What are the parts of a conduit pipe bender?
What are the parts of a conduit pipe bender? |
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Conduit pipe bender handle |
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The conduit pipe bender only has one handle. It can be used as a lever handle if the former is on the ground or as a stand if using the bender with the former at the top of the tool. | |||
Conduit pipe bender former |
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The conduit bender has one former at the end of its handle. This former can be controlled either by the handle or by the user’s foot.
It has pre-determined angle markings which vary between benders, but usually include a 45° and 90° marking. |
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Fulcrum mark on a conduit pipe bender |
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The fulcrum mark is near the centre of the former and looks similar to a star.
When bending conduit pipe, the centre of the intended bend is lined up with this marking to make an accurate bend. |
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Foot press on a conduit pipe bender |
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The foot press on the conduit bender is at the head of the former.
The user presses their foot down on the press to slowly bend the pipe to the required angle. |
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Angle markings on a conduit pipe bender |
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The conduit pipe bender has 10°, 22°, 30°, 45° and 60° angle markings readily embossed onto the former.
As the conduit bender is often used with the former on the floor by the users foot, it is important to check the angles and mark up the pipe before bending. |
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Holding clamp on a conduit pipe bender |
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The conduit pipe bender has a holding clamp which the pipe slots into to hold it in place whilst it is being bent. | |||
