Easy Bend Kit for Soft Copper, Ratchet Tube Bender for 3/8 to 7/8 O.D.

Ratchet Tube Bender Kit with Cutter, Reamer, and Carrying Case

The Easy Bend Kit is a ratchet tube bender kit that bends soft copper tubing from 3/8 to 7/8 O.D. A ratchet handle drives a forming die around the tube to put a clean 90-degree bend without kinking. One hand runs the ratchet while the other holds the work. It puts a 90-degree bend on 3/4 tube in under 10 seconds. This copper tube bender ships as a complete kit.

What's Included

• 1 ratchet handle
• 2 cross bars
• 5 bending formers (3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8 O.D.)
• 1 O.D./I.D. reamer
• 1 tubing cutter (1/8 to 1-1/8 O.D.) with 1 spare blade
• Heavy-duty carrying case

Key Features

• The 991555 easy bend kit covers five tubing sizes from 3/8 to 7/8 O.D. in one tool, handling the most common plumbing and HVAC copper tube diameters
• One-hand ratchet operation on this copper tube bender frees the other hand to hold the tube steady or brace against a wall in tight spaces
• This soft copper tube bender also works on thin-wall hydraulic tubing, coated soft copper pipe, and plastic-coated aluminum composite pipe
• The included tubing cutter handles 1/8 to 1-1/8 O.D. and ships with a spare blade for field replacement
• Everything in this tubing bender kit fits in the heavy-duty carrying case for one-trip transport from truck to jobsite
• The ratcheting tube bender uses forming dies that hold the tube's round shape during the bend, preventing kinks and flat spots that restrict flow

The Easy Bend Kit is a soft copper tube bender that ships with a tubing cutter, reamer, and spare blade in one case, giving plumbers and HVAC technicians a complete ratchet tube bender kit ready for the jobsite.

Specifications

Applications

• Bending soft copper water supply lines on residential and commercial plumbing jobs
• Forming HVAC refrigerant line sets and condensate lines where a ratcheting tube bender controls the bend angle on 3/8 to 7/8 O.D. tubing
• Bending tubing for hydronic heating loops and radiant floor systems
• Working with coated soft copper pipe on installations that use factory-coated tubing
• Bending plastic-coated aluminum composite pipe for mechanical and plumbing applications
• Cutting and reaming copper tubing from 1/8 to 1-1/8 O.D. with the included cutter and reamer

This ratchet tube bender kit covers the full cut, ream, and bend workflow for residential and commercial copper tubing. Plumbers and HVAC crews can carry one copper tube bending kit on the truck and handle most standard soft copper work without extra tools.

Buy Your Easy Bend Complete Kit Online from Cleanflow

Cleanflow Utility Supply Company is an authorized LynCar distributor and ships this ratchet tube bender kit across Canada and the United States. This copper tube bending kit is in stock and backed by product support. 

Browse the full pipe tools collection or pair it with copper flaring tools from Reed to round out your tubing bender kit on the truck. Email info@cleanflow.ca with questions. Free shipping on orders over $199.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you bend copper tubing without kinking it?

Use a ratchet tube bender kit like the 991555. The forming die wraps around the tube and holds its round shape during the bend, so the wall does not collapse. That collapse is what causes a kink. Without a tool, you risk flattening the tube, restricting flow and failing inspection.

What size tube bender do I need?

Match the bender to the tubing's outside diameter. Plumbing water lines typically use 3/8 to 3/4 O.D. HVAC refrigerant line sets run 1/4 to 7/8 O.D. The 991555 Easy Bend Kit covers 3/8 to 7/8 in one tool, handling the most common sizes in both trades.

What is the difference between a ratchet tube bender and a spring tube bender?

A ratchet tube bender uses forming dies and a handle to make controlled bends on 3/8 to 7/8 O.D. tubing. A spring tube bender is a flexible coil that prevents kinking during hand bending. Springs suit light work on smaller tubing. Ratchets give more control and consistency on larger sizes.

Is this a good copper tube bender for HVAC work?

Yes. HVAC technicians use ratchet tube benders to form refrigerant line sets and condensate lines on residential and light commercial systems. The 991555 covers 3/8 to 7/8 O.D., which includes the most common HVAC tubing sizes. It also bends coated soft copper pipe used on some factory-insulated line sets.

How do you use a ratchet tube bender?

Select the forming die that matches the tubing O.D., lock it into the ratchet handle, slide the tube into the die, and pump the handle. The ratchet drives the die around the tube in small steps until you reach the target angle. Release the handle, remove the tube, and check the bend.