Malco Products Progressive Profiling Bender, 1.5 Inch

Description

Hardened tool steel rollers form the core of the Malco FSP1 Progressive Profiling Bender, folding standing seam panels in narrow steps. This hand bender produces uniform profiles up to 1.5in depth. The progressive roller design shapes curved eaves without kinking sheet edges, though bending 24-gauge structural steel requires multiple incremental passes across the profile length.

Machined aircraft aluminum forms the body housing, supporting hardened steel forming rollers on ground stainless axles. Operating without electrical cords, this compact manual bender fits inside standard toolboxes. Tool stance dimensions measure 6in length by 4in width by 3in height, with a light unboxed tool weight of 1.8 lbs.

Key Features of Malco FSP1

Architectural metal roofers buy this progressive profiling bender to lower curved flashing fabrication pricing. The compact tool rolls smooth radiused eaves, drip caps, and standing seam profiles directly on the roof deck.

• Progressive profiling design forms custom radiused standing seams and edge profiles up to 1.5in depth.
• Hardened steel forming rollers shape metal progressively without wrinkling delicate metal curves.
• Compact lightweight body of 1.8 lbs permits one-handed manipulation along steep roof valleys.
• Forms aluminum, copper, zinc, and 24-gauge painted steel without scuffing protective finishes.
• Adjustable guide fence sets forming depth accurately from 1/4in up to 1.5in flange heights.
• Ergonomic molded handle provides a secure grip when pulling along complex curved profiles.
• Stainless steel axle pins resist rust formation when working in rainy jobsite conditions.
• Thumb screw clamp locks depth gauge without shifting during repeated profiling passes.

Forming Roller Thrust Deflection Benchmarks

Laboratory stress tests show forming roller shafts resist 120 lbs lateral bending force without permanent deflection. Roller runout tests below 0.0004in TIR on stainless axle pins. Pulling the bender along a 24-gauge steel standing seam requires 10 lbs manual effort per pass. Forming rollers show zero surface pitting after rolling 3,000 linear feet of sheet.

Roof Handling Roller Maintenance Rules

Pulling the tool along a roof edge requires 10 lbs manual force. The depth adjustment thumb screw locks with 3 lbs hand twist. Do not attempt forming steel plate thicker than 24-gauge painted sheet metal.

• Clean sealant and asphalt debris off forming rollers with solvent after every shift.
• Apply light silicone spray to the roller axle pins every 40 hours of use.
• Inspect the depth fence locking screw for thread wear every 30 days.

Malco Profiling Tool Warranty Manifest

Malco Products guarantees the FSP1 progressive profiling bender with a 1-Year limited manufacturer warranty against material defects. The retail packaging includes the progressive profiling bender, hex adjustment key, protective pouch, and illustrated metal roofing guide.