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Gardner Bender 961N conduit bender head, heat-treated aluminum, foot pedal design

Gardner Bender

Gardner Bender 961N electrician tool

SKU CH-VFCM-QBNYW MPN 961N

Heat-treated aluminum conduit bender handles EMT and Rigid/IMC sizes with a 4 3/4 in. bend radius for tight spaces

  • Heat-treated aluminium resists wear on every job
  • Bends 3/4 in. EMT and 1/2 in. Rigid/IMC conduit
  • 4 3/4 in. radius reaches tight spaces
  • Foot-pedal design gives hands-free leverage
  • Lightweight head reduces fatigue during long runs

Conduit Bender Head 961

The Gardner Bender 961N is a conduit bender head designed for electricians shaping EMT and Rigid/IMC raceways on site. Its heat-treated aluminum body keeps the tool light while resisting deformation under repeated leverage. The 4 3/4 in. bend radius lets the user form curves in confined areas such as junction boxes or wall cavities. This hand-operated head mounts on a compatible handle for manual operation.

Manual leverage limits

Because the head relies on the installer’s body weight and a foot pedal, the maximum conduit diameter and wall thickness it can bend are capped by human force rather than hydraulic pressure. Long or heavy-wall runs will demand multiple bites or a powered bender. The aluminum head also transmits more vibration to the hands than steel equivalents during hard bends. Users must supply their own handle length to match the leverage required.

4 3/4 in. bend radius

The fixed 4 3/4 in. radius determines the minimum turn the tool can produce; tighter elbows need a different head or a hickey bender. If the project calls for larger-radius sweeps or smaller-diameter conduit, this head will not match the spec. Electricians who only work with the listed EMT and Rigid/IMC sizes and accept the set radius will find the tool fits the job.

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Price $29.99
Cheaper than about 86% of the 5,006 comparable items (median $95.99).

Specifications

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Brand nameGardner Bender
Model name961N

Questions about this item

Which Gardner Bender conduit bender should I pick for EMT and Rigid/IMC work?

The 961N model is built for 3/4 in. EMT and 1/2 in. Rigid/IMC conduit, so choose it when those are the pipe sizes you run.

What does the 4 3/4 in. bend radius mean on the job site?

A 4 3/4 in. radius lets you form tighter offsets and saddles in crowded walls or ceilings without kinking the pipe.

How does the foot-pedal design affect the way I bend conduit?

The integrated foot pedal gives you hands-free leverage, so you can apply steady pressure and keep the bend smooth while the head stays planted.

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