KECO K-Beam and K-Beam Jr.: Controlled Tension for Glue Pull Repair
The KECO K-Beam® and K-Beam® Jr. are foundational tools within the KECO Premium System. Both apply controlled, sustained pulling pressure while allowing technicians to observe metal movement, release crowns, and refine the repair without removing tension.
The K-Beam provides a larger, adjustable platform for broad and complex damage. The compact K-Beam Jr. provides focused control in tight areas and around shorter creases.
KECO K-Beam
KECO K-Beam Jr.
The K-Beam platform provides double-action capability by maintaining lifting pressure while the technician releases crowns and surrounding panel tension.
Why Sustained Pulling Pressure Matters
Impact pulling tools deliver a short burst of energy and release. A bridge lifter maintains tension while the technician studies the panel and performs additional corrections.
- Position the bridge
- Apply tension
- Observe movement
- Release crowns
- Refine the pull
Because the pull remains active, technicians can observe how the low area, crowns, body lines, and surrounding panel react together.
Where the K-Beam Family Fits in the Repair Continuum
The K-Beam family can support a repair from roughout through finishing, but it is especially valuable during the Controlled and Finessed stages, where sustained pulling pressure, crown release, and metal-flow management work together.
The repair continuum is not divided by hard boundaries. Tool setup, pulling pressure, tab selection, and technician technique determine how the K-Beam family is used as the repair progresses.
K-Beam and K-Beam Jr.: Complementary Bridge Lifters
Both tools use the same controlled-tension approach. Their different footprints and adjustment options allow technicians to match the bridge setup to the repair area.
KECO K-Beam
KECO K-Beam Jr.
Adjustable Bridge Platform
KECO K-Beam
The K-Beam combines a lightweight aluminum bridge with an adjustable saddle, interchangeable feet, and broad positioning flexibility. It can be configured around large or complex dents to match crown direction and panel shape.
- Adjustable sliding saddle with offset capability
- Ball-and-socket kidney feet
- Power-tool adjustment
- Swivel joint for deep and complex damage
- Compatible with KECO TabTrax adapters
Compact Bridge Platform
KECO K-Beam Jr.
The K-Beam Jr. delivers sustained pulling pressure in a compact format. Its narrow footprint and crease feet allow technicians to place support close to the pulling tab in tight areas and focused crease damage.
- Compact platform for confined repair areas
- Crease feet position close around the tab
- Controlled double-action pulling
- Lightweight and easy to reposition
- Compatible with KECO pulling adapters and tabs
The compact crease feet can be positioned close around the pulling tab for focused support in narrow or confined repair areas.
K-Beam and K-Beam Jr. Overview
Watch Danny Hecker explain how the K-Beam family supports complex repairs, how its modular components are adjusted, and how both tools fit within the KECO repair system.
Common K-Beam Applications
The K-Beam family is especially effective when sustained lifting pressure must be combined with crown release and metal-flow control.
Large and Complex Dents
Apply controlled tension across broad damage while observing how the low area, crowns, and surrounding panel move together.
Tight Areas and Crease Damage
Use the compact K-Beam Jr. where cab corners, short creases, and confined spaces require a smaller support footprint.
Crown Release and Refinement
Maintain lifting pressure while releasing crowns, then reduce the tension for smaller and more controlled repair adjustments.
Additional K-Beam Configurations
The standard K-Beam and K-Beam Jr. are the core bridge lifters in the Premium System. KECO also offers specialized configurations for additional height or a wider working span.
Extended Height K-Beam
Taller feet provide additional working clearance for deep damage, pronounced crowns, seams, and complex body lines.
View the Extended Height K-Beam
K-Beam XL 50-Inch Bridge Lifter
The 50-inch bridge and dual lifting points establish controlled tension across very large panel damage.
View the K-Beam XLThe K-Beam Family in the KECO Premium System
The KECO Premium System includes both the K-Beam and K-Beam Jr., providing complementary bridge-lifting platforms for broad complex damage, tight repair areas, sustained pulling, crown release, and controlled metal movement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the K-Beam used for?
The K-Beam applies controlled, sustained pulling pressure during Glue Pull Repair. It allows a technician to hold tension while observing metal movement, releasing crowns, and making additional corrections.
How do the K-Beam and K-Beam Jr. differ?
The K-Beam provides a larger, adjustable bridge platform for broad and complex damage. The K-Beam Jr. provides focused control in tight areas, cab corners, localized dents, and shorter crease repairs.
What is double-action pulling?
Double-action pulling means maintaining lifting pressure on the low area while simultaneously knocking down crowns or releasing surrounding panel tension.
Are both tools included in the Premium System?
Yes. Both the standard K-Beam and the K-Beam Jr. are included in the KECO Premium System.
Two Complementary Bridge Lifters
The K-Beam and K-Beam Jr. provide different working footprints for sustained pulling, crown release, and controlled metal movement within the KECO repair system.
