Description
Overview
The Malco 18″ Standing Seam Bending Tool (DEFT18) is designed for making precise bends along the drip edge of standing seam metal roofing panels. Purpose-built for 18-inch roofing panels, this folding tool delivers repeatable, accurate bends at two fixed depths, reducing user strain during overhead and bench work.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| MPN | DEFT18 |
| Brand | Malco |
| Working Width | 18 inches |
| Fold Depth Option 1 | 1 inch (25.4 mm) |
| Fold Depth Option 2 | 1-1/2 inches (38.1 mm) |
| Maximum Material Gauge | 22 gauge (0.76 mm) steel |
| Plate Construction | Rib-reinforced steel, permanently welded |
| Handle Material | Fiberglass-filled nylon |
Technical Features
- Two rib-reinforced steel plates permanently welded together eliminates flex and joint failure during repeated bending cycles, ensuring consistent fold accuracy over the tool’s service life.
- Dual folding seams (1″ and 1-1/2″ depths) provides two fixed bend depth options in a single tool, eliminating the need to swap tools on the job site.
- Maximum 22-gauge (0.76 mm) steel capacity covers the standard material thickness range used in standing seam metal roofing applications.
- Fiberglass-filled nylon handle delivers lightweight strength combined with high leverage, reducing user fatigue during overhead or bench operation.
- 18-inch working width matched specifically to 18-inch standing seam roofing panels for full-width, single-pass bends.
Applications
- Forming drip edge bends on 18-inch standing seam metal roofing panels
- Creating 1-inch or 1-1/2-inch deep folds in steel sheet up to 22 gauge
- Overhead roofing work where tool weight and leverage are critical ergonomic factors
- Bench fabrication of metal roofing components requiring repeatable fold depths
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