{"product_id":"18-standing-seam-bending-tool-deft18","title":"18\" Standing Seam Bending Tool","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Malco 18\" Standing Seam Bending Tool (\u003cspan itemprop=\"model\"\u003eDEFT18\u003c\/span\u003e) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eMPN\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDEFT18\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMalco\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eWorking Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e18 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eFold Depth Option 1\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 inch (25.4 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eFold Depth Option 2\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1-1\/2 inches (38.1 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eMaximum Material Gauge\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e22 gauge (0.76 mm) steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003ePlate Construction\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRib-reinforced steel, permanently welded\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFiberglass-filled nylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo rib-reinforced steel plates permanently welded together\u003c\/strong\u003e — eliminates flex and joint failure during repeated bending cycles, ensuring consistent fold accuracy over the tool's service life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual folding seams (1\" and 1-1\/2\" depths)\u003c\/strong\u003e — provides two fixed bend depth options in a single tool, eliminating the need to swap tools on the job site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum 22-gauge (0.76 mm) steel capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — covers the standard material thickness range used in standing seam metal roofing applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiberglass-filled nylon handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — delivers lightweight strength combined with high leverage, reducing user fatigue during overhead or bench operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18-inch working width\u003c\/strong\u003e — matched specifically to 18-inch standing seam roofing panels for full-width, single-pass bends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eForming drip edge bends on 18-inch standing seam metal roofing panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCreating 1-inch or 1-1\/2-inch deep folds in steel sheet up to 22 gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOverhead roofing work where tool weight and leverage are critical ergonomic factors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBench fabrication of metal roofing components requiring repeatable fold depths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gap Power","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46916869947545,"sku":"DEFT18","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/8138\/7929\/files\/1590133537-1.jpg?v=1775338924","url":"https:\/\/gappower.com\/products\/18-standing-seam-bending-tool-deft18","provider":"Gap Power","version":"1.0","type":"link"}