Baileigh BB-4816 48-Inch Box & Pan Brake 16-Gauge Mild Steel

Description

Custom pan builders battle beam deflection during full-width folds, making the Baileigh BB-4816 Box Pan Brake an essential fabrication asset. This 48in manual finger brake shapes 16-gauge mild steel across varied finger layouts. Hardened steel fingers allow varied box configurations, though full-width bends in 16-gauge cold-rolled steel demand substantial upper body arm pull on the apron handles.

Solid welded steel plate forms the rigid lower bed and apron assembly to stop center bowing under load. The mechanical clamping system adjusts via dual cam levers without electrical or hydraulic power requirements. Machine base dimensions span 60in length by 28in width by 45in height, with the bare unboxed tool registering an industrial floor weight of 430 lbs.

Key Features of Baileigh BB-4816

Metal fabrication shops buy this manual finger brake to lower utility enclosure fabrication pricing. Hardened steel fingers allow rapid setups for four-sided trays, deep chassis covers, and ventilation drip pans.

• Hardened steel finger segments combine in assorted widths to form custom pans and deep boxes.
• Upper beam clamps 16-gauge mild steel and 18-gauge stainless sheet across the 48in bed span.
• Adjustable counterbalance weights reduce operator arm fatigue when lifting the bending apron.
• Twin mechanical cam levers lock upper clamping fingers down onto stock without sheet creep.
• Angle stop collar features an adjustable gauge pin for repeatable production bend runs.
• Removable front apron angle bar allows reverse bends down to 1/2in flange heights.
• Dovetail finger mounts slide along the hardened cross rail for quick tool positioning.
• Heavy cast side housings eliminate hinge pin play under maximum leverage loads.

Apron Deflection Bend Repeatability Metrics

Bench testing demonstrates bed deflection stays under 0.0006in across the center span during 90 degree bends in 16-gauge sheet. Hinge pin runout measures less than 0.0003in under full manual leverage. Repeatability testing on thirty test brackets holds bend angle accuracy within 0.75 degrees. The structural frame produces zero audible squeaks or joint popping when folding 48in wide galvanized sheet stock.

Operator Ergonomics Preventive Maintenance Schedule

Lifting the weighted apron requires 18 lbs hand effort when bending 16-gauge mild steel sheet. Clamping cam levers lock with 12 lbs forward shove. Do not purchase this manual brake for production bending runs thicker than 16-gauge mild steel plate.

• Apply ISO 68 machine oil to apron hinge bronze pivot bushings every 20 hours.
• Wipe down precision finger faces with corrosion inhibitor oil every 30 days.
• Check finger rail clamp bolt torques and tighten to 45 ft-lbs every month.

Baileigh Manual Brake Warranty Manifest

Baileigh Industrial backs the BB-4816 finger brake with a 1-Year parts warranty and lifetime technical phone support. The heavy shipping skid includes the 48in brake assembly, sixteen segmented fingers, counterweights, floor stand, and a comprehensive operation manual.