Westlake Pipe & Fittings 408010 1″ FPT 90-Degree Elbow

Description

Westlake Pipe & Fittings 408010 1″ FPT 90-Degree Elbow

The Westlake 408010 1″ FPT Long-Body Elbow is a purpose-built plumbing fitting that turns an ordinary run into a neat, reliable 90° change of direction. Designed for installers who value clean lines, dependable performance and fast installation, this elbow combines a longer body for easier alignment and joining with the simple, proven reliability of threaded connections. Whether you’re routing pipe in a tight mechanical room, creating compact irrigation runs, or building systems where leak resistance and serviceability matter, this elbow delivers a professional finish with minimal fuss.

At its core this fitting is engineered for practical, everyday plumbing and fluid-handling tasks. The extended/long body provides extra thread engagement and more working surface for sealing, which reduces stress at the joint and simplifies alignment when connecting two pipes at right angles. The female pipe thread (FPT) designation means the fitting accepts a 1″ male pipe thread — a very common connection size that makes this elbow widely compatible with existing threaded systems and a convenient choice for retrofits or mixed-material installs where threaded metal nipples or adapters are used.

Functionally, the Westlake 408010 balances ease of use with durability. Its smooth internal profile keeps flow losses to a minimum across the turn, and the long-body geometry reduces turbulence and strain at the junction compared with short-radius elbows. The design also offers better purchase when tightening assemblies and more room to apply thread sealant or tape where needed, helping produce tight, long-lasting joints with fewer callbacks.

Practical benefits go beyond the immediate installation. The elbow’s construction gives it resistance to common causes of failure in many systems: it resists corrosion and scaling that can plague metallic fittings, it’s lightweight which lowers handling fatigue on the job, and it is low-maintenance once installed. The long-body form factor also improves accessibility for future servicing — there’s more material to grip and less likelihood of cross-threading during subsequent disassembly and reassembly.

Installers will find the 408010 quick to set and easy to align. For threaded assemblies, standard practice of applying PTFE tape or an approved thread sealant to the male thread before engagement yields reliable, leak-free performance. Careful hand-start and a final wrench-tighten are all that’s typically required.

From a procurement perspective, the Westlake 408010 represents a cost-effective way to achieve professional results. Its common size and thread type mean it’s easy to keep on the truck or stocked in project stores, minimizing downtime.

Westlake Pipe & Fittings is dedicated to helping contractors maximize efficiency and helping engineers design systems that entire communities can rely on. With manufacturing & distribution centers across North America, dedicated sales, technical services, specification engineers and customer support teams, our unparalleled service allows you to design, specify and install complete projects with confidence.

Westlake Pipe & Fittings 408010 1″ FPT 90-Degree Elbow Features:

• Schedule 40 PVC construction resists corrosion, chemicals, and UV exposure
• Lightweight, durable, and easy to install in tight spaces
• Long-body design for improved thread engagement and easier alignment
• Optimized internal flow path reduces turbulence and pressure loss
• Smooth internal profile to reduce turbulence and pressure losses

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