I’ve seen a video where a guy wanted to custom bend pvc pipes various sizes and in order to get what he needed easily without any kind of kinks he instead of using air he used hot sand in order to not only provide the heat needed but also filling the inside with something solid like that made it easier to maintain the shape.
Great to see you didn’t fake it and hide the kink. Internal air pressure is a good tip! You’ve given me some ideas to test out! Thanks for sharing. 😎🏖🌴☀️🇦🇺
For your info: An electrical company owner told me they used the 9B to heat 6" diameter PVC Pipe and obtain a sweeping bend of 22 degrees in six 10' lengths of pipe. They used regular end caps on the ends and installed a valve extension so they could use about 6 psi of compressed air. He didn't mention any kinking. They also used foam insulation vs. fiberglass as it was immediately available. He is going to make a roller to put the pipe in for future use. It took about an hour to get the pipe to the correct temperature. He is considering ordering another Bendit to increase his production capability.
Good video. What would you say is about the tightest radius you can achieve with 6" PVC pipe without kinking? What I want to do is make a couple dozen giant candy canes from both 4 and 6 inch diameter PVC pipe, and I want them to be kink free, with about a 30 inch diameter bend for the hook part on 6 inch pipe. I'm also thinking that making some sort of wooden jig, along with the air pressure might be the only way to go to ensure repeatability and reducing time per unit. Thanks and keep up the great work.
Thanks for your question and explanation of your design. I'm quite sure it can be done if the diameter is long enough. I like the idea of using air inside the pipe as that process has helped eliminate or minimize any kinks. I honestly don't think 30" is a sufficient diameter based on working to make a 90 degree bend. Are you using 20' lengths of pipe? With one PVC Bendit I'm sure you will need 70-90 minutes and you'll need to rotate your pipe for more even heat. Also, you'll need to be able to keep the pipe hot and pliable while placing it in your wooden jig. You'll need to placed insulation around the pipe and plug the ends to keep the heat generated by the PVC Bendit in the pipe until you relocate it in the jig. I'll be interested to hear your experience.
Hi and thanks for your comment. The purpose of the video was to show that even 6" diameter PVC Pipe can be shaped and that was the purpose of the video. If you need to bend a 90 or less in a 10' length of PVC Schedule 40 I believe we demonstrate this is possible but one would want to use a form for the outcome you desire to make it easier.
I’ve seen a video where a guy wanted to custom bend pvc pipes various sizes and in order to get what he needed easily without any kind of kinks he instead of using air he used hot sand in order to not only provide the heat needed but also filling the inside with something solid like that made it easier to maintain the shape.
Yes that is a method that could work fine.
Great to see you didn’t fake it and hide the kink. Internal air pressure is a good tip! You’ve given me some ideas to test out! Thanks for sharing. 😎🏖🌴☀️🇦🇺
For your info: An electrical company owner told me they used the 9B to heat 6" diameter PVC Pipe and obtain a sweeping bend of 22 degrees in six 10' lengths of pipe. They used regular end caps on the ends and installed a valve extension so they could use about 6 psi of compressed air. He didn't mention any kinking. They also used foam insulation vs. fiberglass as it was immediately available. He is going to make a roller to put the pipe in for future use. It took about an hour to get the pipe to the correct temperature. He is considering ordering another Bendit to increase his production capability.
Good video. What would you say is about the tightest radius you can achieve with 6" PVC pipe without kinking? What I want to do is make a couple dozen giant candy canes from both 4 and 6 inch diameter PVC pipe, and I want them to be kink free, with about a 30 inch diameter bend for the hook part on 6 inch pipe. I'm also thinking that making some sort of wooden jig, along with the air pressure might be the only way to go to ensure repeatability and reducing time per unit. Thanks and keep up the great work.
Thanks for your question and explanation of your design. I'm quite sure it can be done if the diameter is long enough. I like the idea of using air inside the pipe as that process has helped eliminate or minimize any kinks. I honestly don't think 30" is a sufficient diameter based on working to make a 90 degree bend. Are you using 20' lengths of pipe? With one PVC Bendit I'm sure you will need 70-90 minutes and you'll need to rotate your pipe for more even heat. Also, you'll need to be able to keep the pipe hot and pliable while placing it in your wooden jig. You'll need to placed insulation around the pipe and plug the ends to keep the heat generated by the PVC Bendit in the pipe until you relocate it in the jig. I'll be interested to hear your experience.
never showed completed bend
Hi and thanks for your comment. The purpose of the video was to show that even 6" diameter PVC Pipe can be shaped and that was the purpose of the video. If you need to bend a 90 or less in a 10' length of PVC Schedule 40 I believe we demonstrate this is possible but one would want to use a form for the outcome you desire to make it easier.
Where can I buy large pvc pipes.
You would need to call a PVC Pipe distributor
Como doblar CPVC?
Same as with PVC. Just may take slightly more time to heat up.
I want to make pvc pipe candy canes I want to make small and large ones can someone join my Halloween crew and help me make them.
Balieron Riata
No pudieron
No offense, but this is a joke. 😅
None taken.