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5-1. Selling Point Descriptions
5-1-1. Excellent cost/performance ratio
The Model VB 16Y is about two-thirds the price of ordinary electric cutters or benders which have only single
functions while the Model VB 16Y can perform both cutting and bending (16 mm (5/8") dia. rebar) with one unit. If
comparisons are made with another maker's electro-hydraulic cutter/benders (capacity rebar dia. 16 mm (5/8")),
the Model VB 16Y is about half the price of the electro-hydraulic cutter/bender and the cost/performance ratio is
excellent. This is because the Model VB 16Y is equipped with a gear and a cam instead of a hydraulic system for
cutting rebars, and an advanced microprocessor instead of an electromagnetic clutch for bending rebars.
5-1-2. Easy to operate
Rebars can be easily cut or bent just by operating the setting dial and the trigger switch.
5-1-3. Changeable bending diameter
The diameter of the standard center roller is 62 mm (2-29/64") {R31 mm (1-7/32")}. The bending diameter is
changeable to 38 mm (1-1/2") {R19 mm (1-3/4")} or 50 mm (1-31/32") {R25 mm (63/64")} by using the optional
center roller sets.
5-1-4. Double-insulated structure
The Model VB 16Y has double-insulated structure for safety in use outdoors or below the ground.
5-1-5. Reaction receiver
There is a need to prevent movement of the unit caused by cutting 5 m (197")-long rebars generally used in
construction sites. The Model VB 16Y has two reaction receivers at the front and the rear for stable operation.
5-1-6. Hole for bolting to a fixed base
A hole is provided at the center of the unit to fix and stabilize it. This hole comes in quite handy for bending
operations because it allows the unit to be bolted to a suitable work bench (bolt size M10, less than W3/8).
5-1-7. Built-in slip clutch
The Model VB 16Y is equipped with a slip clutch to protect the mechanism. The slip clutch functions if a rebar
beyond the capacity of the Model VB 16Y is attempted to be bent or cut. When the slip clutch works, a big slip
noise occurs but it is not a malfunction.
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