Bead Roller RM18, 457mm Throat Depth Sheet Metal Rotary Swaging Machine

KANG Industrial RM18 Bead Roller, 1.2mm mild steel thickness, 457mm throat depth

The KANG Bead Roller RM18 is an essential precision tool for metal fabricators, automotive restoration hobbyists, and DIY enthusiasts. Engineered to provide professional-grade results at an accessible price point, this machine is designed for swaging, beading, and flanging thin sheet metal up to 1.2 mm in thickness.
Constructed for durability and ease of use, the machine can be easily fixed by a vice or mounted on a dedicated pedestal. Its manual operation via a smooth-action hand crank allows for total control when navigating complex curves or long straight edges. The 457 mm throat depth provides ample space for processing various panel sizes, from small motorcycle parts to larger automotive floor pans. Whether you are reinforcing steel panels, creating wired edges, or adding decorative beads, this rotary swaging machine is the versatile workhorse your workshop needs.

Versatile Applications Bead Roller. With 6 die sets (6.35mm, 9.5mm &12.7mm Bead kits, 1.6mm, 3mm & 6.35mm Flange kits), it supports multiple functions (beading, crimping, edging), ideal for automotive restoration, custom fabrication, and HVAC work, catering to DIY and professional metalworking communities

Robust and Durable Bead Roller. The steel construction ensures longevity, making it a reliable investment for Australian workshops, especially in harsh environments where tools face heavy use.

Precision Control for Thin Sheet Metal Beading & Flanging. Specifically optimised for soft steel up to 1.2mm, making it the perfect choice for delicate automotive bodywork where larger, industrial machines might be too aggressive

Manual Hand Crank Operation Swaging Tools. Provides the "feel" necessary for precision work, allowing the operator to speed up or slow down around tight corners—a critical advantage for custom metal shaping.

Deep 457 mm Throat Rotary Swaging Machine. The generous 18-in throat depth (Larger than KANG RM12) allows you to work deep into the centre of panels, offering more flexibility than compact, entry-level rollers.

Features

Max. 1.2mm mild steel working capacity

Throat depth up to 457mm

Hand crank drives both bottom and top bead rolls, gear-driven

Adjust the forming depth by moving the top bead rolls

Standard:  6 sets of forming rolls, 1/16", 1/8" and 1/4" flange dies, 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" round bead kit

                 1 Crank Handle

Optional

Dedicated Pedestal

Motorised Drive System

Fence Guide

Shear Roll Set

Specifications
SKU 173206
Model RM18
Capacity 1.2 mm
Throat depth 457 mm
Packing size 76x28x14 cm
N.W./G.W. 24/26 kg