KANG Industrial SS-18 Metal Shrinker Stretcher, Cast Iron 1.2mm Mild Steel Metal Stretcher, Solid Construction Shrinker Stretcher
KANG Industrial SS-18 Metal Shrinker Stretcher, Cast Iron 1.2mm Mild Steel Metal Stretcher, Solid Construction Shrinker Stretcher is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Standard freight charges do NOT include lifting off (unloading) from transport delivery vehicles where the total weight of goods exceeds 50kg, If you are unable to provide appropriate lifting please contact us for a quote on delivery that includes unloading.
Regional Australia address many need extra shipping cost
Business at home is treated as Residential
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KANG Industrial Shrinker Stretcher SS-18
The KANG Shrinker-Stretcher SS-18 is an economic, manual, hand-operated metal forming tool designed to shrink and stretch sheet metal profiles without compromising the material's strength. Ideal for creating inside and outside angles, curves, radii, and even full circles, it's perfect for custom fabrication tasks such as producing or repairing wheel well flanges, window edges, tail light flanges, and other components in automotive restoration, metalworking, or DIY projects. This compact unit includes a housing with a handle, one shrinker jaw, and one stretcher jaw.
Affordable Entry-Level Shrinker & Stretcher. At a competitive price point, it's accessible for hobbyists, home mechanics, and small businesses starting in metal fabrication, offering great value without sacrificing essential functionality for basic curving and flanging tasks.
Versatile for Common Applications Restoration Tools. Handles a range of materials, including mild steel, stainless, and aluminum, making it suitable for automotive restoration scenes, custom 4x4 modifications, or marine repairs where lightweight and corrosion-resistant metals are prevalent.
Compact and Portable Design Tools. Weighing just 5.5 kg with a shallow 25.4 mm throat, it's easy to store and transport in space-limited garages or mobile setups, ideal for on-site work in remote areas like mining towns or rural workshops.
No Power Required Automotive Restoration. Fully manual operation means no electricity needed, perfect for off-grid use in Australia's vast outback or during power outages, while still delivering precise shrinks and stretches for professional-quality results.
Expandable with Accessories. Compatible with optional stands or additional jaw sets available from KANG (Foot Operated Shrinker Stretcher SS-18FD), allowing users to upgrade for foot-operated convenience, enhancing productivity for frequent users in fabrication shops
Features
25.4 mm throat depth
Mild steel 1.2 mm, aluminum plate 1.6 mm
Compact design, easily bench on a vice or workbench
Comes with 2 sets of jaws: Shrinker Jaw & Stretcher Jaw
Easily change the jaws
Upgraded model SS-18FD, with foot pedal, two bodies, and two jaws; no need to change the jaws
Specifications
| SKU | 173208 |
| Model | SS-18 |
| Capacity | 1.2 mm |
| Throat depth | 25.4 mm |
| Packing size | 46x22x13 cm |
| N.W./G.W. | 5/6 kg |
Shipping
1. The freight cost for orders Excludes Remote Areas as well as some rural and out lying areas. Our service executive shall contact you shortly after you place orders if you are in a remote areas. To obtain the shipping rates applicable to your address.
2. Standard freight charges do NOT include lifting off (unloading) from transport delivery vehicles where the total weight of goods exceeds 50kg, If you are unable to provide appropriate lifting please contact us for a quote on delivery that includes unloading.
3. Residential delivery for heavy package (Over 30kg) would have extra cost, you will be contacted with the Fee, or we deliver package to nearest fright depot.
4. If you need to cancel a purchase after the product has been dispatched, please note that the postage fee may not be refundable. Additional postage fees may apply for re-delivery or re-direction requests.
5. Buyers must agree with the above postage and handling terms before purchase. Thank you very much for your kind understanding.
Returns
1. 10 Day acceptance period from date of delivery. Damage claims and order discrepancies will not be accepted after this time.
2. You must obtain a KANG Industrial issued RGA number PRIOR to returning any materials.
3. Please ensure returned goods are well packaged and include the parts/invoice as requested
4. Altered items are not eligible for return.
5. Buyer is responsible for all shipping charges.
6. We reserve the right to charge a minimum 15% restocking fee and in addition charge for "making good" any damaged or used items returned including items damaged in transit.
Warranty
1. KAKA Industrial provides 12 months warranty for this product from the date of purchase.
2. Please note that this warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, alterations, lack of maintenance or consumable parts.
3. The original end-user must give written notice to Seller of any suspected defect in the Goods prior to the expiration of the warranty period.
