--- title: Vertical Compression Benders | Pines Engineering description: Vertical compression bending machines from Pines Engineering are reliable, productive machines that are simple to operate and maintain. Learn more. --- # Vertical Compression Benders Simple to use and simple to maintain, Pines vertical compression bending machines are pound-for-pound the most productive in the industry — with production rates of 1,000–1,500 bends per hour. 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Pines Models 3T and 5T high-capacity vertical benders are equipped with hydraulically cushioned wing dies, a Pines DAB-7 control, die holders, variable ram speed, variable wing die pressure control, automatic lubrication, and all electrical and hydraulic controls. - Quick-mandrelless bending - Production rates of 1,000–1,500 bends per hour - PLC color touchscreen control - Variable ram speed - Variable wing die pressure control - Automatic lubrication - #### [Standard Equipment & Safety Features](https://pines-eng.com/machines/vertical-compression-benders#) Pines Vertical Compression Benders are configured with the following standard equipment: - Variable speed ram - Hydraulically cushioned wing die holders - Variable wing die pressure control - Die holders - Water cooled heat exchanger - 2 to 3 x D bend capability - 7-inch color touch screen Dial-A-Bend® DAB 7 Control - #### [Customization Options](https://pines-eng.com/machines/vertical-compression-benders#) Options are available to customize the machine. Including but not limited to: - Set of stops and gauges for locating bends in various planes - Dual palm remote stand - Plug adaptor (allows control to be unplugged from Disconnect box) - Fan cooled heat exchanger [MODEL 3T](https://pines-eng.com/machines/vertical-compression-benders#model-3t) [MODEL 5T](https://pines-eng.com/machines/vertical-compression-benders#model-5t) ![Vertical Compression bender](https://pines-eng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Vertical-3T.jpg?width=860&height=892&name=Vertical-3T.jpg) ## Model 3T The Model 3T Vertical Compression Bender is self-contained with a hydraulic oil reservoir incorporated in the base and equipped with a water-cooled heat exchanger, 20 HP electric motor, hydraulic pump, and all necessary valves. - Steel Tube Capacity: 1.25” OD x .065 WT - 1 tube at a time - Series 44361 [ Download Specs](https://pines-eng.com/hubfs/Files/PIN314_VerticalBenderBrochure_lores.pdf?hsLang=en) ##### Technical Data **Capacities** - Round tubing, mild steel Y.P. to 40,000 psi – 1.25” x .065 - Round tubing, non-ferrous Y.P. to 25,000 psi – 1.25” x .083 - Round tubing, stainless steel Y.P. to 60,000 psi – 1.25” x .049 - Square tubing, mild steel – 1” x .065 - Round bar, mild steel – ¾” - Square bar, mild steel – 9/16” - Maximum section modulus, mild steel – .072 - 1 tube at a time - Production capacity, bends per hour approximate – 1,000 strokes (bends) **Specifications** - Maximum standard radius for 90° bend – 4.5” - Minimum radius to diameter ratio – 2 to 3 - Maximum bend angle – 140º - Maximum bend angle with special tooling – 165° - Bend arm repeatability – ± ¼° - Motor horsepower – 20HP - Approximate weight – 4,600 lbs. - Overall height – 60 inches - Working height to dies – 40 inches - Footprint (floor space required) – 30 x 80 inches - Weight – 2,900 lbs **Safety Features** - All electrical components in power panel are “finger-safe” and are in accordance with NFPA standards - Machine is labeled with pinch and hazard points ![Vertical Compression bending machine](https://pines-eng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Vertical-5T.jpg?width=860&height=892&name=Vertical-5T.jpg) ## Model 5T The Model 5T expands on the Model 3T, including an outboard wing die cushion assembly, wing die holder extensions, and necessary piping to permit bending two tubes at once vs. the Model 3T’s one tube at a time. - 1.25” OD x .065 WT - 1 tube at a time - 1.00” OD x .065 WT – 2 tubes at a time [ Download Specs](https://pines-eng.com/hubfs/Files/PIN314_VerticalBenderBrochure_lores.pdf?hsLang=en) ##### Technical Data **Capacities**  - Round tubing, mild steel Y.P. to 40,000 psi – 1.25” x .065 (1.0” x .072 – two at a time) - Round tubing, non-ferrous Y.P. to 25,000 psi – 1.25” x .083 (1.0” x .065 – two at a time) - Round tubing, stainless steel Y.P. to 60,000 psi – 1.25” x .049 (1.0” x .049 – two at a time) - Square tubing, mild steel – 1” x .065 (7/8” x .035 – two at a time) - Round bar, mild steel – ¾” (5/8” two at a time) - Square bar, mild steel – 9/16” (1/2” two at a time) - Maximum section modulus, mild steel – .072 (.036 two at a time) - 1 or 2 tube at a time - Production capacity, bends per hour approximate – 650 strokes (bends) - Production capacity, bends per hour approximate – two at a time – 1,300 **Specifications** - Maximum standard radius for 90° bend – 4.5” - Minimum radius to diameter ratio – 2 to 3 - Maximum bend angle – 140º - Maximum bend angle – two at a time – 100° - Maximum bend angle with special tooling – 165° - Bend arm repeatability – ± ¼° - Motor horsepower – 20HP - Approximate weight – 4,600 lbs. - Overall height – 60 inches - Working height to dies – 40 inches - Footprint (floor space required) – 30 x 85 inches - Weight – 3,100 lbs **Safety Features** - All electrical components in power panel are “finger-safe” and are in accordance with NFPA standards - Machine is labeled with pinch and hazard points ## Your Single Source Pines Engineering is your single-source provider of bending machines, tooling, and parts & service. 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