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⚡ NEC 2026 Quick Hit: Conduit Bending Radii ⚡ Stop guessing your minimum radius. Chapter 9 Table 2 gives you the exact numbers for one-shot/full shoe benders vs. other bends. Save this for the field! 👇

SLIDE 2 (COMMON SIZES AT A GLANCE) Minimum Radius for Conduit & Tubing Bends:

• 1/2" Trade Size:

  • One-Shot / Full Shoe: 4 in. (101.6 mm)

  • Other Bends: 4 in. (101.6 mm)

• 3/4" Trade Size:

  • One-Shot / Full Shoe: 4-1/2 in. (114.3 mm)

  • Other Bends: 5 in. (127 mm)

• 1" Trade Size:

  • One-Shot / Full Shoe: 5-3/4 in. (146.1 mm)

  • Other Bends: 6 in. (152.4 mm)

SLIDE 3 (STEPPING UP IN SIZE)

• 1-1/4": One-Shot: 7-1/4" | Other: 8"

• 1-1/2": One-Shot: 8-1/4" | Other: 10"

• 2": One-Shot: 9-1/2" | Other: 12"

• 3": One-Shot: 13" | Other: 18"

• 4": One-Shot: 16" | Other: 24"

⚠️ Note: "Other bends" (like manual or segmented bends) typically require a larger radius to prevent kinking and protect conductor insulation during pulls!

SLIDE 4 (WRAP-UP) 💡 Key Takeaway: Always match your bender type to the NEC Chapter 9 Table 2 requirements to ensure smooth pulls and code compliance.

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