It is suitable for a very wide range of applications and completely overcomes the potential limitations of cold bending techniques, such as distortion and wall thinning. Induction bending is an advanced metal bending process, offering optimum precision, efficiency and consistency.
Non destructive testing carried out by ASNT / PCN level II approved operators. Destructive mechanical testing using our UKAS accredited laboratory partner. Chemical cleaning, pickling & passivation. We can also carry out the following operations:. Tubes and pipes, either seamless or welded. Specialist steels, including AISI 4130, Inconel, Hastelloy & Ovako 280®. Low temperature materials, such as ASTM A333 Gr.6. High yield steels - API 5L X42 to X80 (inc. Duplex & Super Duplex steels, including 22% Cr (UNS S31803) and 25% Cr (UNS S32750 / 60). Materials suitable for Induction Bending include:. We can accommodate wall thicknesses from 2mm through to 50mm. Our induction bending machines enabling us to bend from 2"NB to 32"OD. purpose built manufacturing facility houses 25 overhead cranes with a maximum lifting capacity of 20 tonnes. NDT testing – Mechanical and non-destructive testing. Weld preparation – Hydrostatic pressure testing – Heat treatment and cleaning – Coating and surface treatments – In house/third party inspections as applicable, inc. LARGE RADIUS TUBE BENDING FULL
Our full range of post manufacturing processes, associated with induction bending, includes:. Quarter 90° bend – Angle bend 0-120° – SHS up to 400 x 400 x 20 – Cross over bend – S-bend/offset bend – RHS bent about minor axis up to 500 x 300 x 20 – Curved tube up to 813 – Elliptical tubes (minor and major axis) – Universal beams We induction bend with the following materials (list not exhaustive): -Ĭarbon steel – Alloy Steel (low, medium, high), Chrome, molybdenum steel – Case hardened and tempered steels – Heat resistant and high temperature steels – Low temperature steels – Stainless steel and acid resistant steel – Super Duplex stainless steel – Clad carbon steels (internally clad), Tubes and pipes, either seamless or welded. We can bend pipe from 50.8mm (2”) to 813mm (32”) O/diameter, using material up to 50mm thickness.īarnshaws has also amassed a wealth of expertise in bending construction beams and 500 x 300 RHS, using this highly capable and versatile technique. This assists our customers in achieving unrivalled competitiveness and giving them a true edge in the markets they serve. To ensure the most cost effective and efficient material usage, we provide a material utilisation pre-order analysis.
Certification available, describing all key aspects of the induction bending process at a component-specific level, if required. A completely controlled and recorded process. Faster and more energy efficient than traditional fire/hot slab bending methods. Reduced welding requirement with compound bends, improving finished pipework integrity. Multiple bends possible on a single length of pipe. Pipe surface unaffected/unblemished by the process. Pipe and other sections can be curved to smaller radii than with cold bending techniques. Induction pipe bending from 50.8mm (2”) to 813mm (32”) O/diameter, using material up to 50mm thickness. At Barnshaws, we offer a uniquely comprehensive induction bending service, providing the following decisive advantages:.