Important Capacity Notes
- Actual operating capacity is determined by available plant air pressure
at the device (not at the compressor). Operating capacity decreases by 1%
for ever one psi (pound per square inch) below 100 psi inlet air pressure.
For example, a balancer with 350 pounds capacity would have 175 pounds
capacity at 50 psi (350 x 50%). To achieve maximum capacity, it's vital that
your air sources are checked at the device, and routinely re-checked
- For lifting applications, working load should not exceed 80% of
operating capacity
- For balancing applications, working load should note exceed 60% of
operating capacity
- Working load includes part weight and handling device weight
If you are unsure about the capacity
rating of a balancer and how it may apply in your facility, or with your
intended load, contact us for assistance. We can help you configure
precisely the right balancer for your application.
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Balance Air meets the needs of today's material
handling applications with an ergonomic lift assist that interacts with the
operator, making heavy things easy to manipulate and move. Balance Air offers
lifting solutions to meet these needs through float and built-in safety
features. Balance Air is a material handling concept that use balancers
suspended from
bridge and runway rail systems to allow you to easily move and manipulate
heavy loads. With Balance Air, the load is carried by easy-to-operate balancers,
and is held by a variety of
end effectors.
The Advantages of Balance Air
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Precise, strain-free positioning: Float leaves both
of the operator's hands free to raise, lower, or shift the load with
virtually no resistance. No more "hoist control" hit-and-miss spotting.
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Safety First: Built in overhead protection:
This ensures that the load being lifted cannot exceed the unit's maximum
rated capacity for a given air pressure. Maximum capacity is rated at 100
psig and actual capacity is linearly proportional to actual pressure. For
example, at 70 psig, the unit can only lift 70% of its maximum capacity.
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More safety: Minimal cable recoil due to loss of load.
If the load is accidentally lost, a spring-loaded centrifugal brake (Z
brake) automatically stops rapid upward cable movement.
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Simple Adjustment: Clear access to air-flow
calibration controls allows quick, easy adjustment of the float.
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Low air consumption: Approximately 1/8 cfm is
required per cycle. This is 50 times less than required by an air hoist, and
means very low energy cost for a lot of muscle.
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Clean, oil-free operation: The pre-lubricated design
eliminates air line lubrication and oil mist exhaust. It's ideal for food
processing and clean manufacturing environments.
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Rugged reliability: For continuous duty with minimal
maintenance, the Balance Air delivers cost-effective performance.
Mounting Options
Balance Air units can be mounted three different ways,
depending on your application.
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Hook Mount configuration (left)
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The Enclosed Rail Trolley Mount configuration
(center)
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I-Beam/Patented Track Trolley Mount configuration
(right)
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