Chicago Dreis & Krump Sheet Metal Hand Brake Machines
Available in standard metal bending or Box & Pan brake, floor mounted or benchtop. A sheet metal hand brake bends sheet metal by using a hinged clamping bar to hold the metal down against the bed. A hinged bending "leaf" is lifted to fold the metal around the fulcrum point of the clamping bar to the desired agle. A box and pan brake machine is needed to avoid having the metal hit against the clamping bar when the 3rd and 4th sides are being bent. This is done by removing a clamping bar "finger" at each end of the box since the clamping bar is divided up into many assemblies called "fingers". Extension Fingers are used to form inside corners with a return flange across the top. Open End Fingers are used to form tubes of triangular, square, rectangular, or tapered shape. An insert bar is used to form offset ("zig-zag") bends close together. Radius formers are attachments used for hand forming of thin sheet metal shapes such as gutters, architectural mouldings and prototype modeling.
Don't settle for a machine with limited uses. Since Dreis & Krump pioneered the standard sheet metal bending Hand Brake in the year 1899, lots of people have copied their designs, but none have been able to surpass their quality, efficiency, dependability, or options, then or now. Scroll down to see our selection. Options include a handwheel back gauge, extra small insert bar, radius formers, open end fingers, extension fingers, and radius fingers.
If you need parts for your old Chicago Dreis & Krump Hand Brake CLICK HERE to see a parts list.

Click for chart of tensile strengths for aluminum and stainless steel

Below is a conversion chart that converts sheet metal gauge numbers into metal thickness.

26 gauge

24 ga.

22 ga.

20 ga .

18 ga.

16 ga.

14 ga.

13 ga.

12 ga.

11 ga.

10 ga.

9 ga.

8 ga.

7 ga.

6 ga.

.018"

.024"

.030"

.036"

.048"

.060"

.075"

.090"

.105"

.120"

.135"

.150"

.164"

.180"

.194

.46mm

.61mm

.76mm

.91mm

1.2mm

1.5mm

1.9mm

2.3mm

2.7mm

3mm

3.4mm

3.8mm

4mm

4.6mm

4.9mm

STANDARD SHEET METAL HAND BRAKE: See chart below.

Chicago Dreis & Krump heavy duty machinery construction. Designed for accurate and economical bending of standard and special design forms. Ideal for bending mild steel with a 1 inch minimum flange to the rated capacity of the machine. Capable of 1/4 inch reverse bends on lighter metal. Even usuable for occassional hemming.

Options most hand brakes don't offer:
• Handwheel Back Gauge - 25 inch travel (see below)
• Insert Bar - 1/4 inch (for closer offset bends)
• Radius Formers - for forming gutters, mouldings, etc.

Click to see push button operated hydraulic powered versions of this machine

Chicago Dreis & Krump standard sheet metal bending hand brake

CLICK MODEL NUMBER to Request a Quote	Bending Length	CAPACITY		Shipping Weight
CLICK MODEL NUMBER to Request a Quote	Bending Length	Mild Steel	Stainless Steel	Shipping Weight
SB 412	48.5"	12 gauge(.105")	16 gauge(.06")	1800
SB 612	73"	12 gauge(.105")	16 gauge(.06")	2275
SB 812	97"	12 gauge(.105")	16 gauge(.06")	3300
SB 816	97"	16 gauge(.06")	20 gauge(.036")	2100
SB 1016	121"	16 gauge(.06")	20 gauge(.036")	3400
SB 1014	121"	14 gauge(.075)	18 gauge(.048")	3860
SB 1218	145"	18 gauge(.048")	22 gauge(.03")	4200

NOTE: Mild Steel = 55,000 psi tensile strength and Stainless Steel = 90,000 psi tensile strength

BOX & PAN SHEET METAL HAND BRAKE: See chart below.
Incorporates all of the outstanding features of the standard hand brake plus removable, sectioned fingers that can bend any length of metal from 3 inches long to the full length of the machine. Boxes and pans can be up to 6 inches deep. A very versatile well built Chicago Dreis & Krump machine.

Options most hand brakes don't offer:
• Handwheel Back Gauge with 25" travel (see below)
• Extension Fingers (to form inside corners with a return flange across the top)
• Open End Fingers (to form tubes of triangular, square, rectangular, or tapered shape)
• Radius Nose Bars up to 1.5" (great for aluminum)
• Insert Bar - 1/4 inch (for closer offset bends)
• Radius Formers - for forming gutters, mouldings, prototypes, from thin sheet metal.

Dreis & Krump sheet metal bending Box & Pan Brake

Click to see push button operated hydraulic powered "leaf" brake versions of this machine

CLICK MODEL NUMBER to Request a Quote	Bending Length	CAPACITY		Shipping Weight
CLICK MODEL NUMBER to Request a Quote	Bending Length	Mild Steel	Stainless Steel	Shipping Weight
BPU 412-6	48"	12 gauge(.105")	16 gauge(.06")	2065
BPU 612-6	72"	12 gauge(.105")	16 gauge(.06")	2670
BPU 812-6	96"	12 gauge(.105")	16 gauge(.06")	3750
BPU 1014-6	120"	14 gauge(.075)	18 gauge(.048")	4350

MODEL	Width and number of Fingers
MODEL	3"	4"	5"	6"	Total
BPU 412-6	5	2	5	0	12
BPU 612-6	5	4	7	1	17
BPU 812-6	5	6	9	2	22
BPU 1014-6	6	10	10	2	28

Chicago Dreis & Krump Hand Brake Back Gauge

Who says a hand brake can't have sophistication?
Tired of always using a tape measure to mark lines that must be lined up with the nose bar? This back gauge has a 25.5 inch travel with a inch/cm scale so it is a must for those who want a labor saving, time saving, accuracy improving hand cranked back gauge to speed up production and improve quality. Also adapts to other machines.

Optional Back Gauge for Chicago Dreis & Krump Hand Brakes

BENCHTOP / PORTABLE HAND BRAKES

Tabletop standard sheet metal brakes:

The full featured machines are constructed with hefty steel weldments using brass hinge pins for smooth operation and trouble free forming. Clamp handles include plastic covers for positive grip. Their easy operation, precision performance, portability and cost make them perfect for light duty table top use, on-site work, sheet metal shops, industry and vocational schools.

Optional floor stand for model SB-4816 (not shown): $160

Dreis & Krump benchtop sheet metal bending Hand Brake

MODEL	Price	Bending Length	Capacity Mild Steel	Lift of Beam	Beam Adjust	Max. Reverse Bend	Min. flange in capacity material	Shipping Weight Lbs.

SB-4816	$1550	48 1/2"	16 Ga.	1 3/4"	5/8"	1/4"	1"	520

Benchtop Box & Pan Hand Brakes

These full featured machines are constructed with hefty steel weldments using brass hinge pins for smooth operation and trouble free forming. Clamp handles include plastic covers for positive grip. Their easy operation, precision performance, portability and cost make them perfect for light duty benchtop use, on-site work, HVAC shops, industry and vocational schools.
Removable, sectioned fingers that can bend metal from 2" in length, to the full length of the machine.

Comes with (5) 2" fingers, (6) 3" fingers and (5) 4" fingers

Dreis & Krump benchtop sheet metal Box and Pan bending Hand Brake

Optional floor stand (not shown): $160

MODEL	Price	Bending Length	Capacity Mild Steel	Lift of Beam	Beam Adjust	Max. Reverse Bend	Min. flange in capacity material	Shipping Weight Lbs.

BPU-4816-4	$1650	48 1/2"	16 Ga.	1 3/4"	5/8"	1/4"	1"	575

Hand operated Sheet Metal Corner Notcher
To notch out the corners for making box or pan shapes

Maximum Force: 4 Tons
Max Notching size: 6" x 6"
Metal Capacity: 16 gauge (.06") [1.6mm]
Stroke: 3/4"

$ 695. Call 773-334-5000 to order this machine.
Weight: 220 pounds. Optional Stand: $195.

3 in 1 Combination Machines
Shear - Press Brake - Bending Rolls
52 inch $1295. 40 inch $995. 30 inch $695.
Call 773-334-5000 to order this machine. M-F 8AM-5PM CST

Shear has squaring bar, adjustable hold-downs and back gauge. Capacity: .030" (22 gauge). [shear is not meant for constant use]
Press Brake with segmented upper press brake die -
box forming capable. Capacity: .030" (22 gauge).
Bending Rolls are initial pinch type, for sheet metal.
Capacity: .030" (22 gauge).

Combination shear - press brake - slip rolls

Diameter of Rolls: 1.97 inches
New Color: Black

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