Induction pipe bending to ASME B16.49
Induction bending enables the precise bending of large pipes, including square and rectangular tubes. Compared to cold forming methods, induction bending minimizes deformation of the material and distortion of the cross-section even when tight radius bends are required. Creating a precise induction bend requires extensive induction bending expertise.
To create induction bends, induction pipe bending experts place an induction coil around a pipe. Meets ASME B16.49 & TPA-IBS-98 The coil heats a narrow section of pipe to 800 to 2,200 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on the material type. Once the proper temperature is reached, the pipe slowly passes through the coil as the bending force is applied. After the induction bends are formed, the heated area is cooled by a spray of water or air.
Pipes formed with induction pipe bending by Tulsa Tube Bending can be found in power plants, highway road signs and petroleum pipelines.
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