Heavy Duty Sheet Metal Roller

2023 update: this unit is on clearance, and slated for phase-out.

This slip roller enables you to roll sheet metal, copper, brass, or other ductile materials into tubes, rolls, or curved surfaces. Mass produced rollers aren’t designed to withstand consistent use. If just a single part breaks you’ll have to replace the whole unit. Made of solid steel, this unit is built to last. Your hardware store stocks 3/8″ bolts for easy replacement in case of repair.

Able to bend up to:

1”      wide of 1/8” thick         Cold Rolled steel bar / plate

1.75” wide of 12 gauge (.105) Cold Rolled steel bar / plate

3.5”   wide of 14 gauge (.075) Cold Rolled steel bar / plate

6”      wide of 16 gauge (.060) Cold Rolled steel bar / plate

9”      wide of 18 gauge (.048) Cold Rolled steel bar / plate

12”    wide of 20 gauge (.036) Cold Rolled steel bar / plate

Aluminum and brass capacities are about 1.5-2 times wider, depending on specific material properties.  Copper capacities are 2-3 times wider.

Specifications

• Mounting Style: Bolt down
• Roller Diameters: 1.25 inches
• Minimum rolling diameter: 2.5 inches

>  Optional, and not recommended is the hand crank set (sold separately) includes two handles, one for each side. Both sides need to be installed during use. Standard operation is with a hex bolt on which you place a standard 9/16 ratchet, breaker bar, or box-end wrench.

> Slip-rolling is a slow process and usually requires 12-20 passes through the rollers, with small, incremental tightening on the adjuster block to achieve a smooth roll. Overloading a slip roller is very easy, however, can shorten the life of the unit. Exercise additional care when rolling hardened or stainless steels as you may damage the surface of the rollers.

>  Disassembly and reassembly is easy. Simply lower the adjuster bolt to release pressure from the system. Then unscrew the two end bolts from the top roller and remove the workpiece.

 

> one 18″ unit may be available

> Kits for build it yourself also available

> Shipping and tax is included