Tapco Tools


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MAX-I-MUM® XL

The MAX-I-MUM XL System combines the MAX-I-MUM II brake with a MAX Snap Stand and MAX Cut-off for a powerful-yet-portable commercial-grade braking system suitable for the jobsite or the shop. The system weighs as little as 133 lbs., but can easily handle thick metals, including 24-gauge galvanized and stainless steel, .040 aluminum and 32-oz. soft and annealed copper.

Product Facts

  • Full portability; easy single-person transport
  • Lengths of 8' 6", 10' 6", 12' 6", 14' 6"
  • Weight: 8' 6" brake, 133 lbs; 10' 6" brake, 158 lbs; 12' 6" brake, 190 lbs; 14' 6" brake 217 lbs.
  • Throat Depth: 19"
  • Mouth Opening: 2-3/8"
  • Bending Capacities: All vinyl; aluminum, up to .040; galvanized steel, up to 24 ga; galvanized steel painted, up to 26 ga; soft and annealed copper, up to 32 oz; stainless steel 1/2 hard, up to 24 ga.
  • Adjustable MAX Cut-Off capacities: Aluminum up to .040; galvanized steel up to 24 ga; soft copper up to 32 oz; stainless steel up to 24 ga.


MX Series® Brake

Stable and tough, the MX Series brake features double-walled pivot arms for added strength, along with die castings with reinforcing ribs for increased bending performance and reduced deflection. The trapezoidal, wide-plank MX Stand offers stability, and the adjustable MAX Cut-Off shear ensures precise, factory-quality cuts to eliminate the need for unsafe, repetitive utility knife and sheer cutting.

Product Facts

  • Ergonomic handles for superior grip and added leverage
  • Easy-maintenance moving hinge system increases bending power without marring material
  • Available Lengths: 8' 6", 10' 6" and 12' 6"
  • Weight: 8' 6" brake, 314 lbs; 10' 6" brake, 325 lbs; 12' 6" brake 341 lbs.
  • Throat Depth: 19-5/8"
  • Mouth Opening: 1-7/16"
  • Bending capacities: All vinyl; galvanized steel up to 22 ga; galvanized steel painted up to 24 ga; CR sheet and coil steel up to 22 ga; soft and annealed copper up to 32 oz; Stainless steel 1/2 hard up to 24 ga.
  • Adjustable MAX Cut-Off Capacities: Aluminum up to .040; galvanized steel up to 24 ga; soft copper up to 32 oz; stainless steel up to 24 ga.


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Pro 14® Brake

The PRO 14 brake easily produces high-quality custom pieces for any siding and roofing application, from soffit and fascia to custom brickmold, sill trim, window casing, chimney flashing and more.

Product Facts

  • Efficient pulling motion of the hemming handle keeps material securely in place without interference
  • Unique toggle lock system reduces operator fatigue and excessive wear and tear
  • Independent bending handles allow for easy operation
  • Patented Moving Pivot Hinge provides increased bending power
  • Hemming capability allows for 180-degree overbends to produce more rigid panels.
  • 14" throat depth; wide, 2-⅜” mouth opening; inside working pockets
  • Available Lengths: 8' 6", 10' 6", 10' 6" Heavy Duty, 12' 6"
  • Weight: 8' 6" brake, 87 lbs; 10' 6" brake, 106 lbs; 10'6" heavy-duty brake, 127 lbs; 12' 6" brake, 129 lbs.
  • Bending capacities: All vinyl; soft aluminum up to .030; galvanized steel up to 28 ga; copper sheet and coil up to 16 oz.


Pro 19® Brake

The PRO 19 brake reduces time-consuming handling and flipping of material for more efficient creation of soffit, fascia, custom brickmold, gutter aprons, chimney flashing, drip edges, window casing and sill trim, and roof flashing.

Product Facts

  • Efficient pulling motion of the hemming handle keeps material securely in place without interference
  • Unique toggle lock system reduces operator fatigue and excessive wear and tear
  • Independent bending handles allow for easy operation
  • Patented Moving Pivot Hinge provides increased bending power
  • Hemming capability allows for 180-degree overbends to produce more rigid panels.
  • 14" throat depth; wide, 2-⅜” mouth opening; inside working pockets
  • Available Lengths: 8' 6", 10' 6", 10' 6" Heavy Duty, 12' 6"
  • Weight: 8' 6" brake, 87 lbs; 10' 6" brake, 106 lbs; 10'6" heavy-duty brake, 127 lbs; 12' 6" brake, 129 lbs.
  • Bending capacities: All vinyl; soft aluminum up to .030; galvanized steel up to 28 ga; copper sheet and coil up to 16 oz.


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"Windy"® SP Port-O-Brake

The Windy SP Port-O-Brake is lightweight, durable and incredibly versatile, tackling a wide variety of material thicknesses with no need for adjustments. From soffit and fascia to sill trim and window casing, the Windy SP brake produces high-quality custom pieces for a range of exterior applications, even providing up to 130-degree overbends.

Product Facts

  • Bending handle detaches for easy transport
  • Available sturdy, tubular steel folding legs enhance portability
  • Use with the Tapco Brake Buddy roll-forming tool to quickly create brickmold trim and unique decorative ribs
  • Available Lengths: 8’ 6”, 10’ 6”
  • Weight: 8’ 6” brake, 86 lbs.; 10’ 6” brake 104 lbs.
  • Throat Depth: 14”
  • Mouth Opening: 3/4”
  • Bending Capacities: Soft aluminum up to .030; galvanized steel up to 29 ga.


MAXTRAX® SAW TABLE

The MAXTrax Saw Table is the first specifically designed to tackle oversized shake and shingle panels or 16" soffits. The saw will cut multiple angles from 3/12 to 12/12 — even on 16" materials — and accommodates most 7 ¼" circular saws.

Product Facts

  • Lightweight, durable tubular frame system
  • Easy operation, setup and take-down
  • Free-floating saw boom provides efficiency and flexibility
  • Captured saw track provides safe, secure operation
  • Self-cleaning surface on the substructure
  • Available Snap Stand and wheel kit for portability
  • Deck Width: 20"
  • Length: 6'
  • Weight: 113 lbs.
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PROTRAX® SAW TABLE

With fast setup and optimal versatility, the ProTrax multi-angle saw table is ideal for busy professionals. What’s more, the free-floating saw boom increases flexibility and time savings on site.

More space for big jobs. The two-piece ProTrax Deck Extender Kit extends your ProTrax saw table deck to 20" to accommodate siding, soffit and decorative siding profiles. It also converts the saw table into a layout table or universal workstation.

Product Facts

  • Captured saw track provides for safe, secure operation
  • Cuts multiple angles from 3/12 to 12/12 and accommodates most 7-1/4" circular saws
  • Self-cleaning substructure surface
  • Lightweight, durable tubular frame system.
  • Available Snap Stand and Wheel Kit for portability and stability
  • Optional Deck Extender Kit expands the deck width up to 20" to accommodate siding, soffit and decorative siding profiles, and converts to a universal work station for material layout and cutting.
  • Accommodates almost any 7 1/4" circular saw
  • Deck Width: 13"
  • Length: 6'
  • Weight: 82 lbs.

PORT-O-SLITTER®

Precise, high-quality slitting and rib forming in a portable, efficient package. The Port-O-Slitter includes two sets of cutting knives for single or multiple factory-quality cuts.

Product Facts

  • Forms strengthening ribs and perforates most materials
  • Available options for full integration and maximum time-savings, including a 1/2 HP Motor Kit (specify 110v or 220v), Snap Stand, 24" Slitter Cut-Off, and PRO Coiler
  • Shaft Diameter: 2"
  • Weight: 82 lbs.
  • Capacities: Soft aluminum up to .030; galvanized steel up to 28 ga; copper sheet and coil up to 16 oz.
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BRAKE BUDDY®

Up your custom game and add value to your business. The revolutionary Brake Buddy allows you to increase the style and originality of your trim work, including producing brickmold trim and decorative ribs from trim coil in just seconds.

Product Facts

  • Measurement guide and quick-twist handle provide for quick adjustments and simple, efficient operation
  • Works with any Tapco portable brake
  • Includes molded plastic storage case
  • Weight: 13 lbs.
  • Capacities: .019 aluminum; PVC-coated aluminum; vinyl-coated trim coil
  • Included rollers: Rib Rollers; Graduated Brickmold Rollers
  • Optional Rollers: Crown Mold Rollers, Traditional Brickmold Rollers, V-Groove Rollers

FOLDING LEGS

Transporting your Windy® SP Port-O-Brake® system or PRO 14® brake system is easy with this 30" light-duty leg set, weighing just 13 lbs. and 14 lbs., respectively. The sturdy, tubular steel legs fold compactly for portability and storage.

Product Facts

  • Tubular steel construction.
  • 30" high, folds compactly.
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PRO COILER®

Tired of windblown coils? The PRO Coiler attaches easily to the Windy® SP Port-O-Brake®, the PRO 14®, or Port-O-Slitter® with Snap Stand to secure trim coil while still allowing for rapid coil changes.

Product Facts

  • Lightweight and easy to use
  • Capacity: Up to 24" x 100'
  • Working Weight: 10 lbs.
  • Perforating rolls sold separately



ADJUSTABLE MAX CUT OFF

Makes factory quality cuts in commercial sheet metals right on your MX or MAX-I-MUM XL brake.

Product Facts

  • Adjustment allows cuts on a large range of materials.
  • Eliminates the need for unsafe utility knives and conventional shears.
  • Includes molded plastic storage case.
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PRO CUT-OFF

Using a utility knife or open blade to make cuts on the brake is dangerous and can lead to damage. The PRO Cut-Off is an ideal alternative, offering safer, single-pass cutting precision right on your brake.

Product Facts

  • Factory-quality cuts
  • Ergonomic grip for smooth, sure-handed operation
  • Molded plastic storage case
  • Lightweight aluminum construction is built to last
  • For use with all PRO Series Brakes (1995 and after)
  • Capacities: Aluminum, up to .030; galvanized steel, up to 28 ga.; copper, up to 16 oz., all vinyl


SNAP STAND®

Snap Stand legs offer sturdy, solid support for your portable brake and saw table systems. Setup is simple: legs adjust independently for leveling on uneven ground; brakes and saw tables easily snap and lock into place.

Product Facts

  • Legs fold flat for easy storage
  • For use with all Tapco PRO Series brakes, and MAXTrax® and ProTrax® saw tables
  • Optional wheel kit for optimum portability: Two per kit; easy attachment; tough 10" foam core "no flat" tires on steel hubs; 10 lbs.
  • Adjustable Heights: 29" to 34"
  • Weight: 37 lbs.
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SIDE-WINDER®

Side-Winder® secures coil right onto your Tapco Tools brake system and feeds directly into the jaws of your brake, resulting in greater efficiency and no more windblown, dirty, damaged coils.

Product Facts

  • Attaches in seconds to PRO 19 or PRO 14 brakes (not including the 12' 6" models).
  • Delivers precise cuts with an integrated guide for the optional PRO Cut-Off roller shear.