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Cantex 5133841 PVC 90 Degree Elbow, 5 Inch Trade Size, 36 Inch Radius
The Cantex 5133841 is a 5 inch PVC 90 degree elbow with a 36 inch radius, engineered for use in underground and above-ground electrical conduit systems where a smooth, sweeping directional change is required. Manufactured from rigid PVC conduit material, this 90-degree elbow allows cable and wire runs to transition direction without sharp bends that could stress or damage conductors during installation or pulling. The generous 36 inch radius bend reduces pulling tension and minimizes the risk of conduit damage compared to tighter-radius fittings, making it well suited for long conduit runs in commercial, industrial, and utility electrical infrastructure projects. Its 5 inch trade size aligns with larger-diameter conduit systems commonly specified in high-capacity power distribution, substation, and heavy industrial wiring applications.
Key Features
- Trade Size: 5 inch for use with 5 inch PVC conduit systems in large-diameter electrical raceway installations.
- Durable Construction: Rigid PVC material provides corrosion resistance and long service life in both underground and exposed conduit runs.
- 90 Degree Bend Configuration: Provides a full quarter-turn directional change while maintaining conduit continuity and alignment.
- 36 Inch Sweep Radius: Wide-radius design reduces cable pulling tension and eases wire installation through the bend compared to standard-radius elbows.
- Compatible Fit: Designed to mate with standard 5 inch PVC conduit and fittings for consistent system integration.
- Underground and Above-Ground Use: Suitable for direct burial or exposed conduit runs as part of a larger PVC conduit system.
Technical Specifications
- Trade Size: 5 inch
- Bend Angle: 90 degrees
- Sweep Radius: 36 inch
- Material: PVC
Typical Applications
- Underground Electrical Conduit Runs
- Commercial and Industrial Power Distribution
- Large-Diameter PVC Conduit Systems
- Utility and Substation Wiring Infrastructure
- Long-Run Cable Pulling Applications
Why Cantex?
Cantex PVC conduit and fittings are built from rigid PVC material designed to hold up in demanding underground and industrial electrical installations. The wide 36 inch radius on this 90 degree elbow reflects Cantex's focus on fittings that support reliable, low-stress cable pulling for large-diameter conduit systems, giving contractors a dependable component for code-compliant electrical raceway work.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- PVC Elbow
- list_batch:
- CAN-20260924
- Product Material:
- PVC
- Product Subgroup:
- PVC Conduit & Fittings
- Department:
- Electrical
- Angle:
- 90°
- Product Group:
- Conduit & Raceway
Cantex 5133848 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What trade sizes does the Cantex 36 inch radius 90 degree PVC elbow come in?
Two trade sizes: 2 inch (MPN 5133848) and 5 inch (MPN 5133841). Both are 90 degree sweeps with a 36 inch radius, so the bend geometry is the same and only the conduit diameter changes. Order by the trade size of the PVC conduit run it ties into.
2) Why use a 36 inch radius sweep instead of a standard short radius 90 degree PVC elbow?
The wide 36 inch radius cuts pulling tension through the turn and reduces the chance of damaging conductors or the conduit itself during a long pull. On big-diameter runs, a stiff 5 inch cable simply will not negotiate a tight bend without excessive sidewall pressure. If the direction change is in a short, accessible run with small conductors, a standard-radius elbow is fine; for long feeder or substation runs, the sweep is what keeps the pull manageable.
3) What is the difference between the Cantex 36 inch radius 90 degree PVC elbow and the Carlon UA7AL-CAR elbow?
They turn a conduit run by different amounts and in different sizes. The Cantex elbow is a PVC 90 degree elbow with a 36 inch sweep radius, offered in 2 inch and 5 inch trade sizes, for a full quarter-turn change of direction. The Thomas & Betts UA7AL-CAR is a 3 inch Schedule 40 PVC 45 degree plain-end elbow in gray from the Carlon series, so it makes a half-quarter turn and is a single 3 inch trade size. Use two 45 degree bends where an offset or a shallower deflection is wanted, and the 90 degree sweep where the run has to turn a full corner, such as a riser coming up out of a direct-burial duct bank.
4) Can this PVC sweep elbow be direct buried, or is it only for exposed conduit?
Both. The rigid PVC 90 degree sweep is suited to direct burial underground duct runs and to above-ground exposed raceway, and the PVC resists corrosion in either condition.
5) How does a 5 inch PVC sweep elbow connect to the conduit, and do I need glue?
The elbow mates with standard PVC conduit and fittings of the same trade size at its bell ends, so a 5 inch elbow goes onto 5 inch PVC conduit. PVC conduit joints are solvent welded, so plan on PVC conduit cement and cleaner, which are not part of the elbow.
6) Will a 90 degree sweep elbow work where I only need a partial direction change?
No. This is a full quarter turn, 90 degrees, so it swings the run a complete right angle. For a shallower offset you want a 45 degree elbow, for example the Carlon UA7AL-CAR 3 inch Schedule 40 PVC 45 degree plain-end elbow. Two 45s also let you build a gentler offset than a single 90.
7) Is a 36 inch radius sweep practical for a riser out of a trench into a pull box?
That is the usual place it goes. A 36 inch radius means the turn consumes roughly three feet of horizontal travel and three feet of rise, so the trench has to be long enough ahead of the riser and the bend has to be set before you backfill. On tight building-line transitions where you do not have that much room, a shorter radius elbow is the fitting that fits, at the cost of a harder pull.
8) Is this a conduit body or a bend? What exactly is the Cantex 5133841?
It is a one-piece PVC sweep bend, not a pull fitting with a removable cover. The 5133841 is a 5 inch trade size rigid PVC 90 degree elbow with a 36 inch radius that keeps the raceway continuous through the turn. If you need to access the conductors at the direction change, you want a pull box or a conduit body instead.
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