Metal Forming - Shrinkers & Stretchers
 
Eckold HF100 Handformer
 
Eckold HF100 PA The Eckold HF100 series Handformer is a stationary machine with a manual drive that replaces laborious hammer work when forming metal. It is suitable for shrinking and stretching metal sheets and profiles up to a thickness of 1.5 mm (16 gauge). The single stroke of the Handformer makes it possible to operate tools for notching, punching and edging. The HF100K includes one set of FWA405SSP Shrinking and FWR407SSP Stretching Jaws. The HF100PA100 is equipped with a pneumatic drive and foot pedal which allows for hands free operation.



Eckold HF100K

Model # Reach x Gap Aluminum
Capacity
Steel
 Capacity
Stainless
 Capacity
Shipping Weight
lbs
HF100 4" x 2 1/4" 0.078 0.059 0.039 69
HF100K 4" x 2 1/4" 0.078 0.059 0.039 76
HF100PA100 4" x 2 1/4" 0.078 0.059 0.039 105
PA100 Power Drive Unit Includes Foot Control 39
 
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Eckold Handformer Tooling
 
Eckold forming tools can deal with different shapes and materials qualities. The desired result is reached step-by-step with each stroke equaling one step. Forward feed and pressure are applied to control the forming. Eckold machinery is precise and produces minimum of noise. All wear and tear parts of the tooling can be replaced individually.
     
Shrinking
Model # Size
Capacity
Machine
FWA405SSP 40 mm Handformers
HSA40SSP Beaked Handformers
HLFA70SSP No Mar 40 x 70 Handformers
HLA60SSP No Mar Beaked Handformers
  Eckold Handformer Tooling

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Stretching
Model # Size
Capacity
Machine
FWR407SSP 40 mm Handformers
HSR60SSP Beaked Handformers
HLFR70SSP No Mar 40 x 70 Handformers
HLR60SSP No Mar Beaked Handformers
 
   
Specialty
Model # Size
Capacity
Machine
LSW1SSP Punch Handformers
AK250 Edging Handformers
DFW1SSP Clinching Handformers
ASW42SSP Notching Handformers
 
     
 
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Eckold HZ51 Hand Plier
 
This Manually operated plier type tool can be used for 3 different ranges of applications. Shrinking, Stretching or clinching operations can be performed. Clinching is achieved by joining two sheets of metal without using rivets, bolts, staples, welds, etc. Jaws are ordered separately.
  Eckold HZ51 Hand Plier
 
Model # Aluminum
Capacity
Steel
Capacity
Stainless
Capacity
HZ51 0.078 0.059 0.039
 
 
 
Jaws
Model # Type Function
FWA405 (STD) 40 mm Shrinking
FWR407 (STD) 40 mm Stretching
HLFA70 No Mar Shrinking
HLFR70 No Mar Stretching
Clinching   Call For Details
  HZ51 Jaw              HZ51 Jaws
 
 
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KTC111 Power Shrinker & Stretcher Set
The KTC111 Air powered Shrinker and Stretcher is designed to be small and economical but powerful enough to correct many simple problems. The Shrinker and Stretcher are mounted on a rugged, welded and coated frame with an air cylinder, built-in speed control and quick release pin for an easy switch over from one task to another. They are controlled with a 3-way foot pedal giving a single stroke for each step on the pedal. Each unit has a 5/8” depth and can produce curves with a radius of 3”. Capacity: mild steel up to 18 gauge and aluminum up to 16 gauge capacity.  
$895.00
 
KTC Shrinker & Stretcher
 
The KTC111 series Shrinker KTC111-1 and Stretcher KTC111-2 are designed to be small and economical but powerful enough to correct many simple problems. The hand operated press provides a 45 to 1 leverage ratio. The Shrinker and Stretcher are exceptional metal formers and are great for making smooth radius bends in sheet metal without cutting, heating or hammering the material. They can be mounted in a vise or bolted to a work bench. Each unit has a 5/8” depth and can produce curves with a radius of 3”. Capacity: mild steel up to 18 gauge and aluminum up to 16 gauge capacity. Weight 15 lbs.

 

 
Model # Description Price
KTC111-1 Shrinker Only 199.00
KTC111-2 Stretcher only 199.00
KTC111C Shrinker With Stretcher Jaws 299.00