Baileigh RDB-175 Hydraulic Tube Bender

Description

Bend heavy steel tubing up to 180 degrees using the Baileigh RDB-175 Hydraulic Tube Bender. This hydraulic rotary bender shapes 2in schedule 40 pipe and 2.5in round tubing in one stroke. Auto-stop programming ensures consistent bend angles, though swapping heavy solid steel rotary die sets requires loosening large center arbor clamp nuts by hand.

A heavy plate steel chassis supports the hardened alloy drive spindle and counter die slide carriage. Driven by an electric motor pulling 12 FLA on 115V single-phase power, the hydraulic pump produces 2,600 PSI. Machine floor stance spans 44in length by 28in width by 42in height, with total assembled tool weight reaching 620 lbs.

Key Features of Baileigh RDB-175

Roll cage builders and chassis shops buy this hydraulic tube bender to lower custom exhaust fabrication pricing. The ratcheting-free hydraulic rotary design produces smooth mandrel-quality bends in thick DOM tubing.

• Hydraulic rotary drive completes 180 degree bends in under 12 seconds in a single pass.
• Digital auto-stop programmer lets operators set target bend angles for consistent part runs.
• Spindle accepts round tube dies up to 2.5in outside diameter and 2in schedule 40 pipe.
• Quick-release counter die clamp speeds up pipe repositioning between consecutive bends.
• Standard 115V single-phase power allows installation in small shops without high-voltage wiring.
• Foot pedal console controls forward rotation and hydraulic reverse while hands steady stock.
• Solid steel indexing degree plate provides visual bend angle confirmation during forming.
• Tapered roller bearings support the main spindle under extreme lateral bending torque.

Rotary Torque Spindle Deflection Metrics

Bench diagnostics verify spindle angle repeatability holds within 0.25 degrees across twenty-five consecutive 90 degree bends in 1.75in DOM tube. Spindle runout tests at 0.0003in TIR at the die mounting shoulder. Operational noise registers 71 dB at operator distance. Hydraulic fluid temperature stabilizes at 122°F after three continuous hours of bending tube. Peak current draw pulls 11.4A on standard 115V circuits.

Bender Operation Slide Maintenance Rules

The counter die adjustment handwheel turns with 4 lbs rim force to clamp tube stock against the rotary die. The foot switch engages hydraulic flow through steel-toe work boots. Do not attempt bending solid bar stock or pipe exceeding rated 2.5in outside diameter limits.

• Apply NLGI 2 lithium grease to the main spindle bearings every 40 operating hours.
• Check counter die slide tracks and wipe with ISO 68 machine oil every 20 hours.
• Replace the 5-gallon charge of ISO 46 hydraulic fluid every 1,500 machine hours.

Baileigh Hydraulic Bender Warranty Manifest

Baileigh Industrial backs the RDB-175 tube bender with a 1-Year parts warranty and lifetime technical customer service. The transport crate contains the RDB-175 bender, digital auto-stop controller, foot pedal assembly, center die pin, and an illustrated operator manual.