Malco MB48B, MINI PAN BRAKE

The Malco MB48B "Pan Style" Mini-Brake is a versatile tool designed for fabricating drip pans, register boxes, and complex corners for flashing and fascia directly on the job site. Here are the key features and specifications:

Key Features:

• Portability: Weighing just under 100 pounds (45 kg), the MB48B can be comfortably carried by two people or quickly separated into anvil and table components for one-person transport
• Versatile Operation: It operates on a workbench, tailgate, or optional legs, making it highly adaptable to various job site conditions
• Bending Capacity: The MB48B can produce 135° bends in 22-gauge (0.86 mm) galvanized steel up to a maximum width of 48 inches (1.2 m)
• Adjustable Components: The anvil and table components are designed with adjustable set-back and strengthening ribs to ensure uniform bends
• Cam-Over-Center Clamps: These clamps keep the anvil secure in any position, enhancing safety during operation
• Movable Finger Plates: The full anvil is comprised of 16 movable, plate-steel fingers (five 2-inch, six 3-inch, and five 4-inch fingers) to create a maximum 48-inch bending width

Specifications:

• Material Capacities:
  • Aluminum: 18 Ga. (0.040 in / 1.02 mm)
  • Soft Copper: 18 Ga. (0.040 in / 1.02 mm)
  • Zinc: 18 Ga. (0.040 in / 1.02 mm)
  • Galvanized Steel: 22 Ga. (0.034 in / 0.86 mm)
  • 55% Al-Zn Mild Steel: 22 Ga. (0.030 in / 0.76 mm)
• Bend Width: Maximum 48 inches (1.2 m), Minimum 2 inches (50.8 mm)
• Flange Height: Ranges from 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) to 3 inches (76.2 mm)
• Weight: 99 lbs (44.9 kg)

This mini-brake is ideal for on-the-job fabrication of pans, angled corners, and large components, offering both portability and precision