Bending & Forming

Wide selection for specic bending and forming needs. Quality you can trust. Type Lever Benders Plumbing Instrument Tri-Bender Heavy-Duty Ratchet Benders Spring-Type Benders Conduit Benders Heavy-Wall Thin-Wall Tube Expanders Swaging Tools Conduit Sizing Tool Flaring Tools Ratchet Type Standard Hammer-Type Ratchet Tube Wrenches Hydraulic Bender No. of Sizes 8 9 1 9 3 10 3 3 15 5 5 6 10 8 13 2 Capacity mm 10 18 6 12 6 12 16 22 6 22 12 25.32 6 16 6 16 4 16 9 50 9 50 Page 8.2 8.2 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.7 8.8

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Lever Benders
Catalog No. 36962* 36972 36942 36947 36952 36957 36962* 36967 Model No. 310 312 310M 312M 314M 315M 316M 318M Description Lever Bender Lever Bender Lever Bender Lever Bender Lever Bender Lever Bender Lever Bender Lever Bender Capacity Tube Size Bend Radius (actual O.D.) 58" 214" 34" 278" 10 mm 42 mm 12 mm 42 mm 14 mm 56 mm 15 mm 56 mm 16 mm 56 mm 18 mm 72 mm Weight lb. 612 7 4 4 612 612 612 7 kg 2.86 3.13 1.81 1.81 2.86 2.86 2.86 3.13

*This product is dual-purpose, being both inch and metric.

300 Series Plumbing Benders

Designed to bend copper tubing to a maximum of 180. Offset cushion grip handles and a 90 start angle, together with a specially engineered plastic shoe, combine to ease bending effort. 300 series lever benders form smooth bends in types K & L soft (annealed) copper tubing.

Catalog No. 36117 36122 36092* 36097 36132 36112 36092* 36102 36127

Model No. 403 404 405 406 408 406M 408M 410M 412M

Description Lever Bender Lever Bender Lever Bender Lever Bender Lever Bender Lever Bender Lever Bender Lever Bender Lever Bender

Capacity Tube Size Bend Radius (actual O.D.) 316" 58" 58" " 1516" 516" 1516" 38" 12" 112" 6 mm 16 mm 8 mm 24 mm 10 mm 24 mm 12 mm 38 mm

Weight lb. 112 112 234 234 512 112 234 234 512 kg 0.68 0.68 1.18 1.18 2.45 0.68 1.18 1.18 2.45

*This product is dual-purpose, being both inch and metric.

400 Series Instrument Benders

Combine accuracy with easy operation. Offset cushion grip handles for comfort when forming 180 bends. A 90 start angle and unique oil-absorbing shoe minimize bending effort while forming accurate bends in copper and steel tubing.

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Catalog No. 44852

Model No. 456

Capacity
14", 516", 38"

Weight lb. kg 14 0.4

Model 456 Tri-Bender

Designed to easily bend three different sizes of soft tubing: 14", 516" and 38" with the same tool. Ideal for plumbing and HVAC applications. A 90 start angle minimizes effort required to form a bend. Handy reference marks indicate the angle for quick bends through 90.

Catalog No. 38028 38033 38038 38043 38048 38053 38038 38058 38063

Model No. 603 604 605 606 608 606M 608M 610M 612M

Capacity (O.D.)
316" 14" 516" 38" 12"

6 mm 8 mm 10 mm 12 mm

Weight lb. kg 158 0.76 158 0.76 4 1.84 4 1.84 6 2.76 0.76 158 4 1.84 4 1.84 6 2.76

600 Series Heavy-Duty Instrument Benders

Two stage design allows for in-place bending from 90 to 180 without ever crossing handles. Lock/unlock with a half turn rotation of the bending handle. Extra long 16" handles increase leverage and roll dies in the bending form reduce force needed and limit availabilty. Vise clamp built into bending form for extra stability.

Ratchet Benders
Catalog No. 35170 35175 35180 Model No. 358 368 378 Radius to Center of Tube in. mm 3 76 3 95 3 4 3 95 3 4 Tube O.D. in.
58 34 78

Weight lb. 712 1312 1312 kg 3.25 6.25 6.25

mm 16 19 22

Std. Pack 1 1 1

Geared Ratchet Tube Benders

High geared mechanical ratios, bend heavy-wall steel tube (up to 18" wall thickness), stainless steel tube (up to 332" wall thickness) and hard copper water tube (types K and L). Benders produce uniform bends up to 180, with no need to anneal tubing or use special temper grade tubing. Reduce bending effort to a minimum.

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Spring-Type Benders
Spring-Type Tube Benders
Fast, free-form bending of soft copper and aluminum tube.
Catalog Model Description No. No. 35245 D-1375 Pack of 6 Spring-Type Benders 35250 D-1376 Pack of 6 Spring-Type Benders 35255 D-1377 Pack of 6 Spring-Type Benders 35260 D-1378 Pack of 6 Spring-Type Benders 35265 D-1379 Pack of 6 Spring-Type Benders 35270 D-1380 Pack of 6 Spring-Type Benders 35275 D-1381 Pack of 6 Spring-Type Benders 35280 D-1382 Pack of 6 Spring-Type Benders Spring-Type Bender Sets 35285 E-5732 Set of 6, "- 58" (6 mm - 16 mm) Set of 8, "- 78" (6 mm - 22 mm) 35290 E-5734 in. 10" 10" 10" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" Length mm 250 250 250 300 300 300 300 300 Tube O.D. in. mm 14" 6 516" 8 38" 9 716" 11 12" 12 58" 16 34" 19 78" 22 Weight/Pk. lb. kg 38 0.2 1 0.5 1 0.5 5 1 8 0.8 5 2 8 1.2 314 1.5 334 1.7 418 1.9 134 3 0.8 1.4 Std. Pack 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Conduit Benders

Heavy-Wall Conduit Benders

Designed for the larger sizes of heavy-wall conduit. This bender has hardened teeth for slip-resistant grip. Extra-long supporting socket minimizes handle breakage. Notch in radius protects conduit threads.
Catalog No. 35230 35235 35240 Model No. B-1709 B-1711 B-1712 Capacity in. mm 12 12 12, 34 12, 19 25, 32 1, 114 Weight lb. kg 258 1.2 234 1.3 734 3.5 Std. Pack 1 1 1

Handles not included.

Thin-Wall Conduit Benders

Made of cast iron, these tools have exceptionally smooth side walls which grip conduit snugly to minimize distortion. Bending grooves conform to Standard Code Radii. Marks indicate 30,45, 60 and 90 bends.
Catalog No. 35215 35220 35225 Model No. B-1677 B-1678 B-1679 Description Bends 12" (12 mm) Thin-Wall Conduit to 4" (100 mm) Inside Radius Bends 34" (19 mm) Thin-Wall and 12" (12 mm) HeavyWall Conduit to 5" (127 mm) Inside Radius Bends 1" (25 mm) Thin-Wall and 34" (19 mm) HeavyWall Conduit to 612" (165 mm) Inside Radius Weight lb. kg 212 412 812 1.1 2.0 3.9 Std. Pack 1 1 1

Handles not included.

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Model S Tube Expander

Catalog No. 30032 34152 15071 10251 10261 10271 10281 10291 10301 10311 10321 51206 10341 10351 10361 58747 Model No. 7 8 S

This single-stage expander is designed to expand tubing for fast, accurate joints in soft copper, aluminum, and soft steel tube without using ttings. The mechanism is free-oating and self-centering.
Description Kit with 12", 58", 78" Heads and Case Kit with 38", 12", 34", 1" Heads and Case Expander Handle Expander Head Expander Head Expander Head Expander Head Expander Head Expander Head Expander Head Expander Head Expander Head Expander Head Expander Head Expander Head Replacement Case Tube Capacity O.D. nominal 14" 38" 38" 12" 12" 58" 34" 58" 34" 78" 1" 1" 118" 114" 138 112" 1 5 1 2" 1 8" 134" Weight/Pk. lb. kg 6 2.7 612 .03 0.7 112 12 0.2 12 0.2 12 0.2 12 0.2 12 0.2 12 0.2 12 0.2 12 0.2 12 0.2 12 0.2 12 0.2 12 0.2 3 1.4

Note: Kit Head sizes are given by Tube O. D.

Swaging Tools

RIDGID Swaging Tools are quality-made and zinc-plated for accuracy and durability. Set of four tools is packaged in handy vinyl pouch. Designed for copper, aluminum or brass.

Catalog No. 52420 52425 52430 52435 52440

Model No. 570 562 563 564 565

Description Kit-4 Tools Swaging Tool Swaging Tool Swaging Tool Swaging Tool

O.D. Capacity in. mm 14, 38,12, 58 6, 9, 12, 16 14 6 38 10 12 12 58 16

Weight oz. g 16 454 2 57 4 113 5 142 8 227

Std. Pack 1 1 1 1 1

Conduit Sizing Tool

No. 575 EMT Sizing Tool for Conduit

Quickly resizes thin-wall conduit ends that have become deformed after installation. Tool can also be used for slight bending of " and " conduit ends for alignment purposes. Hardened alloy steel resists wear.

Catalog No. 36005

Model No. 575

Capacity " (12 mm) and " (19mm) EMT

Weight lb. 138 kg 0.6

Standard Pack 1

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Flaring Tools

Model 458R Ratchet Flaring Tool

This precision tool provides smooth, uniform ares with minimum effort. The new ratcheting feed screw handle turns easily and requires less motion and effort than a standard handle. Hardened steel aring cone, eccentrically mounted in needle bearings, produces rolling action for even metal ow, giving uniform are walls without galling.
Catalog Model No. No. 83037 458R 41295 454-W 41300 455 41162 377 41285 375 Metric Model 50257 458MM Description 45 SAE Flares 45 SAE-Nominal Water Tube 45 SAE Flares 37 SAE Flares 37 SAE Flares 45 SAE Flares Sizes (in.) , 1 , 58, , 78, 1 316, , 516, 38, , 58, , 58, , 78, 1 Sizes (mm) 4, 4.75, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 16
38,12, 18, 316, 14, 516, 38, 12, 58,

Weight lb. kg 312 1.6 6 2.8 6 3.1 312 1.6 6 3.1 312 1.6

Std. Pack 1 1 1 1 1 1

All aring tools listed are recommended for soft materials such as aluminum and soft copper. Model 454W, Model 455 and Model 375 will also are steel, stainless steel, hard copper and brass. Model 458R, Model 458MM and Model 377 will are steel, stainless steel, hard copper, and brass thru wall thickness of .035 inches.

Model 345 Flaring Tool

Model 345 is a precision designed tool for producing 45 ares in soft copper, brass, aluminum and mild steel (JIC and Bundy) tubing. A hardened, smooth cone provides fast, 45 ares either single or double lap. A single clamp screw provides for easy clamping and removal of tubing.
Catalog No. 23332 23337 24797 33927 31597 31602 31607 31612 31617 31502 Model No. 345 345-DL 345/150 345/150DL Description 45 SAE Flares 45 SAE-(double ares) 45 SAE Flares 45 SAE Flares Sizes (in.)
316", 14", 516", 38", 716", 12", 58" Above w/adapters for double lap ares; 316", 14", 516", 38", 716", 12" O.D. Tubing No. 345 w/No. 150 Tubing Cutter and Case Kit No. 345/DL w/No. 150 Tubing Cutter and Case Kit 316" Double Lap Adapter 14" Double Lap Adapter 516" Double Lap Adapter 38" Double Lap Adapter 12" Double Lap Adapter Case Only

Weight lb. kg 2 1.2 3 3 3 1.3 1.6 1.6

Std. Pack 1 1 1 1

Hammer-Type Flaring Tools

Made of high-grade, hardened steel, these tools have a long nose guide that centers tools for smooth, 45 uniform ares.
Catalog No. 41315 41320 41325 41330 41335 41340 41345 41350 Model No. E-37 E-45 E-46 E-47 E-52 E-61 E-63 E-64 Water Tube Size in. mm 38 9 12 58 16 19 1 25 1 31 1 37 2 50 Weight lb.
316

38

1 1 2

kg 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.7 1.0

Std. Pack 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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Ratchet Tube Wrenches

Made from high-quality carbon and stainless steel, RIDGID Ratchet Tube Wrenches can be used in a wide variety of applications from plumbing to hydraulics. The spring-loaded jaws snap open and close around the tting, enabling the tool to be used in tight quarters. The multi-point contact of the wrench helps prevent distortion of thin-walled ttings. These wrenches are available in twelve sizes, 516"-1", and a set of ve in a plastic pouch, 38"-58".
Catalog No. 48592 48537 48542 48547 48552 48557 48562 48567 48572 48577 48582 48587 48597 Model No. R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10 R11 R12 R13 R14 R15 R16 Size (in.)
516 38 716

Description Ratcheting Tube Wrench Ratcheting Tube Wrench Ratcheting Tube Wrench Ratcheting Tube Wrench Ratcheting Tube Wrench Ratcheting Tube Wrench Ratcheting Tube Wrench Ratcheting Tube Wrench Ratcheting Tube Wrench Ratcheting Tube Wrench Ratcheting Tube Wrench Ratcheting Tube Wrench 38"-58" 5 Pc. Kit with Pouch

916 58 1116

1316 78 1516

Torque Capacity (lb/in.) 280 293 325 390 520 780 975 1105 1300 1625 1820 1950

Weight lb.
14 14 14 14 12 12 12 12 34 34 34 34

kg .1 .1 .1 .1 .15 .15 .15 .15 .3 .3 .3 .3 .5

Std. Pack 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 1

114

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Tip-Up Wing Hydraulic Bender

Catalog No. 36158 36523

Model No. HB382 HB383

Description Tip-Up Wing Hydraulic Bender (Manual) Tip-Up Wing Hydraulic Bender (Manual)

Capacity (in)
38-2 34-3

Weight lb. kg 181 401 82 182

RIDGID Hydraulic Benders are versatile and portable benders, ideal for on-site bending as well as machine construction, boiler making and various industrial applications. Available in a manual conguration that is designed for precision cold bending of standard gas pipe and black pipe up to 3". Durable piston seals prevent premature leaks and maximize uptime. Longer cylinder stroke per pump and optimized hand force minimizes operator fatigue. Bending angle indicators reduce starts, stops and pipe removal to take measurements. Single circuit hydraulic system with return spring for better control of the ram.

Formers
Standard Gas Pipe/Black Pipe (DIN 2440, BS 1387, ANSI A53) Catalog No. 37218 37223 37228 37233 37238 37243 37248 37253 37258 37263 Components Catalog No. 37273 37278 37293 37298 37063 37838 Accessories Catalog No. 37813 37618 37828 37818 Description Turntable Tripod (Not suitable for electrical) Straightener Foot Wheels Hydraulic Oil (not available in all areas) Weight lb. kg 16.53 7.5 2.2 1.0 4.8 2.2 2.5 L Description Support Corner, HB382 Support Corner, HB383 Pin Fixing, HB382 Pin Fixing, HB383 U-Bracket, HB382 U-Bracket, HB383 Weight lb. kg 6.8 3.1 20.2 10 1.5 0.7 1.8 0.8 1.1 0.5 1.5 0.7 Description Former for Gas Pipe/Black Pipe Former for Gas Pipe/Black Pipe Former for Gas Pipe/Black Pipe Former for Gas Pipe/Black Pipe Former for Gas Pipe/Black Pipe Former for Gas Pipe/Black Pipe Former for Gas Pipe/Black Pipe Former for Gas Pipe/Black Pipe Former for Gas Pipe/Black Pipe Former for Gas Pipe/Black Pipe Size (O.D.) in.
14 38 12 34

Bend Radius in. 2.38 1.77 1.97 2.56 3.94 5.12 5.91 7.87 12.60 14.96 mm 60 45 50 65 100 130 150 200 320 380

Weight lb. 2.4 3.1 6.6 5.3 5.5 10.4 14.4 38.2 59.5 kg 1.1 1.4 3.0 2.4 2.5 4.7 6.5 17.3 27.0

Std. with Bender 36518 36523

1 114 112 2 212 3

mm 13.5 17.2 21.3 26.9 33.7 42.4 48.3 60.3 76.1 88.9

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When aring tubing, be sure to thoroughly ream and debur the tubing. This will improve the quality and integrity of the are.