Sioux Chief SIDEWINDER 550-M Series Kink-Resistant PEX Bend Support

Sioux Chief SIDEWINDER 550-M Series Kink-Resistant PEX Bend Support

The Sioux Chief SIDEWINDER 550-M Series PEX Bend Support protects PEX tubing from kinking and excess stress at direction changes during rough-in plumbing work, available in 1/2" and 3/4" sizes to match common residential and commercial water distribution runs. The SIDEWINDER platform spans the 550-M2 and 550-M3 configurations, giving installers flexibility to match the bend support to the specific run and maintain a proper bend radius at tight turns. Each unit ships 25 to a case, helping plumbing contractors and distributors stock and deploy it efficiently across residential and commercial jobsites.

Key Features

• Trade Size Range: Sized for 1/2" and 3/4" PEX tubing, covering common residential and commercial water distribution runs.
• SIDEWINDER Bend Support Design: Guides PEX tubing through direction changes, helping prevent kinks and reduce stress on the tubing wall at bends.
• Model Options: Offered as 550-M2 and 550-M3 within the SIDEWINDER 550M Series, giving installers a choice to suit the application and tubing size at hand.
• Simplified Rough-In: Supports consistent bend geometry at direction changes, reducing callbacks tied to kinked or restricted PEX tubing runs.
• Packaging: Supplied 25 units per case, simplifying inventory counts and jobsite stocking for plumbing crews and distributors.
• Country of Origin: Manufactured in China.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: PEX Bend Support
• Series: SIDEWINDER 550M Series
• Trade Size Range: 1/2" - 3/4" PEX
• Model Options: 550-M2, 550-M3
• Packaging: 25 EA per case
• Country of Origin: China

Typical Applications

• PEX Tubing Installations
• Residential and Commercial Plumbing Systems
• Bend Support at Direction Changes and Tight Turns
• New Construction and Remodel Plumbing Rough-In
• Radiant Heating and Water Distribution Runs
• Contractor and Distributor Jobsite Stocking

Why Sioux Chief?

Sioux Chief is a trusted name in plumbing rough-in components, and the SIDEWINDER 550-M Series continues that standard with a purpose-built bend support spanning 1/2" and 3/4" PEX tubing. With both 550-M2 and 550-M3 models available, contractors and distributors can standardize on Sioux Chief SIDEWINDER hardware across bend-support applications and tubing sizes. Choose Sioux Chief for dependable, consistently manufactured plumbing components built to hold up through rough-in and beyond, helping crews protect tubing integrity and maintain proper bend radius for the life of the system.