TENNSMITH's new HBT72-16 is designed to provide forming capabilities for complex parts. This machine is truly a universal hand brake, which allows for the removal of both upper and lower segments of fingers. Complex parts, such as HVAC transverse duct forming and down flanged parts, as well as architectural sheet metal and signage applications, can easily be formed using this machine.

The HBT72-16 is built with the same high-quality features and standards that TENNSMITH brakes are recognized for throughout the industry. Please consult TENNSMITH for specific forming questions or applications.
















Sample bends achieved
with HBT72-16.
HAND BRAKE HBT48-12 HBT72-16 HBT96-16
Capacity, mild steel 12 gauge/2.7 mm 16 gauge/1.6 mm 16 gauge/1.6 mm
Capacity, with bending support
angle removed, mild steel		 16 gauge/1.6 mm 20 gauge/1.0 mm 20 gauge/1.0 mm
Bending length 48 in/1220 mm 72 in/1828.8 mm 97 in/2464 mm
Maximum lift of beam 1-1/2 in/38.1 mm 1-1/2 in/38.1 mm 2-1/4 in/57 mm
Front to rear beam adjustment 1/2 in/13mm 1/2 in/13mm 1/2 in/13mm
Maximum depth of box 4 in/101.6 mm 4 in/101.6 mm 4 in/101.6 mm
Minimum reverse bend 5/8 in/16mm 5/8 in/16mm 5/8 in/16mm
Minimum flange in capacity material 1 in/25 mm 1 in/25 mm 1 in/25 mm
Top segment tooling widths 2, 3, and 4 in
50.8, 76.2 and 101.6 mm		 2, 3, and 4 in
50.8, 76.2 and 101.6 mm		 2, 3, and 4 in
51, 76 and 101 mm
Lower segment tooling widths 1, 1-1/2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 20 in
25, 38, 102, 203, 305, 508 mm		 1, 1-1/2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 20 in
25, 38, 102, 203, 305, 508 mm		 1, 1-1/2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 20 in
25, 38, 102, 203, 305, 508 mm
Bending beam tooling segments 1, 1-1/2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 20 in
25, 38, 102, 203, 305, 508 mm		 1, 1-1/2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 20 in
25, 38, 102, 203, 305, 508 mm		 1, 1-1/2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 20 in
25, 38, 102, 203, 305, 508 mm
Max. traverse bend
(through tooling centers)		 2 in/50.8 mm 2 in/50.8 mm 2 in/50.8 mm
Max. traverse bend (at either end of the machine) 3 in/76.2 mm 3 in/76.2 mm 3 in/76.2 mm
Dimensions, counterweights in place,
LxWxH		 72 x 36 x 53 in
1829 x 915 x 1346 mm		 89-1/2 x 36 x 53 in
2273 x 915 x 1346 mm		 120 x 36 x 53 in
3048 x 915 x 1346 mm
Shipping weight 1750 lbs/795 kg 2200 lbs/1000 kg 2500 lbs/1140 kg
Available options: Radius fingers