RIDGID 358 Model Geared Ratchet Tube Bender for 5/8″ OD Tubing, 3″ Radius Bend

Condition: Used

This RIDGID 358 Geared Ratchet Tube Bender is a heavy-duty manual tube bending tool designed for accurate bends in metal tubing. Model 358 is intended for 5/8″ OD / 16 mm tubing and produces a 3″ centerline bend radius. The tool uses two long handles, a geared ratchet mechanism, and a degree-marked bending scale to help form consistent bends with controlled leverage. It is commonly used in HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, hydraulic, pneumatic, maintenance, and fabrication work where clean bends are needed without powered equipment.

Features

• Manufacturer: RIDGID
• Model: 358
• Catalog/part number: 35170
• Tool type: geared ratchet tube bender
• Tube size: 5/8″ OD / 16 mm
• Bend radius: 3″ / 76 mm
• Maximum bend angle: up to 180°
• Manual two-handle operation
• Geared ratchet mechanism helps reduce bending effort
• Degree scale on the bending form for angle control
• Marked on body: 3″ Radius Tube Bender
• Suitable for heavy-wall steel tubing within rated capacity
• Suitable for stainless steel tubing within rated capacity
• Suitable for hard copper water tube types K and L within rated capacity
• Designed to make smooth bends without flattening when used with correct tubing size and material
• Rugged metal construction for field and shop use
• Does not require electrical power, batteries, or hydraulic pump

Applications

• HVAC installation and service
• Refrigeration line work
• Plumbing and mechanical piping
• Hard copper tube bending
• Instrumentation tubing
• Hydraulic and pneumatic line fabrication
• Industrial maintenance
• Equipment repair and retrofit work
• Boiler room and mechanical room service
• Fabrication shops and service trucks
• Field work where a portable manual bender is preferred

Cross-Referenced Models

• RIDGID 358
• RIDGID No. 358
• RIDGID 35170
• RIDGID 358 Geared Ratchet Tube Bender
• RIDGID 358 5/8″ OD Tube Bender
• RIDGID 358 3″ Radius Tube Bender
• 5/8″ OD geared ratchet tube bender
• 3″ radius hand tube bender
• Manual ratchet tube bender 5/8 inch
• RIDGID 5/8″ OD tubing bender

Compatible Systems and Related Tooling

This tool is a standalone manual tube bender, but it is often used as part of a larger tube preparation and installation setup. A complete working kit may include:

• Tube cutter
• Deburring tool or reamer
• Measuring tape or ruler
• Layout marker
• Tube straightener, where applicable
• Flaring tool for HVAC and refrigeration work
• Swaging or expanding tool, where applicable
• Wrenches and fitting tools
• Bench vise or tubing support for controlled setup work

The RIDGID 358 belongs to the broader RIDGID geared ratchet tube bender family. Other models in the same style may have different tubing capacities and bend radii, so the correct model should be chosen according to tubing outside diameter, wall thickness, material, and required bend radius.

Comparable Products

• RIDGID 368 geared ratchet tube bender
• RIDGID 378 geared ratchet tube bender
• Imperial Eastman manual tube benders
• Swagelok® hand tube benders of similar tubing size
• Parker® hand tube benders for instrumentation tubing
• Yellow Jacket® HVAC tube benders
• Rothenberger® manual tube benders
• CPS® tubing benders for refrigeration and HVAC applications
• Generic 5/8″ OD manual ratchet tube benders
• Generic 3″ centerline radius tube benders

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Common Requests:

1. RIDGID 358 geared ratchet tube bender for 5/8″ OD tubing
2. Used RIDGID 35170 3″ radius manual tube bender
3. RIDGID No. 358 hand bender for copper and steel tubing
4. Manual ratchet tube bender for HVAC and refrigeration work
5. 5/8 inch OD tubing bender with 3 inch bend radius

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