

🔧 Bend it like a pro — wherever the job takes you!
The Malco MB48A Portable Mini Brake is a rugged, compact metal bender designed for professionals who demand precision and portability. Capable of bending 22 gauge steel, aluminum, and copper sheets up to 48 inches wide, it offers up to 135° dual-direction bends with a secure cam-over clamp. Ideal for on-site fabrication of roof flashing, plenums, and tight bends, this tool is jobsite and tailgate ready, making it a must-have for millennial managers who value efficiency and quality craftsmanship.








| ASIN | B0000635V8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #212,296 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #218 in Rebar Cutters & Benders |
| Brand | Malco |
| Color | Multi |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (290) |
| Date First Available | February 18, 2002 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00686046529554 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.4 ounces |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 6.25 x 0.82 x 0.51 inches |
| Item model number | MB48A |
| Load Capacity | 0.03 inches |
| Manufacturer | Malco |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MB48A |
| Model | Malco MB48A Portable Mini Brake, 48 In, 22 Ga Capacity |
| Product Dimensions | 6.25 x 0.82 x 0.51 inches |
| Style | Portable Metal Bending Brake |
| UPC | 686046530048 686046529554 |
R**Z
Worth the money
Works like it should.
T**S
Great brake to put on install van.
This is a great small portable brake., the quality is good. It is good value for the money.
B**N
Built tough
Great tool for bending metal and fabricating flashing and other things. Built tough, not for the weak. It's heavy but it's stable and it works as intended. I registered my unit for the warranty period and received a very nice catalog and welcome pack to the Malco family. After having to fight with other manufacturers over trivial items this was a pleasant surprise. Great company and great tools. Glad I finally bought this.
R**L
Works great
Great for small projects, You just need to start with scrap to get tension settings correct before bending your project so that bends are true and sharpe
J**M
Excellent tool, heavy duty for a portable brake and good price
Excellent tool, heavy duty for a portable brake and good price for a DIY giy. It's 4' so obviously cross breaks have to be less than 4'. I ripped 22 gauge to 42" and built all the ducts I needed. End caps aren't a problem if you bend opposite sides then flatten just 3" with seemers, for the other two folds. the prefold will easily bend back up. Lastly, there's no instructions on how to align or calibrate for an even right fold. It's simple: using two half inch wrenches secure the head of the bolt and loosen the nut to open the gap, tighten it to close it. Cheers. Good luck
A**R
Good buy
Works well after years of use
J**N
This break is very portable
First of all this is not a $5,000.00 break. That being said this break is great, very portable and bends 30 gage sheet metal with ease. I’m an HVAC contractor and this break goes on every job now. Would recommend to anyone that needs to make custom duct or sheet metal.
P**K
Waste of money!
If you are planing on bending more than 4’ straight duct, DONT BUY THIS BRAKE. You can not make any end caps, nothing with more than 2 sides bent. Waste of $400 for someone wanting to make on site duct. Find something else. If I could return I would. Poor craftsmanship.
B**U
this is an awesome brake and is very handy because it's so small. It's a little on the heavy side but at least it's durable.
R**K
it works better then expected
M**N
Vert good product
R**O
Good product but wasn’t the one I want, I asked for my refund and send the equipment back to the seller since September 9 but still haven’t heard anything about my refund.
K**M
Great for what we needed it for.
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