What is the difference between bend and elbow?
bend and elbows are pipe fittings used to change the direction of the pipeline. These two types of pipe fittings are widely used in construction. However, in actual use, the performance of bend and elbows is different. Elbows use much more than bend. Although many people know bend and elbows, they don't know the difference between bend and elbows. So what is the difference between bend and elbows? Let's take a look!bend is a pipe part with a bend, which is a commonly used pipe part. bend are usually manufactured according to specific needs. Compared with the elbow, the bend is much longer. In the use of comparison, it is a completely integrated curved pipe, and the elbow is a component that changes the direction of the pipe.
Although the two components are used to change the direction of the pipeline, there are many differences between the two components.
One: Different manufacturing processes
In the manufacturing process of bend, hot and cold bend can be made of pipe materials and be directly bent by a carbon steel pipe bender. The bend can be manufactured at one time without secondary corrosion protection. However, the elbow needs to be customized by the manufacturer, needs to be anti-corrosion, and the order cycle is long.Two: different prices
The price of elbows is lower than that of bend, and the price is much higher than that of bend. However, if the elbow is not treated with anticorrosion, it will be easily damaged. However, due to its low price, it is widely used in some projects with lower requirements.Three, the scope of application is different
In a good construction environment, both bend and elbows can be used. If only the cost is considered, then cold-formed bend can be used. After all, the quality of hot elbows is better but the cost is high. In the construction process, elbows are more suitable for use in relatively narrow places, because it is convenient for construction, and bend need to consider the specific construction environment. Although they can also be used in narrow environments, they can be used in operation. You will encounter a certain amount of trouble.
In fact, no matter how much the difference between the elbow and the bend is, from the perspective of component production, the elbow is actually a kind of bend, but the elbow is relatively short. Of course, in the actual construction process, if you encounter a need to change the direction, you can choose which one to use according to the specific situation of the construction. Generally speaking, bend and elbows are not better. The applicable construction environment is different.
The above is some knowledge about elbows and bend. I hope that through this content, everyone can understand the difference between elbows and bend, so that everyone can buy elbows and bend. Avoid unnecessary troubles.
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