Are you dreaming of a pool heater but struggling with limited space? Does your spa installation require specialized plumbing? At Detroit Tube Products, we specialize in custom tube bending and fabrication, offering innovative solutions for pool and spa installations. Our expertise ensures that even in tight spaces, your equipment functions seamlessly without compromising performance.
Not every home has the luxury of ample space for a pool heater, especially in typical locations like next to the house or inside a concealed shed. Without a natural gas heater, you could be missing out on up to two extra months of swim time.
Detroit Tube Products can help you overcome these challenges. We design and fabricate custom tubing to fit tight spaces, such as behind a garage, while blending seamlessly into your landscape. Whether it’s a freshwater chlorinated pool or a spa installation on a deck, gazebo, or enclosed porch, we provide tailored solutions to meet your unique plumbing and heating needs.
For spa installations, we excel in creating custom components like flue connections—essential for natural gas water heaters in compact spaces. Our team carefully selects materials suited to the environment, ensuring durability and performance.
Unlike many companies that use molded plastic flue pipes prone to melting in warm climates, Detroit Tube Products crafts lightweight yet robust metal tubing. For example, we developed tools to bend a 4″ diameter tube, reshape one end into a neat oval, and flange it flat for a perfect connection.
Standard tubing often takes up more space and lacks the durability needed for demanding conditions. Our custom tubing solutions significantly reduce space requirements while offering superior performance. Unlike plastic or rubber tubing, which can melt or corrode in hot climates, our stainless steel tubing is built to last.
In addition to tubing, Detroit Tube Products collaborates with builders to create custom railings for pool ladders and marina dock access. Every marina has unique dock sizes, requiring sturdy, corrosion-resistant materials. Our fabricators specialize in stainless steel tubing to deliver durable, non-corrodible railings that stand the test of time.
Whether you’re servicing an in-ground or above-ground pool or managing a marina, we can craft custom railings and ladders tailored to your needs.
For pre-built above-ground pool ladders, check out Sunny’s Pools & More, available at most Detroit-area locations.
When it comes to custom tube bending for pool or spa installations, Detroit Tube Products is your trusted partner. From compact heating solutions to durable railings, we bring expertise and innovation to every project.
Do you need custom tube bending for pool or spa installation? Contact us today to get a free quote. Make life easier with help from the experts at Detroit Tube Products!
Revision: January 2026
Original: August 2018
Ever wonder about the stainless steel tube bending process? Honestly, you probably haven’t. Most people see the steel tube after the bending process. There is not a reason to ask how. However, it is an important process. An unsung hero for bent tubes everywhere. So, what is the bending process?
Although stainless steel is a hard material, it is ductile and malleable. This allows the steel to be bent into a variety of shapes through mechanical needs. The bending process allows you to bend stainless steel into many configurations. But, how do we get these configurations in the first place?
In order to create a bend, significant and direct pressure must be placed on the steel. The pressure needs to come from specialized equipment. However, there are variables that need to be accounted for. These variables include the size, weld, and quality. The thickness of the tube also contributes to a successful bend. While it takes more pressure, thicker tubes are less likely to fail. As a result, these tubes sometimes have to be bent with specific tools and machines.
Stainless steel can be bent by using soft rollers that apply the necessary force that it needs. The process uses these rollers that force the tube over and around a die, that is designed to change the shape. When the tube has pressure applied around the die, it will make a bend. During a process, a mandrel is inserted inside of the tube to prevent the tube from losing its internal shape. While there are limitations with the angle, these bends tend to be sharper compared to other methods.
Without a doubt, bent stainless steel tubes are fundamental in a variety of fields and industries. Stainless steel tubes are staples in many industries, such as food processing, engines, and automotive. Furthermore, stainless steel can be put to structural and decorative uses.
The stainless steel tube bending process allows for a variety of configurations to be made. However, getting the type of bends you need can be challenging. Especially, if it is a custom bend. That is where Detroit Tube Products comes in. Since 1911, our company has specialized in bending tubes for a wide variety of uses and industries. This includes a variety of dies to create bends catered to your needs. We are the full-service solution for your tubing needs.
Here at Detroit Tube Products, we handle the entire steel tube bending process. We offer tube bending for all types of stainless steel such as a mandrel, welded, and seamless blending. Furthermore, we can bend the stainless steel tubes into a variety of shapes using our high powered equipment.
At Detroit Tube Products, we specialize in stainless steel tube bending and can perform a proper steel bend. We understand the process and how to bend steel tubes to perfection. But what is our process?
The process of tube bending uses mechanical force to push steel tubing against a die, forcing the pipe or tube to take the shape of the die. Often, the steel tubing is held firmly in place while the end is rotated and rolled around the die until the tube reaches the desired shape. Without the use of a die, the thinner-walled tubes will tend to collapse and lose its original cross-section. When working with thicker materials, the tube doesn’t require as much support and can be “empty-bent”, bent without a die or mandrel, and stay generally round in shape.
The most important part of bending a steel tube is maintaining the shape and diameter throughout the entire bend. The most difficult part of bending stainless steel depends on the thickness of the steel. The thicker the wall of the tube is, the more pressure that is required to make a proper bend. The thicker the steel is, however, the more durable and strong the tube will be. To maintain the same diameter through the tube, continuous pressure must be added to the steel while it is shaped. If different pressures are applied, the diameter will fluctuate between positions throughout the tube.
Contact Detroit Tube Products for all of your proper tube bending needs! We pride ourselves on our superior customer service and our complete client satisfaction. Call us today at 313-841-0300 or request a free quote for our tube fabrication and bending services. Come to Detroit Tube Products and take advantage of our tube bending experience that spans over 100 years!