Greenlee 1800 bender is a manually powered unit for bending 1/2, 3/4 and 1-inch rigid conduits, pipes and IMCs (intermediate metallic conduits).
Working Mechanism:
- Park the bender on a flat & firm surface, such as a concrete floor. Do not set it up on an inclined surface.
- Insert a 5 ft piece of 1-inch-diameter rigid conduit into the lever unit to serve as the bending handle.
- Raise the handle completely to release the ratchet mechanism.
- Manually rotate the shoe counterclockwise.
- Lower the handle.
- Slide the conduit to be bent over the pipe support roller, into the shoe groove, and past the wheel edge of the pipe hook.
- Line up the bending mark with the front edge of the pipe hook.
- Lift the handle until the ratchet clicks once.
- Push the handle down.
- Repeat until the bend is complete.
- Raise the handle back to the starting position.
- Lift the tail of pipe and return the shoe to load position.
- Remove the conduit from the bender.
- Lower the handle.
Features:
- Greenlee 1800 mechanical bender offers ratchet action for improved leverage. However, the ratchet can be bypassed for direct & fast bending on small-sized conduits.
- It has welded construction and a built-in bending degree indicator to depict the bend angle.
- Iit is equipped with easy to use bending carts for consistent & accurate bends.
Compatible Accessories:
- Greenlee Handles & Benders: They are attached to the brand's mechanical benders to ensure easy handling and bending of angles in a conduit.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. When was Greenlee established?
A. Greenlee was established in 1948 in Geona.