High wear resistance
Wear-resistant materials and protective layers resist abrasive media such as sand, clinker, ash or granulate far longer.
WearTubes – wear-resistant pipes and pipe bends for abrasive media
WearTubes are wear-protected pipes and pipe bends for the pneumatic and hydraulic transport of abrasive bulk materials. They protect conveying lines exactly where conventional pipes wear out fastest.
Especially in bends, deflections and distributors the conveyed material hits the pipe wall at high speed. Here wear protection determines service life, tightness and unplanned downtime.
capilla supplies WearTubes matched to the medium, grain size and line routing – as a straight pipe, a bend or a ready-to-install component.
Wear protection where conveying lines are stressed the most
In conveying lines it is mainly pipe bends that wear: in the deflection zone the abrasive medium hits the outer wall and continuously removes material. WearTubes significantly extend service life here – through wear-resistant materials, linings or hardfaced protective layers.
Depending on requirements we supply single- or double-layer versions. Transition and adapter pipes allow installation into existing line systems without rebuilding the entire conveying route.
Why WearTubes reduce downtime
Wear-resistant pipes and bends keep conveying lines tight and productive for longer. These properties pay off in continuous operation.
Fast installation
Low weight and well-designed couplings ensure short installation times and less downtime.
Installation in existing plants
Transition and adapter pipes allow individual bends to be replaced without rebuilding the whole line.
Single- and double-layer versions
Depending on the abrasiveness of the medium we choose single-layer or double-layer pipe systems.
Optimised conveying flow
Adapted geometries reduce turbulence and can lower the energy demand of conveying.
Lower follow-up costs
Longer service lives reduce maintenance effort, leakage risk and unplanned outages.
Pipe bends as the critical wear point
In the bend the full impact energy of the conveyed material acts on the outer wall. Wear-protected bends with a wear-resistant lining or hardfacing withstand this load far longer than standard pipes.
Single- and double-layer pipe systems
For light to medium abrasion, single-layer versions are often sufficient. For highly abrasive or aggressive media, double-layer systems and lined special shapes provide additional safety.
Typical fields of application
WearTubes are used in mining, the cement and building-materials industry, power plants, recycling, foundries and the glass industry – wherever abrasive media are conveyed pneumatically or hydraulically.
WearTubes within the wear-protection system
Conveying pipes are part of an overall system. On request we look at the complete line routing and combine WearTubes with suitable welding consumables and hardfacing solutions.
Request WearTubes
Send us pipe diameters, bend radii, line routing and details on medium and grain size – ideally with a sketch or photo. We will review your enquiry and propose a suitable WearTube solution.
Frequently asked questions about WearTubes
WearTubes are wear-protected pipes and pipe bends for transporting abrasive bulk materials in pneumatic and hydraulic conveying lines.
In the bend the conveyed material hits the outer wall at high speed. This localised load removes material faster than on straight sections – which is why bends are the typical wear point.
Single-layer pipes are suitable for light to medium abrasion. Double-layer systems provide additional wear protection for highly abrasive or aggressive media.
Yes. Using transition and adapter pipes, individual bends or sections can be replaced without rebuilding the entire conveying line.
Typical fields of application are mining, the cement and building-materials industry, power plants, recycling, foundries and the glass industry.
Helpful details are pipe diameters, bend radii, line routing and information on conveyed medium, grain size and temperature – ideally with a sketch or photo.