
Details
Applications & Best Uses
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Heavy-Duty Manual Fabrications: Designed for thick, long sheets, capable of bending materials up to 4 metres long and up to 3.00 mm thick (depending on the model).
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Architectural Metalwork: Ideal for forming robust flashings, heavy-gauge roof panels, and custom cladding profiles
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Budget-Friendly Production: The perfect high-capacity solution for environments where motorised machines are not recommended or possible
The Schechtl HA advantage
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Maximum Power & Sturdiness: As the strongest manual folder in the range, the HA features an incredibly robust construction engineered to withstand heavy use without losing its structural integrity.
- Effortless 1-Man Operation: Despite its massive capacity, the HA uses a counterweight to enable smooth, single-person operation with minimal physical effort.
- Uncompromised Precision: Delivers exceptional dimensional accuracy, ensuring consistent quality on every fold without compromising on power or application options.
- Maintenance-Free: Like all premium Schechtl manual folders, the bearings and guides are maintenance-free, drastically reducing downtime and servicing costs
Standard Configuration
- Counterweight-supported bending mechanism to reduce lifting fatigue.
- Clamping of the upper beam via an eccentric lever and a foot pedal for hands-free operation.
- Quick adjustment of the clamping pressure.
- Bending angle stopper for repetitive bends.
- Ergonomic, back-friendly working height designed for high convenience and all-day comfort
Tools/Options
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Clamping beam tooling
Optional goat’s foot tooling, 93 mm height, for producing boxes and closed forms.
Sharp rail 20 ° with 1, 1.5 or 2mm radius
Round rail with radius from 1.5mm up to 12mm
Refer to images below for all optional tooling -
Back gauges
750 mm manual back gauge, operable from the front of the machine with a digital readout and support plates.
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Others
A machine-mounted, space-saving cutting attachment designed to slit sheet metal.
Technical Data

FRIBESCO’s reasons:
Why choose the Schechtl HA folder?
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✅ Power-Free Operational Independence: Requiring zero electricity or hydraulics, the HA offers total deployment flexibility.
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✅ Unmatched Strength: The strongest manual folder in the Schechtl range.
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✅ 1-Man Operation: Cleverly counterweighted for easy handling with minimal effort.
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✅ Built for Heavy Duty: Specially designed to handle thick and long sheets for generations.
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✅ Ergonomic Design: Back-friendly working height for comfortable operation.
The Schechtl HA gives professional fabricators the definitive edge in material handling and long-term reliability.
📞Contact us today to discuss your requirements and arrange a demo.
The Schechtl HA is the strongest manual swivel bending machine in the Schechtl lineup, purpose-built for heavy-duty architectural metalwork. Available in working lengths from 1 to 4 metres, it serves as the ultimate high-capacity, budget-friendly alternative for workshops where motorised machines are not feasible




















