Brakes and Benders

Portable Brakes

These new units offer Tapco’s patented floating hinge plus new Unilink technology which allows the brake to be used without adjustment on any thickness material. In addition, these new units have superior material holding power. With these combined features, the new Pro series brake will offer applicators the best Tapco brake ever.

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Brake Information

Pro 14™ Brake

Bends and manufactures trim work on the job site. Snap Stand sold separately.

  • The new Unilink technology! Never adjust your brake again.
  • 14" (35,6 cm) throat depth with patented large inside working pockets and a 2 3/8"(6 cm) mouth opening.
  • Lightweight, high tech anodized alloys and computer design die castings for strong, durable performance.
  • Patented "Moving Pivot Hinge", the worlds most advanced hinge design, for unparalleled bending performance.
  • Fast, strong positive clamping.
  • 180º hemming capability for making more rigid panels.
  • Available in 8'-6" , 10'-6" and 12'-6" lengths.
  • HD unit available in 10'-6" length
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ModelLength
Pro 148'-6"
Pro 1410'-6"
Pro 1412'-6"
Brake Information

Pro 19™ Brake

Brake bends and manufactures trim work on the job site with maximum throat depth for expanded capabilities.
  • The new Unilink technology! Never adjust your brake again.
  • 19" (48,3) throat depth-Largest in the industry for more efficient bending.
  • Stores material inside bender-reduces handling and flipping of material and speeds up bending.
  • Lightweight, high-tech anodized alloys and computer designed castings.
  • Patented "Moving Pivot Hinge", the worlds most advanced hinge design, for un paralleled bending performance.
  • Patented inside working pockets and 2 3/8" (6;0 cm) mouth opening.
  • 180º hemming capability for making more rigid panels.
  • Available in 6'-6", 8'-6", 10'-6" and 12'-6" lengths.
ModelLength
Pro 198'-6"
Pro 1910'-6"
Pro 1912'-6"
Brake Information

Windy Special Port-o-Brake

Light Utility Legs sold separately.
  • Locking system design provides more clamping power with less effort. Locks on a wider variety of material thickness with no need for adjustments.
  • 14" (35,6 cm) throat depth.
  • Stainless Steel bending edges. Accurate built-in depth gauges.
  • Capable of 130° over bends.
  • Accommodates PRO-Coiler to Keep your coil off the ground and at your fingertips to speed up bending.
  • Removable bending handle for easy transport.
  • Available in 8'-6" and 10'-6" lengths.
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ModelLength
W-14-088'-6"
W-14-1010'-6"
Brake Information

MAX-I-MUM XL Commercial Bender System

Includes MAX Stand and MAX Cut-Off.
  • 19" (48'3cm) throat depth with 2 3/8" mouth opening.
  • Constructed with lightweight high-tech, anodized alloys for maximum strength, durability and portability.
  • Super strong computer designed die castings for the toughest jobs.
  • Patented "Moving Pivot Hinge" increases bending power without marring materials.
  • Quick, strong, positive clamping.
  • Unique hemming capability (180° over bends).
  • Portable - for use in the shop or on the job site.
  • Available in 8'-6", 10'-6", 12'-6" and 14'-6" lengths.
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ModelLength
MAX 8-XL8'-6"
MAX 10-XL10'-6"
MAX 12-XL12'-6"
MAX 14-XL14'-6"

Brake Accessories

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Pro Cut-Off Gauge

Models: Pro 14, Pro 19
  • Easily identifies distance to cut off usage.
  • Simplifies cutting.
  • Sold in pairs.
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Wheel Kit

Models: Snap Stand
  • Allows for easy movement
  • Easy to attach
  • 10" pneumatic tires
  • Steel hub
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Snap Stand

Models: Pro 14, Pro 19
  • Legs adjust independently to level on uneven ground
  • Brake easily snaps and locks in place.
  • Folds for flat easy storage.
  • Durable aluminum for long life.
  • Sets up in seconds
  • Optional kit allows for easy movement
  • Five height adjustments 29" - 34".
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Brake Buddy

Models: Pro 14, Pro 19, Windy SP
  • Quickly & easily forms brick mold trim & decorative ribs in .019 aluminum, PVC coated aluminum, and vinyl coated trim coil.
  • Utilizes the edge of the material itself as a guide while the rib spacing is adjustable. Two different rollers included.
  • Enables you to offer added style and individuality to all your jobs.
  • Includes molded carrying case.
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Pro Cut-Off

Models: Pro 14, Pro 19
  • Produces straight, square cuts. Reduces scrap and eliminates knifing damage to costly bending hinges.
  • Lightweight aluminum construction built to last.
  • Hardened and capture tool steel knives for safety and durability.
  • Eliminates use of dangerous utility knives and open blades.
  • For use with Pro series brakes (1985 and after)
  • Molded carrying case protects tool when not in use.
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Side-Winder

Models: Pro 14, Pro 19
  • Allows you to feed coil directly into the jaws of your Pro brake. Decreases damage from handling coil stock.
  • Clamping bar speeds up production, helps eliminate waste.
  • Attaches in seconds to the Pro 19 or 14. (modifications needed to use on Max-I-Mum units)
  • Holds up to 24" wide coil. Weighs only 24lbs.
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Max Cut-Off

Models: Max XL
  • Heavy Duty roller shear.
  • Hardened and captured tool steel cutting knives & conventional shears
  • Eliminates the need for unsafe utility knives & conventional shears.
  • Pays for itself by reducing scrap & costly knifing damage to bending hinges.
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Pro-Coiler

Models: Windy SP, Port-O-Splitter
  • Lightweight and easy to use.
  • Attaches and detaches easily.
  • Allows coil changes in seconds
  • Helps to increase production & eliminates waste.
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Folding Legs

Models: Windy SP
  • Tubular construction.
  • 30" high, folds compactly.