Custom Large Tube Bending Services

If you are looking for custom large tube bending services, then there is a good chance that Detroit Tube Products is what you are looking for! Large tube bending is often used in a wide range of applications in the industries that we serve. Now, there are differences in what constitutes large tubing. In fact, you might be looking for something that isn’t typical, so it helps to know how it is determined. Here is some information from Detroit Tube Products on sizes and applications that will help!

What is a Large Tube?

A large tube is defined by its diameter, wall thickness, and length. Most people consider tubes with 4 inches (100mm) outer diameter or longer as a large tube. It is important to consider the wall thickness of these tubes. Since a lot of large tubes are used to maintain structural integrity and handle more stress, the walls are thicker. The thickness range for large tubes tends to be between 0.25 inches (6 mm) to several inches.

Length is another factor as large tubes tend to have longer sections of tubing for precise bending over extended lengths. All of these large tubes can vary depending on their application.

Application for Large Tubes

Custom large tubing has numerous applications in various industries because they can be shaped to support complex systems or specialized machinery.

In the automotive industry, large custom tubes are used in chassis frames to improve strength and for specific designs. These custom tubes are also used to build exhaust systems to match new car designs as well. Large custom tubing is also used in racing and recreation. Roll-cages for example, help prevent injuries when a race car or off-road vehicle flips over.

To be sure, applications for large custom tubes are used in a wide variety of systems and equipment. Material handling equipment like lifts and conveyor belts use custom tube bending so they can be built to handle specific products or items. This is also used for piping systems, creating unique bends to help transport liquid or gas throughout factories and refineries. Heat exchangers also use these custom tubes to maximize surface area in compact spaces.

Unique Applications For Large Tubing

• Fiber Optic Cable Protection: Large tubes are used to protect and house fiber optic cables in underground or underwater installations.
• Dialysis Machines: Some dialysis machines use large tubing, though these tubes are typically smaller than those in industrial applications, the concept is similar.
• Pesticide and Fertilizer Systems: Large pipes or tubes are often used in fertigation systems to deliver fertilizers or pesticides to plants.
• Steam Pipes: In power plants, large pipes or tubing are used to carry high-pressure steam or hot fluids between different stages of the energy generation process (such as in boilers and turbines).

Detroit Tube Products has custom dies for bending, the equipment, machinery and most of all, decades of experience meeting the needs of our clients. If you need custom large tube bending, then please contact us today!