Models: HBU48-16 | HBS48-16 | U48-22 | S48-22 

A)  TENNSMITH 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. 

B)  The 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 nosebar has a wide range of adjustment for radius bending. Standard equipment includes an apron stop rod for repeat bends, extension handles and a counterweight. The Model HBS48-16 is identicalin features and capacity to the HBU48-16 but is intended solely for straight bending. Like our larger hand brakes, the HBS48-16features a removable nose bar.

C)  The 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. 

D)  TENNSMlTH’s bench brakes are rugged, dependable U.S.-made tools that won’t break your budget.

Bench - Mounted Hand Brakes
HBU48-16
HBS48-16
U48-22
S48-22
Capacity, mild steel
16guage
1.6 mm
16guage
1.6 mm
22guage
0.75 mm
22guage
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

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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

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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


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