VEVOR 48-Inch Box and Pan Brake: capacity, angles and who it suits

The VEVOR 48-inch box and pan brake (model W-1.0X1220) is a hand-operated sheet metal bender. It folds flat sheet into straight bends for things like flashing, ductwork, trim, enclosures and brackets. It is compact for a 48-inch machine and can be bolted to a workbench or moved between jobs. Here is what the specs mean.

What a sheet metal brake does

A brake clamps a sheet along a line and swings a section of the machine up to fold the metal along that line. Doing this by hand with pliers or in a vice is slow, and the bend tends to wander. A brake holds the line straight along the full width, which is why it is a standard tool for roofing, HVAC, fabrication and auto bodywork.

A "box and pan" brake has segmented fingers, so you can fold up the sides of a box without the bent sides getting in the way, which is how it differs from a plain straight-bend brake.

Width and capacity

VEVOR lists a maximum bending width of 48 inches (1,220 mm), with a tolerance of about ± 0.6 in. Its rated capacity is:

• Low carbon steel: up to 20 gauge.
• Aluminum: up to 14 gauge.

Gauge numbers run backward: a higher number means thinner metal. Roughly, 20-gauge steel is about 0.9 mm thick. Aluminum is softer than steel, so the brake can handle thicker aluminum than steel. VEVOR also lists stainless steel, copper, iron and galvanized sheet as materials it can work with, but always stay within the rated thickness for the material, and expect stainless to be more demanding than mild steel.

Bending angle

The specification table lists a bending range of 0° to 135° with ± 1° accuracy. Other parts of the listing quote a slightly different upper figure, so check the manual for the exact limit. Most work, such as flashings, folded edges and box sides, needs 90° or less, with extra angle useful because metal springs back a little after bending.

Construction and handling

The frame is made of Q235 steel, a common structural carbon steel. VEVOR describes a 0.31 in thick blade and reinforced ribs that stop the bending beam from flexing under load. An integrated press plate clamps the sheet, so no separate clamps are needed. Two power handles bolt on with locking knob bolts.

The machine measures 54.7 x 17.7 x 6.1 in (about 1,390 x 450 x 155 mm) and weighs 61.7 lb (28 kg). It has screw-mounting holes for a workbench, or it can be carried to a different location. At that weight, expect to lift it with two people.

Who it suits

It suits home workshops, small fabrication shops, HVAC and roofing installers who want a bench tool, and hobbyists building enclosures or custom parts. It is not a heavy industrial press: its capacity stops at 20-gauge steel.

What to check before you buy

• Material and thickness: confirm your sheet is within the rated gauge for that metal.
• Bench: it needs a sturdy bench or stand, and the mounting hole pattern should suit it.
• Space: 54.7 in long, plus room for the handles to swing and for a full 4 ft sheet.
• Edges: sheet metal edges are sharp, so plan for gloves and eye protection.
• Fit and alignment: check the manual for how to adjust and maintain the blade and clamp.
• What's in the box: two power handles, two locking knob bolts and a manual.

The short version

• A 48-inch (1,220 mm) box and pan sheet metal brake, model W-1.0X1220.
• Rated for 20-gauge low carbon steel and 14-gauge aluminum.
• Bends from 0° to a listed 135°.
• Q235 steel frame, built-in press plate, 61.7 lb.
• Bench-mount or portable; confirm the maximum angle in the manual.

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