Van Mark IM1065 Industrial Metal Master 20 EZ

Get back on track with the new standard in portable brakes. The new Industrial Metal Master 20 EZ gives you more flexibility to make the complex bends now in demand with metal & commercial roofing jobs. With a throat depth of 20", the Industrial Metal Master 20 EZ has now become the new standard from which others will be measured.

Specs: 

Base Rails: Van Mark brakes have 2 full base rail extrusions for a full frame brake and the castings are mounted on top of them. Other brakes have a rear rail but do not have a separate front base rail. This is why other brakes can twist and struggle with anything thicker than .019 aluminum.

Cam Locking system: Van Mark brakes use a simple 2 piece rotating cam and wedge that self adjusts to different material thicknesses. Other manufacturers use a complicated toggle lock that "pops" closed causing metal contact and wear, as well as requires manual adjustments for different material thicknesses. With fewer moving parts the cam and wedge system requires minimum maintenance.

Castings: Van Mark brakes use a cast aluminum base and cast aluminum top locking arm. Others use a combination of cast aluminum and a lesser quality aluminum angle for their top locking arm.

Locking Handle: The Van Mark brakes lock by pushing handle away from the user which is a more efficient way to keep the handle out of the way on large bends. If a user learned on other brakes, they may be used to locking brakes backwards. A few days of use and they are typically used to the more efficient Van Mark way.

Bending Handle: Van Mark uses full loop handles with 2-4 integrated contact points that allow for truer bends. Other brakes use independent stick handles prone to uneven bends. Also, the Van Mark handle posts don't catch and break when loading the brake on and off a truck.

What is the difference between the Mark I (red) and Mark II TrimMaster (green) Brakes?

The hinge. The Mark I has a set hinge and the Mark II has a POWERslot hinge. The POWERslot hinge makes a standard 5/8 bend and the set hinge makes a standard 3/4 bend.

Why a Van Mark brake over a Competitors?

The Overall Quality and the tools are stronger: 2 full base rails for a full frame brake and a locking jaw with a reinforced aluminum hollow core extrusion.

Lower maintenance and cost of ownership: Fewer moving parts mean fewer things to go wrong, fewer field adjustments and less need to be repaired.

Which Van Mark is the closest competitor to the others 14 in. throat and 19 in. throat brakes?

The TM10 and M10 have a 14 in. throat depth and the MM1050 has a 20 in. throat depth.

Are replacement/maintenance parts available?

Yes. Parts are available for every Van Mark EVER manufactured.

What metals are the Van Mark Brakes designed to bend?

Mark I; Mark II; Metal Master 20 & Trim-A-Brake : Residential light gauge aluminum coil.

Mark IV TrimMaster & Industrial Metal Master 20 : Industrial painted and roofing steel.

How thick will the TrimCutter cut?

Up to 24 ga. painted steel, or generally anything the brake will bend.

Will Van Mark TrimCutter, TrimFormer and QuickScore work on competitors brakes?

No. Van Mark uses a 4-point track bearing system while others use less expensive dual-point tracking system. Therefore, other brakes are not built to properly accommodate these Van Mark Accessories.

Does the CD24 attach to the brake?

No, unlike others that require you to attach it to the brake for it to work, the Van Mark Coil Dispenser offers you the choice to not only set up to feed directly into any brake, but also onto a table or work bench if you should require that.