A reducer is a pipe element with two ends of different diameters, usually used in piping systems to connect pipes or equipment with different diameters. There are many ways to make reducers, depending on the material, size, usage requirements and production process of the pipe. The following are common methods of making reducers:
Cold drawing method:
Principle: The metal blank is heated to a certain temperature, and then drawn through multiple passes on a cold drawing machine, causing the metal blank to undergo plastic deformation and finally form a reducer.
Applicable materials: Suitable for producing reducers made of stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel and other materials.
Advantages: The production process is simple and can maintain the smoothness and precision of the inner and outer surfaces of the pipe.
Hot drawing method:
Principle: The metal blank is heated to a certain temperature and then drawn on a hot drawing machine to form a reducer.
Applicable materials: Mainly suitable for producing reducers of high temperature, high pressure and special alloy materials.
Advantages: It can maintain the smoothness and precision of the inner and outer surfaces of the pipe, and has certain mechanical properties.
Welding method:
Principle: Through the welding process, two pipes of different diameters are welded together to form a reducer.
Applicable materials: Suitable for reducers made of carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel and other materials.
Advantages: Able to produce reducers of various diameters and wall thicknesses, suitable for on-site processing and customization needs.
Flanging method:
Principle: Flange one end of the pipe, then insert the other end of the pipe into the flange opening, and perform welding or crimping to form a reducer.
Applicable materials: Suitable for reducers made of carbon steel, stainless steel and other materials.
Advantages: The process is simple and suitable for the production of small-diameter reducers.
Flanging method:
Principle: Flange one end of the pipe, then insert the other end of the pipe into the flange opening, and perform welding or crimping to form a reducer.
Applicable materials: Suitable for reducers made of carbon steel, stainless steel and other materials.
Advantages: The process is simple and suitable for the production of small-diameter reducers.
Cold bending method:
Principle: By bending the pipe on a cold bending machine, the pipe is formed into reducers of different diameters.
Applicable materials: Mainly suitable for reducers made of carbon steel, stainless steel and other materials.
Advantages: It is suitable for bending and reducing pipes, and the production process is relatively simple.
When choosing the production method of reducers, it is necessary to select the most appropriate production method based on specific pipeline requirements, materials, process conditions and budget considerations to ensure that the quality and performance of the pipe meet the needs of use.