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Forma Steel offers a Tool Rental program to help aid contractors in quicker and easier installation of our metal panels. We also offer tools to purchase to ensure you have exactly what you require in the field for every project.

Tools For Rent

Contact us at tools@formasteel.ca to rent

Swenson Shear Heavy Duty Pivot Shear

This shear is designed to make cutting exposed fastener panels as easy as possible. The blades are interchangeable in case you need to cut several different profile types. The shear eliminates blurred edges, flying metal and wasted time. 

  • Can shear exposed fastener panel up to 48" in width
  • Ideal for straight cuts
  • Can cut a perfect 90°
  • Max Gauge - 24ga
  • Weights 120lbs

Freaud Seaming Pro

The Seaming Pro combines the most desired features in one seaming unit while being a lightweight tool to work with (14lbs without drill). It features a double lock in one pass as well as cutting capabilities.

  • Cordless Operation: Works with 18v 5amp power drills
  • Self Adjusting for Optimal Pressure
  • Easily Adjustable for 1" and 1-1/2" Seaming Heights
  • Seams up to 40ft per Minute

Biegetec Double Seamer PVC

The Biegetec Double Hand Seamer seams both the first and second stage of our Mechanical Loc Panel seam, and features built in protection to ensure painted panels do not get damaged in the process.

  • Compatible with 1" and 1 1/2" high standing seam panels
  • PVC inserts prevent scratching painted panels for a great finished look
  • 7″ Width
  • Handles finish in standing up position

Swenson Shear Snap Table Pro

The Snap Table PRO is the best way to increase installation efficiency for your standing seam panels. This machine makes it easy to be consistent in your cuts, notches and hems. Effortlessly prep your panels for your eaves, hips and valleys.

    • Save an average of 40% on labour costs
    • Can help you fully prep your panel in about 30 seconds
    • Virtually eliminates the need for tin snips
    • Notchers Available for All Our Standing Seam Profiles

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    Tools For Purchase

    Contact us at tools@formasteel.ca for pricing & availability

    TurboShear Drill Power Shear

    The Malco TurboShear Heavy Duty is a powerful sheet metal cutting tool that can be quickly attached to a corded or cordless drill. This electric shear attachment has the capability to make fast straight, curved, or square cuts in most common sheet metals.

    • Can operate at high or low speeds for required control
    • Up to 18-gauge (1.22 mm) cutting capacity in mild steel
    • Make fast straight, curved, or square cuts
    • Compatible with corded or cordless drills

    18″ Drip Edge Folder

    18-inch (46 cm) Drip Edge Folding Tools make quick bends along the drip edge of flat-pan standing seam metal roofing panels.

    • Two rib-reinforced steel plates welded together
    • 1-inch (25.4 mm) and 1-1/2-inch (38.1 mm) deep bends
    • Maximum 22-gauge (0.76 mm) steel

    More Tools For Purchase

    Perforated 7/8" Corrugated in Charcoal

    3.5″ Offset Seamer & Tongs

    Non-marring, vinyl-gripped jaws in a versatile offset design are ideal for bending and seaming painted metals

    Perforated 7/8" Corrugated in Charcoal

    5″ and 9″ Hand Seamers

    These seamers are ideal for making clean and accurate bends and seams in aluminum roof flashing, coil stock or fascia.

    Perforated 7/8" Corrugated in Charcoal

    Max 2000 Hand Shears

    Can cut 18g mild steel and great for controlled cutting, notching and trimming through hemmed or folded
    material.

    Perforated 7/8" Corrugated in Charcoal

    7.25″ Sheet Metal Saw Blade

     Excellent saw blade for cutting Steel Roofing, Steel Siding, and Steel Studs. Mild Steel. Up to 1/8” thickness.

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    Installation Tools for
    Rent and Purchase

    Forma Steel provides a Tool Rental Program for all our customers. These tools range from the Snap Table Pro, to Seamers and Heavy Duty Shears. Contact us directly for specific rentals.

    We also provide a full line of tools to buy such as Power Shears, Folders, Hand Seamers, Hand Shears and Saw Blades for sheet metal. Contact the team for Pricing and Availability.

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