Many changes of direction
lines with many bends in a tight space, for example in plant rooms and around equipment.
Pipe bending: bent pipes instead of welded elbows.
In our workshop in Pratteln we bend pipes from DN 10 to DN 50 on our two tube bending machines. Every bent elbow replaces two welds: fewer welds, less testing, a smooth inner surface.
Services · Pipe bending
When bending pays off
Hygienic lines
every weld saved is one less point to inspect, pickle and document.
Small nominal sizes
instrument, control and utility lines from DN 10 to DN 50.
Short shutdowns
bent spools are prefabricated and installed faster.
Machines and bending range
Two tube bending machines stand in the workshop in Pratteln:
| Machine | Bending range |
|---|---|
| MEWAG, hydraulic | DN 15 to DN 50 |
| Ercolina | DN 10 to DN 20 |
Which materials, wall thicknesses and bending radii are possible is clarified case by case from your isometric. Larger nominal sizes are made with welded elbows.
Why bend instead of weld
A welded elbow needs two welds, a bent pipe none. Every weld that is removed is one less possible point of failure.
- Fewer welds — less testing, less documentation, less rework.
- Smooth inner surface — no weld transition in the bend where product could settle.
- Fewer fittings — elbows do not have to be purchased and stocked.
- Shorter prefabrication — a spool with several changes of direction is made from one length of pipe.
Step by step
How we work
- Step 01
Check the isometric
we decide which bends are bent and which are welded.
- Step 02
Bending in Pratteln
on the Ercolina or the hydraulic MEWAG, depending on the nominal size.
- Step 03
Inspection
angles, dimensions and pipe cross-section on the bent piece.
- Step 04
Welding and installation
the spool is completed, tested and installed on your plant.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Up to what diameter can you bend pipes?
From DN 10 to DN 50. We use an Ercolina for DN 10 to DN 20 and a hydraulic MEWAG for DN 15 to DN 50. Larger nominal sizes are made with welded elbows.
Why are bent pipes better than welded elbows?
A welded elbow needs two welds, a bent pipe none. Fewer welds mean fewer possible points of failure, less testing and a smooth inner surface with no weld transition.
Which materials can you bend?
That depends on the material, wall thickness and bending radius. We check it from your isometric and tell you before quoting which bends can be bent.
Where are the pipes bent?
In our own workshop in Pratteln, as part of prefabrication. The bent spools are welded and tested there, then installed on your plant.
Contact
Let's talk about your project.
Hohenrainstrasse 10b, 4133 Pratteln · Mon–Fri 07:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00