You want to make the right bend on the first try—that saves time and avoids scrap. View tips and a video aimed at helping you get top performance from a Swagelok bench top tube bender. Then download all the details:
Our bench top tube benders feature rugged, lightweight aluminum construction; 1 to 180° bending range; and 1/4 to 1 1/4 in. outside diameter (0.028 to 0.120 in. wall thickness) and 6 to 30 mm outside diameter (0.8 to 3.0 mm wall thickness) tubing range.
Swagelok's bench top benders are easy to use, but it's important to do the right steps in the right order. If you've never done that, or if it's been a while since you have, we have a nine-minute video that takes you through each step in the process. With the video, you can pause or repeat a step until you feel like you understand the full procedure:
In the video we also show you all the tools needed to use the bench top bender, what each one does and how it should be attached to the main unit. As you'll see, proper alignment of each part makes the difference between a good bend and wasted tubing.
In addition to going over the basics, the video alerts you to aspects of the job that might not be obvious, such as:
Our video is a general overview. If you want exhaustive product details and instructions, including maintenance and troubleshooting guidance, get this Swagelok Bench Top Tube Benders Resource Collection. It includes the comprehensive 44-page User's Manual, the relevant catalogue, and quick links to additional info.
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If we can lend a hand, please let us know. Our main tel is 780-437-0640. Our 24x7 Field Advisory Services On-Call Technical Support number is 780-237-7109.