If you are looking for a very precise way to bend up to 3” steel and stainless steel pipe these new manual pump, hydraulic benders may be interesting for you as they bend and measure at the same time. The manual pump also makes these units competitively priced and provide excellent control. The model HB382 ($1019, Ohio Power Tool) can handle up to 2” pipe and weights about 160 lbs. The model HB383 ($1790, Ohio Power Tool) will handle up to 3” but hits the scales at nearly 400 lbs making it a little tougher to just throw in the back of the truck. Read more information on these units for the official Ridgid press release below.
ELYRIA, OHIO – The new, easy-to-use RIDGID Manual Hydraulic Benders are designed for precise cold bending of standard gas pipe (DIN 2440), black steel schedule 40 (ASTM A53) pipe and stainless steel schedule 40 pipe.
Bending angle indicators show, in real time, the angle the pipe is bent to, reducing the number of starts, stops and pipe removals to take measurements. The durable piston seals prevent premature leaks and maximize uptime. User fatigue is minimized due to the unique design of the handle, which minimizes the number of strokes to advance the piston and requires less effort per stroke. The benders’ single-circuit hydraulic system with a return spring provides better control of the ram.
“End users indicated they needed a hydraulic pipe bender they could count on,” said Larry Feskanich, product manager, pipe tools, RIDGID. “The rugged construction and high-grade seals of the RIDGID Manual Hydraulic Benders offer a reliable solution to make quick and consistent bends.” The RIDGID Manual Hydraulic Benders are available in two models: ⅜-to-2-inch capacity (Model HB382) and ⅜-to-3-inch capacity (Model HB383).
The hydraulic benders offer a wide range of accessories to cater to special bending applications. The benders are versatile and portable, making them ideal for applications in construction, boiler making, shipbuilding, process manufacturing and industrial applications.
