Inductaflex, a bending machine manufacturer, is claiming a world first with its new induction bending machine. This machine features a device that provides torsional support for sections during bending. According to the company, it sets new standards in section bend quality.
The Inductaflex IF30 was primarily created for the induction pipe bending industry, especially in the oil and gas sector. Recently, a customer used it to successfully bend a W27 beam for a large building structure in North America. The beam was curved to a 13-meter radius. The final radius accuracy was within 1/8″ over 50′-0″, easily meeting the required project tolerances.
According to Inductaflex Managing Director Craig Barnshaw, the new support device on the IF30 is another achievement in hot metal bending:
“I know from experience that even the mighty R-16-S bender from Roundo couldn’t bend this section to this radius so perfectly. Indeed the customer could find no other specialist company capable of this feat anywhere in North America.
28 years’ hands-on experience bending structural beams, 15 of these with induction bending; has helped Craig Barnshaw design the correct tools and equipment needed to induction bend difficult sections like beams.
“This new innovation demonstrates our core philosophy at Inductaflex to deliver the most flexible, simple to operate and cost effective machines on the market with the quickest tool set up and cycle times.”
Inductaflex machines can induction bend pipes from 3″ (76mm) to 84″ (2000mm). More information can be found at inductaflex.com
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