{"product_id":"easy-bend-kit-for-soft-copper-991555","title":"Easy Bend Kit for Soft Copper, Ratchet Tube Bender for 3\/8 to 7\/8 O.D.","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRatchet Tube Bender Kit with Cutter, Reamer, and Carrying Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Bend Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 ratchet handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 cross bars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 bending formers (3\/8, 1\/2, 5\/8, 3\/4, 7\/8 O.D.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 O.D.\/I.D. reamer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 tubing cutter (1\/8 to 1-1\/8 O.D.) with 1 spare blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-duty carrying case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis soft copper tube bender also works on thin-wall hydraulic tubing, coated soft copper pipe, and plastic-coated aluminum composite pipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included tubing cutter handles 1\/8 to 1-1\/8 O.D. and ships with a spare blade for field replacement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEverything in this tubing bender kit fits in the heavy-duty carrying case for one-trip transport from truck to jobsite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ratcheting tube bender uses forming dies that hold the tube's round shape during the bend, preventing kinks and flat spots that restrict flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"219\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"405\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e991555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy Bend Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBending Sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/8\", 1\/2\", 5\/8\", 3\/4\", 7\/8\" O.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Bending Formers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 (one per size)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBend Speed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90° on 3\/4\" tube in under 10 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-hand manual ratchet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft copper, thin-wall hydraulic tubing, coated soft copper pipe, plastic-coated aluminum composite pipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTubing Cutter Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/8\" to 1-1\/8\" O.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReamer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO.D.\/I.D. reamer included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpare Parts Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 spare cutter blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarrying Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-duty carrying case included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLynCar (Brampton, Ontario, Canada)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBending soft copper water supply lines on residential and commercial plumbing jobs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForming 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBending tubing for hydronic heating loops and radiant floor systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking with coated soft copper pipe on installations that use factory-coated tubing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBending plastic-coated aluminum composite pipe for mechanical and plumbing applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutting and reaming copper tubing from 1\/8 to 1-1\/8 O.D. with the included cutter and reamer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy Your Easy Bend Complete Kit Online from Cleanflow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleanflow Utility Supply Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrowse the full\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cleanflow.net\/collections\/pipe-tools\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epipe tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collection or pair it with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cleanflow.net\/collections\/reed\/products\/reed-flaring-tools-for-copper-tubing\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecopper flaring tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Reed to round out your tubing bender kit on the truck. Email \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@cleanflow.ca\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003einfo@cleanflow.ca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with questions. Free shipping on orders over $199.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do you bend copper tubing without kinking it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat size tube bender do I need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatch 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the difference between a ratchet tube bender and a spring tube bender?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this a good copper tube bender for HVAC work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do you use a ratchet tube bender?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MAXPOWER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67645084860780,"sku":"991555","price":621.15,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/5405\/files\/Easy_Bend_Kit_for_Soft_Copper_Ratchet_Tube_Bender_for_3_8_to_7_8_O.D..webp?v=1791528828","url":"https:\/\/cleanflow.net\/products\/easy-bend-kit-for-soft-copper-991555","provider":"Cleanflow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}