SecJohn Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Hi Am after some way of putting up to 45 degree bends in my aluminium conduit. I am in the UK, the conduit measures around 13mm external and about 12mm internal - standards stuff available form ADI. I use the 90degree and couplers already. When I ask they say computer says no, to 45degree bends. I tried micro bore plumbing pipe benders but the formers were not Goldy Locks, not quite right; that resulted in the pipe kinking or not fitting in the former. Or maybe you know of a 45degree manufactured bend available? Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 I dont think you can bend alli tubing much the only bends I can find are these https://www.securitywarehouse.co.uk/catalog/cctv-c-1/cctv-ancillaries-c-1_3/secware-aluminium-tubing-12mm-single-elbow-p-6071.html 45 degrees is a bit of a strange angle for running alli tubing though its a bit tight squeezing/pulling a cable through it too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 ali tube is 12.7mm aka 1/2 inch you need a 1/2 inch spring, however it don't bend very well as it right cheap & nasty shite compared to what it used to be.... So I doubt your going get 45° 1st result in google - https://www.ac-one.co.uk/tube-bending-springs-1281-p.asp Post a picture of what your doing we can take the piss Quote Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixwheeledbeast Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 It's not the right type of aluminium for bending clean. Not sure why I would ever need 45 but anything complicated I'd probably consider 20mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecJohn Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 5 hours ago, MrHappy said: ali tube is 12.7mm aka 1/2 inch you need a 1/2 inch spring, however it don't bend very well as it right cheap & nasty ***** compared to what it used to be.... So I doubt your going get 45° 1st result in google - https://www.ac-one.co.uk/tube-bending-springs-1281-p.asp Post a picture of what your doing we can take the piss Lol, cheers. Purchased, will see how i get on, absolutely will send pics piss can and am sure will be taken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 1 hour ago, SecJohn said: Lol, cheers. Purchased, will see how i get on, absolutely will send pics piss can and am sure will be taken why 45° ? Quote Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 I used to use a bending spring years ago but it won't work on it now as the walls are too thin Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecJohn Posted August 24, 2023 Author Share Posted August 24, 2023 On 22/08/2023 at 20:32, MrHappy said: why 45° ? I have manufactured 90degree bends, i need 45 to set around some stuff, might get away with less thouh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecJohn Posted August 24, 2023 Author Share Posted August 24, 2023 Okay so gave it a try and the spring is a good fit, i cannot get to 45 but i can get to 25 / 30 before it kinks or in one case snaps. I will give it a go for real when i am next on site. Will ping some pics on this thread if it is still open. Thanks again all, appreciate it. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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