{"product_id":"greenlee-1818-mechanical-bender","title":"Greenlee 1818 Mechanical Bender for 1\/2in. to 2in. Conduit  - Reconditioned - 1818","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGreenlee 1818 Mechanical Bender for 1\/2in. to 2in. Conduit  - Reconditioned - 1818\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1818 Mechanical Bender is designed for years of dependable trouble-free service. No storage box required. All of the shoes may be stored on the bender. Note: Bender holds follow bars, rollers and pins so the complete unit may be chained to a post for security. The carriage minimizes deflection when bending larger conduit. The steel main frame does not require a tie bar to support the bending system. The shoe and ratchet segment unit is automatically retained by the friction button when loading the conduit. The lock system releases automatically. The frame unit accepts existing 1818 shoes, cushion roller and follow bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Greenlee 1818 Bends a wide variety of types and sizes of conduit using a durable ratchet mechanism for easy bending. Bypass the ratchet for fast, direct bending on smaller sizes. Has a bending degree indicator and charts for fast, easy, accurate bending. All shoes and bending accessories can be mounted to the frame unit and secured with a chain and lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision Bending for Coated Conduit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed specifically for 40 mil PVC-coated rigid conduit, ensuring accurate bends without damaging protective coatings.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional-Grade Fit and Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps maintain conduit integrity while producing consistent, code-compliant bend radii.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproves Installation Quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reduces coating scuffing, flattening, or deformation during bending operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-Duty Jobsite Durability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Built for repeated use in commercial and industrial electrical installations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystem Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intended for use with Greenlee bending systems for reliable performance and secure operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReconditioned Value Option:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Refurbished tooling offers professional performance at a reduced procurement cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What is the Greenlee 34344 Bending Shoes for 40 Mil PVC-Coated Rigid Conduit (Reconditioned)?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: A specialized heavy-duty shoe set designed for Greenlee hydraulic conduit benders, used specifically to bend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\" PVC-coated rigid (40 mil)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e conduit with proper radius control and coating protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What is it used for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: It is used in industrial and utility electrical work to form accurate bends in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePVC-coated rigid conduit systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly used in corrosive or harsh environments like wastewater plants, industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What conduit size does it support?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: It is designed for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4-inch rigid conduit with 40 mil PVC coating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ensuring proper fit and bend radius without damaging the protective coating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What equipment is it compatible with?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: It is intended for use with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreenlee 880 and 884 hydraulic conduit benders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which are commonly used for large-diameter conduit bending.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What is its bend radius?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: It produces a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecenterline bend radius of approximately 18-1\/4 inches (463.6 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for consistent, code-compliant bends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Why does PVC-coated conduit need special shoes?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: Standard shoes can damage the coating, so this shoe set is engineered with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadjusted tolerances and coated contact surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to protect the 40 mil PVC layer during bending and reduce abrasion or peeling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What are its key 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