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Ridgid 368 geared ratchet tube bender, steel frame, long handle, 28.3 in long

Ridgid

Ridgid 35175 3/4 in Geared Ratchet Tube Bender 368 14.6 lbs

SKU CH-1W7T-7WSQ8

Geared ratchet tube bender produces uniform bends up to 180 degrees for 3/4 in tubing with 3.75 in bending radius

  • Product typeAlignment Tools
  • Geared ratchet reduces bending effort for heavy-wall steel tube up to 1/8 in. wall
  • Produces uniform bends up to 180 degrees without annealing or special temper tubing
  • Bends stainless steel tube up to 3/32 in. wall and hard copper types K and L
  • 75 in. bending radius ensures consistent results on 3/4 in. tubing
  • Compact 28.3 x 10.5 x 3.5 in. frame weighs 14.6 lbs for portable job-site use

Professional Bending Tool

The Ridgid 35175 is a 368 3/4 in. Geared Ratchet Tube Bender built for technicians who need accurate bends on copper, stainless and steel tubing. It forms uniform curves up to 180 degrees without annealing or special temper grades. The geared mechanism reduces operator effort when working with heavy-wall materials. This tool suits plumbing, HVAC and mechanical service jobs that demand repeatable results.

Manual Operation Characteristics

Because the bender is hand-powered, it produces no motor noise, vibration or electrical draw during use. The geared ratchet action multiplies applied force so the user can form heavy-wall steel tube up to 1/8 in. thickness with steady, controlled motion. There are no thermal considerations or power-supply requirements to plan for. Operation stays consistent regardless of ambient temperature or site power availability.

Workshop Ready Construction

The steel frame measures 28.3 in. long, 10.5 in. wide and 3.5 in. high, weighing 14.6 lbs for a stable, portable presence on the bench or in a service vehicle. A 3.75 in. bending radius is built into the former, fixing the minimum curve for 3/4 in. tubing. The ratchet head and fixed geometry mean the tool occupies a predictable footprint, so storage and transport planning are straightforward. It is not suited for tubing larger than 3/4 in. or for production volumes that justify hydraulic equipment.

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Price $609.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameRIDGID
Product typeAlignment Tools

Questions about this item

How do I install the 368 bender and what step is often missed?

Mount the 3/4 in. tube in the 3.75 in. radius groove, align the geared ratchet handle, and pump to 180 degrees; the step often missed is confirming the tube wall does not exceed 1/8 in. for steel or 3/32 in. for stainless before bending.

What maintenance or replacement will the 368 bender need later?

Inspect the geared ratchet mechanism and pivot pins for wear after heavy use; lubricate moving joints periodically and replace any distorted forming shoes to keep bend accuracy on 3/4 in. tubing.

What limit appears first during sustained use of the 368 bender?

The 1/8 in. wall-thickness limit for heavy-wall steel tube is reached first; attempting thicker walls overloads the geared ratio and can damage the ratchet or produce non-uniform bends.

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