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Cantex Schedule 40 PVC 45° Elbow, Standard Duty
The Cantex Schedule 40 PVC 45° Elbow is a rigid, non-metallic conduit fitting engineered for dependable directional changes in electrical raceway systems. This family of fittings is available in trade sizes ranging from 1/2" through 1", allowing contractors and electricians to select the correct size for their specific Schedule 40 PVC conduit run while maintaining consistent Schedule 40 standard (STD) dimensions across the entire size range. Molded from rigid PVC, each elbow in this family provides a smooth, corrosion-resistant 45° bend that reduces pulling tension on conductors compared to a sharper 90° turn, making it a preferred choice for both above-ground and below-ground non-metallic conduit installations.
Key Features
- Trade Size Range: Available from 1/2" through 1" to match standard Schedule 40 PVC conduit runs across a variety of project needs.
- Durable Construction: Rigid PVC material resists corrosion, rust, and chemical degradation compared to metallic conduit fittings, extending service life in both wet and dry environments.
- Angle Configuration: 45° bend allows directional changes in conduit runs without the sharp turn of a 90° elbow, reducing pulling tension on conductors during wire installation.
- Schedule Rating: Manufactured to Schedule 40 standard (STD) dimensions for compatibility with standard PVC electrical conduit systems across every size in the family.
- Lightweight Design: PVC construction is significantly lighter than metallic fittings, easing handling, transport, and installation in the field, particularly on larger jobs requiring multiple fittings.
- Consistent Interior Diameter: Each trade size in the range is sized to the standard interior diameter required for a consistent, code-compliant wireway.
Technical Specifications
- Trade Size Range: 1/2" - 1"
- Angle: 45°
- Schedule: Schedule 40, Standard (STD)
- Material: PVC
Typical Applications
- Underground Electrical Conduit Runs
- Non-Metallic Conduit Systems
- Commercial and Residential Electrical Installations
- Conduit Direction Changes Requiring a Gradual Bend
- New Construction and Renovation Projects
- Multi-Size Conduit Systems Requiring Matched Schedule 40 Fittings
Why Cantex?
Cantex is a trusted manufacturer of PVC conduit and fittings built to Schedule 40 standard dimensions for dependable performance in electrical raceway systems. The rigid PVC construction of this 45° elbow family delivers a corrosion-resistant, lightweight solution across the full 1/2" through 1" trade size range, giving electricians and contractors a consistent, dependable fitting for standard conduit installations regardless of the size required on a given job.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- CAN-20260924
- Product Type:
- PVC Elbow
- Angle:
- 45°
- Configuration:
- Schedule 40
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- PVC Conduit & Fittings
- Product Material:
- PVC
- Product Group:
- Conduit & Raceway
Cantex 5133763 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What trade sizes does the Cantex Schedule 40 PVC 45 degree elbow come in?
Orderable trade sizes are 1/2 inch, 1 inch, and 2-1/2 inch. The 1/2 inch is MPN 5133763, the 1 inch is 5138825, and the 2-1/2 inch is 5133769. All are Schedule 40 standard (STD) dimensions, so each one mates with Schedule 40 PVC conduit of the same trade size.
2) Will a Cantex Schedule 40 PVC elbow glue to Schedule 80 conduit of the same trade size?
Yes. Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 PVC conduit share the same outside diameter at a given trade size, so a Schedule 40 socket elbow solvent-welds to Schedule 80 conduit of the same size. The difference is wall thickness: Schedule 80 is heavier-walled for areas exposed to physical damage. If your specification calls for Schedule 80 throughout the raceway, the fitting has to be Schedule 80 as well, and this Cantex elbow is Schedule 40.
3) I need a 3 inch Schedule 40 PVC 45 degree elbow, not 1/2 inch or 1 inch. What are my options?
The Cantex 45 degree elbow runs 1/2 inch, 1 inch, and 2-1/2 inch, so it will not cover a 3 inch run. For 3 inch, the Carlon (Thomas and Betts) UA7AL-CAR is a 3 inch Schedule 40 PVC 45 degree plain-end elbow in gray. Note it is plain-end, so both ends solvent-weld into couplings or belled conduit rather than socketing directly over plain pipe.
4) Is the Carlon UA7AL-CAR a direct replacement for a Cantex 1-inch 45-degree PVC elbow?
No. The Carlon UA7AL-CAR is a 3-inch Schedule 40 PVC 45-degree plain-end elbow, so it will not solvent-weld to 1-inch conduit. For a 1-inch run, use the Cantex Schedule 40 PVC 45-degree elbow in the 1-inch trade size, MPN 5138825. Both fittings share the same 45-degree angle and Schedule 40 PVC construction, but trade size has to match the conduit exactly.
5) Can PVC 45 degree elbows be buried in a direct-burial conduit run?
Yes. The Cantex 45 degree elbow is rigid PVC and is intended for both above-ground and below-ground non-metallic conduit, including underground electrical runs. PVC resists corrosion, rust, and chemical attack in wet soil, which is why it is the common choice underground over metallic fittings. Solvent-weld every joint so the raceway stays sealed.
6) Can I mix PVC 45 degree elbows into an existing EMT or rigid metal conduit run?
Not directly. This is a non-metallic PVC fitting with solvent-weld sockets and will not thread onto rigid metal conduit or take an EMT connector. To transition from metal to PVC you need the appropriate PVC terminal or female adapter at the changeover point, then continue in PVC from there.
7) Does switching from Cantex to Carlon change how a 45-degree PVC elbow is joined to the conduit?
Both are rigid PVC Schedule 40 fittings for non-metallic conduit. The Carlon UA7AL-CAR is specified as a plain-end elbow, meaning the ends are left plain for solvent-cement joints into couplings or belled conduit rather than being supplied belled. The Cantex Schedule 40 PVC 45-degree elbow is a molded rigid PVC fitting built to Schedule 40 standard dimensions for standard PVC conduit systems, so confirm the end configuration you need for the joint you are making.
8) Does a PVC 45 degree elbow need any mounting hardware or a separate coupling?
No separate hardware. The elbow is solvent-welded into the run with PVC cement and primer, which are bought separately and are not supplied with the fitting. Supporting the raceway itself is done with straps or clamps per code for the trade size; the elbow contributes no support.
9) Will a Schedule 40 PVC elbow give me the same interior wireway as the conduit, so my fill calculation holds?
Yes. Each trade size of the Cantex 45 degree elbow is built to Schedule 40 standard (STD) dimensions and sized to the standard interior diameter, so the bore matches the Schedule 40 conduit it joins and does not pinch the wireway. Your conduit fill is figured off the conduit trade size as normal.
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