Greenlee 555 (Multi-shoe): radius, deduct and gain
The Greenlee 555 (Multi-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 groups 28007 rigid/IMC, 26330 IMC, 23802 EMT
Specs by shoe
| Size | Centerline radius | Deduct | Gain | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2" EMT | 4 1/2" | 7" | 2 5/8" | Centerline radius: Worked out from the manufacturer’s bend tables Gain worked out from the radius. Radius fitted from the 555C manual's bending tables less Greenlee's 3% springback (4.50 at 90°, 60° and 45°). The 555CX/DX manual lists 4-1/4 for this shoe; the tables do not fit it. |
| 3/4" EMT | 5 3/8" | 8 7/8" | 3 1/4" | Gain worked out from the radius. Radius from the 555CX/DX manual's table for the multi-shoe groups; the 555C manual's bending tables fit the same after Greenlee's 3% springback. The catalog's 555C figures are the single shoe's. |
| 1" EMT | 6 3/4" | 10 3/4" | 4 1/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Radius from the 555CX/DX manual's table for the multi-shoe groups; the 555C manual's bending tables fit the same after Greenlee's 3% springback. The catalog's 555C figures are the single shoe's. |
| 1-1/4" EMT | 8 3/4" | 13 1/8" | 5 1/4" | Gain worked out from the radius. Radius from the 555CX/DX manual's table for the multi-shoe groups; the 555C manual's bending tables fit the same after Greenlee's 3% springback. The catalog's 555C figures are the single shoe's. |
| 1-1/2" EMT | 8 5/16" | 13 7/8" | 5 5/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Radius from the 555CX/DX manual's table for the multi-shoe groups; the 555C manual's bending tables fit the same after Greenlee's 3% springback. The catalog's 555C figures are the single shoe's. |
| 2" EMT | 9 3/16" | 15 3/8" | 6 1/8" | Gain worked out from the radius. Radius from the 555CX/DX manual's table for the multi-shoe groups; the 555C manual's bending tables fit the same after Greenlee's 3% springback. The catalog's 555C figures are the single shoe's. |
| 1/2" RMC | 4 1/4" | 7 1/2" | 2 11/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Radius from the Greenlee catalog; agrees with the manual's tables. Deduct and 180° rating from the 555C manual. |
| 3/4" RMC | 5 7/16" | 9" | 3 3/8" | Gain worked out from the radius. Radius from the Greenlee catalog; agrees with the manual's tables. Deduct and 180° rating from the 555C manual. |
| 1" RMC | 6 15/16" | 11" | 4 5/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Radius from the Greenlee catalog; agrees with the manual's tables. Deduct and 180° rating from the 555C manual. The 555CX/DX manual's multi-shoe table says 6-5/16, which the tables do not fit; likely a misprint for 6-15/16. |
| 1-1/4" RMC | 8 3/4" | 14" | 5 7/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Radius from the Greenlee catalog; agrees with the manual's tables. Deduct and 180° rating from the 555C manual. |
| 1-1/2" RMC | 8 1/4" | 14 1/4" | 5 7/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Radius from the Greenlee catalog; agrees with the manual's tables. Deduct and 180° rating from the 555C manual. |
| 2" RMC | 9 1/2" | 16 1/8" | 6 7/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Radius from the 555CX/DX manual's table for the 180° shoe groups; the 555C manual's bending tables fit the same 9.50. The 2019 catalog's 9 is the single shoe's. |
| 1/2" IMC | 4 1/4" | 7 1/2" | 2 5/8" | Gain worked out from the radius. Bent in the rigid shoe. Radius from the Greenlee catalog; deduct and 180° rating from the 555C manual. |
| 3/4" IMC | 5 7/16" | 9" | 3 3/8" | Gain worked out from the radius. Bent in the rigid shoe. Radius from the Greenlee catalog; deduct and 180° rating from the 555C manual. |
| 1" IMC | 6 15/16" | 11" | 4 1/4" | Gain worked out from the radius. Bent in the rigid shoe. Radius from the Greenlee catalog; deduct and 180° rating from the 555C manual. The 555CX/DX manual's multi-shoe table says 6-5/16, which the tables do not fit; likely a misprint for 6-15/16. |
| 1-1/4" IMC | 8 3/4" | 14" | 5 3/8" | Gain worked out from the radius. Bent in the rigid shoe. Radius from the Greenlee catalog; deduct and 180° rating from the 555C manual. |
| 1-1/2" IMC | 8 5/16" | 13 3/4" | 5 7/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Separate IMC shoe (26330). Radius from the 555CX/DX manual's table for the multi-shoe groups; the 555C manual's bending tables fit the same after Greenlee's 3% springback. |
| 2" IMC | 9 3/16" | 15 1/4" | 6 5/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Separate IMC shoe (26330). Radius from the 555CX/DX manual's table for the multi-shoe groups; the 555C manual's bending tables fit the same after Greenlee's 3% springback. |
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) 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 (Multi-shoe)?
7". Subtract it from the stub length to find where to mark a 90. The shoe’s centerline radius is 4 1/2" and its back-of-90 gain is 2 5/8".
What is the deduct for 3/4" EMT on the Greenlee 555 (Multi-shoe)?
8 7/8". Subtract it from the stub length to find where to mark a 90. The shoe’s centerline radius is 5 3/8" and its back-of-90 gain is 3 1/4".
What is the deduct for 1" EMT on the Greenlee 555 (Multi-shoe)?
10 3/4". Subtract it from the stub length to find where to mark a 90. The shoe’s centerline radius is 6 3/4" and its back-of-90 gain is 4 1/16".
What is the deduct for 1-1/4" EMT on the Greenlee 555 (Multi-shoe)?
13 1/8". 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 1/4".
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.