About Vectorbend

Used Vectorbend Tube Benders for Sale

Resell CNC is your Simple. Reliable. and Trusted.® source for used Vectorbend CNC tube benders — including hydraulic, electric servo, and hybrid machines for round, square, and shaped tube up to 6 inches in diameter. We carry Vectorbend models across the full product line, from the compact VB Small platform through the industry-standard VB19, VB25, VB42, VB65, and VB90 series, plus the heavy-capacity VB152HP, VB-200HP, VB-300, and VBH50-RH machines used in aerospace, automotive, HVAC, and commercial vehicle production.

The Vectorbend name was born in 1973, when Homer Eaton and Leonard Zerlaut founded Eaton Leonard in Santa Ana, California. Their first product, the Vector 1 Tube Data Center, was the first digital tube measurement system that could be connected directly to a bender, defining tube geometry as a series of intersecting vectors and feeding automatic corrections back into the bending process. The following year, Eaton Leonard introduced the Vectorbend 300GP, the world's first 3-axis digital tube bender. Hundreds were exported worldwide and many remain in production today. In 1978, the company patented Vector Pipeline, a rotating-tool method that enabled successive bends without collet slippage. Subsequent generations of VB-series benders established themselves as industry standards across aerospace, automotive, HVAC, and bus and truck manufacturing. In 2020, Eaton Leonard joined the Numalliance group and now operates as part of AddEaton by Numalliance, with US service and support based in Lebanon, Ohio.

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Vectorbend Electric Servo Tube Benders

Vectorbend's all-electric VB series uses servo-driven axes for clean, energy-efficient bending without hydraulic fluid. The VB Small handles small-diameter tube common in instrumentation, fuel lines, and medical assemblies. The VB19, VB25, and VB42 are the most widely traded electric Vectorbend machines on the used market, providing fast cycle times and tight repeatability for aerospace, automotive, and HVAC production. Larger electric models, including the VB65 and VB90, extend the same servo platform to heavier-wall tube and longer parts.

Vectorbend Hydraulic and Hybrid Tube Benders

For thicker walls and larger diameters, Vectorbend's hydraulic and hybrid platforms include the VB152HP, VB-200HP, VB-300, and VBH50-RH. These machines handle round tube up to 6 inches and square or rectangular profiles for exhaust, hydraulic line, structural, and bus and truck applications. Mandrel-bending versions support tight-radius bends in stainless and high-strength alloys. Right-hand, left-hand, and combination configurations are available across the hydraulic lineup.


Founded	1973 (Eaton Leonard, Santa Ana, California)
Parent Company	AddEaton by Numalliance (acquired 2020)
US Operations	Lebanon, Ohio (service, parts, support)
Best Known For	CNC tube benders, mandrel bending, Vector Measuring System (VMS)
Popular Models	VB19, VB25, VB42, VB65, VB90, VB152HP, VB-200HP, VB-300, VBH50-RH
CNC Controls	Eaton Leonard proprietary, conversational CNC, PC-based controls on later VB series
Industries Served	Aerospace, automotive, HVAC, bus and truck, commercial vehicle, hydraulic tubing, defense

What to Look for When Buying a Used Vectorbend

Vectorbend tube benders are built for production with tight tolerances and programmable axes engineered for repeatable bending. Many VB19, VB25, and VB42 machines remain in service decades after delivery. Here's what to inspect.

Check the bend head, clamp die, and pressure die. Inspect the bend die mounting surface, clamp die jaws, and pressure die assist mechanism for wear, scoring, or mushrooming. On mandrel-equipped machines, pull the mandrel rod and inspect the ball link, mandrel nose, and wiper die seat. Cycle the clamp through a full bend sequence and listen for hydraulic chatter, servo whine, or slipping during the stroke. Slippage usually points to die wear, low clamp pressure, or worn bend-head bearings.

Verify the carriage, collet, and rotation axes. Vectorbend machines control bend angle, plane of bend, and distance between bends through coordinated motion of the bend head and a moving carriage. Check carriage travel for smooth motion with no binding or backlash. Test the collet for clean clamping and release, and verify rotation accuracy by running a programmed multi-bend part. On servo-electric VB models, listen for servo motor noise and confirm encoder feedback. On hydraulic VBH and HP models, inspect the power unit, pump, and reservoir for leaks or contamination.

Identify the control generation. Vectorbend has shipped with several CNC generations, from early Eaton Leonard proprietary controllers through later PC-based and conversational systems. Older controls may have limited part-program memory and reduced support for modern measurement system integration. PC-based controls on later VB-series machines typically integrate cleanly with the Vector Measuring System (VMS, formerly Laservision) for closed-loop correction. Confirm which control is installed and that the data interface to a measuring center is functional.

Vectorbend Tube Bender Series

VB Small and VB19 (Compact Electric)

The VB Small is a fully electric platform for small-diameter tube used in instrumentation, fuel lines, brake lines, and medical assemblies. The VB19 handles tube up to approximately 19 mm OD and is widely used in aerospace and automotive precision tubing. Both feature multi-axis servo control and a small floor footprint.

VB25 and VB42 (Mid-Range Electric Workhorses)

The VB25 and VB42 are the most commonly traded Vectorbend models on the used market. The VB25 handles tube up to roughly 25 mm OD and is a staple in HVAC, hydraulic line, and automotive production. The VB42 extends capacity to approximately 42 mm OD and is widely deployed in commercial vehicle, exhaust, and air-conditioning tube manufacturing. Both offer multi-stack tooling.

VB65 and VB90 (Heavy Electric)

The VB65 and VB90 are the largest of the all-electric VB platforms, handling tube up to roughly 65 mm and 90 mm OD. Both are common in commercial vehicle, bus and truck, and heavy aerospace tubing. The VB90 is frequently configured with 3-axis CNC, electric servo drive, and right-hand or left-hand bending.

VB152HP, VB-200HP, VB-300 (Hydraulic Heavy Capacity)

The VB152HP, VB-200HP, and VB-300 models extend Vectorbend's hydraulic capacity to tube diameters of 3 inches and beyond. These machines are widely used in commercial vehicle frame tubing, hydraulic line manufacturing, and structural bending. Multi-stack tooling, mandrel bending, and conversational CNC are common configurations on the used market.

VBH50-RH and Hybrid Models

The VBH50-RH is a right-hand single-radius hydraulic CNC tube bender for round and shaped tube. Hybrid Vectorbend models combine servo-electric carriage and rotation with a hydraulic bend head, balancing precision and torque for heavy-wall and stainless tubing.

How to Sell Your Used Vectorbend

Vectorbend tube benders hold strong resale value thanks to Eaton Leonard's long history, the brand's reputation in aerospace and automotive production, and continued parts and service through AddEaton by Numalliance. The VB19, VB25, VB42, VB65, and VB90 series are in particularly high demand.

Resell CNC buys used Vectorbend tube benders, every model and every generation, nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Used Vectorbend Tube Benders

Is Vectorbend the same as Eaton Leonard?

Yes. Vectorbend is the product line of Eaton Leonard, founded in 1973 in Santa Ana, California. Eaton Leonard joined the Numalliance group in 2020 and operates as AddEaton by Numalliance, with US offices in Lebanon, Ohio. Used machines may be labeled "Eaton Leonard," "Vector Bend," "Vectorbend," or "VB" depending on year and model.

Are used Vectorbend tube benders reliable?

Yes. Vectorbend machines are known for rugged build quality and long service life. Many VB19, VB25, and VB42 machines from earlier generations remain in active production decades after delivery. Routine maintenance, die replacement, and periodic control updates keep these benders running.

What CNC control does Vectorbend use?

Vectorbend has used several control generations. Early machines shipped with proprietary Eaton Leonard controllers. Later VB-series benders moved to PC-based controls with conversational programming and integration with the Vector Measuring System (VMS, formerly Laservision). Confirm the specific control version before purchase.

What Vectorbend models hold their value best?

The VB19, VB25, VB42, VB65, and VB90 hold resale value especially well thanks to their broad use across aerospace, automotive, HVAC, and commercial vehicle production. Mandrel-equipped versions and machines with Vector Measuring System integration command additional value. Call (844) 478-8181 for current valuations.

Can I still get parts and service for older Vectorbend machines?

Yes. AddEaton by Numalliance continues to support Vectorbend machines from its Lebanon, Ohio facility, including parts, control upgrades, tooling, and service for legacy VB-series benders.

What is the Vector Measuring System (VMS)?

VMS, formerly known as Laservision, is the Eaton Leonard measurement system originally introduced as the Vector 1 Tube Data Center in 1973. It uses laser or infrared scanning to capture bent-tube geometry and feed corrections back to the bender. Used Vectorbend machines may include integrated VMS hardware and software.

Does Resell CNC offer financing on used Vectorbend tube benders?

Yes. Resell CNC offers flexible financing options to help your business acquire the equipment it needs. Contact us at (844) 478-8181 to discuss terms.

How do I sell my used Vectorbend?

Contact Resell CNC at (844) 478-8181 or sales@resellcnc.com. We buy every Vectorbend and Eaton Leonard tube bender model, nationwide. Free appraisal within 24 hours.