Sharkbite 23051 Pex Tube Bend Support 3/4 Inch Cts

Product Description

The SHARKBITE 23051 is a polymer PEX tube bend support designed to prevent kinking in PEX tubing installations. This fitting-grade support holds tubing at a controlled bend radius, keeping lines routed cleanly through walls, floors, and mechanical spaces. Weighing approximately 0.15 pounds, it is lightweight and easy to handle during installation. Plumbers and PEX installers use this type of support wherever tubing must change direction without the risk of a sharp bend restricting flow or weakening the tube wall. It is sold individually and suits standard 3/4 inch CTS PEX applications.

This bend support is used in residential and light commercial plumbing systems where PEX tubing is routed through framing, between floors, or around obstructions. It is especially useful at stub-outs and transitions where tubing exits a wall or slab and must bend toward a fixture connection. The support maintains the tubing's round cross-section through the bend, which is critical for maintaining rated flow capacity and long-term tubing integrity.

Key Features

• Polymer construction resists corrosion and is compatible with PEX tubing environments
• Sized for 3/4 inch CTS PEX tubing
• Prevents kinking at direction changes, preserving flow capacity
• Lightweight at approximately 0.15 pounds for easy one-handed positioning during install
• Sold as a single unit to allow precise quantity purchasing per job

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style bend support for 3/4 inch CTS PEX tubing used in residential and commercial plumbing systems.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a licensed plumber in accordance with local plumbing codes and IPC guidelines for PEX systems. Shut off the water supply and depressurize the line before positioning the support around the tubing. Snap the bend support around the tube at the intended direction change and secure it to framing as required. Do not force the tubing into a tighter radius than the support is designed to accommodate, as this can cause stress concentrations at the bend.