Greenlee 555 (Multi-shoe, PVC-coated rigid): radius, deduct and gain
The Greenlee 555 (Multi-shoe, PVC-coated rigid) is an electric bender for rigid (RMC), 1/2" to 2". These are the numbers BendMate uses for each of its shoes.
Part numbers: Shoe group 37279 (shoes 00573 and 37281)
Specs by shoe
| Size | Centerline radius | Deduct | Gain | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2" RMC | 4 1/4" | 7 1/2" | 2 3/4" | Centerline radius: Worked out from the manufacturer’s bend tables Gain worked out from the radius. For 40 mil PVC-coated rigid; coated OD 0.92 in from Plasti-Bond's conduit table. The manual's tables and deducts are shared with the rigid shoes; radius fitted from them less 3% springback, the same as the rigid multi-shoe. |
| 3/4" RMC | 5 7/16" | 9" | 3 7/16" | Centerline radius: Worked out from the manufacturer’s bend tables Gain worked out from the radius. For 40 mil PVC-coated rigid; coated OD 1.13 in from Plasti-Bond's conduit table. The manual's tables and deducts are shared with the rigid shoes; radius fitted from them less 3% springback, the same as the rigid multi-shoe. |
| 1" RMC | 6 15/16" | 11" | 4 3/8" | Centerline radius: Worked out from the manufacturer’s bend tables Gain worked out from the radius. For 40 mil PVC-coated rigid; coated OD 1.395 in from Plasti-Bond's conduit table. The manual's tables and deducts are shared with the rigid shoes; radius fitted from them less 3% springback, the same as the rigid multi-shoe. |
| 1-1/4" RMC | 8 3/4" | 14" | 5 1/2" | Centerline radius: Worked out from the manufacturer’s bend tables Gain worked out from the radius. For 40 mil PVC-coated rigid; coated OD 1.74 in from Plasti-Bond's conduit table. The manual's tables and deducts are shared with the rigid shoes; radius fitted from them less 3% springback, the same as the rigid multi-shoe. |
| 1-1/2" RMC | 8 1/4" | 14 1/4" | 5 1/2" | Centerline radius: Worked out from the manufacturer’s bend tables Gain worked out from the radius. For 40 mil PVC-coated rigid; coated OD 1.98 in from Plasti-Bond's conduit table. The manual's tables and deducts are shared with the rigid shoes; radius fitted from them less 3% springback, the same as the rigid multi-shoe. |
| 2" RMC | 9 1/2" | 16 1/8" | 6 9/16" | Centerline radius: Worked out from the manufacturer’s bend tables Gain worked out from the radius. For 40 mil PVC-coated rigid; coated OD 2.455 in from Plasti-Bond's conduit table. The manual's tables and deducts are shared with the rigid shoes; radius fitted from them less 3% springback, the same as the rigid multi-shoe. |
Marks on the shoe
- 1Front edge of the hookLine your marks up here. This is the arrow the app’s marks are for.
The angle is read with the pointer on the degree scale.
Where the numbers come from
Bend with the Greenlee 555 (Multi-shoe, PVC-coated rigid) in BendMate
Choose it in the app and every mark comes from these numbers. Edit any of them to match your own bender.
Common questions
What is the deduct for 1/2" RMC on the Greenlee 555 (Multi-shoe, PVC-coated rigid)?
7 1/2". Subtract it from the stub length to find where to mark a 90. The shoe’s centerline radius is 4 1/4" and its back-of-90 gain is 2 3/4".
What is the deduct for 3/4" RMC on the Greenlee 555 (Multi-shoe, PVC-coated rigid)?
9". Subtract it from the stub length to find where to mark a 90. The shoe’s centerline radius is 5 7/16" and its back-of-90 gain is 3 7/16".
What is the deduct for 1" RMC on the Greenlee 555 (Multi-shoe, PVC-coated rigid)?
11". Subtract it from the stub length to find where to mark a 90. The shoe’s centerline radius is 6 15/16" and its back-of-90 gain is 4 3/8".
What is the deduct for 1-1/4" RMC on the Greenlee 555 (Multi-shoe, PVC-coated rigid)?
14". Subtract it from the stub length to find where to mark a 90. The shoe’s centerline radius is 8 3/4" and its back-of-90 gain is 5 1/2".
Brand and model names only identify the bender. BendMate isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by Greenlee. Check the numbers against the markings on your own bender.