{"product_id":"value-vbt-lever-tube-benders","title":"VALUE VBT Lever Tube Benders – Imperial \u0026 Metric Sizes, 0–180° Bending","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVALUE VBT Manual Lever Tube Benders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a dedicated tube bender for the sizes you work with most. The VALUE VBT range provides manual bending from 0° to 180°, with model-specific forming wheels for selected imperial and metric tubing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble rollers help reduce friction as the tube moves around the forming wheel, while visible angle markings support controlled positioning. The range includes VBT-1, VBT-1A, VBT-2, VBT-2A, VBT-3, VBT-4 and VBT-5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0–180° bending range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for forming right-angle bends and larger return bends within the tool’s specified range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-roller design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduces friction during the bending movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisible angle markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a reference for setting the required bend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eX-TURN mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports handle repositioning during larger-angle bending.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated tube sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select the forming wheel that matches your tubing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-stage handles on VBT-3, VBT-4 and VBT-5:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports bending through larger angles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer-Listed Tube Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBending Radius\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBending Angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVBT-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\/16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–180°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual lever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVBT-1A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\/16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–180°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual lever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVBT-2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–180°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual lever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVBT-2A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–180°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual lever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVBT-3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/8\" \/ 16 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–180°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual lever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVBT-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/4\" \/ 19 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–180°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual lever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVBT-5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/8\" \/ 22 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–180°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual lever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paired imperial and metric sizes above follow the manufacturer’s stated compatibility. They are not exact unit conversions. Match the tool markings to the actual tube outside diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTubing Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer specifies soft tubing, thin-wall copper tubing and suitably annealed hard tubing. Tube material, temper and wall thickness affect bending suitability; confirm these before selecting the tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir-conditioning tubing installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigeration pipework preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkshop tube forming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance work requiring bends in compatible tubing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing the Correct Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect by \u003cstrong\u003etube outside diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, then check the required bend radius and working clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVBT-1 and VBT-1A are separate 3\/8\" and 10 mm models. VBT-2 and VBT-2A are separate 1\/2\" and 12 mm models. For larger tubing, choose the corresponding VBT-3, VBT-4 or VBT-5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow enough room for the handles to travel through the required bending angle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VALUE","offers":[{"title":"VBT-1 – 3\/8\"","offer_id":44198567510075,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VBT-1A – 10 mm","offer_id":44198567542843,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VBT-2 – 1\/2\"","offer_id":44198567575611,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VBT-2A – 12 mm","offer_id":44198567608379,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VBT-3 – 5\/8\" \/ 16 mm","offer_id":44198567641147,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VBT-4 – 3\/4\" \/ 19 mm","offer_id":44198567673915,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VBT-5 – 7\/8\" \/ 22 mm","offer_id":44198567706683,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/8920\/8123\/files\/Codex_2026_9_15_16_53_01.png?v=1789466268","url":"https:\/\/xiaxuecoldroom.com\/products\/value-vbt-lever-tube-benders","provider":"XIAXUE Refrigeration","version":"1.0","type":"link"}