Technical FAQs

What is the allowable joint deflection / pipe bending allowed for Westlake Pipe & Fittings (U.S.) PVC pipe & joints?

Allowable angular joint deflection of Westlake Pipe & Fittings' pipe is as follows:

Joint Type Max. Angular Joint Deflection

Integral Bell (IB)

Certa-Lok RJ Coupling

0.5° per side

1° Total per joint

Certa-Lok RJIB

0.5°

Solvent Weld (SW)

None

For more information on joint deflection and details about longitudinal bending of PVC pipe refer Westlake Pipe & Fittings' Technical Bulletin: Changing Direction of PVC Pipelines