Induction Bending Technology

A company with history

For more than 50 years company AWS Schfer Technologie GmbH is

constructing machines for pipe forming and put more than 3000 machines
worldwide into operation since the foundation. The first hot bending machine
for pipes has been attempted in 1980. From that time we constantly upgraded
this technology and today we deliver machines for highest bending requirements.

The induction bending technology by AWS SCHFER provides enormous

advantages in comparison to conventional bending methods:

Bends with different radii and bending angles

Bends with reduced ovality SRBMI 1400, Pre-acceptance in our works

Bends with slight wall thickness reduction

Multiple bends with straight branches, less welding connections

Bends with reduced examination effort

Bends of ferritic and austenitic steels as well as Duplex materials

Cooling at resting air

Maintenance-optimized operation and highest availability

Bends with complex geometries

Low energy consumption with high efficiency

Reduced modification and handling times

Bends with smallest R/D-ratios

SRBMI 600, Watercooled bending

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 Our companys philosophy
We work out concepts together with the customer and meet the individual
requirements. We provide the right machine construction and equipment for each
application.

We solve individual bending tasks by an efficient machine program

Technical Dates
Pipe diameter () 50 1.660 mm ( 2 65)
Wall tickness ( t ) 3 120 mm (0,1 4,7)
Radi ( R) 75 10.000 mm (3 394)
Bending angle ( ) 1 183
Feeding force ( Pv ) 400 5.000 KN
Bending moment (MB ) 550 10.000 KNm
Inductor power 100 1.600 KW
Inductor frequency 50 10.000 Hz
Pipe length up to 18 m

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Progression that never stands

We are constantly investing in the development to fulfil the high

standards of our customers.

Pipe material
Ovality

S355 - P92
Austenitic Steels
Ferritic Steels
Duplex
Super Duplex

Pipe

Round or square
from 50 mm up to
max. 1.660 mm

Bending radii

from 1,36 x D up to 10 m

Bending speeds

From 1 - 150 mm/min

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 Technology for highest bending quality

Ovality at 1,5 x D 4 % at D/t > 30 possible

Wall thinning at 1,5 x D < 12,5 % possible

Bending angle tolerances +/- 0,5

Automatic Angle Rotation Device

Exact bending results with constant repeatability

Bending angle up to 183 without additional set-up costs

406 x 70 mm Bending without water cooling
Absolute positioning accuracy, even at max. bending moment and load
change

Low maintenance costs

Automated START-STOP operation for soft transitions of the wall

thickness

406 x 9,8 mm Bending 180 R=650

R = 1,36 x D Bend 10CrMo910, 406 x 70 mm, Ovality 1,48%

Wall thinning 8%, deviation 0,2
Temperature difference pressure-tensile area 200

Optimized set-up times by pipe manipulator for loading and unloading

the pipe

Reduced foundation costs due to intelligent force redirecting

in the machine construction

SRBMI 800, asymmetric pipe clamping in the

bending head

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Benefit from our Know-How

We take up a lot of time for our customers and advise them

competently and qualifiedly at the purchase of a machine. During a
detailed demonstration of induction bending machines in our works our
customers may convince themselves of the strengths of our machines
already before delivery.

Reliable Technology

Competent Consulting
SRBMI 800 Pre-acceptance in our works
Demonstration in our works

Customer training

Service

Worldwide Presence

More than 50 years experience in machinery and equipment

building

Operators desk

SRBMI 1200, 920 x 42mm, R/D = 1,46

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 Technology with many applications

AWS Schfer Induction Bending Machines are used in different industriy areas:
Tank construction
Oil & Gas pipeline technology
Power plant construction
Reffineries
Shipbuilding
Steel works
Circular- and square pipes bent in 1 and 2 levels
Construction pipes in architecture
and traffic control systems

At the example of a multipiece pipe construction with straight and bent

pipe parts the advantages of our induction bending machines are obvious.

Weld construction Inductive bend AWS Schfer

4 x bends 1 x pipe
5 x pipe sections 4 x bending
8 x weld seams No weld seams
10 x pipe ends processing 2 x pipe ends processing
Installation and welding no longer required
Reworking due to tolerance deviations no longer required
Quality controling Quality controling
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 Efficient Machine Program
Induction Bending Machines
IHU Machines
Pipe Calibration Machines
Special Machines
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Expanding Machines
Pipe Ends Processing Machines
Plate Forming Machines
Rohrexpander
AWS Schfer Technologie GmbH
Anlagen Werkzeuge Systeme
Oberhausenerstrae 8
D-57234 Wilnsdorf
Telefon: +49-(0)2739 8700 300
Telefax: +49-(0)2739 8700 310
E-Mail: info@aws-schaefer.de