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Van Mark aluminum bending machine: everything you need to know
Advice - May 12 2022

Van Mark aluminum bending machine: everything you need to know

Van Mark aluminum bending machines are divided into three families. Whether on residential or commercial sites, they ensure time savings and great efficiency.

You will find all Van Mark models and accessories at Outils Pierre Berger. Their bending machines are versatile. They allow:

  • to carry out your simple folding jobs;
  • to move on to detailed bending such as outside corner posts without adjusting the bending machine;
  • to proceed with ease to different complex folding profiles

 

Why buy Van Mark products?

The Van Mark Company offers rugged, durable, quality products and accessories. Among its greatest benefits:

  • More massive, stronger die castings for better clamping.
  • Multiple extrusions for increased power and precision.
  • Van bending machines have few moving parts, which means:
    • less chance of defects;
    • fewer manual adjustments and;
    • less frequent repairs and replacements.

 

3 main families of aluminum bending machines

Van Mark folding machines come in 3 main families. In each of them, we find models ranging from 4 feet 6 inches to 14 feet 6 inches. The most common are the 10 feet 6 inches and the 12 feet 6 inches.

Contractor models

Including the very popular VanTM10, this category is perfect for contractors who use their tool periodically and who do not have to work on aluminum above 0.27 inches.

The weight is very reasonable, about 150 lbs for 10 feet 6 inches.
This model of bending machine is suitable for most jobs on residential sites (doors, windows, fascia, siding, etc.).

Consult the specifications for the products: TM4S - TM8S -TM10S - TM12S

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Van Mark TM10 folding model

 

HD Residential Models

These Van Mark models allow more capacity and are more robust than regular contractor products. They are therefore designed for daily use. In aluminum, it is possible to use these tools with a grade of up to 0.32 inch.

Find them here:TM10HDS - TM12HDS - MM1061 - MM1261

plieuse-mm1061Van Mark folding model MM1061

 

Industrial models

IM and IT products are designed to form architectural and thick metals, up to 24ga in painted grade D steel. They are therefore designed for more niche applications than those typically found on the regular job site.

Compare prices : IT10S - IT12 - IM1065 - IM1265

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Van Mark Folding Machine Model IM1265

 

Accessories for Van Mark aluminum bending machines

There are a multitude of accessories to help you with your bending jobs. Adding Van Mark accessories allows you to customize your bending machine to your needs and be more efficient. 

 

Support

First, the supports for your equipment. The experts at Outils Pierre Berger mainly recommend the VanCD24. It is designed for the aluminum roll and it is also possible to cut your lengths on this same support by using the TrimCutter (Van3017). Be aware that there are others on the market.

To offer stability to your bending machine, the UNL1 model is robust and the unileg legs are easy to install. There is also the USA1 complete stand on wheel that is adjustable to 6 heights for better control.

 

TrimCutter Knife

The TrimCutter (Van3017) is the essential accessory of Van Mark. It ensures a cleaner and faster job. The knife works with all VanMark products regardless of the type of material you are forming.

In addition, it keeps your vinyl and stainless steel strips in better condition and saves you premature maintenance costs.

Please note: It requires a little adjustment since the cut is not exactly to the stainless steel strip. That being said, after a few uses, you can't live without it!



Forming and measuring products

In order to achieve a beautiful finish or ornamentation to metals, the Trimformer offers different dies to give a neater result to your work. The corner template allows you to make common folds more precisely and without hassle.

Finally, you can take advantage of the Just-Bend system. It offers the possibility to save time and money by allowing you to position your sheets much faster than with the traditional tape measure.

Measuring tool for Just-Bend machine

 

Things to remember about Van Mark aluminum bending machines.

We have reviewed the 3 main families of Van Mark aluminum folding machines, to choose from depending on your use:

  • Contractor models
  • HD residential models
  • Industrial models

The brand also has indispensable accessories for all kinds of work.

If you are unsure about your choice, have questions or need to reserve a product, contact our consultants.