FSM-16 Shrinker Stretcher,16 Gauge Mild Steel Capacity
FSM-16 Shrinker Stretcher,16 Gauge Mild Steel Capacity is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
- If theΒ item weighsΒ lessΒ thanΒ 145Β lbs, it willΒ beΒ deliveredΒ by UPS, Purolator, FedEx Ground, Canpar, Canada Post and other couriers to the address you provided as the 'shipping address' when you placed the order.Β YouΒ willΒ receive the trackingΒ numberΒ onceΒ theΒ carrier picks up.Β
- If theΒ itemΒ weights overΒ 145lbsΒ normallyΒ willΒ beΒ deliveredΒ byΒ LTLΒ Freight.Β PleaseΒ noteΒ youΒ mayΒ needΒ theΒ optionalΒ servicesΒ ifΒ youΒ orderΒ theseΒ items.Β ForΒ example,Β ifΒ youΒ donβtΒ haveΒ aΒ forkliftΒ orΒ similarΒ equipmentΒ toΒ offloadΒ theΒ package,Β youΒ mayΒ needΒ toΒ bookΒ theΒ liftΒ gateΒ deliveryΒ serviceΒ whenΒ checkout.
SHIPPING OPTIONS:
KAKA INDUSTRIAL Β uses UPS, Purolator ,Fedex Ground, Canpar, Canada post ,etc and Β truck freight lines to ship your orders.
KAKA INDUSTRIAL Β makes every effort to process orders within 24hrs of being placed. You will receive a shipping confirmation email that will confirm which carrier is used for your products.
If your order is less than 145lbs, it could be delivered byUPS, Purolator ,Fedex Ground, Canpar, Canada post and other courier to the address you provided as 'shipping address' when you placed the order. If your order is above 145lbs, it will be delivered by Freight company that has been picked to minimize the cost of delivery to your area. Β In this case, your delivery address must be accessible by tractor-trailer , andΒ In some cases your shipping fee may be different than displayed online.
Truck drivers are not required to assist with unloading.Β You are responsible for unloading your freightΒ and for moving it into your shop. For residential delivery and shops without a loading dock, liftgate delivery is available for an additional charge.
You can also arrange toΒ pick up your freightΒ at the carrier's terminal. The carrier will load the item onto your vehicle. If you choose this option, please make sure your vehicle is capable of handling the weight and bring plenty of tie-downs to secure the load properly .
Extra Shipping Service Charges:
1. Residential delivery, includes power lift gate service, call before delivery service Extra charge $120
https://www.kakaindustrial.ca/collections/extra-shipping-charge/products/extra-shipping-charge
2. Power tailgateΒ service forΒ business address $50
https://www.kakaindustrial.ca/collections/extra-shipping-charge/products/lift-gate-shipping-service
3. Call before delivery for business addressΒ
https://www.kakaindustrial.ca/collections/extra-shipping-charge/products/appointment-service
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REDELIVERY OF FREIGHT Β Β
When, through no fault of carrier and after reasonable effort, redelivery is requested, a charge of $99.00 will be assessed against the shipment in addition to accrued charges.
DELIVERY TIMES:
Delivery times are expected, not guaranteed. If payment authorization is delayed, in order to confirm payment or prevent fraud, Kaka IndustrialΒ reserves the right to delay shipments. Every effort will be made to ship at the soonest possible time.
THINGS TO KNOW:
- Weather delays and other circumstances may impact delivery time. Estimated arrival dates are not guaranteed.
- Deliveries to New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland/Labrador will take longer.
- All shipping timeframes and/or shipping methods/providers listed on www.kakaindustrial.caΒ are to be considered estimates and are not guaranteed.Β
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KAKA INDUSTRIAL FSM-16 6" THROAT SHRINKER STRETCHER
Foot-Pedal Operated Sheet Metal Shrinker/Stretcher | 16-Gauge Mild Steel Capacity | 6" Throat Depth
π¦ HANDS-FREE OPERATION β’ 16-GA CAPACITY β’ 6" THROAT DEPTH
The KAKA Industrial FSM-16 Shrinker Stretcher is a heavy-duty floor-standing sheet metal forming machine designed for shrinking and stretching mild steel panels. It is suitable for automotive bodywork, restoration, custom fabrication, sheet metal shaping, and other applications that require controlled forming of curved or contoured panels.
With a 6-inch throat depth and 16-gauge mild steel capacity, the FSM-16 provides additional reach and forming capability for a wide range of fabrication work.
Its foot-pedal operated design allows the operator to control the machine while keeping both hands free to guide, position, and shape the workpiece, helping improve control during repetitive shrinking and stretching operations.
βοΈ KEY FEATURES
- Foot-Pedal Operation: Allows hands-free machine control so both hands remain available for guiding and positioning the workpiece.
- 16-Gauge Mild Steel Capacity: Designed for shrinking and stretching mild steel up to 16 gauge / 1.5 mm.
- 6" Throat Depth: Provides additional reach for shaping larger panels, curved sections, and more complex sheet metal components.
- Shrinking & Stretching Capability: Includes dedicated steel jaw tooling for both shrinking and stretching operations.
- Improved Workpiece Control: Foot-operated actuation allows more precise handling of sheet metal during forming.
- Oval-Style Forming Jaws: Designed to support controlled material movement while helping reduce unnecessary surface marking.
- Heavy-Duty Floor Stand: Provides a stable working platform for regular fabrication and restoration work.
- Professional Metal Forming Use: Suitable for automotive bodywork, restoration, custom panels, fabrication shops, and general sheet metal forming.
π SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Item No. | 173225 |
| Model | FSM-16 |
| Machine Type | Foot-Pedal Shrinker / Stretcher |
| Capacity | 16 Gauge Mild Steel / 1.5 mm |
| Throat Depth | 6" |
| Operation | Foot Pedal |
| Packing Size | 48" Γ 22" Γ 14" |
| Net Weight | 84 lbs |
| Gross Weight | 130 lbs |
π APPLICATIONS
- Automotive Bodywork
- Vehicle Restoration
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Custom Panel Forming
- Curved Panel Shaping
- Metal Roofing
- Repair & Maintenance
- General Metalworking
π¦ WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Steel Shrinker Jaw Set
- Steel Stretcher Jaw Set
- Mounting Hardware
π§ OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
π¦ WHY CHOOSE THE FSM-16?
The FSM-16 combines a 6-inch throat depth, 16-gauge mild steel capacity, and foot-pedal operation in a heavy-duty floor-standing design. Its hands-free control helps make sheet metal positioning and forming more convenient, making it a practical solution for body shops, restoration work, fabrication facilities, and professional sheet metal forming applications.
1.KAKA Industrial provides 12 months warranty for this productΒ from the date of purchase.
2. Please note that this warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, alterations, lack of maintenance or consumable parts.
3. The original end-user must give written notice to Seller of any suspected defect in the Goods prior to the expiration of the warranty period.








