Some of the materials that the Mark I Series can handle include stainless steel, zinc alloy, roofing copper, painted steel, galvanized steel, aluminum, and vinyl. It is entirely compatible with trim coil and even includes a dispenser to protect the material and keep it rolled up tight during a project. It’s designed to allow you to easily bend all these materials to create siding, gutters, and more.

Yes, the Mark I Series is designed to be used when creating fascia, soffit, and other items required in the gutter industry. It can also be used to craft rake edges, window casing, J-channel, corner posts, brick molds, and window sills. It is designed to be durable enough to handle commercial and residential applications so it can be used as needed in versatile situations.

Yes, this siding brake is designed to make projects quicker and easier, which includes handling measurements automatically so you do not have to. The traditional hinge system auto-measures an ¾” hem, which is ideal for fitting over standard siding, lumber, and other materials. It also offers an increased bending radius to simplify over-bending and hemming for faster operations.

The Van Mark Brake Mark I Series comes with a dual bending system, which offers advantages over single bending systems of comparable quality. It can bend up to 180-degree hems for complex profiles on gutters, siding, and roofing items. It is also engineered to offer a ¾’ bend for typical J-channel pockets.

The Van Mark Brake Mark I Series does include a warranty to protect anyone who purchases the machine. The metal brake is protected from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. The manufacturer will choose to repair the product at no charge to you or replace it with the same product (or an equivalent model) for no cost.

The bending capacity of the Mark I varies from one material to the next. For instance, the maximum thickness of aluminum is 0.027” while zinc is 0.032” in a soft start. It can also bend 29 ga. Galvanized steel, painted steel, and stainless steel. Compared to other brakes on the market for siding and brakes, the Mark I meets all typical standards and often exceeds them.