MDG PF-1 Metal Folder

The small wonder of tinsmithing

MDG has designed and patented a 12-inch metal folder for flashings, which includes 3 interchangeable accessories that quickly shape sheet metal parts to give them the desired forms and angles.

 

View the specifications

 

Who is the MDG PF-1 folder
intended for?

Roofer

Tinsmith

General contractor

Architect

The MDG PF-1 folder has the dual advantage of saving valuable time on various job sites and paying for itself in just a few hours of use.

 

Folding at approximately 12.5 linear feet per minute!

Every contractor will now want to include the MDG PF-1 folder in their equipment, which allows for productivity gains while reducing operating costs and the risk of injury to workers during tinsmithing tasks.  

Savings achieved

Ref.: Typical contract of 4,500 linear feet previously
completed in 120 hours using a clamp

Savings in hours, in %, and in $ (depending on the tool’s function)

 

Calculation of payback period

 

An essential equipment

The sturdy folder designed by MDG quickly shapes sheet metal parts of all sizes, giving them the desired forms and angles in no time.

Users will no longer have to handle pliers that make tasks laborious, time-consuming, painful, and result in approximate finishes.

This tool allows for faster closing of drip edge, flashing and single lock standing seam while minimizing the risk of injury.

THE MDG PF-1 FOLDER IS EQUIPPED WITH
3 RAPIDLY INTERCHANGEABLE ACCESSORIES

 

Accessory No 1

DRIP EDGE DETAILING

To bend over metal caps to a hook strip, can take up to ¾” cleat

specifications

Accessory No 2

 GRAVEL STOP

To tie down exterior flashings to a gravel stop strip, Type «Z»

specifications

Accessory No 3

STANDING SEAM

To close a single lock standing seam, 90°, Type «J»

specifications

One-year warranty against manufacturing defects