Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a pipe element (1) for pipes that are subject to vibrating stress, especially for exhaust pipes in motor vehicles. Said pipe element consists of a preprofiled strip (2; 3), especially a metal strip, that is wound in convolutions with bellow-shaped windings (4; 22). The wound layers produced by a strip width are interlinked in a single-hooked or multi-layer clasp-type bond (9; 19) by positive locking, welding or similar joining methods. The Strip (2; 3) is preprofiled with at least one stitch that is off-set from the plane by deflection into a kind of circuit with web heights (h1, h2) of the bellows (4; 22) that are multiples of the strip thickness.

Abstract: A tube made of profiled strip has an inner edge and an outer edge parallel to the inner edge and projecting away from the inner edge. A double-thickness rib extends between the edges projects transversely in a direction from the strip. A channel extending between the rib and the outer edge opens transversely of the strip opposite to the direction in which the strip projects from the strip. The strip is formed into turns centered on an axis with the rib projecting radially outward. The channel opens radially inward, and the rib of each turn projects radially into the channel of an adjacent turn.

Abstract: A tube made of profiled strip has an inner edge, an outer edge parallel to the inner edge and projecting away from the inner edge, a double-thickness outwardly directed inner lip forming between the edges an outwardly open inner slot, and a double-thickness inwardly directed outer lip forming between the inner slot and the outer edge an inwardly open outer slot. The strip is formed into turns centered on an axis with the inner slot of each turn axially slidably receiving the outer lip of the adjacent turn on an inner side and the outer slot of each turn axially slidably receiving the inner lip of the adjacent turn on an outer side.

Abstract: A tube made of profiled strip has an inner edge, an outer edge parallel to the inner edge and projecting away from the inner edge, a double-thickness outwardly directed inner lip forming between the edges an outwardly open inner slot, and a double-thickness inwardly directed outer lip forming between the inner slot and the outer edge an inwardly open outer slot. The strip is formed into turns centered on an axis with the inner slot of each turn axially slidably receiving the outer lip of the adjacent turn on an inner side and the outer slot of each turn axially slidably receiving the inner lip of the adjacent turn on an outer side.

Abstract: A tube made of profiled strip has an inner edge and an outer edge parallel to the inner edge and projecting away from the inner edge. A double-thickness rib extends between the edges projects transversely in a direction from the strip. A channel extending between the rib and the outer edge opens transversely of the strip opposite to the direction in which the strip projects from the strip. The strip is formed into turns centered on an axis with the rib projecting radially outward. The channel opens radially inward, and the rib of each turn projects radially into the channel of an adjacent turn.