Tube & Pipe Bending

There are many different methods of tube and pipe manipulation and at Barnshaws we perform most of them. As the world's largest metal bending company, we have an outstanding long term record of achievements in various sectors like construction, oil and gas, offshore, mining, transport and many others.

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Key Features

THREE ROLLER BENDING

Cold bend tubes and pipes ranging from 6mm to 660mm in diameter, with tooling available for all universal sizes in between.
Specially machined rolls are used to support the tube during the rolling process to maintain its shape.
This method of tube and pipe bending is the most cost-effective option available.

INCREMENT BENDING

Tubes and pipes with diameters up to 1524mm (60 inches) and wall thicknesses up to 100mm.
Ability to cold bend thick-walled tubes, (e.g. 1300mm outside diameter tube with a 70mm wall thickness, bent to a 50m radius)
Our bending machines have the capacity to bend sections with modulus up to 120,000 cm3, enabling the use of optimal design for various structural applications.
Ideal for projects requiring long spans, such as bridges, stadia, or airport terminals, offering a cost- effective alternative to traditional fabrication methods.

MANDREL BENDING

Mandrel bending can be performed on tubes up to 115 mm in diameter.
This bending method is commonly used for tighter radii in tubing, typically around 3 times the outer diameter (3D).
The bending process controls the flow of material to maintain the tube's shape as it forms the arc of the bend.
A mandrel is generally required when the tube wall factor exceeds 20 to prevent buckling or collapsing during bending.

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