Roper Whitney Brakes

Discover Roper Whitney Brakes, engineered for precision, reliability, and professional-grade performance. From automatic folding machines to manual Connecticut floor and bench brakes, Roper Whitney provides solutions for all your sheet metal bending needs.

Automatic Folding Machines

Roper Whitney has been producing quality folding systems for a variety of markets. The Autobrake integrates advanced design with professional-grade performance. Learn more about these machines on the Roper Whitney official website.

It combines automated bending of angles up to 145°, material clamping, and material support into a single CNC-controlled wing-bending system.

Reduced labor costs
Improved part accuracy
Reduced setup time
Minimized tool changes
Improved part quality—especially on soft and pre-painted materials

Features

Integrated Sheet Support & Material Handling: Automatic sheet positioning, high-speed backgauge fingers, and servo motor-driven ball screws for accuracy within ±0.004”.

Automatic Dual Clamping System: Programmable pressure accommodates various materials and hem types with no tool changes.

Construction: Rigid welded steel frame, shock-absorbing end stops, and precision-machined folding beam for consistent results.

Crowning System: Manual center crown adjustment improves bend accuracy and allows for radius bends.

Intelligent Controls: The Synergy CNC system allows for offline programming, 3D simulation, USB backup, DXF imports, and more.

Optional Accessories

Kombi Beam: Adds box folding capabilities and quick-change tooling. Available on most Autobrake models (except AB1016).

Available Models:

AB1016: 10’ x 16 ga mild steel
AB1014, AB1214, AB1212, AB1011, AB1009 — all with optional Kombi Beam

Manual Brakes

Connecticut Floor Brakes

Precision manual bending brakes with features like adjustable apron hinges, removable nose bars, tie rods for rigidity, and a wide range of sizes for different material capacities.

Models: 816 (8’ x 16 ga), 1018 (10’ x 18 ga), 1016 (10’ x 16 ga)

Connecticut Bench Brakes

Rugged USA-made brakes for box and pan or straight bending. Models include U416 for 16 ga steel and U422 for 22 ga and lighter. Adjustable for a wide range of radii and includes apron stop rod, handles, and counterweight.