WH-45T 45 Inch English Wheel - JET

Part #: 756151

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The JET WH-45T 45 Inch English Wheel is engineered as a professional-grade solution for precise metal shaping in demanding automotive and industrial fabrication environments. This robust, floor-standing English wheel offers exceptional stability and control, allowing technicians to achieve accurate and repeatable results on full-size panels with its generous 45-inch throat depth.

Key Features

Extended 45" Throat Capacity: Facilitates the fabrication of large components like quarter panels, door skins, and roof sections in a single setup, enhancing workflow efficiency on substantial projects.
Heavy-Duty Construction: A rigid, welded 575 lb. frame minimizes flex and vibration, ensuring consistent pressure for precise forming of mild steel up to 16 gauge, and aluminum or copper up to 1/8 inch thick.
Comprehensive Tooling & Control: Features a fine-thread upper adjuster for incremental pressure changes. This system includes an upper rolling wheel, four additional rolling wheels, and ten lower anvil wheels with varying crowns, alongside three sets of popular fender groove shaping wheels. All wheels utilize polished surfaces and sealed bearings for smooth operation.
Optimized Workflow: Quick cam handle release and tool-less wheel changes streamline operations. Both upper and lower wheels offer 90-degree swivel capability for enhanced versatility, and integrated storage brackets keep tooling organized.
Stable and Maneuverable Design: Engineered for balanced weight distribution for steadfast operation, while retractable casters allow for easy movement and positioning within the workshop.

Applications

This English wheel is an essential tool for professional automotive restoration and custom fabrication, excelling in creating components such as quarter panels, fenders, door skins, and roof sections for passenger cars, light trucks, and classic vehicles. Its substantial 45-inch throat depth is well-suited for shaping larger workpieces requiring consistent contours and a high-quality surface finish. It also serves effectively for motorcycle tanks and fenders, race car components, aircraft skins, and architectural or artistic panels.