Bernardo Folding Machine with segmented upper blade TB 2020
The Bernardo TB 2020 folding machine is a universal and robust machine, designed for tinsmiths, repair shops, and craft work. The segmented upper blade allows for a wide range of bending possibilities, including complex profiles and large workpieces. The segments are individually removable, enabling the creation of boxes and particular shapes with great precision. The high upper blade allows for the production of tall bent profiles, while angle adjustment via a scale ensures accuracy in every process. With a working length of 2020 mm and capacity up to 2 mm thickness, the TB 2020 offers high performance and great flexibility. Thanks to its modern construction and ergonomic design, it ensures easy and fast bending using the bracket handle. It is suitable for workshops looking for reliability, versatility, and quality.
Main Specifications
Segmented upper blade for flexible processing
Individually removable segments for boxes and complex profiles
High upper blade for tall bends
Angle adjustment via graduated scale
Wide opening for working on large workpieces
Robust construction with modern design
Easy and fast bending thanks to the bracket handle
Working length 2020 mm, up to 2 mm thickness
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Brand |
Bernardo |
| Model |
TB 2020 |
| Working length |
2020 mm |
| Max. sheet thickness |
2.0 mm |
| Max. opening width with segments |
122 mm |
| Max. opening width without segments |
144 mm |
| Max. clearance height closed |
22 mm |
| Bending angle |
0° – 135° |
| Working height |
920 mm |
| Width |
2750 mm |
| Depth |
560 mm |
| Height |
1260 mm |
| Weight |
1025 kg |
Standard equipment
Bernardo TB 2020 folding machine
Segmented upper blade
Bending segments 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 50 | 75 | 100 | 150 | 200 | 300 | 500 | 510 mm
Logistics
Bernardo Shipping: 5–9 working days (7 days to Southern Italy). Original spare parts available with 3–5 working days shipping. Customer support available in Italian.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the TB series and the SB series in the Bernardo bending machine range?
The TB series (like this TB 2020) has a segmented upper blade: the segments are interchangeable and individually removable, allowing for openings in the blade to create boxes, deep U-profiles, and high-edged parts without interfering with the machine's structure. The SB series has integrated cutting rails — more suitable for cutting + bending thin sheet metal in a single workstation. TB: complex shapes. SB: cut and bend in sequence.
How are the interchangeable segments of the TB 2020 used?
To create a box: remove the segments in the positions corresponding to the side walls of the box (where the already bent sheet metal must "pass through" the blade during subsequent bends). The segments can be disassembled and reassembled without tools. This operation transforms the TB 2020 from a simple folding machine into a tool for complex three-dimensional shapes — the main functional difference compared to folding machines without a segmented blade.
What is the maximum thickness for aluminum and stainless steel with the TB 2020?
The nominal capacity of 1.5 mm refers to S235 steel (400 N/mm²). For aluminum, the capacity increases by 30–50% — approximately 2.1 mm. For AISI 304 stainless steel, it decreases by 30–40% — approximately 1.0 mm. For thicknesses near the limit, always verify with a test piece before series production.
Can the TB 2020 replace a press brake for craft work?
For sheet metal up to 1.5 mm and lengths up to 2020 mm, the TB 2020 covers the vast majority of craft work in sheet metal processing, light carpentry, and workshops. Press brakes (AKPL) are necessary when: thickness exceeds 3 mm, working in series with high volumes, millimetric repeatability is critical (the TB 2020 has manual precision). For craft production and maintenance, the TB is the correct choice for its cost/performance ratio.
Are blades, segments, and spare parts available?
Upper blades, interchangeable segments, and original Bernardo spare parts available with 3–5 working days shipping. Customer support available in Italian.
