How far will it actually bend? The honest answer for the 1302BAS The question BendPak says it gets asked more than any other about its pipe benders is how deep a bend they will make. It is the right question, because a bend that stops short is a section that will not fit, and no amount of cylinder force fixes an angle the tooling cannot reach. Here is what this listing actually says, and what it does not. The standard tooling handles the ordinary run of exhaust and tube work. Where BendPak draws the line is explicit: if you need to bend more than 170°, ask about the 180° dies. That is a manufacturer instruction, not a maximum — this listing publishes no standard maximum bend angle at all, and we are not going to infer one from the sentence. If your work depends on a specific angle at the top end, get the figure confirmed in writing before you order. What a 180° die is for A true 180° bend is a U: the tube comes back on itself and runs parallel to where it started. Exhaust routing around an axle, a header collector loop, a handrail return — these are jobs where nothing short of the full turn will do, and where fabricating the same shape from two bends and a weld adds a joint, a heat-affected zone and a potential leak. The 180° die is an addition to the machine rather than a limitation of it, and it is quoted separately. The radius is the other half of the answer Angle is only half of what a bend is; the radius is the rest. This machine bends on a 5" (127 mm) radius at the widest and 3.3" (89 mm) at the tightest. The die design uses a relief cut that keeps the bend uniform through the whole cycle, which is aimed squarely at the two failures that ruin a section: crimping on the inside of the radius, and the tube sticking or hanging up in the die at the end of the stroke. A part that deforms is scrap, and a part that hangs up costs the operator time on every single cycle. Control and force Bending is commanded through a three-button semi-automatic panel — bend, retract, index — with a remote foot control so the operator can work from wherever the tube needs holding. The top cylinder develops 60,000 lbs. (27,216 kg), pushed through a welded steel tube frame in 6" x 6" section with 3/8" wall, with the bending heads ground to within .002" and chrome-moly cylinder shafts conforming to ANSI 92.2 — a shaft materials standard, not a machine safety listing. Maximum tube capacity is 3" (76 mm). Behind the machine, two end-finishing units, a clampless swager and an internal expander size the ends, with a drop-in collar to move between operations. Bend angle BendPak directs buyers needing more than 170° to the optional 180° dies Max. bending radius 5" (127 mm) Min. bending radius 3.3" (89 mm) Max. tube capacity 3" (76 mm) Standard die pack 1.5", 1.625", 1.75", 2", 2.25", 2.5" (302) Perfect for Exhaust shops building complete systems, where routing dictates the angles rather than the other way round. Header and collector fabrication. Handrail, roll bar and frame work needing returns and loops. Repair operations replacing sections that have to match an original bend. Shops currently welding two bends together to make one. In the package The 1302BAS bender with three-button semi-automatic control and remote foot control. Tooling with twist-lock mounting and quick-change bending dies. Side-loading swager and dual-function end-finishing unit for expansions and flares. Power-relief control valve, pressure gauges, NEMA-rated switch box with overload relays, casters and tool trays. The 180° die is not part of the standard tooling. If you need it, have it quoted with the machine. One inconsistency worth knowing about The dimensions table on this listing labels one of its three rows wrongly — two rows carry the heading "Depth", one against 64" (1,626 mm) and one against 26" (660 mm). The figures are published as we received them, but we have not told you which axis the 26" belongs to, because the source does not say. Ask us before you lay out the floor space to the inch. Power, delivery and siting The specification table gives the motor as 5 HP at 208-230 VAC, 60 Hz, 1 PH. Confirm that against your shop supply before delivery rather than after — and note that a near-identical BendPak listing covers the same model on a three-phase supply, so if three-phase is what you have, ask us which listing you should be ordering. This ships freight to the lower 48 states, free of charge. It weighs 1,362 lbs. crated at 70" x 32" x 47" (1,778 mm x 812 mm x 1,206 mm). The receiver unloads: a forklift rated for the crate, or terminal collection from the carrier, which is usually the simpler route. Residential delivery carries a residential fee, applied at checkout on selection. Leave working room behind the machine for the end-finishing units, not just in front of it. Inspect before you sign. Crate damage, bent dies, cracked gauge glass, marked enclosures, oil. Note it on the bill of lading in front of the driver and photograph it, because a clean signature settles the question in the carrier's favour. Warranty BendPak publishes a written warranty covering this equipment; we hold the current document and will send it before you order if the terms bear on your decision. Standard hydraulic advice: claim first, dismantle never. Opening a cylinder, the pump or the control box ahead of a claim is usually read as modification and cover rarely survives. Photograph the fault, record the serial number, call us. Pipe Bender with Tooling Package Product Features 2 separate end-finishing units at rear for all necessary flaring and expanding 3-button control for automatic or manual bending operations Comes complete with quick release bending and finishing dies Includes high-speed clampless swager and internal expander Easy-to-use drop-in collar makes swaging operations quick and efficient Twist-lock tooling Integrated power-relief control valve Pass-through cylinder stem passes completely through the primary frame Rigid 6" x 6" x 3/8" welded-steel tube frame Commercial-grade hydraulic cylinders All cylinders feature chrome-molly shafts, conforming to ANSI 92.2 standards Quick-release bending dies for reduced set-up times Bending heads precision grounded to within .002" Enclosed controls keep your bending area clutter-free 2.5" oversized barrel shafts for maximum dependability and minimum maintenance Standard grease fittings allow for simple lubrication NEMA rated on / off switch box incorporates overload relays that automatically disrupt power supply should an unforeseen over-current situation occur Pressure gauges let you know exactly what the system pressures are at all times Industrial grade casters help you easily move the bender around your shop Remote foot operated controls for added long-distance control Adjustable pressure valve located right up front One piece barrel ensures that the bending gates stay perfectly aligned with the ram Heat-treated tooling for greater service life Convenient tool trays keep your tooling organized Strong, 5 HP energy efficient motor delivers maximum performance Direct-drive, high-speed, 4 gpm pump Single enclosed bottom cylinder applies pressure evenly to the back gates and, because it is hidden, does not interfere with the tubing Large capacity fluid reservoir keeps the hydraulic oil running cooler and prevents contamination Canister oil filter in the hydraulic system keeps the oil nice and clean Oil sight-gauges allow you to visually inspect oil levels Product Specifications Overview Bending Controls Semi-Automatic / 3-Button Expander Controls Manual Frame Style Double-Ended Expander Max. Tube Capacity 3" (76 mm) .095 wall Bending Max. Bending Radius 5" (127 mm) Min. Bending Radius 3.3" (89 mm) Hydraulics Top Cylinder Force 60,000 lbs. (27,216 kg) Hydraulic Filter Canister Motor 5 HP / 208-230 VAC / 60 Hz / 1 PH Die Pack Standard 1.5", 1.75", 1.625", 2", 2.25", 2.5" (302) Dimensions Width 41" (1,041 mm) Depth 64" (1,626 mm) Depth 26" (660 mm) Shipping Weight 1,362 lbs. Dimensions 70" x 32" x 47" (1,778 mm x 812 mm x 1,206 mm) Pick Up and Delivery Our Pick Up locations for BendPak are located in Santa Paula, California & Theodore, Alabama.Call, text, or chat with us if you have questions. 866-774-7743
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