Spring Balancers
Invest in one of our high-quality spring balancers today to instantly reduce operator strain and improve efficiency in lifting and handling tasks. Our range offers reliable, durable solutions, from the worlds best brands. Shop with us for tool balancers that ensure smooth, controlled movement, enhancing safety, productivity, and reduce fatigue in the workplace.
YOUR GUIDE TO TOOL SUPPORT SYSTEMS
At Lifting Equipment Store, we always strive to ensure that our valued audience is informed of all the options available in the world of lifting. So, here, we’re going to make sure that you fully understand what a Spring Balancer is, and how it can support your business in increasing productivity and safety.
WHAT IS A SPRING BALANCER?
Working in a similar way to retractors, Tool Balancers are designed so that the retracting force increases with added cable extension, meaning that the working load is automatically retracted to its initial position after use.
BENEFITS OF A TOOL SUPPORT SYSTEM
- They play key roles in small, medium, and large lifting operations.
- They are well-balanced and well-positioned. The 360° hook ensure an optimal operating position.
- Easy to maintain and fitted with a steel drum axle for longevity. The special steel rope resists kinking, reduces drum ware, and requires no further lubrication.
- Easy and fast adjustment.
- The built-in shock absorber and adjustable rope limits retraction to any desired point in its travel, preventing excessive wear of drop drum and rope guide.
- Compact design allows for easy exchange of individual components during maintenance.
- Upper and lower suspension eyes provide additional safety measures.
- Forged hooks with safety latches prevent accidental unhooking.
- The automatic drum-locking-device looks drum and holds loads safely, even in the event of spring failure.
SHOULD I INVEST IN A SPRING BALANCER?
Yes. By purchasing this handy piece of equipment, you're enabling tasks at production and assembly stations to become increasingly efficient, which allows you too save time, and therefore money, as previous tasks are completed quicker.
Should you wish to discuss your options in further detail, please contact our Sales Team, who will be able to provide you with all the information that you need.
Spring/Tool Balancer FAQs
Yes, most Spring Balancers come with adjustable tension settings. This allows you to customize the amount of counterbalance based on the weight of the tool being used, ensuring smooth operation and reducing operator fatigue. Adjusting the tension ensures that the tool is held securely in place while still being easy to move during use.
Spring Balancers are primarily designed for light to medium-weight tools. They may not be suitable for heavy-duty lifting or extremely large tools. Additionally, using a balancer with a tool that exceeds its rated load capacity can result in malfunction or failure, so it is important to always follow the manufacturer’s weight guidelines.
To maintain a Spring Balancer, regularly inspect the spring mechanism, cables, and hooks for wear or damage. Lubricate moving parts to ensure smooth operation and check the tension settings periodically to keep them at optimal levels. Additionally, store the balancer in dry, clean environments to prevent rust and corrosion.
Spring Balancers are suitable for a wide range of tools, including power tools, hand tools, pneumatic tools, and small machinery. They are commonly used with tools in industrial settings like workshops, assembly lines, and maintenance areas. The tool being suspended must be within the load capacity of the balancer for safe operation.