Grizzly T32961 User manual

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MODEL T32961
60MM PIPE BENDER
INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce your risk of
serious injury, read this
entire manual BEFORE
using machine.
Figure 1. Model T32961 inventory.
Figure 2. Loose items inventory.
Introduction
The Model T32961 60mm Pipe Bender bends
1½" round pipe up to a maximum bending angle
of 180º.
Optional roller dies (sold separately) provide addi-
tional functionality to bend flat stock, C-channel,
round tube, square tube, and rectangular tube
(see Accessories on Page 7).
Specifications
Mild Steel Capacities
Round Pipe Max Capacity (Mild Steel) .............1½"
Round Pipe Max Wall Thickness .................0.125"
Round Pipe Min Outer Bending Radius .......... 20"
Max Bending Angle ....................................... 180º
Weight ........................................................67 lbs.
Optional Roller Die Capacity
Flat Stock Max Capacity (Mild Steel) ..............1¼"
C-Channel Max Capacity (Mild Steel) ........ 1" x 2"
Round Tube Max Capacity (Mild Steel) ............. 2"
Square Tube Max Capacity (Mild Steel) ............ 2"
Rect. Tube Max Capacity (Mild Steel) ........ 1" x 2"
Description Qty
A. Model T32961 60mm Pipe Bender ............. 1
B. Handle Crank .............................................. 1
C. Open-Ends Wrench 22/24mm ..................... 1
D. Hex Wrench 6mm ........................................ 1
E. Flat Washer 8mm ........................................ 1
F. Cap Screw M8-1.25 x 20 ............................. 1
Inventory (Figures 1–2)
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NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
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This machine and its
components are very
heavy. Get lifting help or
use power lifting equip-
ment such as a forklift to
move heavy items.
Eye injury hazard! Always
wear safety glasses when
using this machine.
Bending material greater than capacity of
machine may damage the roller dies. Always
measure workpiece diameters before begin-
ning any bending operation.
Figure 3. Location of bending roller shaft square
end.
Figure 4. Cap screw and flat washer installed on
handle crank.
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Needed for Setup
Recommended Items Qty
Additional Person for Lifting ............................... 1
Safety Glasses (for each person) .................. 1 Pr.
Power Drill .......................................................... 1
Drill Bit 5⁄16" ......................................................... 1
Mounting Hardware ............................ As Needed
Wrench or Socket 1⁄2" ...................................2 Ea.
Clean Shop Rags ............................... As Needed
Assembly
The machine must be fully assembled before it
can be operated. Before beginning the assembly
process, refer to Needed for Setup and gather
all listed items. To ensure the assembly process
goes smoothly, first clean any parts that are cov-
ered or coated in oil or rust preventative.
To assemble handle crank:
1. Install handle crank on square end of bending
roller shaft (see Figure 3).
2. Install (1) M8-1.25 x 20 cap screw and (1)
8mm flat washer on handle crank and tighten
to secure (see Figure 4).

The base of this machine has mounting holes
that allow it to be fastened to a workbench or
other mounting surface to prevent it from moving
during operation and causing accidental injury or
damage.
The strongest mounting option is a "Through
Mount" (see example below) where holes are
drilled all the way through the workbench—and
hex bolts, washers, and hex nuts are used to
secure the machine in place.
Machine Base
Workbench
Hex
Bolt
Flat Washer
Flat Washer
Lock Washer
Hex Nut
Figure 6. "Through Mount" setup.
Figure 7. "Direct Mount" setup.
Machine Base
Workbench
Lag Screw
Flat Washer
Another option is a "direct mount" (see example
below) where the machine is secured directly to
the workbench with lag screws and washers.
Mounting Surface
Handle Crank
Mounting
Surface Edge
Figure 5. Handle crank clearing mounted
surface.
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Mounting
Number of Mounting Holes ............................. 4
Diameter of Mounting Hardware................. 5⁄16"
IMPORTANT: This machine MUST be mounted
on the edge of a workbench or wall in order for
the handle crank to clear the mounting surface
during operations (see Figure 5). When mounting
to a workbench surface, verify that the workbench
is sturdy enough to support the full weight of the
Model T32961 with the heaviest possible work-
piece without tipping over. Consider mounting
the workbench to the floor to prevent tipping, if
needed.

Figure 9. Workpiece on drive rollers, and
bending roller contacting workpiece (handle
crank removed for clarity).
Figure 10. Bending roller pressing bend into
workpiece.
Figure 8. Bending roller raised and drive rollers
installed and spaced evenly apart (handle crank
removed for clarity).
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Bending Operations
The Model T32961 60mm Pipe Bender is capable
of bending 1½" round pipe up to a maximum
bending angle of 180º. Adjustable drive rollers
provide consistent bending angles and are easily
configured to support workpiece requirements.
IMPORTANT: This machine MUST be mounted
to a workbench or wall before operating. Mounting
prevents tipping or shifting that may occur during
operation (see Mounting on Page 3).
To bend a round pipe:
1. Space drive rollers evenly apart in slots on
lower frame according to desired bend radius
(see Figure 8).
Note: The distance between drive rollers
determines bending radius. Spacing drive
rollers farther apart will form a larger cir-
cumference in workpiece than spacing them
close together.
2. Rotate handle counterclockwise to raise
bending roller until there is enough space to
insert workpiece (see Figure 8).
Drive RollersLower Frame Slot
Handle
Bending
Roller
3. Place workpiece on drive rollers and rotate
handle until bending roller contacts work-
piece (see Figure 9).
Note: Extra length may be required on each
end of workpiece due to irregular angles cre-
ated while forming bends. This length can be
trimmed afterwards.
4. Rotate handle crank to move workpiece back
and forth over drive rollers and slowly rotate
handle to lower bending roller on workpiece
(see Figure 10). Repeat this motion until
desired bending angle is achieved.
Note: If multiple passes are required for a
specific depth, tighten jam nut on leadscrew
to lock bending roller height (see Figure 10).
5. Rotate handle to raise bending roller before
removing workpiece from machine. Trim any
excess length from workpiece, if applicable.
Workpiece
Bending Roller
Jam Nut
Drive Rollers

Figure 11. Bending roller supporting
components.
Bending
Roller
Shaft
Cotter
Pin
Rear Bending
Roller Mount
Flat
Washer
Cap Screw
(1 of 2)
Figure 12. Bending roller assembly components.
Bending
Roller Die
Key
Keyway
Side View Bending
Roller Shaft
Figure 13. Bending roller die keyway aligned
with key on bending roller shaft.
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Changing Roller Dies
The Model T32961 60mm Pipe Bender comes
with a pre-installed 1½" round pipe roller die set,
consisting of (1) bending roller die and (2) drive
roller dies. Optional roller dies (see Accessories
on Page 7) are available to increase the capabili-
ties of this machine.
Items Needed Qty
Wrenches or Sockets 17, 24mm ...................2 Ea.
Hex Wrenches 5, 6mm .................................1 Ea.
Steel Hammer .................................................... 1
Pin Punch 3⁄16" .................................................... 1
Pry Bar 12" ......................................................... 1
Needle-Nose Pliers ............................................ 1
Wood Blocks 2" x 4" (6" Length) ........................ 2
To Change Bending Roller Die
1. Loosen (4) M16-2 hex nuts on drive rollers,
and remove drive rollers from frame slots
(see Figure 11).
2. Loosen (4) M10-1.5 x 130 hex bolts on
machine frame (see Figure 11). DO NOT
remove bolts.
3. Remove (1) M8-1.25 x 20 cap screw and (1)
8mm flat washer from handle crank, then
remove handle crank (see Figure 11).
4. Firmly grasp leadscrew and remove (4)
M8-1.25 x 25 cap screws supporting bend-
ing roller assembly (see Figure 11), then lift
bending roller assembly out of frame.
5. Remove cotter pin and flat washer from
bending roller assembly (see Figure 12).
6. Remove (2) M6-1 x 16 cap screws from rear
bending roller mount, and remove rear bend-
ing roller mount (see Figure 12).
7. Using a pry bar, carefully remove bend-
ing roller die from bending roller shaft (see
Figure 13).
Note: If key is attached to bending roller
die after removal, remove key from die and
install key in bending roller shaft keyway (see
Figure 13).
8. Install new bending roller die on bending
roller shaft, making sure to align key with key-
way on bending roller die (see Figure 13).
Leadscrew
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Drive
Roller Die
Roller
Stud
Pin Punch
Recess
Top View
2" x 4" Wood
Block (1 of 2)
6"
Figure 15. Drive roller die on wood blocks.
Hex Nut
(1 of 2)
Drive Roller Die
Flat Washer
(1 of 2)
Spacer
(1 of 2)
Roller
Stud
Figure 14. Drive roller assembly components.
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9. Center bending roller die on bending roller
shaft, and install rear bending roller mount.
10. Secure rear bending roller mount with (2)
M6-1 x 16 cap screws removed in Step 6 of
To Change Bending Roller Die on Page 5.
11. Install flat washer and cotter pin removed in
Step 5 of To Change Bending Roller Die
on Page 5.
12. Lower bending roller assembly into machine
frame with cotter pin side of bending roller
shaft facing rear of machine. Secure in place
with (4) M8-1.25 x 25 cap screws removed
in Step 4 of To Change Bending Roller Die
on Page 5.
13. Install handle crank on bending roller shaft,
and secure with (1) M8-1.25 x 20 cap screw
and (1) 8mm flat washer removed in Step 3 of
To Change Bending Roller Die on Page 5.
14. Tighten (4) M10-1.5 x 130 hex bolts loosened
during Step 2 of To Change Bending Roller
Die on Page 5.
15. Proceed to To Change Drive Roller Dies.
To Change Drive Roller Dies
1. Remove (2) M16-2 hex nuts, flat washers,
and spacers from drive roller assembly (see
Figure 14).
4. Verify roller stud is centered in drive roller die
and install (2) spacers removed in Step 1.
5. Place drive roller assembly in desired lower
frame slot, and install (2) flat washers and
M16-2 hex nuts removed in Step 1.
6. Perform Steps 1–5 on second drive roller
assembly.
2. Support drive roller die on wood blocks, and
use a steel hammer and 3⁄16" pin punch on the
end of the roller stud with a pin punch recess
to remove roller stud (see Figure 15).
3. Place new drive roller die on wood blocks,
and use a steel hammer and 3⁄16" pin punch
on the end of the roller stud with a pin punch
recess to insert roller stud (see Figure 15).

Installing unapproved accessories may
cause machine to malfunction, resulting in
serious personal injury or machine damage.
To reduce this risk, only install accessories
recommended for this machine by Grizzly.
NOTICE
Refer to our website or latest catalog for
additional recommended accessories.
Figure 16. South Bend SB1365 and Primrose
T26419 lubricants.
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Accessories
T33025—Round Tube Roller Die Set 1⁄2" (3-Pc)
T33026—Round Tube Roller Die Set 5⁄8" (3-Pc)
T33027—Round Tube Roller Die Set 3⁄4" (3-Pc)
T33028—Round Tube Roller Die Set 7⁄8" (3-Pc)
T33029—Round Tube Roller Die Set 1" (3-Pc)
T33030—Round Tube Roller Die Set 11⁄8" (3-Pc)
T33031—Round Tube Roller Die Set 11⁄4" (3-Pc)
T33032—Round Tube Roller Die Set 13⁄8" (3-Pc)
T33033—Round Tube Roller Die Set 11⁄2" (3-Pc)
T33034—Round Tube Roller Die Set 15⁄8" (3-Pc)
T33035—Round Tube Roller Die Set 13⁄4" (3-Pc)
T33036—Round Tube Roller Die Set 2" (3-Pc)
T33037—Round Pipe Roller Die Set 1⁄4" (3-Pc)
T33038—Round Pipe Roller Die Set 3⁄8" (3-Pc)
T33039—Round Pipe Roller Die Set 1⁄2" (3-Pc)
T33040—Round Pipe Roller Die Set 3⁄4" (3-Pc)
T33041—Round Pipe Roller Die Set 1" (3-Pc)
T33042—Round Pipe Roller Die Set 11⁄4" (3-Pc)
T33043—Round Pipe Roller Die Set 11⁄2" (3-Pc)
T33044—Square Tube Roller Die Set 1⁄2" (3-Pc)
T33045—Square Tube Roller Die Set 3⁄4" (3-Pc)
T33046—Square Tube Roller Die Set 1" (3-Pc)
T33047—Square Tube Roller Die Set 11⁄4" (3-Pc)
T33048—Square Tube Roller Die Set 11⁄2" (3-Pc)
T33049—Rect.Tube Roller Die Set 1"x 2" (3-Pc)
T33050—Flat Stock Roller Die Set 11⁄4" (3-Pc)
T33051—C-Channel Roller Die Set 1"x 2" (3-Pc)
Cleaning & Lubrication
Use a brush and shop vacuum to remove debris
from the roller die surfaces. Never blow off the
Model T32961 with compressed air, as this could
force metal burrs deep into the mechanisms and
airborne metal fragments may cause injury to
yourself or bystanders.
Items Needed Qty
Stiff Brushes ....................................................... 2
Clean Shop Rags ............................... As Needed
Mineral Spirits ..................................... As Needed
SB1365 or ISO 68 Equivalent ............. As Needed
T26419 or NLGI#2 Equivalent ............ As Needed
Roller Dies & Machine Surfaces
Lube Type ...............SB1365 or ISO 68 Equivalent
Lube Amount .........................................Thin Coat
Lubrication Frequency ...............................Weekly
Remove any rust build-up from unpainted steel
surfaces with mineral spirits and treat with regular
applications of South Bend SB1365 Way Oil or
ISO 68 equivalent.
Leadscrew
Lube Type .............. T26419 or NLGI#2 Equivalent
Lube Amount .........................................Thin Coat
Lubrication Frequency ..............................Monthly
Clean leadscrew with a brush and mineral spirits
to remove grime and old lubrication. Use a clean
brush to wipe leadscrew threads with Primrose
T26419 Syn-O-Gen High Speed Bearing Grease
or NLGI#2 equivalent, then rotate leadscrew
several times over full range of travel to spread
lubricant and ensure smooth movement.
SB1365
ISO 68 Oil
T26419
NLGI#2 Grease

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T32961 Parts Breakdown

REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION
1 PT32961001 FLAT WASHER 10MM 24 PT32961024 BENDING ROLLER SHAFT
2 PT32961002 HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 130 25 PT32961025 KEY 6 X 6 X 50 RE
3 PT32961003 FLAT WASHER 16MM 26 PT32961026 HANDLE CRANK
4 PT32961004 HEX NUT M16-2 27 PT32961027 HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 20
5 PT32961005 CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 25 28 PT32961028 HOLLOW HANDLE 28 X 100, 13
6 PT32961006 FRAME 29 PT32961029 HE X NUT M12-1. 75 THI N
7 PT32961007 FLAT WASHER 20MM 30 PT32961030 HEX NUT M10-1. 5
8 PT32961008 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16 31 PT32961031 SPACER 16ID X 20OD X 94L
9 PT32961009 BENDING ROLLER GUIDE 32 PT32961032 ROUND PIPE DRIVE ROLLER DIE 1-1/2"
10 PT32961010 BENDI NG ROLLER MOUNT, REAR 33 PT32961033 STUD-DE M16-2 X 110, 24
11 PT32961011 KNOB M12-1.75, D40, BALL 34 PT32961034 SPACER 16ID X 30OD X 14L
12 PT32961012 STUD-DE M12-1.75 X 365, 18 35 PT32961035 DRIVE ROLLER ASSEMBLY
13 PT32961013 LEADSCREW 36 PT32961036 BENDING ROLLER ASSEMBLY
14 PT32961014 LEADSCREW MO UNTI NG BLOCK 37 PT32961037 FLAT WASHER 8MM
15 PT32961015 BUSHING 8ID X 12OD X 10L 38 PT32961038 GAUGE POINTER
16 PT32961016 BALL BEARING 608ZZ 39 PT32961039 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 10
17 PT32961017 HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 30 40 PT32961040 BENDI NG ROLLER MOUNT, FRONT
18 PT32961018 BALL BEARING 6004ZZ 41 PT32961041 RIVET 2 X 6MM
19 PT32961019 ROUND PIPE BENDING ROLLER DIE 1-1/2" 42 PT32961042 DEPTH GAUGE
20 PT32961020 BENDI NG ROLLER MOUNT, TOP 43 PT32961043 SHOULDER SCREW M12-1.75 X 20, 12 X 95
21 PT32961021 KEYED BUSHING 44 PT32961044 HEX NUT 30MM
22 PT32961022 SET SCREW M6-1 X 12 45 PT32961045 WRENCH 22 X 24MM OPEN-ENDS
23 PT32961023 COTTER PIN 4 X 50 STANDARD 46 PT32961046 HEX WRENCH 6MM
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T32961 Parts List

Safety labels help reduce the risk of serious injury caused by machine hazards. If any label comes
off or becomes unreadable, the owner of this machine MUST replace it in the original location
before resuming operations. For replacements, contact [phone] or www.grizzly.com.
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REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION
100 PT32961100 COMBO WARNING LABEL 103 PT32961103 MACHINE ID LABEL
101 PT32961101 GRIZZLY.COM LABEL 104 PT32961104 TOUCH-UP PA I NT, GRI ZZLY GREEN
102 PT32961102 MODEL NUMBER LABEL
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