Super Bender® SB48-TC Tube, Pipe & Profile Bending Machine

Ercolina Professional Series - Non-Mandrel Rotary Draw Benders

Ercolina Super Bender SB48-TC Touchscreen Rotary Draw Bender

Store, recall and run repeatable bending programs with touchscreen control of bend angle, springback and bend speed.

The SB48-TC adds production-focused control to Ercolina’s compact electromechanical rotary draw platform. Its Windows-based touchscreen shows machine position, status and alarms together, while unlimited program storage supports repeat jobs and quick recall.

Is the SB48-TC right for your part?
Send the drawing, material, OD, wall, CLR, bend sequence and expected production quantity. info@ercolina-usa.com

SB48-TC features

Windows-based touchscreen showing position, status and alarms
Programs bend angle, springback and bend speed for each angle
Unlimited program storage for quick job recall
Automatically adjusts bending speed through the cycle
Patented swing-away counterbending-die vise
Electronic die-position monitoring
Right- or left-hand bending with the appropriate vise accessory
Control-panel or foot-pedal cycle initiation
Accepts the A40-P two-axis positioner

Frequently asked questions

What distinguishes the SB48-TC from the SB48?
The SB48-TC emphasizes expanded touchscreen production control, including unlimited program storage and angle-by-angle bend-speed settings. The correct model depends on part complexity and workflow.

Can it bend left-handed parts?
Right- or left-hand bending is available with the applicable vise accessory.

Does it automatically stop at the programmed angle?
Yes. The control stops at the desired bend angle and supports springback compensation.

Published capacities and specifications

Mild-steel tube	Up to 2 in.
Pipe	Up to 1-1/2 in. Schedule 40
Square tube	Up to 1-1/2 in. × .083 in. wall
Centerline radius	As small as 2D; maximum 8-7/8 in.
Power	110V single phase
Drive	Electromechanical; no hydraulic components

Prepare Your Bend Data With Bend Genie

Build the part in 3D, review the bend sequence, prepare LRA information, and calculate springback before production. See how Bend Genie supports a better Ercolina machine and tooling discussion.

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Super Bender® SB48-TC: Bends to 2″ Tube

Electrical Options:
110V Single Phase

- Single bend programming
- Multiple bend programming

ROTARY DRAW ACCESSORIES

Use Ercolina’s rotary draw accessories to expand the capabilities of your Ercolina machine. Not sure what you need? Call us and we will walk you through which accessories would best suit your requirements.

A40/P TWO AXIS POSITIONER

A40-P Two Axis Positioner is ideal for repetitive parts and left and right mirror images. Use with Ercolina’s Super Bend-Tech SE software to quickly layout and produce drawings for bending applications.

BENDING SOFTWARE

Use Ercolina’s BendGenie or Super Bend-Tech SE bending software to quickly layout and produce drawings for pipe and tube rotary draw bending applications! Ideal for use with A40-P Two Axis Positioner.

Additional Savings when Purchasing Tooling Kit with Machine

SB48-TC with Pipe Kit Part #SB48-TCP
Pipe Size	CLR	Min. Wall	Center Former Part #	Counterbend Die Part #
1/2″	1.8	.109	153R046P0500	155P0500
3/4″	2.2	.113	153R056P0750	155P0750
1″	2.6	.133	153R067P1000	155P1000
1-1/4″	3.5	.140	153R090P1250	155P1250
1-1/2″	3.9	.145	153R100P1500	155P1500

Pipe Kit only Part #PIPEKIT2

SB48-TC with “Small Radius” Tube Kit Part #SB48-TCTSR
Pipe Size	CLR	Min. Wall	Center Former Part #	Counterbend Die Part #
3/4″	2.6	.035	153R067T0750	154T0750
7/8″	2.2	.065	153R056T0875	154T0875
1″	2.6	.065	153R067T1000	154T1000
1-1/4″	3.2	.083	153R082T1250	154T1250
1-1/2″	3.9	.083	153R100T1500	154T1500

“Small Radius” Tube Kit only Part #TUBEKIT2SR

SB48-TC with “Large Radius” Tube Kit Part #SB48-TCT
Pipe Size	CLR	Min. Wall	Center Former Part #	Counterbend Die Part #
3/4″	2.6	.035	153R067T0750	154T0750
7/8″	2.6	.035	153R067T0875	154T0875
1″	3.2	.035	153R082T1000	154T1000
1-1/4″	4.4	.035	153R112T1250	154T1250
1-1/2″	5.9	.049	153R150T1500	154T1500
1-3/4″	6.7	.065	153R170T1750	154T1750
“Large Radius” Tube Kit only Part #TUBEKIT2

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