The Ultimate Guide to Custom Steel Tube Bending

Steel is a versatile and relatively inexpensive material that is excellent for tubing components in almost any industry. Manufacturing methods for custom-bent steel tubes can be personalized to meet unique requirements. Working directly with tube bending experts like Triad can guarantee your steel tubes are bent to precise measurements and specifications.

While steel tubing is excellent for all types of tubing projects, it is especially beneficial for OEM applications including:

If you’re looking for durable tubing solutions at low costs, custom steel tubing may be the best option for you. Below, we take you through the advantages of custom steel tube bending, as well as secondary services and support that make sure your tube bending process is streamlined and easy. With affordable techniques and outstanding services, custom tube bending is a top solution for any project.

Exploring the Benefits of Steel Tube Bending

Steel tubing is strong and stable, making it excellent for critical structural applications. Its high tensile strength makes it resistant to many external stressors, such as shock, pressure changes, and bending―that is, bending you don’t want. Additionally, steel is resistant to rust and chemicals, ensuring that no matter your use, your steel tubing will withstand any challenge.

Design Freedom

While steel tubing’s high tensile strength makes it resistant to environmental bending, when bending is intentionally performed by an industry expert like Triad, it can be formed to any specification or requirements necessary. A variety of tube bending methods can be used to carefully bend steel tubing while avoiding wrinkling, collapsing, or other damage:

  • Rotary Draw Bending
  • Roll Bending
  • Mandrel Bending
  • Ram Bending

These tube bending techniques allow steel tubing to be formed into virtually endless shapes, helping OEMs achieve unique angles and configurations for any application. On top of limitless bending capabilities, standard size options often range from 1/8” to 1” in diameter, meaning steel tubing can provide optimal results for all types of projects.

Low Material Costs

Compared to other tube bending materials like aluminum or copper, steel produces reliable tubing at low costs. In addition to the low cost of the material, custom bending processes are personalized to your exact operations, saving you the cost of extra components like tube connectors or joints. For dependable and affordable tubing solutions that won’t break your bank, turn to custom steel tube bending processes from experts like Triad.

Secondary Services for Superior Results

While tube bending can create all types of shapes and complex geometries, there’s more to custom bending than the act itself. When you need custom steel tubing, find a supplier that goes the extra mile to complete your project. At Triad, we offer numerous supportive services designed to meet all OEM needs in one stop. Our exceptional secondary services include:

If you’re looking for top-quality tubing products from custom tube manufacturers, make sure they have the tools and capabilities to see your order through from start to finish. Choosing single-source providers for custom steel tube bending ensures your partner fully understands your project and can save you on overall costs.

Excellent Partnership with Industry Specialists

Collaboration and teamwork are the backbone of custom steel tube bending. A trusted supplier who takes the time to fully understand an OEM’s needs drastically increases the project success rate. Find a supplier who engages in constant communication throughout all operations. At Triad, ongoing collaboration efforts help us make sure we meet all OEM demands and requirements every step of the way. We know that combining multiple perspectives, views, and ideas can lead to effective results and the best bent tube solutions. Bring your ideas to life with Triad’s custom steel tube bending services!

Expert Custom Steel Tubing Bending Solutions from Triad

When it comes to custom tubing, you need a supplier you can trust. At Triad, we are committed to customer satisfaction and top-quality bent tubing. We know that developed partnerships produce the best results, and we work directly with you to determine the right tube solutions for you. Our custom steel tube bending services can bend virtually endless design ideas, and our production capabilities range from 100 to 1,000 units to provide you with the quality tube products you need.

Over 40 years of industry experience have helped us grow and refine our practices. We provide the expertise, quality, and excellent customer service you deserve. Our range of manufacturing capabilities and secondary services make us your ideal single-source supplier for all your bent steel tubing needs.

Contact Triad for more information or request a quote and get started on your tubing project today!

Folding 7/8' Tubular Steel Handle. Assembled with 3/8' steel axle, 12 gauge sheet metal brackets and injection molded hardware.

A Folding 7/8' Tubular Steel Handle. Assembled with a 3/8' steel axle, 12 gauge sheet metal brackets, and injection molded hardware. The handle is attached to the equipment and folds 180° for easy storage. Triad redesigned, fabricated, and assembled the 180° handle, reducing costs by approximately 30%.

 

 

 

 

Close up of a Tubular steel folding handle.

A close up of the tubular steel folding handle.