Advantages of Bending Stainless Steel Tubes
The mechanical properties and features of stainless steel vary by grade. Tube-Tec Bending team members help you select the best stainless steel option for your manufacturing or OEM project based on your budget and application objectives.
Our team provides tube bending services for welded and seamless stainless steel, and can adaptably bend steel to a large or tight radius. Because of its strength and work hardening rate, stainless steel tube bending requires more robust, high-powered equipment and tooling than carbon steel bending. Tube-Tec Bending is equipped to bend both low- and high-alloyed grades of stainless steel efficiently and cost-effectively.
While stainless steel may cost more than other material options on the front end, its strength and durability lend proven value over the course of its lifecycle. Further benefits of stainless steel for bending include:
- Corrosion & rust immunity
- Extreme temperature resistance
- Impact resistance
- Attractive, modern appearance
- Hygienic for food & medical use
- Range of diameters & wall sizes
- Flexible fabrication & machinability
- Recyclability & sustainability
- Value over the lifecycle
- Versatility (pliable or strong, depending upon the grade)
Tube Bending Sizes
Our team bends tubes in a range of sizes:
| ½" O.D. | 2⅓" O.D. |
| ¾" O.D. | 3" O.D. |
| 1" O.D. | 3½" O.D. |
| 1½" O.D | 4½" O.D. |
| 1¼" O.D. | 4" O.D. |
| 2" O.D. | 6⅝" O.D. |
| 2¼" O.D. | 8⅝" O.D. |
Stainless Steel Grades:
Stainless steel grades are categorized based on their unique chemical compositions and properties, tailored to meet specific industrial applications and performance requirements.
- 304
- 316
- 321
- 310
- 347
Stainless Steel Tube Bending Applications
Stainless steel bending is a functional, aesthetic way to complete many metal design tasks. Bending is often preferable to weld or mechanical connections, as when a seamless design is required, or there is concern about the crevices created by mechanical joints. Crevices can be particularly problematic for the food and pharmaceutical industries since they may introduce contamination.
Tube-Tec Bending is your go-to company for stainless steel tube bending services. We use a unique process to bend stainless steel, depending on your application specifics. Stainless steels come in a variety of grades with unique benefits, and our fabrication specialists can help you make the best choice for your project needs. With over 20 years of experience in stainless steel bending, Tube-Tec Bending offers the tooling and equipment needed to bend stainless steel tubes, pipes, beams, bars, angles, channels, and other specialized shapes for:
- Food & pharmaceutical processing
- Medical & hospital industries
- Vessels & storage tanks
- Marine industry
- Subsea & offshore equipment
- Transportation
- Construction materials & architectural accents
- Railings & roofing supports
- Commercial lighting
- Boilers & HVAC
- Agriculture
- Aerospace products
- Safety & security industries
Request Stainless Steel Pipe & Stainless Steel Tube Bending
Stainless steel is widely used across industrial and commercial sectors because of its practical and aesthetic advantages. To learn more about stainless steel bending for your application or request an estimate for stainless steel bars, pipes, tubes, or specialty bending projects, dial 713-264-0821 to speak with a Tube-Tec Bending team member. We are the best choice when choosing a steel bending company. You can also click here to submit a secure online inquiry, and our fabrication specialists will be in touch promptly to address your needs.