Tube Bending & Pipe Bending Services

Since 1980, Pipecraft has been working with leading manufacturers, fabricators, and engineers across various industries and applications to fulfil bespoke pipe and tube bending requirements.

Why choose Pipecraft as your expert tube bending partner?

As tube and pipe bending experts, we deliver specialised solutions with clear communication every step of the way. From initial concept through to fabrication, finishing and delivery, the full project will be managed in-house. Whether you require a one-off component or high-volume production runs with quick lead times, our rigorous quality checks ensure accurate, repeatable bends that are manufactured to deliver optimum performance.

Our experienced team can assist with technical drawings, prototypes and tooling advice. We can also advise on bend radius, springback, material selection and manufacturability to ensure your exact requirements are met.

Applications & industries

We work with clients in both the public and private sectors, providing nationwide and international delivery.

Our expertise allows us to cater to the needs of any industry, including:

  • Automotive and motorsport
  • Aerospace and defence
  • Marine and shipbuilding (including subsea and offshore)
  • Oil, gas and energy
  • Construction and architectural
  • Manufacturing and fabrication (including OEM and industrial equipment)
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Mining and transport
  • Medical, pharmaceutical and scientific

Capabilities

With extensive tube bending capabilities we can support any project, from single bends to complex multi-bend forms across different radii, depending on your requirements. 

Mandrel bending

Reduces the risk of collapse, ovality, or surface distortion, especially on tighter bends.

Roll bending

Produces large-radius curves and smooth arcs – great for structural applications such as frames, rings, and cylindrical shapes.

Box bends

Clean, defined bends for components like casings, panels, and brackets.

CDS bending

Suited for precision applications that require high strength and a smooth internal finish.

Tube rolling

Effective for gradually forming tubes into wide-radius curves without compromising structural integrity.

Increment bending

Creates complex and variable-radius bends through a series of small, controlled movements.

Compression bending

Cost-effective for simple bends, as the material is formed around a die.

Section bending

Ensures consistent curves while maintaining strength and shape when bending profiles, beams and channels.

Machinery

Our factory is fully equipped with top of the line tube bending equipment, including:

  • CRIPPA Digibend N.C Controlled – 6.00mm to 31.75mm O.D capacity range
  • BLM Curvatubi Plus Plane of Bend Facility – 12.70mm to 40.00mm O.D capacity range
  • TELEDINE Pines 42 – 25.40mm to 42.00mm O.D capacity range
  • HILMOR – 25.40mm to 50.80mm O.D capacity range
  • HILGERS – 31.75mm to 63.5mm O.D capacity range
  • C 65  – 38.10mm to 44.50mm O.D capacity range
  • ALPHA TAURING 40 – 12.7mm to 50.80mm O.D capacity range
  • ALPHA TAURING 70 – 25.40mm to 88.90mm O.D capacity range
  • FEIN – 25.40mm to 88.90mm O.D capacity range
  • HOLZMAN MSM 100 – 12.70mm to 50.80mm O.D capacity range

 

We have an extensive list of formers and associated tooling for each of our machines. If stock CLR tooling is not suitable, we can manufacture bespoke solutions.

Materials

We work with all commercially available metals, in most wall thicknesses and solid bar, ranging from 5.0mm to 76.1mm outer diameter. If you need any help choosing the most suitable option for your application, we are always happy to advise.

Our clients

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Case studies

Stainless Steel Handrail Project completed at Railwayland Wildlife Trust

Stainless Steel Handrail Project

Contracted by the Lewes & Eastbourne Council; the Railwayland Wildlife Trust project enabled Pipecraft to showcase some of their many abilities including tube rolling, fabrication and metal polishing.

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Handrail Frames for Disabled Vehicle Conversion Company

The work encapsulates our tube manipulation and fabrication services, and in some cases, input into the overall design and suitability for the individual purposes.

Ginetta Exhaust System

Historic Racing Car Project

The major renovation included designing and manufacturing an “up and over” exhaust system, which was performed by Pipecraft, utilising all our precision engineering skills to make Bill’s dream a reality.

Sphinx Art Tube Bending Project

Art Exhibition Project

The fascinating piece of artwork was manufactured by Pipecraft. As tube manipulation and metal fabrication specialists, we used a number of techniques to produce the required result for the client.

Contact Us

Committed to building strong relationships with each of our clients, whether for one-off projects or long-term production runs, we offer competitive costings and lead times.

Contact us by calling 01903 766778, emailing sales@pipecraft.co.uk or submitting a contact form.