18" Standing Seam Bending Tool

Overview

The Malco 18" Standing Seam Bending Tool (DEFT18) is designed for making precise bends along the drip edge of standing seam metal roofing panels. Purpose-built for 18-inch roofing panels, this folding tool delivers repeatable, accurate bends at two fixed depths, reducing user strain during overhead and bench work.

Technical Features

• Two rib-reinforced steel plates permanently welded together — eliminates flex and joint failure during repeated bending cycles, ensuring consistent fold accuracy over the tool's service life.
• Dual folding seams (1" and 1-1/2" depths) — provides two fixed bend depth options in a single tool, eliminating the need to swap tools on the job site.
• Maximum 22-gauge (0.76 mm) steel capacity — covers the standard material thickness range used in standing seam metal roofing applications.
• Fiberglass-filled nylon handle — delivers lightweight strength combined with high leverage, reducing user fatigue during overhead or bench operation.
• 18-inch working width — matched specifically to 18-inch standing seam roofing panels for full-width, single-pass bends.

Applications

• Forming drip edge bends on 18-inch standing seam metal roofing panels
• Creating 1-inch or 1-1/2-inch deep folds in steel sheet up to 22 gauge
• Overhead roofing work where tool weight and leverage are critical ergonomic factors
• Bench fabrication of metal roofing components requiring repeatable fold depths