Choosing a Baileigh Sheet Metal Brake for Your Shop
The right Baileigh sheet metal brake comes down to brake type, bending width, and material gauge capacity. Use the guide below to match each model to your work.
Baileigh Straight Brakes
Straight brakes are built for flat bends across the full width of the machine. Baileigh straight brakes range from 48 inches to 144 inches and handle gauges from 12 to 22.
Baileigh HBR-4820 48" Straight Brake — 20 Gauge
- Bending width: 48 in
- Capacity: 20 gauge mild steel
- Max bend angle: 120°
A straightforward manual brake for light fabrication, HVAC work, and shallow forming in shops that need a simple, floor-standing setup.
Baileigh HBR-7222 72" Straight Brake — 22 Gauge
- Bending width: 72 in
- Capacity: 22 gauge mild steel
- Max bend angle: 120°
A 6-foot entry-level straight brake for shops that work with lighter gauge sheet metal and need more bending width without stepping up in price.
Baileigh HB-4816E 48" Manual Straight Brake with End Clamp System
- Bending width: 48 in
- Capacity: 16 gauge mild steel
- Clamp system: End clamp
A 48-inch straight brake with an end clamp system for shops that need tighter material control and a heavier gauge capacity than the HBR entry models.
Baileigh HB-4816 48" Manual Straight Brake with Cam Clamp System
- Bending width: 48 in
- Capacity: 16 gauge mild steel
- Clamp system: Cam clamp
The cam clamp version of the HB-4816 for shops that prefer lever-actuated clamping and faster material changes between bends.
Baileigh HB-9616 96" Manual Straight Brake — 16 Gauge
- Bending width: 96 in
- Capacity: 16 gauge mild steel
- Clamp system: Manual
An 8-foot straight brake for shops that regularly work with full-width sheet metal and need a wider bending capacity without moving to heavy-duty construction.
Baileigh HB-9612 96" Heavy Duty Manual Straight Brake — 12 Gauge
- Bending width: 96 in
- Capacity: 12 gauge mild steel
- Clamp system: Manual
The heavy-duty 8-foot option for shops that need to bend thicker mild steel at full width on a daily basis.
Baileigh HB-12016 120" Heavy Duty Manual Straight Brake — 16 Gauge
- Bending width: 120 in
- Capacity: 16 gauge mild steel
- Clamp system: Manual
A 10-foot straight brake for fabrication shops that need full-width bending capacity on 16 gauge without the added cost of 12 gauge construction.
Baileigh HB-12014 120" Heavy Duty Manual Straight Brake — 14 Gauge
- Bending width: 120 in
- Capacity: 14 gauge mild steel
- Clamp system: Manual
Steps up the 10-foot capacity to 14 gauge for shops that need to handle thicker stock at full width on a regular basis.
Baileigh HB-14418 144" Heavy Duty Manual Straight Brake — 18 Gauge
- Bending width: 144 in
- Capacity: 18 gauge mild steel
- Clamp system: Manual
The widest straight brake in the Baileigh lineup — a 12-foot option for shops that need maximum bending width on lighter gauge sheet.
Baileigh Manual Box & Pan Brakes — Compact and Mid-Size
Box and pan brakes use removable finger segments to form boxes, pans, and channels. These Baileigh manual box and pan brakes run from 24 inches to 50 inches in bending width.
Baileigh BB-2416E 24" Manual Box & Pan Brake — 16 Gauge
- Bending width: 24 in
- Capacity: 16 gauge
- Operation: Manual
The most compact Baileigh box and pan brake — a good fit for small shops or benchtop setups that need basic box and pan capability.
Baileigh BB-3616E 36" Manual Box & Pan Brake — 16 Gauge
- Bending width: 36 in
- Capacity: 16 gauge
- Operation: Manual
A step up from the 24-inch model — gives shops more working width for slightly larger pans and boxes on 16 gauge sheet.
Baileigh BB-4816E 48" Manual Box & Pan Brake — 16 Gauge / 1.5" Box Depth
- Bending width: 48 in
- Capacity: 16 gauge
- Max box depth: 1.5 in
A 4-foot box and pan brake suited for shops that form shallow boxes and pans on 16 gauge at a lower entry price.
Baileigh BB-4816 48" Manual Box & Pan Brake — 16 Gauge / 4" Box Depth
- Bending width: 48 in
- Capacity: 16 gauge
- Max box depth: 4 in
Same 48-inch width as the BB-4816E but with 4-inch box depth — the better choice when forming deeper boxes and channels is a regular part of the work.
Baileigh BB-4012F 40" Manual Box & Pan Brake — 12 Gauge
- Bending width: 40 in
- Capacity: 12 gauge
- Operation: Manual
A compact 12 gauge option for shops that form thicker stock and need a heavier-capacity brake in a shorter working width.
Baileigh BB-5014F 50" Manual Box & Pan Brake — 14 Gauge
- Bending width: 50 in
- Capacity: 14 gauge
- Operation: Manual
A 50-inch 14 gauge box and pan brake for shops that work with mid-weight sheet metal and need a little more width than a 48-inch model provides.
Baileigh BB-5016F-DS 50" Manual Reversible Box & Pan Brake — 16 Gauge
- Bending width: 50 in
- Capacity: 16 gauge
- Operation: Manual reversible
The reversible design allows bending in both directions — useful for shops that need more forming flexibility without upgrading to a larger machine.
Baileigh BB-4814 48" Manual Box & Pan Brake — 14 Gauge
- Bending width: 48 in
- Capacity: 14 gauge
- Operation: Manual
A heavier-capacity 48-inch box and pan brake for shops that regularly bend 14 gauge and need a machine built to handle the additional material resistance.
Baileigh BB-7212 72" Heavy Duty Manual Box & Pan Brake — 12 Gauge
- Bending width: 72 in
- Capacity: 12 gauge
- Operation: Manual
Steps up to a 6-foot heavy-duty frame for shops that need to bend 12 gauge at wider widths on a regular production schedule.
Baileigh BB-9612 96" Heavy Duty Manual Box & Pan Brake — 12 Gauge
- Bending width: 96 in
- Capacity: 12 gauge
- Operation: Manual
An 8-foot 12 gauge box and pan brake for high-volume shops that form wide, thick sheet metal parts on a consistent basis.
Baileigh BB-12016 120" Heavy Duty Manual Box & Pan Brake — 16 Gauge
- Bending width: 120 in
- Capacity: 16 gauge
- Operation: Manual
A 10-foot box and pan brake for shops that form 16 gauge sheet at full production width without the added cost of heavier gauge capacity.
Baileigh BB-12014 120" Heavy Duty Manual Box & Pan Brake — 14 Gauge
- Bending width: 120 in
- Capacity: 14 gauge
- Operation: Manual
Steps up the 10-foot box and pan capacity to 14 gauge for shops that need to form thicker stock at full width.
Baileigh BB-14418 144" Heavy Duty Manual Box & Pan Brake — 18 Gauge
- Bending width: 144 in
- Capacity: 18 gauge
- Operation: Manual
A 12-foot box and pan brake for shops that need maximum bending width on lighter gauge sheet metal at the manual end of the range.
Baileigh BB-15722 157" Heavy Duty Manual Box & Pan Brake — 22 Gauge
- Bending width: 157 in
- Capacity: 22 gauge
- Operation: Manual
The widest manual box and pan brake in the Baileigh lineup — built for shops that form light gauge sheet metal at the largest commercial widths.
Baileigh Hydraulic Box & Pan Brakes
Hydraulic box and pan brakes power the clamping beam for consistent pressure across the full bending width. These Baileigh hydraulic brakes run from 48 inches to 120 inches and handle gauges from 10 to 14.
Baileigh BB-4810H 48" Hydraulic Box & Pan Brake — 10 Gauge
- Bending width: 48 in
- Capacity: 10 gauge
- Drive: Hydraulic
The entry point into Baileigh hydraulic box and pan brakes — a 48-inch machine for shops that need to form 10 gauge stock with consistent clamping force.
Baileigh BB-9612H 96" Hydraulic Box & Pan Brake — 12 Gauge
- Bending width: 96 in
- Capacity: 12 gauge
- Drive: Hydraulic
An 8-foot hydraulic brake for shops that form 12 gauge sheet at full width and need hydraulic clamping to handle the load.
Baileigh BB-7210H 72" Hydraulic Box & Pan Brake — 10 Gauge
- Bending width: 72 in
- Capacity: 10 gauge
- Drive: Hydraulic
A 6-foot hydraulic brake for shops that bend 10 gauge at mid-range widths and want hydraulic clamping without moving to a full 8-foot machine.
Baileigh BB-12014H 120" Hydraulic Box & Pan Brake — 14 Gauge
- Bending width: 120 in
- Capacity: 14 gauge
- Drive: Hydraulic
A 10-foot hydraulic box and pan brake for production shops that form 14 gauge at full commercial width with consistent hydraulic clamping pressure.
Baileigh BB-9610H 96" Hydraulic Box & Pan Brake — 10 Gauge
- Bending width: 96 in
- Capacity: 10 gauge
- Drive: Hydraulic
An 8-foot 10 gauge hydraulic brake for shops that form the thickest stock at full sheet width and need consistent hydraulic force across every bend.
Baileigh BB-12010H 120" Hydraulic Box & Pan Brake — 10 Gauge
- Bending width: 120 in
- Capacity: 10 gauge
- Drive: Hydraulic
A 10-foot 10 gauge hydraulic brake for high-volume fabrication shops that need the largest combination of width and gauge capacity in a manual-operation hydraulic machine.
Baileigh BB-12010H-NC 120" Hydraulic Box & Pan Brake — 10 Gauge
- Bending width: 120 in
- Capacity: 10 gauge
- Drive: Hydraulic with NC controller
Adds an NC controller to the BB-12010H for shops that run repeatable production bending and need programmable control over the clamping sequence.
Baileigh Magnetic Sheet Metal Brakes
Magnetic brakes use an electromagnetic clamping beam in place of mechanical clamps, eliminating setup time between bends. Baileigh magnetic brakes are available in 48, 72, and 96 inch widths.
Baileigh BB-4816M-V2 48" Magnetic Sheet Metal Brake
- Bending width: 48 in
- Clamp system: Electromagnetic
- Operation: Manual bend
A 48-inch magnetic brake for shops that change bend setups frequently and want to eliminate mechanical clamping time between parts.
Baileigh BB-7216M 72" Magnetic Sheet Metal Brake
- Bending width: 72 in
- Clamp system: Electromagnetic
- Operation: Manual bend
Steps up to a 6-foot magnetic brake for shops that work with wider sheet metal and need fast, tool-free repositioning between bends.
Baileigh BB-9616M 96" Magnetic Sheet Metal Brake
- Bending width: 96 in
- Clamp system: Electromagnetic
- Operation: Manual bend
The largest magnetic brake in the Baileigh lineup — an 8-foot option for production shops that need fast electromagnetic clamping at full sheet width.
