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Cantex 5121055 Schedule 80 PVC 90° Elbow
The Cantex 5121055 Schedule 80 PVC 90° Elbow is a solvent-weld conduit fitting engineered to change the direction of a rigid PVC conduit run by a full 90 degrees while preserving the raceway's mechanical and electrical integrity. This elbow is available across a range of sizes, from 1/4" through 6", so installers can match the fitting to the trade size of the Schedule 80 PVC conduit run in use. Molded from Schedule 80 PVC, the elbow is built with thicker wall construction than standard Schedule 40 fittings, giving installers added strength and durability where a conduit run is exposed to greater physical stress or impact. As part of the Cantex conduit and fitting system, this 90° elbow is designed to solvent-cement seamlessly to matching Schedule 80 PVC conduit, providing a continuous, corrosion-resistant raceway for electrical conductors in a wide range of commercial, industrial, and utility applications.
Key Features
- Trade Size Range: Available in sizes from 1/4" through 6" for Schedule 80 PVC conduit systems, allowing a direct, matched connection to standard rigid PVC raceway runs of the size selected.
- Durable Construction: Molded from Schedule 80 PVC for a heavier wall thickness than Schedule 40, delivering enhanced impact resistance and long-term durability in demanding installations across every size in the range.
- 90° Elbow Configuration: Provides a clean, code-compliant 90-degree directional change in a conduit run, eliminating the need for field bending of rigid PVC pipe.
- Solvent-Weld Connection: Designed for solvent-cement joining to Schedule 80 PVC conduit, creating a continuous, sealed, corrosion-resistant raceway at every trade size offered.
- Corrosion Resistance: PVC construction resists corrosion, moisture intrusion, and chemical attack far better than uncoated metallic fittings, making it well suited to underground and exposed installations.
- Non-Conductive Material: As a PVC fitting, the elbow adds no additional conductive path, supporting safe conduit system design alongside proper grounding conductors.
Technical Specifications
- Trade Size: 1/4" - 6"
- Material: PVC
- Schedule: Schedule 80
- Angle: 90°
- Connection Type: Solvent-Weld
Typical Applications
- Underground and Direct-Burial Conduit Runs
- Industrial and Commercial Electrical Installations
- Utility and Municipal Conduit Systems
- Areas Requiring Heavier-Wall PVC Conduit for Physical Protection
- Corrosive or Wet Environment Raceway Applications
Why Cantex?
Cantex Schedule 80 PVC fittings are engineered for installers who need dependable, corrosion-resistant conduit components that stand up to demanding job-site conditions across an entire project's size range. The thicker-wall Schedule 80 construction of this 90° elbow, offered from 1/4" through 6", reflects Cantex's focus on durable, code-compliant PVC conduit solutions that integrate seamlessly with a complete PVC raceway system, helping electrical contractors deliver reliable installations backed by proven material performance regardless of the size selected for a given run.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- CAN-20260924
- Product Type:
- Elbow
- Angle:
- 90°
- Connection Type:
- Solvent-Weld
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- PVC Conduit & Fittings
- Product Material:
- PVC
- Product Size:
- 1"
- Product Size:
- 1/4"
- Product Size:
- 3"
- Product Size:
- 6"
- Product Group:
- Conduit & Raceway
Cantex 5133826 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What trade sizes does the Cantex Schedule 80 PVC 90 degree elbow come in?
Orderable sizes run 1/4 inch, 1 inch, 3 inch and 6 inch, each with its own part number: 5133826 for 1/4 inch, 5121055 for 1 inch, 5133820 for 3 inch and 5133877 for 6 inch. Match the elbow to the trade size of the Schedule 80 conduit already on the run, since the socket is sized to that conduit's outside diameter.
2) Will a Cantex Schedule 80 elbow glue to Schedule 40 PVC conduit?
Yes, physically. Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 PVC conduit share the same outside diameter at a given trade size, so a solvent-weld Schedule 80 socket accepts Schedule 40 conduit of the same size. The difference is wall thickness: Schedule 80 is the heavier wall. Where your spec or the inspector calls for Schedule 80 through an area of physical damage, the conduit itself has to be Schedule 80, not just the fitting.
3) I need a 45 degree bend instead of a 90 in a 3 inch PVC conduit run. What should I use?
The Cantex 5121055 is a 90 degree elbow, so it will not give you a 45 degree offset. For a 45 degree change of direction in 3 inch PVC, the Thomas & Betts UA7AL-CAR is a 3 inch Schedule 40 PVC 45 degree plain-end elbow in gray. Confirm that Schedule 40 suits the physical protection requirements of your run, since the Cantex 5121055 is molded in Schedule 80 with a heavier wall.
4) Is a Schedule 40 elbow an acceptable substitute where Schedule 80 is specified?
No. The Cantex 5121055 is molded in Schedule 80 PVC with a heavier wall than Schedule 40 for added impact resistance where a run is exposed to physical stress, and it is available from 1/4 inch through 6 inch to match Schedule 80 conduit. A Schedule 40 fitting such as the Thomas & Betts UA7AL-CAR, a 3 inch Schedule 40 PVC 45 degree plain-end elbow, is built to the lighter wall and belongs in a Schedule 40 system. Keep the schedule consistent with the conduit the drawing calls for.
5) Do I need to field bend PVC conduit for a 90 degree turn, or use this elbow?
The Cantex elbow gives you the full 90 degree change of direction as a molded fitting, so no heat box and no bending on site. That matters most at 3 inch and 6 inch, where field bending heavy wall PVC is slow and easy to kink. For sweeping turns on long underground pulls, a factory sweep radius elbow is the better choice; this is a solvent-weld fitting elbow for a defined corner.
6) Is this PVC elbow OK for direct burial and wet locations?
Yes. The PVC body resists corrosion, moisture intrusion and chemical attack, and underground and direct burial conduit runs are a listed application for it. Solvent cementing both sockets gives you a sealed, continuous raceway, which is what you want below grade and in corrosive or wet environments.
7) Does a PVC elbow mean I can skip the ground wire?
No. PVC is non-conductive, so the elbow adds no conductive path and the raceway cannot serve as an equipment grounding path the way metallic conduit can. You still pull a separate equipment grounding conductor through the run.
8) Can I use this elbow on an exposed conduit run where things get bumped?
That is what the Schedule 80 version is for. The heavier wall gives added impact resistance where a run is exposed to physical stress, which is the usual reason a spec calls out Schedule 80 instead of Schedule 40 on exposed or industrial work. Keep the whole run in Schedule 80 so the conduit matches the fitting.
9) What is the difference between a plain-end elbow like the Carlon UA7AL-CAR and the solvent-weld Cantex 5121055?
The Cantex 5121055 is specified for a solvent-weld connection, meaning it is cemented directly to matching Schedule 80 PVC conduit to form a sealed, continuous raceway. The Thomas & Betts UA7AL-CAR is a plain-end elbow, so its ends are unbelled and require couplings or belled conduit ends to make up the joint. That affects how many fittings you stage for the run, not the function of the bend itself.
10) Is a solvent-weld elbow the right choice, or should I look for a threaded PVC fitting?
The Cantex 90 degree elbow is solvent-weld only, with cement sockets on both ends. That is the standard joint for a rigid PVC raceway and it seals the run. If your connection point is a threaded hub on a box, enclosure or metal transition, you need a terminal adapter or male adapter at that point, not this elbow.
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