For example, you want a 21 back to back and gain on a 90 is 4, youd mark it 17 from the first mark. Greenlee 555 sbc 12 to 2 inch emt imc rigid bender. Updated the order of before and after conduit labels in the csv and txt files for accuracy. Greenlee bellrear end 555 motor, bending 86419 by greenlee. There are formulas and multipliers that electricians use to account for spring back when bending conduit, lee said. How to make backtoback bends a backtoback bend produces a u shape in a single length of conduit. Greenlee 555cx 555 cx electric conduit bender unit, 12 to 2. Whether youre bending stubs, offsets, saddles, or ubends in emt, imc, pvc coated or rigid conduit, greenlee has the bender to take on the job. Methods and formulas for bending rigid pipe with greenlee 555. Ive been using a lot of 2 rigid lately and would like to hear how you do this bend. Greenlee mechanical benders feature ratchet action for increased leverage and are made using a heavy duty welded construction. Align the four drive studs on the back of the shoe with the four holes in the main sprocket. Shop from bending accessories, bending shoes, electric benders, hand benders, hydraulic benders, hydraulic pumps, mechanical benders, pvc benders.
Solid state electronics eliminates arcing and prevents damage from temporary power loss. For help with emtimcrigid bender from greenlee click add to cart to buy greenlee 555c emtimcrigid bender. The greenlee 555celectric bender classic is intended to bend 12 to 2 conduit and pipe. Back to back bends on electric bender ecn electrical forums. Bender heater, metal, pvc, 12 to 6 in capacity, 6600 w, 7000 w. Just choose an equivalent greenlee bender and add a name. Measure the height of the obstruction and the distance from the end of the conduit to the center length to center of the bend. The 555c classic series features simple relay controls for easy field repairs, and compact handle design to prevent interference with conduit when bending. Bending some one and a half inch pipe for a handrail.
Greenlee conduit and pipe benders hand tools grainger. Bending shoe groups are available to accommodate the following types. Measure and mark your conduit the same distance, mark b. Feb 04, 2011 greenlee defines gain this way because pipe bends in a radius and not at right angles, the length of pipe needed for a bend will not equalthe total length. Then measure the length of the pipe to the back of the new bent 90. For your second, mark it from the first using leg length minus gain from the first mark. Well we have used a flip top many years ago with the ram wow thats a while back. Greenlee offers a reference spring back chart on our benders, which provides guidance when accounting for spring back in effort to produce accurate bends. Use the same technique for a conduit run across the floor or ceiling which turns up or down a wall. Greenlee hand conduit benders and handles grainger. The 555 series referred to as the triplenickle has been completely reengineered with a rugged exterior for the most demanding environments. Greenlee 555cxrs electric conduit benders crescent electric.
The 555 electric bender or triple nickel, while one of greenlees first benders is still dependably in use by thousands of electricians. Electrical metallic tubing intermediate metallic conduit rigid conduit pvccoated rigid conduit schedule 40 pipe the shoe groups are shown in the bending attachment. How do you calculate gain in conduit bending the two. Hydraulic and electric conduit and pipe benders can perform multiple bends with less time and effort than manual benders. One of the obstructions that the electrician most often has to saddle is another run of electrical conduit or pipe that has been installed by a different trade. The 555 triple nickel series and 855gx intellibender electrical benders allow users to make consistent and accurate bends in emt, imc. The back to back bend is the next style of bend that is needed while running electrical conduit.
Replacement manuals are available upon request at no charge at do not discard this product or throw away. The finish line on the conduit is the bending mark. See greenlee 555cxes plus more greenlee at acme tools. I made the first bend and marked the conduit at the back of the next bend. Keep hands away from bending shoe, pipe supports, and conduit when bender is in use. Load pipe with first 90 in front of the bender shoe, bend pipe on new mark. Bend a 90 on the end of a full length of pipe with the hook at the end. Mark your first 90 with your take up as you normally would at the front of the shoe. The bender is to be coupled to any greenlee hydraulic pump capable of developing 10,000 psi with a usable oil. Greenlee 555cxes electric bender, cx with single shoe 934. Greenlee a textron company offset bends an offset is used to reroute the conduit to avoid an obstruction.
Yes it is an art form to me only because it can take all forms that you can imagine. Segment bending is a method of bending conduit by making several small bends to produce one larger bend. If you just want the distance between bends, use the multiplier card. You need have to have the hook in the same spot for each bend. This bend is made up of two equal degree bends that are bent in opposite. Bending conduit tubing jan 2012 using hand benders. Entire bender and support has been disassembled, cleaned painted and regreased as needed. Will all the shoes on the greenlee 1800 mechanical bender bend a radius that acceptable to the national electrical code. Slide the appropriate bending shoe onto the shaft of the main sprocket, as shown. Patented sight indicator on bender is a key feature for bending angles fast and easy.
Bender heads from ideal and gardner are used for conduit bending. Klein tool heads are great for stubups, offsets, back to back, and saddle bends. Mechanical conduit benders have a ratcheting or handcrank mechanisms that require less force from users. Two factors must be considered when selecting the offset angle. Greenlee wk100 workhorse allinone bending and threading. The line across the benders shoe is for pulling point of bends and the star on the shoe is the starting point for shrink back bends. Rigid bending layout electrician talk professional. Castin markings for stubups, saddle bends, back to back bends, and headup or down bending. Lay pipe on table, measure from back of the 90, 20 then subtract the deduct.
I had to bend a back to back 90 with 2 imc on a greenlee electric bender, today. When i lined that mark with the mark on the bender, my bend. When bending conduit, spring back is always a factor. Castin markings for stubups, saddle bends, backtoback bends, and headup or down bending. For stainless steel emt conduit bending 855gx can bend 12. Conduit bending shoe, material aluminum, size 12 in. Mount the appropriate support unit onto the leg of the bender and install the hinge pin, as shown. Utilize greenlee heads for stubups, saddle bends, back to back bends, and head up or down bending. Emt, 555cx, 555dx and 555c by greenlee 934 at graybar, your trusted resource for conduit benders and other greenlee products. After the first 90 bend has been made, measure to the point where the back of the second bend is to be, b. Bendworks was designed to help electrical contractors adopt this new process easily. First, a steeper bend angle will require more pulling force. The 555 series, commonly referred to as the triplenickel, has been completely reengineered with a rugged exterior for the most demanding environments.
All the settings are there to bend perfect bends each time. Illustrated bending glossary offset height greenlee textron subsidiary of textron inc. The 555 electric bender or triple nickel, while one of greenlee s first benders is still dependably in use by thousands of electricians. Most cost effective nonprogrammable bender only need 2 shoes instead of 7 to bend all. Updated back to back bend logic makes bendworks even smarter and easier to use when modeling back to back bends. May 21, 2009 back to back 90s 20 inch stub, 20 inches back to back.
Optimize the design of conduit runs for more efficient and accurate fabrication. The building information modeling bim process is still new to many electrical contractors. Using the deduct, make your mark for the first 90, load the pipe and bend it. Sam maltese shows how to bend a back to back emt 90 degree on a 12 emt bender. There are several factors that can determine what the radius of a bend will be. Unfollow greenlee 555 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Bendworks software was designed to help electrical contractors adopt the building information. The 555 electric bender or triple nickel, while one of greenlee s first benders is still dependably in. With its heavyduty 2wheel cart design with foamfilled tires, it is easy to move from job site to job site. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Greenlee 555 deluxe electric conduit bender youtube. The solid state electronics system is reated for 1,000,000 plus bends. The greenlee electric benders are the most advanced programmable benders on the market. Starpoint on bender must be referenced for accurate bends.
Greenlee 2 imc bending shoe for 555 conduit pipe bender 5025268 555m3 25268 see more like this greenlee 881 881ct bender mobile bending table part mint condition preowned. Deluxe electric bender backtoback bend any ushaped bend formed by two parallel 90 bends with a straight section of conduit or pipe between the bends. Deluxe electric bender back to back bend any ushaped bend formed by two parallel 90 bends with a straight section of conduit or pipe between the bends. For back to backs on a electric you can use the push through method.
Greenlee 555esc electric classic bender with single emt. Pvc heaters make pvc pliable, which allows users to form bends in the piping. Greenlee 555 sbc 12 to 2 inch emt imc rigid bender refurbished. Second, a shallower bend angle will require more space. Greenlee 555rsc electric classic bender with 28008 12. Greenlee proudly employs the united states workforce in seven manufacturing facilities, where we design, assemble and manufacture certain products which meet the rigorous made in the usa or qualifying statements. I have ideal and ericksen hand benders set up as a 555 with emt shoes, and an enerpac mechanical sidewinder set up from a 555 with rigid and emt shoes. Illustrated bending glossary offset height greenlee a textron company backtoback bend any ushaped bend formed by two parallel 90 bends with a straight section of conduit or pipe between the bends.
The 555cx has solid state electronics the eliminates arcing and prevents damage from temporary power loss. The difference is the measurement that you will nave to add for a back to back bend. Click add to cart to buy greenlee 555c emtimcrigid bender. Make sure all hose fittings are properly seated before starting a bend. Whether youre bending stubs, offsets, saddles, or u bends in emt, imc, pvc coated or rigid conduit, greenlee has the bender to take on the job. Greenlee 555 sbc 12 to 2 inch emt imc rigid bender refurbished auto bend does not work but bend, unload and zero functions work as they should. How do you do that with the 555 if there is not enough conduit to travel throught the rollers. Nov 11, 2010 the 555 triple nickel series and 855gx intellibender electrical benders allow users to make consistent and accurate bends in emt, imc, steel rigid, aluminum rigid, stainless steel rigid, and pvc. The 555 triple nickel series and 855gx intellibender electrical benders allow users to make consistent and accurate bends in emt, imc, steel rigid, aluminum rigid, stainless steel rigid, and pvc. Unfollow greenlee 555 bender to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The sample greenlee conduit rvt files are provided within the installer and can be found under the following path. Three bend saddles are often used to cross or saddle a small obstruction that would prevent the electrician from installing conduit in a straight line.
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