Tennsmith Bending Equipment

Tennsmith’s full line of precision bending equipment includes heavy-duty hand brakes, box and pan brakes, bench-mounted brakes, and specialized tools for HVAC fabrication. Built in the USA with rugged construction and thoughtful design, Tennsmith brakes deliver consistent performance and reliable operation for any shop.

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Bench Mounted Hand Brakes
Box & Pan Floor Brakes
HVAC Duct Brakes

Heavy-Duty Hand Brakes

Tennsmith’s heavy-duty hand brakes are built for long service life and precise bending. These brakes feature a fully welded steel plate frame, truss rods, and braces for maximum strength and durability.

Upper beam adjustments are made without wrenches thanks to the brake’s robust construction. Thrust bearings and upper leaf adjustment screws provide quick, precise setups for different material thicknesses or bend radii.

Adjustment features include:

Leveling screws and lock nuts on pedestals
Jack screws and tensioner bolts on the apron
Truss rods on the apron, base, and upper beam
Adjustable counterbalances for effortless operation

FH Series: Designed for accurate bending and long service life. These brakes feature removable apron angles and inserts to allow ¼” reverse bends in lighter materials. Oil-impregnated bearings and high-tensile alloy hinge pins ensure smooth, reliable operation.

Bench Mounted Hand Brakes

Tennsmith’s bench-mounted hand brakes are affordable, rugged tools ideal for small shops and mobile use. All models are made in the USA with adjustable features and bronze pivot bearings.

HBU48-16: Handles 16-gauge mild steel with removable apron insert for ¼” reverse bends. Includes apron stop rod, extension handles, and counterweight.

HBS48-16: Straight bending version of the HBU48-16 with same capacity and replaceable nose bar.

U48-22 & S48-22: Lightweight 22-gauge capacity versions designed for portable use or job sites.

Box & Pan Floor Brakes

HBT Series: A universal hand brake with removable upper and lower finger segments. Ideal for HVAC ductwork, architectural metal, and signage applications.

HBU Series: Offers excellent value and strength for handling 12 to 16-gauge material. Perfect for hot/cold rolled steel, stainless, aluminum, and plastics.

F6 Series: Heavy-duty brakes with removable 6″ box depth fingers. Designed for high-capacity forming with quick nose bar adjustments.

EBT Series: Allows removal/repositioning of upper and lower segments, plus gas spring cylinders for assisted bending. Features goat’s foot-style tooling for architectural and aircraft panel forming.

Applications include:

Architectural and ornamental metal
Sign fabrication
Aircraft panel production

EMB-4818 Electromagnetic Brake: Enables unique shapes that standard brakes cannot match. Forms closed shapes, rolled edges, and unlimited box depths using one moving part. Made in the USA.

Key Features:

48″ wide, 18-gauge capacity
Unlimited box depth
110v 1-phase for easy setup
Includes full-length bar and individual finger tooling
Angle gauge and backgauge included

HVAC Duct Brakes

Cleat Benders: Manually operated tools that form consistent drive cleat edges on rectangular ductwork with no setup or adjustments. Built from cast iron and steel for durability.

DS24-20 Cheek Bender: Bench-mounted machine that adjusts from ¼” to ⅞” bends up to 24″ long. Two-way trunnion design provides stable apron movement. Handles mild steel up to 20-gauge.