Greenlee 555 (Combo shoe): radius, deduct and gain
The Greenlee 555 (Combo shoe) is an electric bender for EMT, rigid (RMC), and IMC, 1/2" to 2". These are the numbers BendMate uses for each of its shoes.
Part numbers: Shoe group 12580 (shoes 13858 and 13859), 555CX/DX
Specs by shoe
| Size | Centerline radius | Deduct | Gain | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2" EMT | 4 5/16" | 7 1/2" | 2 9/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Combination shoe 13858. |
| 3/4" EMT | 5 1/2" | 9" | 3 5/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Combination shoe 13858. |
| 1" EMT | 7" | 11" | 4 3/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Combination shoe 13858. |
| 1-1/4" EMT | 8 13/16" | 13 5/8" | 5 5/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Combination shoe 13858. |
| 1-1/2" EMT | 8 3/8" | 14 7/8" | 5 5/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Combination shoe 13859. |
| 2" EMT | 9 1/4" | 16 3/8" | 6 3/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Combination shoe 13859. |
| 1/2" RMC | 4 1/4" | 7 1/2" | 2 11/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Combination shoe 13858. |
| 3/4" RMC | 5 7/16" | 9" | 3 3/8" | Gain worked out from the radius. Combination shoe 13858. |
| 1" RMC | 6 15/16" | 11" | 4 5/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Combination shoe 13858. |
| 1-1/4" RMC | 8 3/4" | 13 5/8" | 5 7/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Combination shoe 13858. |
| 1-1/2" RMC | 8 1/4" | 14 7/8" | 5 7/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Combination shoe 13859. |
| 2" RMC | 9" | 16 1/8" | 6 1/4" | Gain worked out from the radius. Combination shoe 13859. |
| 1/2" IMC | 4 1/4" | 7 1/2" | 2 5/8" | Gain worked out from the radius. Combination shoe 13858. |
| 3/4" IMC | 5 7/16" | 9" | 3 3/8" | Gain worked out from the radius. Combination shoe 13858. |
| 1" IMC | 6 15/16" | 11" | 4 1/4" | Gain worked out from the radius. Combination shoe 13858. |
| 1-1/4" IMC | 8 3/4" | 13 5/8" | 5 3/8" | Gain worked out from the radius. Combination shoe 13858. |
| 1-1/2" IMC | 8 1/4" | 14 7/8" | 5 7/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Combination shoe 13859. Needs the optional 13856 IMC squeeze roller. |
| 2" IMC | 9" | 16 1/8" | 6 1/4" | Gain worked out from the radius. Combination shoe 13859. Needs the optional 13856 IMC squeeze roller. |
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 (Combo shoe) 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" EMT on the Greenlee 555 (Combo shoe)?
7 1/2". Subtract it from the stub length to find where to mark a 90. The shoe’s centerline radius is 4 5/16" and its back-of-90 gain is 2 9/16".
What is the deduct for 3/4" EMT on the Greenlee 555 (Combo shoe)?
9". Subtract it from the stub length to find where to mark a 90. The shoe’s centerline radius is 5 1/2" and its back-of-90 gain is 3 5/16".
What is the deduct for 1" EMT on the Greenlee 555 (Combo shoe)?
11". Subtract it from the stub length to find where to mark a 90. The shoe’s centerline radius is 7" and its back-of-90 gain is 4 3/16".
What is the deduct for 1-1/4" EMT on the Greenlee 555 (Combo shoe)?
13 5/8". Subtract it from the stub length to find where to mark a 90. The shoe’s centerline radius is 8 13/16" and its back-of-90 gain is 5 5/16".
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.