Microwave Techniques manufactures coaxial elbows for RF transmission lines, available with copper or aluminum outer conductor assemblies. Our various elbow configurations provide you with flexibility in your coaxial RF system design. We also have several related accessories to support installation and other components that optimize performance. Contact the experts to learn about our full line of RF solutions.
Coaxial Elbows: Design Overview and Capabilities
Microwave Techniques coaxial elbows are carefully fabricated to assure maximum mechanical stability and minimum VSWR over the entire operating frequency range of the elbow. A general overview of our capabilities includes:
- 7/8″ to 12″ coax
- 45° and 90° elbows
- Equal and unequal legs
- Standard flange: swivel
- Copper or aluminum outers
- Standard connector: anchor
- Various leg lengths available
- Various custom options available
Microwave Techniques offers standard and custom coaxial elbows for different lengths, diameters, and angles.
Standard Elbows: Sizes and Leg Lengths
| Coaxial Size | Standard Equal Leg | Standard Unequal Leg |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 3 x 3 | 3 x 6 |
| 1-5/8 | 3 x 3 | 3 x 6 |
| 3-1/8 | 6 x 6 | 6 x 9 |
| 4-1/16 | 6 x 6 | 6 x 12 |
| 6-1/8 | 9 x 9 | 9 x 18 |
| 9-3/16 | 12 x 12 | 12 x 24 |
Elbows for Coaxial RF Transmission Lines: Sizes and Angles
7/8″ Elbows
- 90° equal leg
- 90° unequal
- 45° equal leg
- 45° unequal
1-5/8″ Elbows
- 90° equal leg
- 90° unequal
- 45° equal leg
- 45° unequal
3-1/8″ Elbows
- 90° equal leg
- 90° unequal
- 45° equal leg
- 45° unequal
4-1/16″ Elbows
- 90° equal leg
- 90° unequal
- 45° equal leg
- 45° unequal
6-1/8″ Elbows
- 90° equal leg
- 90° unequal
- 45° equal leg
- 45° unequal
9-3/16″ Elbows
- 90° equal leg
- 90° unequal
- 45° equal leg
- 45° unequal
Microwave Techniques: High Power Coaxial RF Experts
In addition to coaxial elbows, Microwave Techniques has a complete catalog of components and solutions for RF transmission systems. We also have a readily available inventory of installation hardware and spare parts, including: flanges, adaptors, hangers, connectors, and more. Other components in our high-power coax product line include:
- Circulators
- Stub tuners
- Tee junctions
- Power combiners
- Directional couplers
- RF transmission lines
- Windows or gas stops
With components from Type N to 14-inch diameter, all Microwave Techniques coax devices are manufactured to exacting electrical and mechanical tolerances to provide maximum stability and minimum VSWR. Our focus on high-power RF component designs ensures consistent operation at peak performance, even in the harshest of environments.
To learn about Microwave Techniques coaxial elbows, start a discussion with one of our technical experts now!
