Bending & Forming • Wide selection for specific bending and forming needs. • Quality you can trust. Type
No. of Sizes
in.
Capacity mm
Page
Lever Benders Plumbing Instrument Tri-Bender Heavy-Duty
8 9 1 2
– 3⁄4 3⁄16 – 1⁄2 1⁄4 – 3⁄8 3⁄8 – 1⁄2
10 – 18 6 – 12 – –
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Ratchet Benders
3
5⁄8
– 7⁄8
16 – 22
8.3
Spring-Type Benders Conduit Benders Heavy-Wall Thin-Wall
10
1⁄4
– 7⁄8
6 – 22
8.4
3 3
1⁄2
– 11⁄4 –1
12 – 25.32 –
8.4 8.4
Tube Expanders
15
3⁄8
– 13⁄4
–
8.5
Swaging Tools
5
1⁄4
– 5⁄8
6 – 16
8.5
Conduit Sizing Tool Flaring Tools Ratchet Type Standard Hammer-Type
5
1⁄8
–
5⁄8
6 – 16
8.5
6 12 8
3⁄16
–1 – 5⁄8 3⁄8 – 2
4 – 16 6 – 16 9 – 50
8.6 8.6 8.6
13
5⁄16
–
8.7
Ratchet Tube Wrenches
5⁄8
1⁄2
1⁄8
–1
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Lever Benders Catalog No.
Model No.
36962* 36972 36942 36947 36952 36957 36962* 36967
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 (actual O.D.) Bend Radius 5⁄8" 21⁄4" 3⁄4" 27⁄8" 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.
kg
61⁄2 7 4 4 61⁄2 61⁄2 61⁄2 7
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 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.
Model No.
36117 36122 36092* 36097 36132 36112 36092* 36102 36127
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 (actual O.D.) Bend Radius 3⁄16" 5⁄8" 5⁄8" ¼" 5⁄16" 5⁄16" 3⁄8" 5⁄16" 1⁄2" 11⁄2" 6 mm 16 mm 8 mm 24 mm 10 mm 24 mm 12 mm 38 mm
Weight lb.
kg
11⁄2 11⁄2 23⁄4 23⁄4 51⁄2 11⁄2 23⁄4 23⁄4 51⁄2
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 eliminate knuckle cracking when forming 180˚ bends. A 90˚ start angle and unique oil-absorbing shoe minimize bending effort while forming accurate bends in copper, steel and stainless steel tubing.
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Catalog No.
Model No.
Capacity
44852
456
1⁄4", 5⁄16", 3⁄8"
Weight lb. kg 14
0.4
456 Tri-Bender • Designed to easily bend three different sizes of soft tubing: 1⁄4", 5⁄16" and 3⁄8" 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. 51912 51917
Model No. 506 508
Description
Capacity
Bend Radius
Lever Bender Lever Bender
3⁄8"
15⁄16"
1⁄2"
11⁄2"
Weight lbs. kg 31⁄2 1.45 61⁄2 2.95
500 Series Heavy-Duty Instrument Benders • Specially designed for bending stainless steel, titanium and other types of hard tubing. • A unique two-stage handle design and rollers in the bending handle combine to produce high quality bends with significantly less effort than with conventional benders.
Ratchet Benders Catalog No.
Model No.
35170 35175 35180
358 368 378
Radius to Center of Tube in. mm 3 76 95 33⁄4 95 33⁄4
Tube O.D. in. 5⁄8 3⁄4 7⁄8
mm 16 19 22
Weight lbs. 71⁄2 131⁄2 131⁄2
kg 3.25 6.25 6.25
Std. Pack 1 1 1
Geared Ratchet Tube Benders • High geared mechanical ratios, bend heavy-wall steel tube (up to 1⁄8" wall thickness), stainless steel tube (up to 3⁄32" 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, ¼"-5⁄8" (6 mm - 16 mm) Set of 8, ¼"-7⁄8" (6 mm - 22 mm) 35290 E5734
Conduit Benders
in. 10" 10" 10" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12"
Length mm 250 250 250 300 300 300 300 300
Tube O.D. in. mm 1⁄4" 6 5⁄16" 8 3⁄8" 9 7⁄16" 11 1⁄2" 12 5⁄8" 16 3⁄4" 19 7⁄8" 22
Weight/Pk. lbs. kg 3⁄8 0.2 1 0.5 1 0.5 5 1 ⁄8 0.8 5 2 ⁄8 1.2 31⁄4 1.5 33⁄4 1.7 41⁄8 1.9 13⁄4 3
Std. Pack 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0.8 1.4
1 1
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 1⁄2 12 1⁄2, 3⁄4 12, 19 25, 32 1, 11⁄4
Weight lbs. kg 5 2 ⁄8 1.2 23⁄4 1.3 73⁄4 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
Model No. B-1677
35220
B-1678
35225
B-1679
Description 1⁄2"
Bends (12 mm) Thin-Wall Conduit to 4" (100 mm) Inside Radius Bends 3⁄4" (19 mm) Thin-Wall and 1⁄2" (12 mm) HeavyWall Conduit to 5" (127 mm) Inside Radius Bends 1" (25 mm) Thin-Wall and 3⁄4" (19 mm) HeavyWall Conduit to 61⁄2" (165 mm) Inside Radius
Weight lbs. kg
Std. Pack
21⁄2
1.1
1
41⁄2
2.0
1
81⁄2
3.9
1
Handles not included.
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Model S Tube Expander • This single-stage expander is designed to expand tubing for fast, accurate joints in soft copper, aluminum, and soft steel tube without using fittings. The mechanism is free-floating and self-centering. Catalog No.
Model No.
30032 34152 15071 10251 10261 10271 10281 10291 10301 10311 10321 10341 10351 10361
7 8 S – – – – – – – – – – –
Description Kit with 1⁄2", 5⁄8", 7⁄8" Heads and Case Kit with 3⁄8", 1⁄2", 3⁄4", 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
Tube Capacity O.D. Nominal
Weight lb. kg
– – –
– – –
6 61⁄2 11⁄2
3⁄8"
1⁄4"
1⁄2
1⁄2"
3⁄8"
1⁄2
5⁄8"
1⁄2"
1⁄2
3⁄4"
5⁄8"
1⁄2
7⁄8"
3⁄4"
1⁄2
1" 11⁄8" 11⁄4" 11⁄2" 15⁄8" 13⁄4"
– 1" – – 11⁄2" –
1⁄2
2.7 3.0 0.7 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
1⁄2 1⁄2 1⁄2 1⁄2 1⁄2
Note: Kit Head sizes are given by Tube O. D. Replacement Case Catalog No. 58747
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
Conduit Sizing Tool
Model No. 570 562 563 564 565
Description Kit-4 Tools Swaging Tool Swaging Tool Swaging Tool Swaging Tool
O.D. Capacity in. mm 1⁄4, 3⁄8,1⁄2, 5⁄8 6, 9, 12, 16 1⁄4 6 3⁄8 10 1⁄2 12 5⁄8 16
Weight oz. g 16 454 2 57 4 113 5 142 8 227
Std. Pack 1 1 1 1 1
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 ½" and ¾" conduit ends for alignment purposes. • Hardened alloy steel resists wear.
Catalog No. 36005
Model No. 575
Capacity ½" (12 mm) and ¾" (19mm) EMT
Weight lb.
kg
Standard Pack
13⁄8
0.6
1
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Flaring Tools
No. 458R Ratchet Flaring Tool • This precision tool provides smooth, uniform flares with minimum effort. • The new ratcheting feed screw handle turns easily and requires less motion and effort than a standard handle. • Hardened steel flaring cone, eccentrically mounted in needle bearings, produces rolling action for even metal flow, giving uniform flare walls without galling. Catalog Model No. No. 83037 458R 41295 454-W 41300 455 41162 377 41285 375 Metric Model 50257 458MM
Description
Sizes (in.)
45° SAE Flares 45° SAE-Nominal Water Tube 45° SAE Flares 37° SAE Flares 37° SAE Flares 45° SAE Flares
1⁄8, 3⁄16, 1⁄4, 5⁄16, 3⁄8, 1⁄2, 5⁄8, 3⁄8,1⁄2, ¾, 1
¾
½, 5⁄8, ¾, 7⁄8, 1 ¼, 5⁄16, 3⁄8, ½, 5⁄8, ¾ ½, 5⁄8, ¾, 7⁄8, 1 Sizes (mm) 4, 4.75, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 16 3⁄16,
Weight oz. g 31⁄2 1.6 6¼ 2.8 6¾ 3.1 31⁄2 1.6 6¾ 3.1 31⁄2
Std. Pack 1 1 1 1 1
1.6
1
All flaring tools listed are recommended for soft materials such as aluminum and soft copper. No. 454W, No. 455 and No. 375 will also flare steel, stainless steel, hard copper and brass. No. 458R, No. 458MM and No. 377 will flare steel, stainless steel, hard copper, and brass thru wall thickness of .035 inches.
No. 345 Flaring Tool • Model 345 is a precision designed tool for producing 45˚ flares in soft copper, brass, aluminum and mild steel (JIC and Bundy) tubing. • A hardened, smooth cone provides fast, 45˚ flares 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 23342 24087 31502
Model No. 345
45° SAE Flares
345-DL
45° SAE-(double flares)
Description
Sizes (in.) 3⁄16", 1⁄4", 5⁄16", 3⁄8", 7⁄16", 1⁄2", 5⁄8" Above w/adapters for double lap flares; 3⁄16", 1⁄4", 5⁄16", 3⁄8", 7⁄16", 1⁄2" O.D. Tubing No. 345 w/No. 150 Tubing Cutter and Case Kit No. 345/DL w/No. 150 Tubing Cutter and Case Kit 3⁄16" Double Lap Adapter 1⁄4" Double Lap Adapter 5⁄16" Double Lap Adapter 3⁄8" Double Lap Adapter 1⁄2" Double Lap Adapter Sizes (mm) 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, and 16 No. 345M w/No. 150 Tubing Cutter and Case Kit Case Only
345/150 45° SAE Flares 345/150DL 45° SAE Flares – – – – – – – – – – Metric Model 345M 45° SAE Flares 345M/150 45° SAE Flares – –
Weight oz. g 2¾ 1.6
Std. Pack 1
3
1.3
1
3½ 3½ – – – – –
1.6 1.6 – – – – –
1 1 – – – – –
2¾ 3½ –
1.2 1.6
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 flares. Catalog No. 41315 41320 41325 41330 41335 41340 41345 41350
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Model No. E-37 E-45 E-46 E-47 E-52 E-61 E-63 E-64
Water Tube Size in. mm 3⁄8 9 ½ 12 5⁄8 16 ¾ 19 1 25 1¼ 31 1½ 37 2 50
Weight oz. 3⁄16
¼ 3⁄8
½ ¾ 1 1½ 2½
g 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
When flaring tubing, be sure to thoroughly ream and debur the tubing. This will improve the quality and integrity of the flare.
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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 fitting, enabling the tool to be used in tight quarters. • The multi-point contact of the wrench helps prevent distortion of thin-walled fittings. • These wrenches are available in twelve sizes, 5⁄16"-1", and a set of five in a plastic pouch, 3⁄8"-5⁄8".
Catalog No.
Model No.
48592 48537 48542 48547 48552 48557 48562 48567 48572 48577 48582 48587 48597
R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10 R11 R12 R13 R14 R15 R16 –
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 3⁄8"-5⁄8" 5 Pc. Kit with Pouch
Torque Capacity (in.) 5⁄16 3⁄8 7⁄16
½ 9⁄16 5⁄8 11⁄16
¾ 13⁄16 7⁄8 15⁄16
1 –
Weight Capacity 280 293 325 390 520 780 975 1105 1300 1625 1820 1950 –
oz.
g
Std. Pack
1⁄4
.1 .1 .1 .1 .15 .15 .15 .15 .3 .3 .3 .3 .5
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 1
1⁄4 1⁄4 1⁄4 1⁄2 1⁄2 1⁄2 1⁄2 3⁄4 3⁄4 3⁄4 3⁄4
11⁄4
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