Connecticut Bench Model Hand Brakes

Connecticuts’s bench-mounted hand brakes are rugged, dependable USA-made tools that won’t break your budget.

Description

Our Connecticut 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.

Connecticut bench mounted hand brakes are rugged, dependable USA-made tools. The brake features a removable apron angle and apron insert permitting 1/4-inch reverse bends in lighter materials. The front to rear adjustment of the U416 & U422 allow for a wide range of radius bending. Standard equipment includes: an apron stop rod for repeat bends, extension handles and counterweight to help reduce fatigue when using the brake. Connecticut 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 backed by an industry leading 3-Year Factory Warranty.

Available options:
  • Bolted Assembly Stand*
  • Radius fingers

(*Shown on Optional Stand)

model specifications
U416 U422
Capacity, Mild Steel 16 Gauge
1.60 mm
22 Gauge
0.75 mm
Bending Length 48 in.
1220 mm
48 in.
1225 mm
Maximum Depth Of Box 4 in.
102 mm
3 in.
76.2 mm
Maximum Lift Of Beam 1-1/4 in.
31.75 mm
7/8 in.
22.2 mm
Front To Rear Beam Adjustment 5/8 in.
16 mm
1/4 in.
6 mm
Minimum Reverse Bend 1/4 in.
6 mm
5/16 in.
7.9 mm
Minimum Flange In Capacity Material 1 in.
25 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
Shipping Weight 495 lbs.
224.5 kg
280 lbs.
127 kg