Malco 12F 12-In Folding Tool – 3/8-inch & 1-inch Depths, 24–30 GA, Made in USA

Overview

The Malco 12F Folding Tool is built for HVAC professionals who demand consistent, professional folds across ductwork and related sheet metal tasks. Its compact 12-inch footprint and balanced 20-ounce weight provide a solid, controllable feel in hand, helping you place accurate folds with less effort. Dual folding depths—3/8 inch for drive cleats and 1 inch for deeper seams—let you switch tasks quickly without swapping tools, keeping your workflow efficient on busy jobsites.

Designed for everyday HVAC fabrication, the 12F covers a range of common applications, from forming drive cleats to creating deeper folds for plenums, joist pans, register boots, and trunk line end caps. Built-in depth reference features and sight holes give you quick visual confirmation before folding, reducing rework and helping you maintain consistent results in tight spaces.

Key benefits

• Dual folding depths in one tool for versatility and faster setup
• Built-in sight holes for quick depth alignment and less rework
• Permanently joined two-steel-half construction for lasting rigidity
• Handles 24–30 gauge sheet metal with consistent results
• Compact 12-inch length and 20-ounce weight for easy handling on the job
• Made in the USA for professional reliability on job sites

Real-world use cases

• Drive cleats and associated flanges on trunk lines and plenums
• Joist pans and deeper folds for plenums and register boots
• End caps and transitions along duct runs with predictable folds
• Everyday duct fabrication where one tool covers multiple fold depths

Incorporating the 12F into your workflow can help you achieve crisp, professional folds with fewer tool changes, while offering durability and reliability designed for daily use by HVAC pros. The tool’s made-in-USA manufacturing underscores its focus on performance and consistency you can count on project after project.