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The Most Versatile Tools
for Bending PVC Pipe:
What You Need to Know?
Introduction
Are you working on a commercial or industrial project or a
home improvement task using PVC pipe and finding yourself
having difficulties bending it to your desired shape? In this
article we’ll be introducing several different tools and methods
for heating to bend PVC pipe.. PVC pipe is used in many
different applications including simple electrical and plumbing
processes to crafting complex designs. When PVC pipe is
heated to approximately 200 degrees Fahrenheit it becomes
malleable and can be bent. When it cools it retains its new
shape.
Types of PVC Pipe Benders:
Sand and Water – Perhaps the most economical and messiest and time consuming
methods. You’ll need to source the sand and heat it in a pan on your stove to above 210 F. Plug
one end of your pipe and pour the sand into the pipe.
Spring - The spring is inserted into the pipe and then manual force (arms and knee)
is applied to achieve your desired bend. They work best on small diameter 1/2” -1”
short bends.
Propane Torch – Using a torch works in outdoor applications with excellent
ventilation. Heating the pipe without scorching it can be a challenge.Also
getting a smooth bend requires practice.
Heat Gun – This inexpensive tool heats the exterior of the pipe moving it
around and along the length of your bend. You’ll need electricity for this
one.
Heat Blanket – These tools are fairly new to the market. They use resistance
wire enclosed in silicon. The blanket is wrapped around the pipe and the pipe
is heated.
Heat Box – Heat Boxes aka Hot Box have been used in the trades for decades and
work well but can get very expensive depending on the diameter of pipe and
length of bend.
PVC Bendit:-
This tool is inserted into the pipe and heats it from the inside.Because
they are designed to slip entirely inside the pipe they are quite versatile.
They come as either a Series A or Series B. The Series A will fit inside ½”
Schedule 40 and 5/8” PVC Schedule 80 pipe while the Series B units fit
inside 1 ¼” ID pipe.
It is important to know when using the PVC Bendit that the pipe your
bending needs to be insulated on the outside to keep the heat in the pipe
thus heating it more uniformly for achieving faster and the most reliable
bend times. PAN (carbonized felt) is included with your order and is to be
used to wrap around up to 2” OD pipe.
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Phone:- 719-645-7156
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