45 Degree Elbow, Slip x Slip PVC Schedule 80 3" (817-030)

The 3" PVC Schedule 80 45 Degree Elbow (Slip x Slip) delivers a smooth, 45-degree change in pipe direction for Schedule 80 PVC systems operating under demanding pressure and chemical service conditions. Both socket ends accept 3" Schedule 80 PVC pipe via solvent cement, creating a permanent, leak-free directional transition suited for industrial process piping, chemical distribution, and commercial mechanical systems where pressure integrity and long service life are primary requirements.

The 45-degree geometry is a deliberate choice over a standard 90-degree elbow in many system designs. By sweeping flow through a shallower angle, the 45-degree elbow reduces turbulence, lowers pressure drop, and minimizes flow resistance at the directional change — advantages that become increasingly significant in larger-diameter lines, high-velocity systems, and applications where energy efficiency or sustained flow rate is a design priority. In installations where a 90-degree turn is required but space permits, routing through two 45-degree elbows separated by a short pipe spool is a common engineering practice that further reduces turbulence and hydraulic loss compared to a single 90-degree bend.

Manufactured to ASTM D2467 standards and listed under NSF/ANSI 14, the 817-030 is molded from dark gray Schedule 80 PVC compound, delivering the greater wall thickness, elevated pressure ratings, and broad chemical resistance that distinguish Schedule 80 from Schedule 40 equivalents. At 3", this fitting is well-suited for commercial mechanical rooms, industrial process lines, pump system piping, and municipal infrastructure where Schedule 80 specifications are called out by design.

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Industries & Applications:

• Chemical Processing — Used in chemical feed, transfer, and distribution lines where a gradual 45-degree directional change minimizes turbulence and reduces mechanical stress on solvent-welded joints in systems handling acids, bases, and aggressive industrial fluids
• Pump Systems & Mechanical Rooms — Applied in pump suction and discharge piping where smooth directional transitions reduce hydraulic losses and protect pump performance; commonly used in offset runs and equipment alignment adjustments in tight mechanical room layouts
• Industrial Manufacturing — Installed in process piping systems where 45-degree offsets are required to route around structural elements, equipment, or other piping while maintaining pressure integrity and minimizing flow restriction in high-demand production environments
• Municipal Water & Wastewater — Used in pump station piping, treatment facility process lines, and distribution infrastructure where Schedule 80 fittings are specified and gradual directional changes are preferred to minimize head loss in large-diameter runs
• Commercial Plumbing — Applied in mechanical room service piping, boiler rooms, and building infrastructure where Schedule 80 PVC is specified and 45-degree offsets are required to navigate structural constraints or align with equipment connections
• Irrigation & Agricultural — Installed in large-scale mainline irrigation systems where 45-degree directional transitions reduce pressure loss and maintain flow velocity through directional changes in high-volume distribution runs
• Aquaculture & Water Treatment — Used in recirculating system piping and multi-stage treatment infrastructure where smooth flow transitions reduce turbulence at directional changes, supporting consistent flow distribution across filtration and treatment stages