SWB2590C 25mm Conduit Sweep Bend 90° Underground Orange

Description

25mm. Orange. 90 Degree. Heavy Duty PVC. Underground Electrical Conduit Sweep Bend.

The Rylec SWB2590C is a 25mm orange heavy duty PVC sweep bend for underground electrical conduit installations — providing a smooth 90 degree directional change in a direct burial orange conduit run. The large radius sweep bend profile minimises cable pulling friction at the bend, allowing cables to be drawn through the conduit system without damage. Compliant with AS/NZS 2053. Sold individually.

• Rylec — Series "SWB" PVC sweep bends
• 25mm — suits 25mm orange underground electrical conduit
• 90 degree sweep bend
• Heavy Duty (HD) PVC construction
• Orange — Australian standard colour for underground electrical conduit
• Large radius sweep profile — minimises cable pulling friction
• Compliant with AS/NZS 2053
• Suitable for direct burial underground electrical conduit installations
• Sold individually

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Why Orange? Why a Sweep Bend?

Orange is the Australian standard colour for electrical conduit used in underground (direct burial) installations — distinguishing it from grey conduit which is used above-ground. When a conduit run is buried underground, the orange colour serves as a visible warning to anyone excavating near the route that electrical cables are present. The SWB2590C is the correct fitting colour for underground conduit systems and must be paired with orange conduit and orange fittings throughout the buried section of the run.

A sweep bend uses a larger radius curve than a standard elbow — the longer, more gradual arc reduces the friction and stress on cables as they are pulled through the conduit system at a direction change. This makes cable installation easier and reduces the risk of cable jacket damage at the bend point, particularly on longer cable pulls or where larger cable cross-sections are involved. The 90 degree sweep bend is the most commonly specified bend angle for underground electrical conduit installations where the conduit changes direction vertically (from horizontal underground to vertical surface entry) or makes a horizontal direction change.

The Rylec SWB range covers underground orange conduit sweep bends in sizes from 20mm through 100mm — all 90 degree heavy duty PVC.

Q: What is the difference between a sweep bend and a standard conduit elbow?
A: A sweep bend has a larger radius curve than a standard elbow — the longer arc reduces cable pulling friction and stress at the bend, making it easier to pull cables through and reducing the risk of damage. Sweep bends are the standard specification for underground electrical conduit systems where cable pulling ease is critical.

Q: Why is underground electrical conduit orange in Australia?
A: Orange is the Australian standard colour for underground electrical conduit, providing a visible warning during any future excavation work that electrical cables are buried below. Grey conduit is used for above-ground electrical conduit installations. Orange conduit, fittings, and accessories should be used consistently throughout any underground conduit run.

Q: Is the SWB2590C suitable for direct burial underground?
A: Yes — the SWB2590C is a heavy duty orange PVC sweep bend compliant with AS/NZS 2053, rated for direct burial underground electrical conduit installations. Confirm the complete conduit system — conduit, bends, and fittings — all meet the required specification for your underground installation.

Warranty

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