Bulge forming (hydroforming) has now evolved and is being utilized in various processing applications.
Bulge forming (hydroforming) is a method of processing materials by applying high internal pressure and axial load (axial pushing) to tubular materials (such as steel pipes) placed within a mold, deforming them into shapes that conform to the mold. It is a type of plastic processing using various alloy steel pipes, including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and brass. Using bulge forming offers the following advantages: 1. It allows for integral forming, making complex shapes possible. This improves the rigidity of the processed products and leads to enhanced quality. 2. It enables material thickening forming, allowing for right-angle bends in steel pipes, which can reduce processing time and increase processing speed. Thus, it is a forming method that not only allows for complex shapes but also enables cost reduction. Our company is capable of manufacturing welded pipe fittings, including T (tee), special T (tee) at 45° YT, crosses, laterals, and more. We also accept inquiries for welded pipe fittings tailored to customer needs in terms of material, diameter, and thickness, as well as for the production of special items, so please feel free to contact us.
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Since its development in the United States in 1940, it has evolved over time, and active applied research has been conducted, particularly in the automotive industry. However, the first field to be industrialized is actually reported to be the forming of welded pipe fittings in the shape of a T. At Benkan Kiko, production of T-shaped fittings through bulge forming began in 1978 under its predecessor, Japan Benkan Kogyo Co., Ltd. We have continued to evolve and pass down this important technology over the years, providing our customers with reliable products.
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We have a track record of supplying various fields including nuclear power plants, thermal power plants, LNG plants, petrochemical plants, gas pipelines and stations, shipbuilding plants, water treatment facilities, incineration facilities, and more. While we may not be a prominent presence, we support our customers' lives by responding to a wide range of diverse needs.
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From residential water supply and hot water piping to massive pipelines in large-scale plants, piping that supports daily life is spread all over the world. Benkan Kiko Co., Ltd. is involved in the manufacturing of welded pipe fittings, which are essential piping components. We provide optimal products tailored to the piping environment (design, usage conditions, etc.) and construction circumstances, not only for general building water supply and hot water piping but also for power plants, gas plants, refineries, oil and chemical plants, shipbuilding, and more, where strict quality standards are required.