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Cantex 5121008 Schedule 80 PVC 45° Elbow, 2"
The Cantex 5121008 is a Schedule 80 PVC 45° elbow sized for 2" conduit runs, engineered to provide a durable, corrosion-resistant direction change in rigid nonmetallic conduit (RNC) systems. Built from rugged PVC material, this 45-degree elbow allows installers to route conduit around obstructions or transition conduit angles without the added labor and material cost of field bending. As part of the Cantex PVC conduit fitting line, this 2" 45° elbow is designed to integrate seamlessly with Schedule 80 PVC conduit and fittings for a consistent, code-compliant raceway system on commercial, industrial, and utility projects.
Key Features
- Trade Size: 2" sizing for direct integration into 2" PVC conduit runs.
- 45° Configuration: Provides a 45-degree change of direction, reducing the need for field bending and simplifying conduit routing around obstacles.
- Schedule 80 Construction: Heavier wall PVC construction than Schedule 40 for applications requiring added mechanical strength and impact resistance.
- Durable PVC Material: Corrosion- and chemical-resistant PVC construction supports long service life in a wide range of underground and above-ground installations.
- Consistent Fit: Designed to mate with standard 2" PVC conduit and fittings for a secure, reliable solvent-weld joint.
- Lightweight Installation: PVC construction keeps the fitting lightweight relative to metallic alternatives, easing handling and installation on the jobsite.
Technical Specifications
- Trade Size: 2"
- Angle: 45°
- Material: PVC
- Schedule: Schedule 80
- Product Type: Conduit Elbow
Typical Applications
- Rigid PVC Conduit Raceway Systems
- Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations
- Underground and Above-Ground Conduit Runs
- Conduit Direction Changes Around Obstructions
- New Construction and Retrofit Wiring Projects
Why Cantex?
Cantex PVC conduit fittings are manufactured for consistent fit, form, and function with standard PVC conduit systems, giving electrical contractors a reliable option for building out compliant raceway systems. The Schedule 80 PVC construction of the 5121008 45° elbow delivers the added wall thickness and durability professionals look for in demanding installation environments, while the PVC material resists corrosion for long-term performance.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Department:
- Electrical
- Configuration:
- Schedule 80
- Angle:
- 45°
- Product Material:
- PVC
- list_batch:
- CAN-20260924
- Product Type:
- PVC Elbow
- Product Subgroup:
- PVC Conduit & Fittings
- Product Group:
- Conduit & Raceway
Cantex 5121008 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What trade sizes does the Cantex Schedule 80 PVC 45 degree elbow come in?
Two trade sizes: 2 inch (MPN 5121008) and 2-1/2 inch (MPN 5121009). Order by trade size to match your conduit run, since a 2 inch elbow will not take 2-1/2 inch pipe.
2) Will a Schedule 80 PVC 45 degree elbow glue to Schedule 40 conduit of the same trade size?
Yes. Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 PVC share the same outside diameter at a given trade size, so the Cantex 45 degree elbow solvent-welds to either. The difference is wall thickness: Schedule 80 has a heavier wall for added impact and mechanical strength, with a correspondingly smaller inside diameter, which matters for conduit fill on long pulls.
3) Do I need glue for this PVC 45 degree elbow, or does it thread on?
It is a belled, solvent-weld fitting. The Cantex 45 degree elbow is made to mate with standard PVC conduit for a solvent-cement joint, so you will need PVC conduit cement (and primer if your spec calls for it) on the job. No threads, no setscrews.
4) When should I use a 45 degree PVC elbow instead of a 90 or a field bend?
Use the 45 when you need to offset around an obstruction or ease into a run without the full right-angle turn of a 90. Two 45s make a clean offset. Compared with heating and bending the conduit in the field, the molded elbow saves the labor and the risk of kinking or flattening the pipe, and it gives a repeatable angle an inspector can see. Field bending still wins where the angle is odd or the radius has to be long for a large pull.
5) Can Schedule 80 PVC elbows be used underground and in direct burial conduit runs?
Yes. The Cantex Schedule 80 PVC 45 degree elbow is intended for both underground and above-ground conduit runs, and the PVC body resists corrosion and chemical attack in buried service. Schedule 80 is also the usual choice where the raceway is exposed to physical damage, such as risers up a wall or stub-ups out of a slab.
6) Is a PVC conduit elbow a drop-in replacement for a galvanized rigid steel elbow?
Not directly. The Cantex elbow is PVC and joins by solvent weld, while a rigid steel elbow is threaded, so the two do not couple to each other without a transition fitting such as a PVC female adapter or terminal adapter. Where a job allows nonmetallic raceway, the PVC elbow is lighter to handle and will not corrode, but it carries no equipment grounding path, so an equipment grounding conductor has to be pulled in the raceway.
7) Will this elbow work in a Schedule 80 PVC raceway that has to stay code compliant?
It is built as part of the Cantex PVC fitting line for rigid nonmetallic conduit (RNC) systems and is made to integrate with Schedule 80 PVC conduit and fittings for a consistent raceway. Keep the schedule consistent through the run so wall thickness and fill stay uniform.
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