Tennsmith Bench Model Hand Brakes
TENNSMITH's bench-mounted hand brakes are rugged, dependable USA-made tools that won't break your budget. 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.
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.
* Shown with Optional Stand
| Model # | HBU48-16 | HBS48-16 | U48-22 | S48-22 |
| Capacity, mild steel | 16 gauge / 1.6 mm | 16 gauge / 1.6 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. /101.7 mm | - | 3 in. /76.2 mm | - |
| 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 | - |
| Shipping weight | 495 Ibs. / 224.5 kg | 460 Ibs. / 208.7 kg | 280 Ibs. / 127 kg | 220 Ibs. / 100 kg |
