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Industrial Metal Master® 20 EZ

Bend and Hem 24, 26, and 29 gauge painted steel onsite.

  • New Casting, stronger yet lighter
  • Deepest working pocket available at 20".
  • Extended leverage bending handles, provide (4) points of lifting pressure on hinge, to ensure precise bends.
  • Master Stand (Included) disassembles in seconds for easy transport.
    • *Model shown with the optional TrimCutter™, NailHawg™, and Trim-A-Slitter™ Perf Combo
    Made in the USA

    Features & Benefits

    Hover ⁄ click for product features.

    Locking Handle Power Lock Bar Cam Locking System Military Grade Aluminum Casting Dual Support Base Rails POWERslot Hinge Bending Handle Master Stand EZ

    1. Locking Handle

    Full loop locking handle secure locks by pushing handle away from user. This allows handle to not interfere with material when bending larger pieces. Has quick release handles for easy transportation.

    2. Power Lock™ Bar

    Dual hollow core lock bar improves strength. Increased radius for faster and easier hemming.

    3. Cam Locking System

    Van Mark has engineered the most effective and practical method for locking material on a bending brake. This patented design consists of an Aluminum Cam with a Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene wedge.

    4. Redesigned Military Grade Aluminum Castings

    Each clamping station uses TWO Military Grade Aluminum Castings. The dual castings provide a strong and solid clamping pressure. This design has been time-tested and endured.

    5. Dual Support Base Rails

    All Van Mark brakes come standard with TWO full base rail extrusions that provide a solid foundation. Inhibits twisting and torqueing while bending.

    6. POWERslot™ Hinge

    Durable hinge that "auto-measures" 5 ⁄ 8" hem with ease. This hinge design provide increase bending strength.

    7. Bending Handle

    Dual Full loop bending handles connects a 2-4 integrated contact points allowing for straighter, more even bends with one hand operation. Ideal for bending and hemming full length (8ft +) pieces.

    8. Master Stand EZ (Included)

    Center-weighted wheels and low profile extended platform.

    Larger Throat Depth
    Throat Depth Icon

    New Stronger yet Lighter Casting

    Our new castings are 15% lighter yet 20% stronger than our original. Adds life to the casting and produces more precise bends. Has a 20" Throat Depth to bend wider material.
    Powerlock bar
    Power Lock Icon

    Power Lock™ Bar

    Provides stronger clamping along the entire bending edge for crisp, clean bends which is even stronger with the new lockmaster castings.
    Increased Bending Radius
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    Full 150° bending radius

    Makes the second step of "hemming" to 180° even easier
    DETAILS
    Introducing our new and improved castings, lighter yet stronger. Question: How do you make something Lighter yet stronger? Answer: Innovative Design using solid Modeling Technology. This allows each casting to clamp tighter, producing more accurate and precise bends.

    Over a quarter century ago, Van Mark introduced the worlds first cam locking system in a portable brake. Through time it has proven to be the strongest and most reliable locking mechanism. Now Van Mark has done it again with our Industrial Metal Master® 20 EZ incorporating the best locking system with the deepest throat in the portable brake industry.

    The Industrial Metal Master® 20 EZ comes with the latest in computer-aided design and manufacturing to provide the best one-stop-shop for all your job site bending, from "W" style valley-pan & rake edges, to soffits & roof flashings, including wide hip and ridge cap, HVAC duct & plenum work, to name a few.

  • New Casting, lighter yet stronger.
  • POWERlock™ provides a strong clamping without need for adjusting when changing material.
  • POWERslot™ hinge "auto-measures" 5 ⁄ 8" hem with ease.
  • Increased bending radius simplifies hemming & over-bending resulting in faster, easier operations.
  • Available in lengths of 6’6", 8’6", 10’6", 12’6", and 14’6".
    • SPECIFICATIONS
    Model Line:
    Industrial Metal Master 20 EZ - 60 Series
    Throat Depth:
    20"
    Hinge Type:
    POWERslot™ Click here to learn more
    Stand Options:
    Master Stand EZ Included; Click here for Stands
    Warranty:
    1 Year

    CORE SPECS
    Model
    Length
    Castings
    Weight
    IM665
    6'6" (1.98 m)
    5 ea.
    217 lbs (98.6 kg)
    IM865
    8'6" (2.59 m)
    5 ea.
    227 lbs (103.2 kg)
    IM1065*
    10'6" (3.20 m)
    7 ea.
    259 lbs (117.7 kg)
    IM1265**
    12'6" (3.81 m)
    9 ea.
    363 lbs (165.0 kg)
    IM1465**
    14'6" (4.42 m)
    10 ea.
    385 lbs (175.0 kg)
    * dual bending handles ** dual bending & Locking handles

    BENDING CAPACITIES*
    Material
    Maximum Thickness
    Aluminum (3003H14)
    .050"
    Galvanized Steel
    20 ga.
    Painted Steel (Grade D)
    24 ga.
    Roofing Copper
    36 oz. soft
    Zinc
    .050" soft
    Stainless Steel (304L)
    24 ga.
    * Capacities are based on standard metal properties for coil & sheet. Please contact our factory for capacities on your specific material.
    PRODUCT FOOTPRINT
    WARRANTY

    1 Year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty

    Van Mark Products Corporation warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for or a period of 1-year from the date of original purchase. For details, click here.

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    DOCUMENTS & VIDEOS

    Documents

    Videos

    PDFParts List
    PDFBending Guide
    PDFMetal Roofing Bending Guide

    Most fasteners used in Van Mark tools are standard off-the-shelf nuts & bolts. This was intentional. We use standard fasteners to allow you to get back to work more quickly if something goes missing. Using standard replacement hardware like nuts, bolts & pull-pins will not affect your warranty. For more information, please contact Van Mark directly.

    For Sales Literature on our Brakes and Accessories, see our Media Package page
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