KANG Industrial Shrinker Stretcher SS-18
The KANG Shrinker-Stretcher SS-18 is an economic, manual, hand-operated metal forming tool designed to shrink and stretch sheet metal profiles without compromising the material's strength. Ideal for creating inside and outside angles, curves, radii, and even full circles, it's perfect for custom fabrication tasks such as producing or repairing wheel well flanges, window edges, tail light flanges, and other components in automotive restoration, metalworking, or DIY projects. This compact unit includes a housing with a handle, one shrinker jaw, and one stretcher jaw.
Affordable Entry-Level Shrinker & Stretcher. At a competitive price point, it's accessible for hobbyists, home mechanics, and small businesses starting in metal fabrication, offering great value without sacrificing essential functionality for basic curving and flanging tasks.
Versatile for Common Applications Restoration Tools. Handles a range of materials, including mild steel, stainless, and aluminum, making it suitable for automotive restoration scenes, custom 4x4 modifications, or marine repairs where lightweight and corrosion-resistant metals are prevalent.
Compact and Portable Design Tools. Weighing just 5.5 kg with a shallow 25.4 mm throat, it's easy to store and transport in space-limited garages or mobile setups, ideal for on-site work in remote areas like mining towns or rural workshops.
No Power Required Automotive Restoration. Fully manual operation means no electricity needed, perfect for off-grid use in Australia's vast outback or during power outages, while still delivering precise shrinks and stretches for professional-quality results.
Expandable with Accessories. Compatible with optional stands or additional jaw sets available from KANG (Foot Operated Shrinker Stretcher SS-18FD), allowing users to upgrade for foot-operated convenience, enhancing productivity for frequent users in fabrication shops
Features
25.4 mm throat depth
Mild steel 1.2 mm, aluminum plate 1.6 mm
Compact design, easily bench on a vice or workbench
Comes with 2 sets of jaws: Shrinker Jaw & Stretcher Jaw
Easily change the jaws
Upgraded model SS-18FD, with foot pedal, two bodies, and two jaws; no need to change the jaws
Specifications
SKU 173208
Model SS-18
Capacity 1.2 mm
Throat depth 25.4 mm
Packing size 46x22x13 cm
N.W./G.W. 5/6 kg
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