Surely many builders sometimes had to think about how to bend the pipe in a certain place, for example, in a bathroom or toilet. Previously, this process was very difficult and required considerable efforts from the master. After all, to make the profile pipe stand at the angle you need is not so simple. There are no problems with this today. Facilitate the installation process helps professional tools, which are sold in large quantities in construction stores. But still, how to bend a profile pipe at home? This article is devoted to this article.
The use of pipe benders
The pipe bending process is difficult to imagine without special tools. The profile bender is a salvation for many builders. The range of work in which this indispensable device is used is very large. It is often used during installation works in the field of communication, ventilation, air conditioning and water supply. Very often, profile benders are used when working with plumbing. Everyone knows that it is not easy to bend a profile pipe with your own hands. It is possible to achieve pipe bending without creases, damage and flattening according to the specified dimensions using a special tool.
The advantages of using a profile bender
One of the important indicators of the effectiveness of construction work is the deadline. The use of a pipe bender can save a lot of precious time, plus the correct use of the tool brings work closer to faster completion. The hours spent on bending pipes are reduced, since the use of a pipe bender replaces a number of other manipulations. In the process, you can safely refuse to use other tools - fittings, bends and welding. This construction tool saves space by minimizing the area for technical communications. In addition, the improvement of construction quality due to the reduction of docking elements can be attributed to the number of advantages.
Types and models of pipe benders
In addition to profile benders, there are other types of such units. Most often, tools are distinguished depending on the material with which you have to work. There are pipe benders for aluminum, copper, steel and plastic pipes.
There is another classification of tools - it divides them according to the type of drive into mechanical and hydraulic.
The former are used for bending small pipes, usually we are talking about steel or titanium. There are universal models that are suitable for frequently encountered pipe diameters. There are also those that are made to a special size. It happens that the place where it is necessary to bend the profile pipe is located at an unattainable angle. In such cases, manual units are used that can reach an angle of even 180 degrees.
Hydraulic models are more powerful, respectively, easier to use. They are light in weight, sturdy and durable. In addition, this tool works with a pump, which helps to bend pipes faster.
There are two types of hydraulic pipe benders : manual and stationary. Models differ from each other in their weight and the diameter of the pipe with which they can work.
We make a profile pipe bender ourselves
How to bend a profile pipe at home? For this purpose, you can always buy a ready-made electric, mechanical or hydraulic pipe bender. But to make the design yourself is more profitable. In addition, a homemade tool can be customized to the desired pipe diameter.
It’s easiest to make a manual-drive roller bender at home. The main detail of the construction here are the roller mechanisms. They are placed in the form of an equilateral triangle. A chain drive winch connects to the base of the mechanism. The topmost roller is attached to the screw clamp and press. This must be done so that the parts can move rotationally-translationally.
Pipe bending process
How to bend a profile pipe at home, any master who independently made such a tool will say.
Algorithm of actions:
- the workpiece (pipe) being machined is placed on the rollers at the base of the mechanism and the pipe is pressed tightly;
- after turning the winch handle, you need to stretch the workpiece between the two rollers;
- increasing the pressure, tighten the clamping screw several times;
- after this, pass the workpiece through the rollers again.
Detailed instructions for the manufacture of profile bending machine
To make such a tool, you need to understand the basic concepts and terms. Not every master knows that the basis of the device includes the so-called "cheeks". These are sides symmetrical to each other from a steel sheet, made in the form of a trapezoid. So that the "cheeks" are securely attached, two grooves are made in the lower part of the base with a jigsaw. By welding, a special corner is attached to the bottom of the steel sheet, which will be a continuation of the trapezoid. In each "cheek" holes are made for fastening the remaining parts.
The working unit will work like this - the power screw rotates, pressing on the profile pipe, the roller handle twists the screw and moves, thereby bending is achieved throughout the stroke. Housing and homemade power screw can also be done independently.
How to bend a profile pipe at home? The answer to the question is the study of the above instructions and the algorithm for creating a special unit - a pipe bender. With the help of such a tool it is possible not only to bend a profile pipe, but also to make souls, frames and other interesting things.