Pan brake Folder

A Pan Brake Folder (also known as a metal folding brake or finger brake) is a sheet metal fabrication machine designed to bend, fold and form steel and other metals with accuracy and repeatability. Unlike a standard straight brake, a panbrake uses removable fingers, allowing operators to create precise bends, closed boxes, deep channels, and complex shapes that cannot be formed on traditional bending equipment.

These machines are essential in fabrication workshops, HVAC manufacturing, roofing and cladding, stainless steel fabrication, engineering shops, and jobbing environments where flexibility and accuracy are a daily requirement.

Application of a Pan brake Folder

Panbrake folders are widely used in the production of metal parts for industries such as construction, automotive, aerospace, and HVAC. They are ideal for creating components like enclosures, brackets, panels, and frames. Whether it’s for small-scale custom work or large-scale production, panbrake folders provide the precision and flexibility needed to meet diverse fabrication needs.

Panbrakes are used across a wide range of industries, including:

  • Sheet metal fabrication
  • HVAC ducting and air-conditioning manufacturing
  • Stainless steel catering and commercial kitchens
  • Roofing, flashing and architectural metalwork
  • Automotive restoration
  • Electrical cabinet manufacturing
  • General engineering
  • Small-batch manufacturing
  • Maintenance workshops
Any industry requiring repeated, accurate folding will benefit from a reliable panbrake.

Cidan Pan brake Folder

Fintek Industries Panbrake FolDers

Pan brake Folder vs Press Brake

Choose a Pan Brake When You Need:

  • Box and tray folds
  • Complex folds requiring removable fingers
  • Low to medium volume production
  • >Lighter materials
  • Quick setup for short runs

Choose a Press Brake When You Need:

  • Heavy-duty bending
  • Complex CNC-controlled forming
  • Thick plate material
  • Large-scale production
  • High accuracy over long lengths

Most workshops benefit from having, but panbrakes are particularly valuable for versatility and day-to-day folding tasks.

Need Help Choosing the Right Folder?

Ready to elevate your sheet metal and steel fabrication with our advanced panbrake folders? If you’re unsure which model suits your application, we can help you evaluate:
  • Material thickness

  • Maximum fold length

  • Type of products you manufacture

  • Production volume

  • Space constraints

  • Budget and long-term ROI

Our team can recommend the ideal machine for your fabrication requirements.  Contact Power Machinery today on (02) 8445 8555 for a consultation or to request a quote. Our team is here to assist you with all your fabrication machinery needs.