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Tube Benders bend up to 1/2 in. tubing.
August 12, 2003 - Models 370-FH and 371-FH Triple-Head Tube Benders feature offset handles that enable smooth, tight-radius 180° bends in one swift motion. Both have fixed hook that can be repositioned depending on size of tubing. Die-cast aluminum tools feature calibrated markings for accurate left-hand, right-hand, and offset bends. Model 370-FH bends 3/16, 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 in. OD soft copper and aluminum. Metric Model 371-FH bends 8, 10, and 12 mm OD tubes.
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Release date: August 6, 2003
New Triple-Head 180-Degree Tube Bender from Imperial® Bends up to 1/2-Inch Tubing and Provides Smaller, More Precise Bends
NILES, IL (August 6, 2003) - A new patented tube bender designed and produced by Imperial, a division of Stride Tool, is the only triple-head 180-degree bender that bends up to 1/2-inch tubing. Its design vastly improves the precision of bends by optimizing bend radii to produce the smallest-diameter bends without buckling or damaging the tubing. Users of the tools include service technicians and mechanics in HVAC, automotive and general industrial settings.
Imperial's 370-FH and 371-FH triple-head tube benders with offset handles enable smooth and easy, tight-radius 180-degree bends-all in one swift motion. Both models feature a unique and patented fixed hook that can be repositioned depending on the size of tubing being bent. The rugged, die-cast but surprisingly lightweight aluminum tools also feature calibrated markings for more accurate left-hand, right-hand and offset bends. The handles are wrapped with tough, extreme-comfort two-tone cushion grips.
The 370-FH bends 3/16, 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2-inch outside diameter soft copper and aluminum. Its metric counterpart, the 371-FH, bends 8, 10 and 12-millimeter outside diameter tubes. In addition to these tube benders, Imperial makes HVAC tube-working cutters, benders and flaring/swaging tools, as well as refrigeration/air-conditioning products such as service manifolds and couplings, charging hose and ratchet wrenches.
Imperial is a 98-year-old division of Stride Tool Inc. Headquartered in Ellicottville, NY, Stride Tool designs, manufactures and markets professional and DIY hand tools for a global customer base. Its brands are sold through retail, industrial, and automotive distribution. The privately held company operates production facilities in Illinois, New York and Ohio. More information is available at www.stridetool.com.
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Christy Chapman
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Roc Tyson
USA
Phone: 440-715-4674 E-mail this person Company Information: Name: Stride Tool Inc. Address: P.O. Box 900 City: Ellicottville State: NY ZIP: 14731 0900 Country: USA Phone: 716-699-2031 FAX: 716-699-2490
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