Brakes - Manual - Sheet Metal Machines https://sheetmetalmachines.com/product-category/manual-brakes/ New Metalworking Machinery and Equipment Sales Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:45:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://sheetmetalmachines.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-Smm_logo_2023_3-fav-32x32.png Brakes - Manual - Sheet Metal Machines https://sheetmetalmachines.com/product-category/manual-brakes/ 32 32 TENNSMITH HB97-18 8ft x 18 ga. Heavy Duty Hand Brake https://sheetmetalmachines.com/product/tennsmith-hb97-18/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:42:22 +0000 https://sheetmetalmachines.com/?post_type=product&p=11654 TENNSMITH HB97-18 Heavy Duty Hand Brake has a bending length of 97 inches and 18 gauge mild steel capacity. Designed and built for long service and accurate bending. Welded steel plate construction and heavy truss rods and braces provide strength and durability. Equipped with thrust bearings, the upper leaf adjustment screws permit quick, accurate alignment for different material thickness or radii.

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  • MADE IN USA
  • TENNSMITH’S Heavy-duty hand brakes are designed and built for long service and accurate bending. Welded steel plate construction and heavy truss rods and braces provide strength and durability.
  • With much more substantial steel side plates than other domestically made units, these brakes have teh rigidity required for upper beam adjustment without the use of wrenches.
  • Equipped with thrust bearings, the upper leaf adjustment screws permit quick, accurate alignment for different material thickness or radii.
  • Other adjustment features include:
    • Leveling screws and lock nuts on the pedestals
    • Jack screws and tensioner bolts on the apron
    • Truss rods on the apron, base and upper beam
    • Fully adjustable counter balances to facilitate the bending process
    • Replaceable nose bar and apron inserts
  • Removable apron angle and insert permit 1/4-inch reverse bends in lighter material
  • Bored in line to ensure perfect alignment, the pivot points are fitted with oil impregnated bearings. The hinge pins are high-tensile, alloy steel.
  • Ductile steel clamp handles, heavy yokes, grease fittings and an apron stop rod complement the many other fine features of these heavy-duty brakes

SPECIFICATIONS:

Capacity (ga) Mild Steel 18 gauge
Bending Length 97″
Beam Adjustment 0.5″
Min Reverse Bend 0.25″
Maximum Lift of Beam 1.875
Minimum Flange in Capacity Material 1″
Shipping Dimensions L/W/H 138 x 48 x 59-1/2 in. Counterweights in Place
Shipping Weight 1,385 lb
Dimensions 138 x 48 x 59-1/2 in. Counterweights in Place
Weight 1385

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
NOTE: Data is provided by the manufacturer.
WARRANTY: 3 YEAR – Limited

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Product image is only a representation, actual product appearance may differ slightly

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]]> TENNSMITH HB121-16 10ft x 16 ga. Heavy Duty Hand Brake https://sheetmetalmachines.com/product/tennsmith-hb121-16/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:38:55 +0000 https://sheetmetalmachines.com/?post_type=product&p=11653 TENNSMITH HB121-16 is a Heavy-Duty Hand Brake Machine with a bending length of 121 inches and mild steel capacity of 16 gauge.TENNSMITH'S 10' heavy-duty hand brakes are designed and built for long service and accurate bending. Welded steel plate construction and heavy truss rods and braces provide strength and durability.Equipped with thrust bearings, the upper leaf adjustment screws permit quick, accurate alignment for different material thickness or radii.

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  • MADE IN USA
  • TENNSMITH’S Heavy-duty hand brakes are designed and built for long service and accurate bending. Welded steel plate construction and heavy truss rods and braces provide strength and durability.
  • With much more substantial steel side plates than other domestically made units, these brakes have teh rigidity required for upper beam adjustment without the use of wrenches.
  • Equipped with thrust bearings, the upper leaf adjustment screws permit quick, accurate alignment for different material thickness or radii.
  • Other adjustment features include:
    • Leveling screws and lock nuts on the pedestals
    • Jack screws and tensioner bolts on the apron
    • Truss rods on the apron, base and upper beam
    • Fully adjustable counter balances to facilitate the bending process
    • Replaceable nose bar and apron inserts
  • Removable apron angle and insert permit 1/4-inch reverse bends in lighter material
  • Bored in line to ensure perfect alignment, the pivot points are fitted with oil impregnated bearings. The hinge pins are high-tensile, alloy steel.
  • Ductile steel clamp handles, heavy yokes, grease fittings and an apron stop rod complement the many other fine features of these heavy-duty brakes

SPECIFICATIONS:

Capacity (ga) Mild Steel 16 gauge
Bending Length 121″
Beam Adjustment 0.5″
Min Reverse Bend 0.25″
Maximum Lift of Beam 2.25
Minimum Flange in Capacity Material 1″
Machines Dimensions L/W/H 161 x 53 x 59-1/2 in. Counterweights in Place
Machine Weight 2,875 lb
Dimensions 161 x 53 x 59-1/2 in. Counterweights in Place
Weight 2875 lbs.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
NOTE: Data is provided by the manufacturer.
WARRANTY: 3 YEAR – Limited

Machine Photo May Include Optional Equipment
Product image is only a representation, actual product appearance may differ slightly

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]]> HM MACHINERY 4 ft x 20 ga. Combo Brake | HM 1300 2n1 https://sheetmetalmachines.com/product/hm-machinery-hm-1300-2n1/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:20:06 +0000 https://sheetmetalmachines.com/?post_type=product&p=10960 Quality European Machinery
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The HM Machinery 1300 2n1 Combo Brake is the perfect way to get maximum versatility in a manual brake. This combo package includes 2 different interchangeable tooling sections that can be easily swapped:
- Low Beam Straight Nose Bar for straight bends up to 135 degrees
- Segmented Tall Nose Bar for box and pan and other complex bends

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]]> The HM Machinery 1300 2n1 Combo Brake is the perfect way to get maximum versatility in a manual brake. This combo package includes 2 different interchangeable tooling sections that can be easily swapped:

    • Low Beam Straight Nose Bar for straight bends up to 135 degrees
    • Segmented Tall Nose Bar for box and pan and other complex bends

SPECIFICATIONS:
Maximum Bend Length: 53 in.
Maximum Material Capacity: 20-Gauge Mild Steel
Maximum Opening (straight tooling): 1.5 in.
Maximum Box/Pan Height (segmented tooling): 2.75 in.
Maximum Folding Angle: 135 Degrees (straight tooling),
95 Degrees (segmented tooling) Approx. Shipping Dimensions: 60 x 20 x 42 in.
Approx. Shipping Weight: 275 lbs.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
NOTE: Data is provided by the manufacturer.
WARRANTY: 1 YEAR – Limited

OPTIONAL ITEMS – CALL FOR PRICE:
To further increase its versatility, contact us when purchasing to add these optional accessories:

  • Manual Backgauge
  • Rear Support Table
  • Roller Shear

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]]> HM MACHINERY 4 ft x 12 ga. Universal Manual Brake | HM HS-3S-3SH https://sheetmetalmachines.com/product/hm-machinery-hm-hs3s3sh/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:09:12 +0000 https://sheetmetalmachines.com/?post_type=product&p=10953 Quality European Machinery
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The HS-3S-3SH Universal Manual Brake is a 50 inch, 12 gauge universal brake with segmented top and bottom bending surfaces.
The HS-3S-3SH brake allows bending in inverse directions, enabling special profiles, such as boxes and pans, to be formed.
Equipped with 13 segments of angled tooling on both top and bottom bending surfaces.

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  • The HS-3S-3SH Universal Manual Brake is a 50 inch, 12 gauge universal brake with segmented top and bottom bending surfaces. The HS-3S-3SH brake allows bending in inverse directions, enabling special profiles, such as boxes and pans, to be formed.
  • HM Machinery Superflex machines are heavy duty, with fully welded construction. Foot-operated control of the clamp bar ensures extremely fast and simple operation and allows both hands to be kept free for adjustment of the material being folded.
  • Precision ground tooling creates straight, clean bends every time.
  • Equipped with 13 segments of tooling on both top and bottom bending surfaces.
  • Precise material positioning is made possible with a foot-operated clamping mechanism, allowing the operator to use both hands to handle and position material
  • Repeat angle stop enables easily repeatable bends.
  • The lift handle is ergonomically designed and operable from either side of the machine, allowing flexibility while fabricating complex shapes and profiles.

    • SPECIFICATIONS:
    Maximum Bend Length: 50 in.
    Maximum Material Capacity: 12 Gauge Mild Steel
    Maximum Opening: 1.78 in.
    Maximum Folding Angle: 100-150 Degrees (depending on profile)
    Approx. Shipping Dimensions: 63 W x 36 D x 50 H in.
    Approx. Shipping Weight: 915 lbs.

    Specifications are subject to change without notice.
    NOTE: Data is provided by the manufacturer.
    WARRANTY: 1 YEAR – Limited

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    ]]>         TIN KNOCKER TK1018 10 ft x 18 ga. Manual Leaf Brake https://sheetmetalmachines.com/product/tin-knocker-tk1018/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:25:41 +0000 https://sheetmetalmachines.com/?post_type=product&p=9868 TIN KNOCKER TK 1018 Manual Leaf Brake has a bending length of 10 feet and capacity of 18 gauge.
    Full length stiffening bar to bend to capacity.
    Spring steel nose bar for long lasting durable service.

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  • Tin Knocker offer a 10’ sheet metal brakes of 18-gauge capacity. This is an industrial quality brake, the kind you use over a lifetime. Another Tin Knocker example, showing that top quality doesn’t have to cost more. Check out these specifications and features. They compare to any quality brake manufacturers.
  • Includes these outstanding features:
    1. Spring steel nose bar for long lasting durable service
    2. Bronze bushed pivot points with lube zirks
    3. Heavy plate fabricated frame
    4. Full length stiffening bar to bend to capacity

    • SPECIFICATIONS:
    Capacity: 18 ga.
    Bend Length: 10 ft 1 in.
    Beam Lift: 2-1/4 in.
    Box or Pan Depth: 2 in. 3 sides
    Bolt On Apron Angle: Included
    Counter Weight: Included
    Dimensions: Approx. 144 L x 32 W x 43 H in.
    Weight: Approx. 2,750 lbs.

    Specifications are subject to change without notice.
    NOTE: Data is provided by the manufacturer.
    WARRANTY: 1 YEAR – Limited

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    ]]>         BAILEIGH SBR-5216 4 ft x 16 ga. Shear Brake Roll https://sheetmetalmachines.com/product/baileigh-sbr-5216-4-ft-x-16-ga-shear-brake-roll/ Mon, 20 May 2024 18:39:00 +0000 https://sheetmetalmachines.com/?post_type=product&p=9565 The BAILEIGH SBR-5216 4 ft x 16 ga. Shear Brake Roll has a 16 gauge mild steel capacity for all functions.
    The SBR-5216 is the most powerful 3-in-1 combination machine on the market.
    52” width lets you roll, bend, and shear 4’ x 8’ sheets.
    Slip roll portion is on top, press brake in the middle, and sheet metal shear on the bottom.

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  • With a 16 gauge mild steel capacity for all functions, the SBR-5216 is the most powerful 3-in-1 combination machine on the market. This manual combination shear brake and roll saves space and money for small shops.
  • 52” width lets you roll, bend, and shear 4’ x 8’ sheets.
  • Slip roll portion is on top, press brake in the middle, and sheet metal shear on the bottom.
  • 1.70” minimum rolling diameter.
  • Hardened, adjustable back and top rolls can form different thicknesses.
  • Top roll can swing away from the machine for convenient material removal.
  • 3 grooves on the roll can form wire or round rod.
  • Manual press brake section comes with a fixed bottom V-block die.
  • The SBR-5216 combination shear brake roller bends up to 90°, so you can make perfect corners.
  • 9 movable fingers on the top beam can make many sizes of boxes and pans.
  • Crowning feature adjusts the camber of press brake tooling to make consistent bends across your material.
  • Shear portion includes a spring-loaded clamp or hold-down to keep the material from lifting up, extend blade life, improve cut quality.
  • You can adjust the blade gap to fit different gauges of sheet metal.
  • Includes a material guide.
  • Hardened, reversible blades stay sharp.
  • Manual back gauge helps you easily produce repeatable parts.
  • Heavy steel construction, weighing 1,200 lbs., gives this combo machine the power to deliver accurate results for many years.
  • The SBR-5216 combination shear brake and roll is covered by a 1-year parts warranty.
  • Our team of knowledgeable reps is here to provide lifetime technical support by phone.
  • Recommended for: Home shops, industrial art shops, maintenance or R&D shops, and other facilities where small production runs don’t justify dedicated machines for rolling, bending, and shearing.

    • SPECIFICATIONS:
    Bed Width: 52 in. (4 ft)
    Shear Capacity: 16 ga (.060 in.)
    Bending Capacity: 16 ga (.060 in.)
    Shear Capacity: 16 ga (.060 in.)
    Shear Width: 4 x 8 ft. sheets
    Max bend angle: 90 deg.
    Min Rolling Diameter: 1.70 in.
    Shipping Dimensions (L/W/H): 71 x 24 x 38 in.
    Shipping Weight: 1,200 lbs
    Prop 65: Cancer and Reproductive Harm

    Specifications are subject to change without notice.
    NOTE: Data is provided by the manufacturer.
    WARRANTY: 1 YEAR – Parts

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    ]]>         U.S. INDUSTRIAL HB4813 4 ft x 13 ga. Box and Pan Brake https://sheetmetalmachines.com/product/us-industrial-hb4813/ Tue, 23 May 2023 19:47:54 +0000 https://sheetmetalmachines.com/product/u-s-industrial-hb4812-box-pan-brake/ Due to current tariff policies ALL USI products are CALL FOR PRICE and AVAILABILITY
    U.S. INDUSTRIAL HB4813 Box and Pan Brake has a 4 ft bending length and 12 ga. bending thickness. Equipped with 11 fingers. Comes with 2 Counterweights.

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  • 2 Counterweights
  • Ships crated LTL common carrier.
  • Some assembly required.
  • Shipping charges NOT included

    • SPECIFICATIONS:
    Length: 48″
    Thickness (gauge): 12
    Number of Fingers: 11
    Height of Workable from Floor (inches): 28″
    Overall Dim. (inches, LxWxH): 74L x 36W x 60H (Including Counter Balance)
    Net Weight (lbs.): 1,243

    Specifications are subject to change without notice.
    NOTE: Data is provided by the manufacturer.
    WARRANTY: 1 YEAR – Parts

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    ]]>         GMC SB-1014 10 ft x 14 ga. Manual Straight Brake | Sheet Metal Bending Brake https://sheetmetalmachines.com/product/gmc-sb-1014/ Tue, 23 May 2023 19:47:14 +0000 https://sheetmetalmachines.com/product/gmc-sb-1014-manual-straight-hand-brake/ GMC SB-1014 Manual Straight Hand Brake has a 10 foot Bending length capacity and 14 gauge Bending capacity in mild steel.
    Large 3 inch beam opening, adjustable and 1 inch beam adjustment (front and back).
    All steel heavy body construction with extra heavy tie rod for minimum deflection.

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  • ISO 9002 certified
  • Large 3″ beam opening, adjustable
  • 1″ beam adjustment (front and back)
  • Stop rods for repeat bends
  • (2) counter weights
  • All steel heavy body construction with extra heavy tie rod for minimum deflection
  • One year warranty for parts
  • Compared to Baileigh’s Straight Brake HB-12014

    • SPECIFICATIONS:
    Bending capacity in mild steel: 14 ga.
    Bending capacity in stainless steel: 18 ga.
    Bending length capacity: 10 ft
    Bending angle , degree: 0-135°
    Beam adjustment, front and back: 1 in.
    Minimum reverse bend: 5/16 in.
    Manual clamping: Standard
    Beam opening: 3 in.
    Net weight: 3,250 lbs.
    Shipping weight: 3,350 lbs.
    Machine Dimensions: 159 x 32 x 77 in.
    Shipping Dimensions: 142 x 30 x 41 in.

    Specifications are subject to change without notice.
    NOTE: Data is provided by the manufacturer.
    WARRANTY: 1 YEAR – Parts

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    ]]>         BIRMINGHAM V-812-6 8 ft x 12 ga. Manual Box and Pan Brake https://sheetmetalmachines.com/product/birmingham-manual-box-and-pan-brakes-v-812-6/ Tue, 23 May 2023 19:44:26 +0000 https://sheetmetalmachines.com/product/birmingham-manual-box-and-pan-brakes-v-812-6/ The BIRMINGHAM V-812-6 manual box and pan brake has an 8 foot bending length and a 12 gauge mild steel capacity. This machine is Taiwan made.

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    SPECIFICATIONS:
    Bending Capacity
    Bending Length: 8′ (96″)
    Mild steel: 12 ga
    Stainless steel: 16 ga

    Standard Finger Assortment (width & number of fingers)
    3″: 6
    4″: 4
    5″: 10
    6″: 2

    Bending angle: 0-135°
    Beam adjustment: 1″
    Min. reverse bend: 5/16″
    Packing size, inch: 123″ x 34″ x 46″
    Net weight, lbs.: 3,600

    Specifications are subject to change without notice.
    NOTE: Data is provided by the manufacturer.
    WARRANTY: 1 YEAR – Parts

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    ]]>         BIRMINGHAM V-1014-6 10 ft x 14 ga. Manual Box and Pan Brake https://sheetmetalmachines.com/product/birmingham-manual-box-and-pan-brake-v-1014-6/ Tue, 23 May 2023 19:44:26 +0000 https://sheetmetalmachines.com/product/birmingham-manual-box-and-pan-brake-v-1014-6/ The BIRMINGHAM V-1014-6 Manual Box and Pan Brake has a bending length of 10 feet and a mild steel capacity of 14 gauge. This is a Taiwan made machine.

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    ]]>     MADE IN TAIWAN

    SPECIFICATIONS:
    Bending Capacity
    Bending Length: 10′ (120″)
    Mild steel: 14 ga
    Stainless steel: 18 ga

    Standard Finger Assortment (width & number of fingers)
    3″: 6
    4″: 4
    5″: 10
    6″: 6

    Bending angle: 0-135°
    Beam adjustment: 1″
    Min. reverse bend: 5/16″
    Packing size, inch: 146″ x 34″ x 44″
    Net weight, lbs.: 4,000

    Specifications are subject to change without notice.
    NOTE: Data is provided by the manufacturer.
    WARRANTY: 1 YEAR – Parts

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