Imperial 270-F-18 270-F Series Gear Type Tube Bender | 1-1/8" OD | 3/8" to 1-1/8" Range
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Imperial 270-F-18 270-F Series Gear Type Tube Bender | 1-1/8" OD | 3/8" to 1-1/8" Range
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Imperial 270-F-18 Gear Type Tube Bender | 1-1/8" OD
The Imperial 270-F-18 is a professional spur gear type tube bender from the Imperial 270-F Series, designed for bending soft and hard copper, aluminium, brass, steel, and other tubing and pipe of bending temper. The 10-to-1 gear ratio makes bending easy and precise, with a floating shoe that aligns tube perfectly on the calibrated forming wheel.
Portable and versatile — can be hand held, clamped in a vice, or bolted to a bench. Adapts to pipe vice with handle 271-F.
⚠️ Always wear approved eye protection. Lubricate pinion, centre pin, and inner surface of shoe with oil or grease before use.
Key Features & Benefits
- 10-to-1 spur gear ratio – easy bending with maximum leverage
- Floating shoe – aligns tube perfectly on calibrated forming wheel
- Pull-pin on wheel – speeds repositioning for bends over 90°
- Portable – hand held, vice clamp, or bench bolt mounting
- Suitable for soft and hard copper, aluminium, brass, steel, and other tubing of bending temper
- Made in USA (with globally sourced components)
270-F-18 Bending Data
- O.D. of tube: 1-1/8"
- Nominal tube size: 1"
- Bending radius to centre of tube: 4"
- Minimum return or coil bend (centre to centre of tubing): 9-1/2"
Full 270-F Series Bending Radii
| Part No. | O.D. of Tube | Nominal Size | Bending Radius | Min. Return/Coil Bend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270-F-06 | 3/8" | 1/4" | 1-3/4" | 4-1/2" |
| 270-F-08 | 1/2" | 3/8" | 2-1/2" | 6" |
| 270-F-10 | 5/8" | 1/2" | 3" | 7-1/2" |
| 270-F-12 | 3/4" | 5/8" | 4" | 9-1/2" |
| 270-F-14 | 7/8" | 3/4" | 4" | 9-1/2" |
| 270-F-16 | 1" | 7/8" | 4" | 9-1/2" |
| 270-F-18 | 1-1/8" | 1" | 4" | 9-1/2" |
Specifications
- SKU: IMP-270-F-18
- Part No.: 270-F-18
- Tube O.D.: 1-1/8"
- Gear ratio: 10:1 spur gear
- Compatible materials: Soft and hard copper, aluminium, brass, steel, and other tubing of bending temper
- Mounting: Hand held, vice clamp, or bench bolt (adapts to pipe vice with 271-F handle)
- Country of origin: USA (with globally sourced components)
- Brand: Imperial (Diversitech)
Ideal Applications
- HVAC copper pipework bending on site
- Refrigeration pipework installation
- Plumbing and gas pipework bending
- Bending 1-1/8" OD tubing for split system installations
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