TENNSMITH’s bench-mounted hand brakes provide an economical means of performing a wide range of sheet metal bending and forming operations. These brakes are of all-steel welded construction, readily adjustable and utilize bronze bearings at pivot points.
Model HBU48-16 is a heavy-duty bench brake suitable for box and pan or straight bending in up to 16-gauge mild steel. The brake features a removable apron angle and apron insert permitting 1/4-inch reverse bends in lighter materials. The upper leaf and nose bar has a wide range of adjustment for radius bending. Standard equipment includes an apron stop rod for repeat bends, extension handles and a counterweight.
Model HBS48-16 is identical in features and capacity to the HBU48-16 but is intended solely for straight bending. Like our larger hand brakes, the HBS48-16 features a replaceable nose bar.
Models U48-22 and S48-22 are lighter capacity versions of the four-foot bench brake, which offer economical alternatives in working 22-gauge and lighter materials. Also, their lighter weights make these models better suited for transporting to remote job sites.
Available options:
- Bolted Assembly Stand*
- Radius fingers
(*Shown on Optional Stand)
HBU48-16 | HBS48-16 | U48-22 | S48-22 | |
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Capacity, Mild Steel | 16 Gauge 1.60 mm |
16 Gauge 1.60 mm |
22 Gauge 0.75 mm |
22 Gauge 0.75 mm |
Bending Length | 48-1/4 in. 1225 mm |
48-1/4 in. 1225 mm |
48-1/4 in. 1225 mm |
48-1/4 in. 1225 mm |
Maximum Depth Of Box | 4 in. 101.70 mm |
- | 3 in. 76.2 mm |
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Maximum Lift Of Beam | 1-1/4 in. 31.75 mm |
1-3/4 in. 44 mm |
7/8 in. 22.2 mm |
7/8 in. 22.2 mm |
Front To Rear Beam Adjustment | 5/8 in. 16 mm |
5/8 in. 16 mm |
1/4 in. 6 mm |
1/4 in. 6 mm |
Minimum Reverse Bend | 1/4 in. 6 mm |
1/4 in. 6 mm |
5/16 in. 7.9 mm |
5/16 in. 7.9 mm |
Minimum Flange In Capacity Material | 1 in. 25 mm |
1 in. 25 mm |
3/8 in. 9.5 mm |
3/8 in. 9.5 mm |
Finger Widths | 2, 3, 4 in. 51, 76, 101 mm |
- | 2, 3, 4 in. 51, 76, 101 mm |
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Shipping Weight | 495 lbs. 224.5 kg |
460 lbs. 208.7 kg |
280 lbs. 127 kg |
220 lbs. 100 kg |