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Barrow ABQYG-16A V2 Multi-Angle Hard Tube Bending Mould for 12 / 14 / 16mm OD Acrylic, PMMA and PETG Tubing
TL;DR: The ABQYG-16A V2 is a bench-top bending mould used together with a heat gun and a silicone bending cord to shape acrylic, PMMA and PETG rigid tubing into clean 45 degree and 90 degree bends. The body is 16mm tall ABS with a brushed stainless steel face plate, and three sets of POM positioning pins...
Common Applications
The ABQYG-16A V2 is a bench-top bending mould used together with a heat gun and a silicone bending cord to shape acrylic, PMMA and PETG rigid tubing into clean 45 degree and 90 degree bends. The body is 16mm tall ABS with a brushed stainless steel face plate, and three sets of POM positioning pins lock the tube against the mould at 12mm, 14mm and 16mm OD. After the tube is heated until pliable, it is laid against the pins and pressed against the contour, then held for several seconds while it cools and sets. Do not direct the heat gun at the mould itself; only heat the tubing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which tube diameters does the mould support?
A: 12mm, 14mm and 16mm OD acrylic, PMMA or PETG hard tubing, selected by swapping between the three sets of POM positioning pins on the jig.
Q: What bending angles can it produce?
A: 45 degree and 90 degree bends, plus simple straight offset bends. Multiple angles can be combined on the same length of tube as long as each bend cools before the next is started.
Q: What are the materials of the mould itself?
A: The body is ABS plastic 16mm thick with a brushed stainless steel face plate for wear resistance, and the locating pins are POM (acetal) for low friction against the hot tube.
Q: Do I need a silicone bending cord with this mould?
A: Yes. Inserting a matching silicone cord into the tube bore before heating is what keeps the wall from collapsing in the bend; the mould alone only sets the angle.
Q: Can I aim the heat gun directly at the mould?
A: No. Only heat the tubing. ABS will warp or scorch if hot air is held against it, which ruins the precision of future bends.
