Questions and Answers for RIDGID 3/8 in. Model 606 Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Pipe and Tubing Bender with Extra Long 16 in. Handles (Imperial)

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A:  Hi, these are designed to bend stainless steel.

A:  Hi. No, it will not.

A:  Yes sir it will. I have bent up to .065 wall

A:  Yes

A:  If the copper is type K, yes it can be bent.  I’ve Never had success with L on 1-1/2 radius, needs a wider radius or will rip. 

A:  The bend and rollers are not stainless, that doesn’t mean you can’t use them in sanitary applications. For 1, there is no abrasion of the steel on stainless because of the rollers. 2nd, any artifacts are easily polished off with scotch pad, except the 1/4” bender where the lock levers contact area is a bit small in my opinion, it needs lightly sanded with 220 grit, then scotch pad, then acetone (technical grade). If the concern is for salt water, di water, or other corrosive/oxidizing environments, its best to pickle paste and electro-passivate after bending. I’m personably unaware of any 100% stainless benders with rollers. 

A:  I’ve had luck up to .083. That was seamless 316L. The bender didn’t like .095. 

A:  Hi, .041 is thickest wall can bend for 1/2".

A:  Yes. That is a majority of what I bend with it.

A:  I do far more 316, but have done 304 with no problem