24" power bead roller - Woodward Fab

The Woodward Fab WFBR24P 24" Power Bead Roller is engineered for professional sheet metal fabrication, enabling technicians to efficiently form consistent beads, flanges, offsets, and lap joints on larger panels. This robust, floor-standing unit reduces operator fatigue and enhances productivity in automotive and industrial settings, providing precise control for professional-grade panel stiffness and accuracy.

Key Features

• Powerful & Consistent Operation: A 1/4 hp geared 110V motor delivers consistent torque, ensuring smooth and efficient formation of various profiles on long sheet metal sections.
• Extended 24" Throat Depth: Easily accommodates larger workpieces such as classic car floor pans, trunk pans, firewalls, and extensive HVAC duct runs.
• Robust Material Capacity: Capable of forming up to 18 gauge mild steel and 1/16" aluminum, meeting demands for automotive restoration, race car fabrication, and light industrial projects.
• Variable Speed Foot Pedal Control: Provides hands-free operation with variable speed and forward/reverse functions, allowing technicians to maintain focus on layout lines and material pressure for precise results.
• Rigid Welded Steel Frame: The substantial 163 lb welded steel frame minimizes flex and chatter, ensuring clean beads and uniform panel stiffness. It includes an integrated floor stand with convenient onboard die storage.

Applications

This power bead roller is an invaluable asset for automotive restoration, collision repair, and custom fabrication shops. It excels at reinforcing components like floor pans, trunk pans, transmission tunnels, and firewalls, effectively preventing "oil-canning" and enhancing structural rigidity in vehicles. Beyond automotive uses, it is well-suited for HVAC and light industrial applications, including the fabrication of ductwork, equipment panels, and enclosures, as well as aircraft and marine fabrication involving aluminum and mild steel.

Specifications

• Throat Depth: 24"
• Motor: 1/4 hp geared, 110V
• Material Capacity: 18 ga mild steel, 1/16" aluminum
• Overall Dimensions: 46" x 26" x 16"
• Weight: 163 lb
• Includes: Floor stand with die rack, 1/2" round bead die, foot pedal control, forward/reverse function