Malco
Malco MB48A 48 In Portable Mini Brake 22 Ga hand tool
Bends aluminium up to 18 gauge and steel up to 22 gauge with a 48 inch capacity and 135 degree maximum angle
- TypeCrimping Tools
- Bends 22 ga mild steel with hand lever
- Handles 48 in wide sheet metal
- Forms 18 ga aluminium up to 135 degrees
- Works 24 ga stainless steel on site
- Portable brake for quick angle forming
Portable Mini Brake
The Malco MB48A is a 48 inch hand-operated brake designed for forming sheet metal on site. It suits roofing professionals, HVAC installers and metal fabricators who need portable bending capability.
Build integration
The tool clamps material using a hand lever and requires a stable work surface or bench mounting for accurate bends. Its portable frame frees up shop space and eliminates the need for a large stationary brake on smaller jobs.
Capacity and headroom
It bends mild steel up to 22 gauge, aluminium up to 18 gauge and stainless steel up to 24 gauge with a maximum bend angle of 135 degrees. The absence of an angle gauge means repeatability relies on operator skill, and it cannot handle thicker plate or longer panels.
Highlights
- Bends 22 ga mild steel with hand lever
- Handles 48 in wide sheet metal
- Forms 18 ga aluminium up to 135 degrees
- Works 24 ga stainless steel on site
- Portable brake for quick angle forming
Specifications
| Brand | Malco |
|---|---|
| Type | Crimping Tools |
Questions about this item
How thick a piece of mild steel can the 48-inch brake bend without exceeding its 22-gauge limit?
The brake handles mild steel up to 22 gauge, so any sheet thicker than that will exceed the rated capacity.
Does the hand lever require much force or generate noticeable heat during a full day of bending?
The lever is manually operated, so effort depends on material thickness, but the tool itself produces no heat and runs silently.
What must I already have on site for the brake to be ready to use?
Only a stable work surface and the sheet metal you intend to bend; the brake ships fully assembled with no extra components required.
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