4 Top Products Made by Pipe-Bending Companies

If you’re looking for pipe for your business, keep in mind that the applications for pipe are wide-ranging and include the automotive, oil and gas, manufacturing and construction industries. Pipe-bending companies design and fabricate unique components that can’t be made anywhere else, enabling manufacturers and engineers to realize their vision. Here are five standard products pipe-bending companies specialize in.

1. Coils. Coils are pipes that are bent into a spiral formation. Engineers incorporate coils into their projects to fit a large surface into a small space. For example, helical coils distribute heating and cooling effects more efficiently. They’re helpful for air conditioners, refrigerators and industrial uses like heating crude petroleum to separate it into various components.

2. Pipes. Pipes are used for construction framing and for transporting various liquids and gases. Often, pipes must be bent to avoid obstructions or go around corners. Bending pipe is a cost-effective and reliable process because it doesn’t require flanges, fittings and welds. Using gentle, long arcs like 3D and 5D bends allows liquids and gases to flow more freely through the pipe than sharp, short or long radius elbows.

3. Tubes. Pipe-bending companies typically offer tube-bending services for hollow structural steel (HSS). HSS is a popular building material for stadiums, canopies, trusses and bridges because it has an attractive look and is resistant to buckling. A significant benefit of a tube-bending service is that it eliminates the need for welds, joints and fixtures. The project’s overall cost is minimized, and the structure’s strength is optimized.

4. Structural shapes. Pipe-bending companies quite often also can bend metal I-beam, wide flange beam, angle, channel and square and rectangular tubing. For instance, offsite structural bending services can produce precision-bent tunnel arches that fit the first time, saving valuable labour time onsite. Additionally, pipe-bending companies can provide steel beam cambering for applications like bridges requiring a small amount of offset over long distances.

When choosing a pipe-bending company, look for one that can deliver multiple products. You can significantly reduce your labour and material costs by partnering with a third party to provide various components to your job site that are ready for use.

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At Advanced Bending Technologies, we deliver fast and reliable pipe-bending services. We provide high-quality, tight-radius bends for a variety of materials. We’re industry leaders in tube bending and structural steel formulation for large-scale construction projects. Contact us today to speak with one of our qualified personnel and get a free quote.