Pipeline Bends- Tangent Lengths
Pipeline Bends- Tangent Lengths
(OP)
Could anyone please explain exactly what these are? I believe it is something to do with extra length for welding and it tends to have been approx 500mm whenever I've come across it however I am not 100% sure exactly what they are. Thanks. jt





RE: Pipeline Bends- Tangent Lengths
For a 'pulled bend' you need some straight length at both the ends for the bending machine to get hold of the piece. In general this length is specified as 500mm, I believe.
regards
Siddharth
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RE: Pipeline Bends- Tangent Lengths
Tangent lengths are simply the straight sections at the end of the bend usually left on so that field cutting can occur to fit and weld the item into the system without encroaching upon the curved portion.
Steve Jones
Materials & Corrosion Engineer
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RE: Pipeline Bends- Tangent Lengths
RE: Pipeline Bends- Tangent Lengths