Description
Bend complex sheet metal boxes, deep pans, and equipment control enclosures with clean sharp corners. The Shop Fox 48in x 18 Ga box and pan brake delivers 48 inches of bending length across 18-gauge mild steel. This sheet metal brake utilizes 16 segmented hardened fingers. It requires solid workbench mounting to counterbalance 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 16 segmented hardened steel fingers in assorted 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 Shop Fox M1118
Sheet metal mechanics use this 18-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
- 18-gauge mild steel bending capacity forms light structural sheet metal and aluminum panels
- 16 segmented hardened steel fingers allow operators to form custom four-sided pans and boxes
- Dual adjustable counterweight bars reduce manual operator lifting effort on wide sheet bends
- Hardened steel finger tips resist edge wear and deformation under repeated 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 18-gauge mild steel sheet. Counterbalance weight positioning reduces manual operator lift effort from 64 lbs down to 22 lbs at 90 degrees. Finger clamp pressure holds sheet stock without slipping under 350 lbs of apron lifting force. Hardened steel fingers test at 52 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 steel workbench before bending 18-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
Shop Fox Box Brake Warranty
Shop Fox backs this finger brake with a 2-Year commercial warranty covering structural components and clamping assemblies. The shipment includes the 48-inch brake assembly, 16 segmented fingers, counterweights, and manual.