Pipe Bending for Playground Equipment
Chicago Metal Rolled Products performs circular rolling on section benders to make parts for playground equipment. It also uses pipe bending on rotary draw benders for these parts.
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Capacity to Form Parts for Playground Equipment
Chicago Metal operates over 60 rolling and bending machines in its plants in Chicago IL and Kansas City MO. It can select the best machine from many possibilities to form playground equipment. For example, the company operates multiple mandrel benders to bend pipe from 3/8in OD to 6in OD. Rotary draw bending allows tight bends up to 180 degrees with no deformation. On section benders the company can make full rings or ring segments out of pipe sizes from 3/8in OD to 24in OD. On a special four-roll bender the company can make tight helical bends.
Playground Equipment: Value-Added Services
In addition to curving steel, Chicago Metal can cut, weld, punch, and/or drill the sections which are the component parts of playground equipment. The company checks all parts for dimensional accuracy since the parts are designed to ensure the safety of those using the equipment.
Playground Equipment: Applications for Curved Steel
Curved steel can be found in basketball backboard supports. These are usually made out of pipe, say, 4 or 5in OD, bent through 90 degrees with straight tangents on each end: one to go in the ground and one to attach to the backboard. Curved pipe covered with chain-link fence becomes the backstop in your neighborhood baseball field. 2in OD pipe formed into a tight helix becomes a kiddie climber loved on the playground. Large arches become the supports for swings, ladders, walkways-all the various features of today's modern playground.
An interesting application is the combination art and playground equipment called Free Basket. Situated in a 1000 acre art park which is part of the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the work invites playful interaction as well as studied appreciation.
Contact us for more information on playground equipment involving pipe bending or circular rolling.
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