The Model A-5 Bending machine has the same housing as the Model A-3, with heavier gears, bearings and a 5 HP gear drive. It has the capacity to bend 2 inch schedule 40 IPS and #12 rebar. This machine is very popular for handrail applications. Pedrick benders can be tooled to bend a variety of materials including channels, rectangular tube, structurals, and many others. The adjacent bender and insert show an application for bending 1 inch OD solid barstock to 1/2 inch inside radius. These parts are used for lifting eyes for concrete products