Woodward Fab Straight Brakes

Manual Straight Brake:

A manual straight brake is a sheet metal bending tool operated by hand. It allows you to create precise, straight folds in sheet metal by clamping the material and then applying force with a lever or handle to bend it along a defined crease.

Beneficial Features of Straight Sheet Metal Brakes:

The following features of our straight bending brakes have made them a must-have in most metal fabrication shops and HVAC manufacturing facilities across the US.

• Heavy duty construction of these straight sheet metal brakes assure long term service as well as precision bending.
• Provided in varying bending lengths, WWF’s straight sheet metal brakes assure effortless and smooth bending for sheet metal of varying thicknesses such as 18, 20, and 22 gauge capacity mild steel, 16 gauge (1/16") aluminum, and more.
• These brakes are manufactured to bend a wide range of sheet metals including stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminum.
• The blade gap of these straight brakes is adjustable, which makes them perfect for bending sheet metals of varying thicknesses.
• The hydraulic assist feature of these bending brakes minimizes the need for counterweights, thereby allowing you to bend sheet metal effortlessly.
• These brakes are provided with a sturdy modular stand which can be easily secured on the floor.
• Work pieces of various lengths, material thicknesses, and weights can be easily clamped and secured for bending on these sheet metal brakes using a handle.
• Heavy duty anti-twist “boxed” an upper beam of straight hand held sheet metal bender allow full-length bending.

Precautions When Using Straight Bending Brakes:

Our straight brakes are designed keeping users safety in mind. In addition to that, operators need to know a few basic guidelines while using these machines. As with any other sheet metal bending machine, a safe attitude must be adopted while using these machines.

• You must wear appropriate safety gears such as eyewear, protective footwear, and more while operating this machine.
• Ensure that the work area of the brake is cleaned, as this will help avoid tripping or slipping.
• Ensure that your body and other foreign objects are away from the brake’s clamping area and the nose bar when the brakes are operational.
• Avoid using the bar or pipe on the handles of a clamp for gaining leverage.
• You must visually inspect the machine before you start with the bending operation, else it may lead to injuries.
• Avoid wearing jewelry or loose clothes while operating the machine as they may get trapped in it and lead to accidents.
• Ensure all covers and guards are in place before starting the machine.
• The machine should be used only by experienced and certified personnel.

We, at Woodward Fab, possess an in-depth understanding of requirements in metalworking industries. All these years, our experts have worked closely with clients to understand their business requirements. This allows us to design steel bending tools that enable our clients to achieve precision bends and gain the best value for their investment. Apart from straight brakes, we also provide a wide range of sheet metal bending machines in different specifications. We assure competitive prices on all products.

Explore our full range of sheet metal bending solutions. From versatile 3-in-1 sheet metal tool? to specialized tools like box and pan brakes, metal bracket makers, and handheld benders, we've got you covered.