Gardner Bender 961N electrician tool

Conduit Bender Head 961

The Gardner Bender 961N is a conduit bender head designed for electricians shaping EMT and Rigid/IMC raceways on site. Its heat-treated aluminum body keeps the tool light while resisting deformation under repeated leverage. The 4 3/4 in. bend radius lets the user form curves in confined areas such as junction boxes or wall cavities. This hand-operated head mounts on a compatible handle for manual operation.

Manual leverage limits

Because the head relies on the installer’s body weight and a foot pedal, the maximum conduit diameter and wall thickness it can bend are capped by human force rather than hydraulic pressure. Long or heavy-wall runs will demand multiple bites or a powered bender. The aluminum head also transmits more vibration to the hands than steel equivalents during hard bends. Users must supply their own handle length to match the leverage required.

4 3/4 in. bend radius

The fixed 4 3/4 in. radius determines the minimum turn the tool can produce; tighter elbows need a different head or a hickey bender. If the project calls for larger-radius sweeps or smaller-diameter conduit, this head will not match the spec. Electricians who only work with the listed EMT and Rigid/IMC sizes and accept the set radius will find the tool fits the job.