Greenlee 1818 Mechanical Bender Instruction Manual

This manual provides operating instructions, safety warnings, and bending charts for the Greenlee 1818 Mechanical Bender used with EMT, IMC, and rigid conduit.


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Brand
Greenlee
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
40
File format
PDF
File size
3.3 MB
Published
30 October, 2026
Updated
30 October, 2026
MD5 checksum
1611C18DBBDE5F75C479129E3DA96A07

About this manual

The Greenlee 1818 Mechanical Bender is a versatile tool designed for bending various sizes of electrical metallic tubing (EMT), intermediate metal conduit (IMC), and rigid conduit. Key features include a built-in ratchet for powerful strokes, a shoe locator for easy loading, and a bending degree indicator to ensure accuracy. The unit supports conduit sizes from 1/2" up to 2", with specific configurations for aluminum and steel materials.

What's inside

  • Description
  • Safety
  • Instructions for Bending: 3/4" – 1" EMT
  • Instructions for Bending: 1-1/4"– 2" EMT
  • Speed Bending on Smaller Sizes
  • To Locate Bending Marks

Specifications

Capacity (EMT)3/4" – 2"
Capacity (IMC)1/2" – 1-1/4"
Capacity (Rigid Conduit)1/2" – 1-1/2"
WeightOver 75 lb (34 kg)

Frequently asked questions

Does the manual include bending charts?

Yes, it includes special bending information charts for determining stub lengths and deducts.

How much does the Greenlee 1818 Mechanical Bender weigh?

The bender weighs over 75 lb (34 kg) and requires more than one person to lift.

Does the bending degree indicator compensate for spring-back?

No, the indicator does not compensate for spring-back.

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