{"product_id":"tennsmith-hbu48-16-bench-hand-brake","title":"TENNSMITH HBU48-16 Bench Hand Brake","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTENNSMITH HBU48-16\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heavy-duty bench-mounted hand brake designed for precision sheet metal bending and forming. Built with an all-steel welded frame and bronze bearings at the pivot points, it offers excellent durability, smooth operation, and long service life.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for both \u003cstrong\u003ebox and pan\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003estraight bending\u003c\/strong\u003e, the HBU48-16 handles up to \u003cstrong\u003e16 gauge (1.60 mm) mild steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. The removable apron angle and apron insert allow \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" reverse bends\u003c\/strong\u003e in lighter materials, while the adjustable upper leaf and nose bar provide flexibility for radius bending applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard equipment includes an apron stop rod for repeat bends, extension handles, and a counterweight for easier operation. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty all-steel welded construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBench-mounted design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for box \u0026amp; pan and straight bending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles up to 16 gauge (1.60 mm) mild steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable upper leaf and nose bar for radius bending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable apron angle and apron insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces 1\/4\" reverse bends in lighter materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze bearings at pivot points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApron stop rod for repeat bends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtension handles included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounterweight for smoother operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eHBU48-16\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity (Mild Steel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 Gauge (1.60 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBending Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48-1\/4 in. (1225 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Box Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 in. (101.7 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Beam Lift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/4 in. (31.75 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront-to-Rear Beam Adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/8 in. (16 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Reverse Bend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 in. (6 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Flange (Capacity Material)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 in. (25 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinger Widths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 in., 3 in., 4 in. (51, 76, 101 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e495 lbs. 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