut is shared by two miters. Height is the jacket OD from the Knauf chart.

Source: ASTM C450, Long Radius and Short Radius Ells, Recommended Dimensional Standards. Check the first fitting against the elbow and metal cover before cutting a batch.