Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for forming a bend in a linear section of thermoplastic pipe. The apparatus comprises an anvil having a concave working surface which defines an arc of at least the bend angle of the bend to be formed in the pipe section. The anvil further includes a collar for retaining an end of the pipe section adjacent to the working surface. The apparatus also includes a flexible mandrel of substantially the same internal diameter as the pipe, with the mandrel being inserted into the pipe prior to the bending operation. A method is also disclosed using the apparatus to bend a section of thermoplastic pipe.

Abstract: The invention provides apparatus and a method for forming a bend in a linear section of thermoplastic pipe. The apparatus comprises an anvil having a concave working surface which defines an arc of at least the bend angle of the bend to be formed in the pipe section and which is transversely arced at a radius essentially the same as the radius of the pipe, the anvil further including a collar for retaining an end of the pipe section adjacent the working surface.