90° Elbow Metal Body Fittings

90° Elbow Metal Body Fittings for Flexible Conduit Termination

90° elbow metal body conduit fittings are used where compatible flexible conduit must change direction at the point of termination. They are commonly selected for angled entry into enclosures, junction boxes, control panels, and equipment where a durable metal-threaded connection, bonding continuity, or greater mechanical protection is required.

FLEXA 90° elbow fitting families include heavy-duty hard-elbow designs and a smoother bend-elbow option for different routing and installation needs. USW fittings provide a compact right-angle connection, while USB-M provides a smoother 90° bend that can support easier wire and cable pulling.

Use the families below to choose the appropriate elbow fitting based on conduit family, conduit size, thread standard, ingress-protection requirement, installation geometry, and wire-pulling needs.

FLEXA 90° elbow metal body fittings are available through IBIS Electro-Products Corp. as part of a broad range of conduit and fitting solutions for industrial machinery, automation equipment, mobile applications, and infrastructure installations.

Choose a 90° elbow metal body fitting where the conduit must change direction at the equipment or enclosure entry.

90° Elbow Metal Body Fitting Families

USW-M

Metric Thread, Hard 90° Elbow Fitting, Heavy Duty, Bonding, IP40 to IP67

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USW-P

PG Thread, Hard 90° Elbow Fitting, Heavy Duty, Bonding, IP40 to IP67

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USB-M

Metric Thread, Smoother 90° Bend Elbow, Bonding, IP40 to IP65

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Applications for 90° Elbow Metal Body Fittings

90° elbow metal body fittings are commonly used where flexible conduit must enter equipment, panels, junction boxes, or enclosures at an angle rather than in a straight line. They are a practical choice where space is limited, the conduit must change direction close to the connection point, or a durable metal fitting with bonding continuity is required.

Typical applications include control panels, machine enclosures, industrial equipment, automation systems, mobile equipment, and installations where a compact or smoother conduit-routing path is needed.

How to Choose a 90° Elbow Metal Body Fitting

Selection is typically based on:

Conduit family and size — confirm compatibility with the selected conduit construction and diameter
Thread standard and size — choose Metric or PG to match the equipment or enclosure entry
Elbow design — select a compact hard 90° elbow or a smoother bend elbow
Ingress protection — confirm the family-specific IP rating required for the environment
Bonding requirement — confirm whether grounding continuity is required
Installation geometry — determine how tightly the conduit must change direction near the entry point
Wire-pulling requirements — choose a smoother bend where reduced pulling resistance is important

A practical selection path is:

Choose USW-M for a heavy-duty hard 90° elbow with an external Metric thread.
Choose USW-P for a heavy-duty hard 90° elbow with an external PG thread.
Choose USB-M where a smoother 90° bend and easier wire or cable pulling are preferred.
Confirm conduit compatibility, conduit size, thread size, and required ingress protection before ordering.

90° Elbow Metal Body Fitting Family Comparison

Family	Thread	Best for	Key feature	IP rating
USW-M	Metric	Compact industrial angled termination	Hard 90° elbow, heavy-duty, bonding	IP40–IP67
USW-P	PG	Compact angled termination with PG threads	Hard 90° elbow, heavy-duty, bonding	IP40–IP67
USB-M	Metric	Easier wire and cable pulling through a smoother bend	Smoother 90° bend elbow, bonding	IP40–IP65

Frequently Asked Questions about 90° Elbow Metal Body Conduit Fittings

What are 90° elbow metal body fittings used for?

90° elbow metal body fittings are used where compatible flexible conduit must change direction at the point of termination. They are commonly selected for angled entry into enclosures, panels, junction boxes, machinery, and industrial equipment.

What is the difference between USW and USB elbow fittings?

USW fittings use a compact hard 90° elbow design for installations where the conduit must change direction close to the connection point. USB-M uses a smoother 90° bend, which can provide a larger routing radius and easier wire or cable pulling.

When should I choose a bend elbow fitting instead of a hard 90° elbow?

Choose a bend elbow such as USB-M where a smoother routing path, reduced wire-pulling resistance, or a less abrupt conduit direction change is preferred. Choose USW where a more compact right-angle connection is needed.

What thread types are available?

USW-M and USB-M use external Metric threads. USW-P uses an external PG thread. Match the thread type and size to the equipment, enclosure, or junction-box entry.

What does the IP rating mean on elbow fittings?

The IP rating indicates the level of protection provided by the correctly selected and assembled fitting-and-conduit combination. The achieved rating depends on the fitting family, compatible conduit, correct sizing, proper assembly, and installation conditions.

How do I choose the correct elbow fitting size?

Match the fitting to the compatible conduit family and conduit size, then select the required thread standard and thread size for the equipment or enclosure entry.

Need help selecting a 90° elbow metal body fitting?

IBIS can help identify the appropriate elbow fitting family based on conduit family, conduit size, thread standard, installation geometry, ingress-protection requirement, and wire-pulling needs.

90° Elbow Metal Body Fittings