Induction pipe bends
Induction hot bends, radius and angle to your drawing
- Common sizes kept in stock; stock orders ship the same day
- Carbon, low-alloy, stainless, duplex and alloy steel; see the materials table
A pipe bend is formed from one length of straight pipe. Compared with an elbow it can have a much larger radius, which means fewer welds and lower flow resistance.
We use induction hot bending: a narrow band of the pipe is heated by an induction coil and bent as the pipe is pushed through. Radius and angle follow the design drawing.
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Applications
Oil, gas, district heating, chemical and power plant piping.
Materials
| Group | Grades | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon steel |
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— |
| Low-alloy steel |
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— |
| Stainless steel |
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304, 304L, 316, 316L |
| Duplex stainless |
|
UNS S32205 / S31803, UNS S32750 |
| Alloy steel | Supplied on request; state the grade in your inquiry | — |
Questions
What is the difference between a pipe bend and an elbow?
An elbow has a tight radius; an ASME B16.9 long-radius elbow is 1.5 times the nominal size, which suits tight spaces. A pipe bend is formed from straight pipe with a larger radius, commonly 3D or 5D, and can have straight tangents at each end. Bends suit lines where low resistance or pigging matters.
What do you need for a pipe bend quote?
Pipe diameter, wall thickness, material, bend radius, bend angle, tangent lengths, standard and quantity.
