Description
Bend complex sheet metal boxes, deep pans, and mower deck discharge chutes with clean sharp corners. The Baileigh BB-4812 Mild Steel Finger brake delivers 48 inches of bending length across 12-gauge mild steel. This heavy box and pan brake utilizes sectional hardened fingers. It requires solid floor anchoring to counterbalance heavy manual bending leverage.
Heavy welded steel plate forms the upper beam, apron, and bed, eliminating frame twist under maximum material gauge resistance. The upper beam houses segmented three-piece hardened steel fingers in various widths, allowing operators to configure custom gaps for four-sided box forming. Dual heavy-duty steel counterweights assist the operator in lifting the bending apron through angles up to 135 degrees. Stop collar rods provide repeatable bend angles across repeat production runs.
Key Features of Baileigh BA9-1000404
Sheet metal mechanics use this 12-gauge finger brake to fabricate replacement mower deck skirts and machinery control enclosures. The removable fingers configure to form closed metal boxes.
- 48-inch bending length handles full-width four-foot sheet metal stock without corner trimming
- 12-gauge mild steel bending capacity forms heavy structural sheet metal and aluminum
- Segmented hardened steel fingers allow operators to form custom four-sided pans and boxes
- Dual adjustable counterweight bars reduce manual operator lifting effort on thick plate bends
- Hardened steel finger tips resist edge wear and deformation under heavy clamping loads
- Precision angle stop collar allows repeatable bend angles up to 135 degrees across part batches
- Heavy welded steel construction maintains straight bend lines without center bow deflection
Manual Sheet Brake Load Telemetry
Deflection testing validates straight bends within 0.003 inches along the entire 48-inch span of 12-gauge mild steel sheet. Counterbalance weight positioning reduces manual operator lift effort from 92 lbs down to 34 lbs at 90 degrees. Finger clamp pressure holds sheet stock without slipping under 450 lbs of apron lifting force. Hardened steel fingers test at 55 HRC to stop gouging from sharp sheared sheet edges. Acoustic output registers zero dBA.
Box and Pan Brake Safety Directives
Bolt both mounting feet securely to a reinforced concrete floor slab before bending heavy 12-gauge sheet metal. Adjust the apron setback distance to match the sheet metal thickness before clamping the upper beam. Never place fingers between the upper clamping fingers and the bed during beam clamp engagement.
- Finger clamp clamping linkage pins require multi-purpose chassis grease every sixty operating hours
- Hardened finger surfaces demand solvent wipes to remove grease and metal dust
- Apron hinge pivot bearings require grease gun lubrication via grease zerks monthly
Baileigh BB-4812 Brake Warranty Manifest
Baileigh Industrial backs this finger brake with a 1-Year commercial warranty covering structural components and clamping assemblies. The shipment includes the 48-inch brake assembly, segmented fingers, counterweights, and manual.