Internal Bender
Internal Cold Bending of Pre-Insulated Pipes
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April 11 2024
The Maats Internal Bending machine (IB) is the first pipe bending machine in the world that is able to cold bend steel pipes from the inside, a technique ideal for pipes that have an external insulation, like those used for district heating and – cooling, for crude oil lines or for any other medium that has to remain within set temperature limits.
Pros & Limitations
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Bending on site
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Substantial bending angles
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No damage to pipe or pipe insulation
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High mobility and flexibility
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Cost effective
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Computer-assisted and monitored cold bending process
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More cost effective than the bending of steel pipe with post insulation
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Only for bigger diameters, 20” and up
Specification
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| Theme/Discipline | Pipelines |
| Core Tech | Construction Equipment |
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Areas of Application
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All standard pipe joints (up to 18 meters in length).
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Quality
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Foam insulation and PE jacket pipe are left undamaged. | Insulation values remain uncompromised.
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Safety
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No moving parts outside the pipe during the bending process. | Pipe joint is fixed into position during bending.
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Automation
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Bending process can be largely automated, minimizing the risk of human error.
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Flexibility
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Maats IB is built inside a standard 20’ container. | Easy to ship to any jobsite and easy to move on a jobsite.
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Efficiency
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Can bend up to 12 joints per day, depending on pipe length, pipe diameter, wall thickness and steel grade.
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Development
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Mature / Proven
