Tennsmith Universal Hand Brakes

Complex parts, such as HVAC transverse duct forming and down flanged parts, as well as architectural sheet metal and signage applications, can easily be formed using these machines.

Description

HBT

Tennsmith’s HBT Series is designed to provide forming capabilities for complex parts. These machines are truly a universal hand brake, which allow for the removal of both upper and lower segments of fingers.

The HBT72-16 is built with the same high-quality features and standards that Tennsmith brakes are recognized for throughout the industry.

Multiple bends

Sample bends achieved with HBT72-16

Fingers
Available options:

Radius fingers.

model specifications

 

HBT48-12 HBT72-16
Capacity, Mild Steel 12 Gauge
2.7 mm
16 Gauge
1.6 mm
Capacity, with Bending Support Angle Removed, Mild Steel 16 Gauge
1.6 mm
20 Gauge
1.0 mm
Bending Length 48 in.
1220 mm
72 in.
1828.8 mm
Maximum Lift Of Beam 1-1/2 in.
38.1 mm
1-1/2 in.
38.1 mm
Front To Rear Beam Adjustment 1/2 in.
13 mm
1/2 in.
13 mm
Maximum Depth Of Box 4 in.
101.6 mm
4 in.
101.6 mm
Minimum Reverse Bend 5/8 in.
16 mm
5/8 in.
16 mm
Minimum Flange In Capacity Material 1 in.
25 mm
1 in.
25 mm
Top Segment Tooling Widths 2, 3, 4 in.
50.8, 76.2, 101.6 mm
2, 3, 4 in.
50.8, 76.2, 101.6 mm
Lower Segment Tooling Widths 1, 1-1/2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 20 in.
25, 38, 102, 152, 203, 305, 508 mm
1, 1-1/2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 20 in.
25, 38, 102, 152, 203, 305, 508 mm
Bending Beam Tooling Segments 1, 1-1/2, 6, 8, 12, 20 in.
25, 38, 152, 203, 305, 508 mm
1, 1-1/2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 20 in.
25, 38, 102, 152, 203, 305, 508 mm
Maximum Transverse Bend (through tooling centers) 2 in.
50.8 mm
2 in.
50.8 mm
Maximum Transverse Bend (at either end of machine) 3 in.
76.2 mm
3 in.
76.2 mm
Dimensions (counterweights in place) 72 x 36 x 53 in.
1829 x 915 x 1346 mm
89-1/2 x 36 x 53 in.
2273 x 915 x 1346 mm
Shipping Weight 1750 lbs.
795 kg
2200 lbs.
1000 kg