Tube Benders

Tube Bending Tool

The Tube Benders category covers the precision bending tools HVAC technicians use to form smooth, kink-free bends in copper, aluminum and soft metal tubing. Proper bends protect refrigerant flow, prevent work-hardening and help line sets fit cleanly around obstacles without extra fittings.

Here you’ll find lever-type tube benders, spring benders, ratcheting and hydraulic benders, multi-size handheld benders, reverse-bend tools and mini-split/VRF tube bending sets. These tools are used on refrigerant line sets, mini-split piping, VRF headers, ice machine lines, water supply tubes and condensate drains where appearance, clearance and flow all matter.

• Lever & mandrel tube benders for accurate 90° and offset bends.
• Compact & mini benders for tight mechanical spaces and wall cavities.
• Spring benders to support soft copper and prevent kinks on small sizes.
• Ratcheting & hydraulic benders for larger-diameter or harder tubing.
• Multi-size bender sets covering common HVAC line-set sizes.

When choosing tube benders for HVAC work, verify tubing material compatibility, size range (OD), minimum bend radius, degree markings, handle length and whether you need in-place or bench bending. A properly sized bender maintains tube roundness and inside diameter to keep refrigerant velocities and oil return within spec.

Pro tip: Plan your run and mark bend locations before you start. Use the bender’s angle gauge and take multiple light pulls instead of one hard bend—this gives smoother arcs and reduces the risk of flattening the tube.