National Sheet Metal Machine Inc. is a family owned business in Smartt, Tennessee. We have been in business for 36 years as the number one shear and brake manufacturer in North America. Developing and manufacturing the most dependable products on the market has been our goal since 1977. Since we began with one machine, the U4816 hand brake, National has grown to produce a line of thirty quality machines.
National offers a variety of brakes, from hand brakes, box and pan brakes, or even smaller bench model brakes. If you don't see the brake you need listed below, contact us - National has a large selection, and we can likely find the right brake for you.
Need a new machine, or parts or tooling for an existing machine?
Contact Us
Oregon: (503) 581-1516
California: (818) 994-1724
Email: sales@machinetoolsjwk.com
Prices and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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National U4816 Brake
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National U4816 Brake |
Simplicity of design allows these brakes to work in the most direct fashion. Easy to set up and operate. Body sections are welded steel plates, with heavy truss rods and braces for longer life and greater strength. These brakes are standard with extension handles, apron stop for repeat bends, and replaceable bushings at points of wear. |
| Capacity (mild steel) | 16 ga. | | Capacity (stainless steel) | 20 ga. | | Max. Lift of Beam (in.) | 1 1/4 | | Finger Width (in.) | 2, 3, 4 | | Max. Depth of Box (in.) | 4 | | Bending Length (in.) | 48 | | Shipping Dimensions | 27 1/4in x 19in x 54in | | Shipping Weight | 500 lbs.
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National S4816 Brake
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National S4816 Brake |
Simplicity of design allows these brakes to work in the most direct fashion. Easy to set up and operate. Body sections are welded steel plates, with heavy truss rods and braces for longer life and greater strength. These brakes are standard with extension handles, apron stop for repeat bends, and replaceable bushings at points of wear. |
| Capacity (mild steel) | 16 ga. | | Capacity (stainless steel) | 20 ga. | | Max. Lift of Beam (in.) | 1 1/4 | | Bending Length (in.) | 48 | | Shipping Dimensions | 27 1/4in x 19in x 54in | | Shipping Weight | 470 lbs.
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National U7216 Box and Pan Brake
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National U7216 Box and Pan Brake |
National has four popular floor model box and pan brakes designed to be easy and simple to operate. Standard with 2, 3 and 4in finger widths, stop rods for repeat bends, two large counterweights, and precision bearings on the apron. All steel body construction with extra heavy tie rods for minimum deflection. |
| Capacity (mild steel) | 16 ga. | | Capacity (stainless steel) | 20 ga. | | Finger Width (in.) | 2, 3, 4 | | Bending Length (in.) | 73 | | Max. Depth of Box (in.) | 4 | | Shipping Dimensions | 55in x 27in x 119in | | Shipping Weight | 1,850 lbs.
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National U9616 Box and Pan Brake
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National U9616 Box and Pan Brake |
National has four popular floor model box and pan brakes designed to be easy and simple to operate. Standard with 2, 3 and 4in finger widths, stop rods for repeat bends, two large counterweights, and precision bearings on the apron. All steel body construction with extra heavy tie rods for minimum deflection. |
| Capacity (mild steel) | 16 ga. | | Capacity (stainless steel) | 20 ga. | | Finger Width (in.) | 2, 3, 4 | | Bending Length (in.) | 97 | | Max. Depth of Box (in.) | 4 | | Shipping Dimensions | 55in x 27in x 143in | | Shipping Weight | 2,200 lbs.
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National U6-4812 Box and Pan Brake
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National U6-4812 Box and Pan Brake |
National offers four heavy duty box and pan brakes made in the U.S.A. Standard with heavy body construction, precision bearings on the apron, two large cast iron counterweights and apron stop for repeat bends. The National name means quality.
Section fingers are precision machined from rolled steel bar stock for maximum strength. The fingers can be adjusted or removed quickly by the loosening of a cap screw. Heavy duty steel plates and tension bars are precision incorporated for minimum deflection |
| Capacity (mild steel) | 12 ga. | | Capacity (stainless steel) | 16 ga. | | Finger Width (in.) | 3, 4, 5 | | Bending Length (in.) | 49 | | Max. Depth of Box (in.) | 6 | | Shipping Dimensions | 55in x 27in x 95in | | Shipping Weight | 1,900 lbs.
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National U6-12016 Box and Pan Brake
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National U6-12016 Box and Pan Brake |
National offers four heavy duty box and pan brakes made in the U.S.A. Standard with heavy body construction, precision bearings on the apron, two large cast iron counterweights and apron stop for repeat bends. The National name means quality.
Section fingers are precision machined from rolled steel bar stock for maximum strength. The fingers can be adjusted or removed quickly by the loosening of a cap screw. Heavy duty steel plates and tension bars are precision incorporated for minimum deflection |
| Capacity (mild steel) | 16 ga. | | Capacity (stainless steel) | 20 ga. | | Finger Width (in.) | 3, 4, 5, 6 | | Bending Length (in.) | 121 | | Max. Depth of Box (in.) | 6 | | Shipping Dimensions | 59in x 29in x 177in | | Shipping Weight | 3,200 lbs.
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National N9616 Brake
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National N9616 Brake |
National offers these hand brakes with a great deal of pride. A simple design, utmost strength with a long life of dependable service. Streamline designed for fast, accurate bending — even for the inexperienced workman. Heavy steel body construction with extra heavy tie rods for perfect alignment. Precision bearings on the apron assures you of a smooth operating brake. These brakes come with a full three year warranty. |
| Capacity (mild steel) | 16 ga. | | Capacity (stainless steel) | 20 ga. | | Bending Length (in.) | 97 | | Shipping Dimensions | 59in x 29in x 177in | | Shipping Weight | 1,600 lbs.
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National N14418 Brake
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National N14418 Brake |
National offers these hand brakes with a great deal of pride. A simple design, utmost strength with a long life of dependable service. Streamline designed for fast, accurate bending — even for the inexperienced workman. Heavy steel body construction with extra heavy tie rods for perfect alignment. Precision bearings on the apron assures you of a smooth operating brake. These brakes come with a full three year warranty. |
| Capacity (mild steel) | 18 ga. | | Capacity (stainless steel) | 22 ga. | | Bending Length (in.) | 145 | | Shipping Dimensions | 59in x 29in x 201in | | Shipping Weight | 3,450 lbs.
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