Balancers for Workstation Jib Cranes and Workstation Cranes

Balancers lighten the load during operations.

Balancers are the muscle of lifting systems geared towards tool handling for operators and are the most integral part of the system. Choosing wisely for your needs will go a long way towards increasing production speed. That’s why we offer the most extensive line of balancers of any provider in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and BC.

Balancers are commonly used for tool manipulation versus product handling. Tools such as heavier drills can cause operator fatigue after a long day of use. A balancer removes the lifting of the tool away from the operator and allows them to focus on the task versus handling the tool.

If you are manipulating a heavy tool often in your work cell, a balancer may be right for you. Balancers are designed to hold a specific weight item in a “floating” mode. If the load matches the balancer than the object doesn’t move unless directed to by the operator. If the load is heavier than what the balancer is rated for it sinks, if it’s lighter, it rises. Balancers are very good at making tools “lighter” (by removing the operator’s need to lift the tool) and make tools easier to manipulate.

Checklist of Considerations

Here are some considerations when selecting a lifting device:

Capacity: The maximum weight it can handle,
Lift: How far are you moving the load,
Speed of the lift – how fast do you need to move the product,
Incoming power source and the control voltage,
Pendant control cable length or remote control capabilities needed,
Suspension: How is it suspended? How is the crane supported?
Type of trolley: Plain, geared or motorized,
Type of beam the hoist or air balancer will run on.

What is the difference between Air and Spring Balancers?

Air balancers use compressed air to power the lift while spring balancers use an internal spring to lift (or balance) the load. Watch this video to see a balancer in action with a heavy drill. Generally, air balancers are for heavier lifting requirements than a spring balancer and need an air system in place. Spring balancers are self-contained, need no power or air, but lack the features and the versatility of air balancers. Selecting the right balancer will go a long ways towards optimal efficiency, so ask your Acculift representative which balancer would work best for your specific task.

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Basic (B) Series

Ingersoll Rand (B) Series (Zimmerman) Balancers come standard with no controls, and are designed for integration with an end effector or handling device that includes a control package. The robust design of these pneumatic balancers gives you continuous duty cycle with minimal maintenance. “B” Series air balancers are built to enhance your productivity, with stronger and more efficient lifting.

Features

DURABILITY: Balancers feature all-steel housing, engineered plastic, aircraft grade wire rope and self-closing cast safety hook.

RELIABILITY: Features include precise positioning, a pre-lubricated piston chamber, intuitive speed control, and continuous duty operation.

SAFETY:

Standard emergency cable retract brakes mean that if your load is accidentally lost, a spring-loaded centrifugal brake automatically stops the rapid upward cable travel.
If the air supply is ever interrupted, the unit will maintain the load in the suspended position.
The load being lifted can never exceed the unit’s maximum rated capacity at a given air pressure, providing intrinsic overload protection.
The optional Z-stop eliminates the down-drift of suspended loads within 6 inches (152 mm) if air supply is shut down.

PRODUCTIVITY: Gain flexibility, with ultra-low air consumption, clean oil free operation, and cable travels of up to 120 inches depending on the model.

Suspension kits are available for virtually all enclosed track manufacturers, as well as I-beam, Patented/Hardened track, and Hook mounted configurations.
Standard Z-Servo control (BA balancers over 200 lb., or 90.7 kg) amplifies the inputs and reduces the effort required to lift the load.

Specifications

ModelName	Vertical Travel mm	Capacity at 100 psi kg	Vertical Travel in.	Net weight kg	Capacity at 100 psi lbs	Diameter of Balancer mm	Diameter of Balancer in.	Net weight lbs
BAW005060	1500	22	59	9	50	260	10.24	19.8
BAW015080	2032	68	80	23	150	165	6.5	50
BAW020120	3048	90	120	28	200	254	10	62
BAW020120S	3048	90	120	28	200	254	10	62
BAW032080S	2032	147	80	28	325	254	10	62
BAW035080	2032	158	80	28	350	254	10	62
BAW040060	1524	181	60	30	400	254 (Reeved)	10 (Reeved)	67
BAW040060S	1524	181	60	30	400	254 (Reeved)	10 (Reeved)	67
BAW040120	3048	181	120	56	400	254 + 254 (Tandem)	10 + 10 (Tandem)	124
BAW040120S	3048	181	120	56	400	254 + 254 (Tandem)	10 + 10 (Tandem)	124
BAW050080	2032	227	80	50	500	254	10	110
BAW050080S	2032	227	80	50	500	254	10	110
BAW065040S	1016	294	40	30	650	254 (Reeved)	10 (Reeved)	67
BAW065080S	2032	294	80	56	650	254 + 254 (Tandem)	10 + 10 (Tandem)	124
BAW070040	1016	317	40	30	700	254 (Reeved)	10 (Reeved)	67
BAW070080	2032	317	80	56	700	254 + 254 (Tandem)	10 + 10 (Tandem)	124
BAW080060	1524	360	60	59	800	254+ 254 (Tandem Reeved)	10 + 10 (Tandem Reeved)	129
BAW080060S	1524	360	60	59	800	254 + 254 (Tandem Reeved)	10 + 10 (Tandem Reeved)	129
BAW100040	1016	453	40	52	1000	254 (Reeved)	10 (Reeved)	115
BAW100040S	1016	453	40	52	1000	254 (Reeved)	10 (Reeved)	115
BAW100080	2032	453	80	100	1000	254 + 254 (Tandem)	10 + 10 (Tandem)	220
BAW100080S	2032	453	80	100	1000	254 + 254 (Tandem)	10 + 10 (Tandem)	220
BAW130040S	1016	589	40	59	1300	254 + 254 (Tandem Reeved)	10 + 10 (Tandem Reeved)	129
BAW140040	1016	620	40	59	1400	254 + 254 (Tandem Reeved)	10 + 10 (Tandem Reeved)	129
BAW200040	1016	900	40	102	2000	254 + 254 (Tandem Reeved)	10 + 10 (Tandem Reeved)	225
BAW200040S	1016	900	40	102	2000	254 + 254 (Tandem Reeved)	10 + 10 (Tandem Reeved)	225

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Balance Air (BA) Series

Ingersoll Rand (BA) Series (Zimmerman) pneumatic balancers have no pendant controls and are used for single-load suspending applications – either at a fixed height or where both hands are used to manually raise, lower, and position (or “float”) a load. The operator experiences virtually no part weight or resistance in manipulating the load. The controller on this air balancer is a self-relieving regulator that automatically adds or exhausts air to raise or lower (float) the load to the desired height where it will remain suspended. The regulator can also be adjusted to slowly raise a load up and out of an operator’s way. The primary application for the “BA” series balancer is for suspending and/or positioning constant weight items.

Features

DURABILITY: Balancers feature all-steel housing, engineered plastic, aircraft grade wire rope and self-closing cast safety hook.

RELIABILITY: Features include precise positioning, a pre-lubricated piston chamber, intuitive speed control, and continuous duty operation.

SAFETY:

Standard emergency cable retract brakes mean that if your load is accidentally lost, a spring-loaded centrifugal brake automatically stops the rapid upward cable travel.
If the air supply is ever interrupted, the unit will maintain the load in the suspended position.
The load being lifted can never exceed the unit’s maximum rated capacity at a given air pressure, providing intrinsic overload protection.
The optional Z-stop eliminates the down-drift of suspended loads within 6 inches (152 mm) if air supply is shut down.

PRODUCTIVITY: Gain flexibility, with ultra-low air consumption, clean oil free operation, and cable travels of up to 120 inches depending on model.

Suspension kits are available for virtually all enclosed track manufacturers, as well as I-beam, Patented/Hardened track, and Hook mounted configurations.

Specifications

ModelName	Vertical Travel mm	Capacity at 100 psi kg	Vertical Travel in.	Net weight kg	Capacity at 100 psi lbs	Diameter of Balancer mm	Diameter of Balancer in.	Net weight lbs
BW015080	2032	68	80	23	150	165	6.5	50
BW020120	3048	90	120	28	200	254	10	62
BW020120S	3048	90	120	28	200	254	10	62
BW032080S	2032	147	80	28	325	254	10	62
BW035080	2032	158	80	28	350	254	10	62
BW040060	1524	181	60	30	400	254 (Reeved)	10 (Reeved)	67
BW040060S	1524	181	60	30	400	254 (Reeved)	10 (Reeved)	67
BW040120	3048	181	120	56	400	254 + 254 (Tandem)	10 + 10 (Tandem)	124
BW040120S	3048	181	120	56	400	254 + 254 (Tandem)	10 + 10 (Tandem)	124
BW050080	2032	227	80	50	500	254	10	110
BW050080S	2032	227	80	50	500	254	10	110
BW065040S	1016	294	40	30	650	254 (Reeved)	10 (Reeved)	67
BW065080S	2032	294	80	56	650	254 + 254 (Tandem)	10 + 10 (Tandem)	124
BW070040	1016	317	40	30	700	254 (Reeved)	10 (Reeved)	67
BW070080	2032	317	80	56	700	254 + 254 (Tandem)	10 + 10 (Tandem)	124
BW080060	1524	360	60	59	800	254 + 254 (Tandem Reeved)	10 + 10 (Tandem Reeved)	129
BW080060S	1524	360	60	59	800	254 + 254 (Tandem Reeved)	10 + 10 (Tandem Reeved)	129
BW100040	1016	453	40	52	1000	254 (Reeved)	10 (Reeved)	115
BW100040S	1016	453	40	52	1000	254 (Reeved)	10 (Reeved)	115
BW100080	2032	453	80	100	1000	254 + 254 (Tandem)	10 + 10 (Tandem)	220
BW100080S	2032	453	80	100	1000	254 + 254 (Tandem)	10 + 10 (Tandem)	220
BW130040S	1016	589	40	59	1300	254 + 254 (Tandem Reeved)	10 + 10 (Tandem Reeved)	129
BW140040	1016	620	40	59	1400	254 + 254 (Tandem Reeved)	10 + 10 (Tandem Reeved)	129
BW200040	1016	900	40	102	2000	254 + 254 (Tandem Reeved)	10 + 10 (Tandem Reeved)	225
BW200040S	1016	900	40	102	2000	254 + 254 (Tandem Reeved)	10 + 10 (Tandem Reeved)	225

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Equal Air (EA) Series

Ingersoll Rand Equal Air (EA) Series (Zimmerman) Balancers are used for handling multiple (up to 3) loads within a 40 lb. (18.1 kg) weight range without the need to adjust the controls. When the pendant is in the LO- and UN-LOAD position, balancer air pressure is released to allow the lighter loads to be in balance. When the pendant is in the HI-LOAD position, no pressure is released, and the heaviest load can be balanced. These pneumatic balancers are ideally suited for applications where up to 3 load sizes are frequently lifted, and operator hands-on the part is required. The UN-LOAD position is also often used for handling device balancing (loaded/unloaded).

Features

DURABILITY: Balancers feature all-steel housing, engineered plastic, aircraft grade wire rope and self-closing cast safety hook.

RELIABILITY: Features include precise positioning, a pre-lubricated piston chamber, intuitive speed control, and continuous duty operation.

SAFETY:

Standard emergency cable retract brakes mean that if your load is accidentally lost, a spring-loaded centrifugal brake automatically stops the rapid upward cable travel.
If the air supply is ever interrupted, the unit will maintain the load in the suspended position.
The load being lifted can never exceed the unit’s maximum rated capacity at a given air pressure, providing intrinsic overload protection.
The optional Z-stop eliminates the down-drift of suspended loads within 6 inches (152 mm) if air supply is shut down.

PRODUCTIVITY: Gain flexibility, with ultra-low air consumption, clean oil free operation, and cable travels of up to 120 inches depending on model.

Suspension kits are available for virtually all enclosed track manufacturers, as well as I-beam, Patented/Hardened track, and Hook mounted configurations
Rotary thumb switch pendant selects HI-LOAD, LO-LOAD, or NO-LOAD setting

Specifications

ModelName	Vertical Travel mm	Capacity at 100 psi kg	Vertical Travel in.	Net weight kg	Capacity at 100 psi lbs	Diameter of Balancer mm	Diameter of Balancer in.	Net weight lbs
EAW015080	2032	68	80	23	150	165	6.5	50
EAW020120	3048	90	120	28	200	254	10	62
EAW020120S	3048	90	120	28	200	254	10	62
EAW032080S	2032	147	80	28	325	254	10	62
EAW035080	2032	158	80	28	350	254	10	62
EAW040060	1524	181	60	30	400	254 (Reeved)	10 (Reeved)	67
EAW040060S	1524	181	60	30	400	254 (Reeved)	10 (Reeved)	67
EAW040120	3048	181	120	56	400	254 + 254 (Tandem)	10 + 10 (Tandem)	124
EAW040120S	3048	181	120	56	400	254 + 254 (Tandem)	10 + 10 (Tandem)	124
EAW050080	2032	227	80	50	500	254	10	110
EAW050080S	2032	227	80	50	500	254	10	110
EAW065040S	1016	294	40	30	650	254 (Reeved)	10 (Reeved)	67
EAW065080S	2032	294	80	56	650	254 + 254 (Tandem)	10 + 10 (Tandem)	124
EAW070040	1016	317	40	30	700	254 (Reeved)	10 (Reeved)	67
EAW070080	2032	317	80	56	700	254 + 254 (Tandem)	10 + 10 (Tandem)	124
EAW080060	1524	360	60	59	800	254 + 254 (Tandem Reeved)	10 + 10 (Tandem Reeved)	129
EAW080060S	1524	360	60	59	800	254 + 254 (Tandem Reeved)	10 + 10 (Tandem Reeved)	129
EAW100040	1016	453	40	52	1000	254 (Reeved)	10 (Reeved)	115
EAW100040S	1016	453	40	52	1000	254 (Reeved)	10 (Reeved)	115
EAW100080	2032	453	80	100	1000	254 + 254 (Tandem)	10 + 10 (Tandem)	220
EAW100080S	2032	453	80	100	1000	254 + 254 (Tandem)	10 + 10 (Tandem)	220
EAW130040S	1016	589	40	59	1300	254 + 254 (Tandem Reeved)	10 + 10 (Tandem Reeved)	129
EAW140040	1016	620	40	59	1400	254 + 254 (Tandem Reeved)	10 + 10 (Tandem Reeved)	129
EAW200040	1016	900	40	102	2000	254 + 254 (Tandem Reeved)	10 + 10 (Tandem Reeved)	225
EAW200040S	1016	900	40	102	2000	254 + 254 (Tandem Reeved)	10 + 10 (Tandem Reeved)	225

Zim Air Balancer IR Ingersol Rand device lifting tool

Zim Air (ZA) Balancer

Ingersoll Rand Zim Air (ZA) Series Balancers (Zimmerman) are the most common air balancer/control combination, designed for high-speed, precision handling of variable weight loads. Up/down movement is accomplished through the use of an ergonomically designed pendant with low-effort, colour-coded thumb levers. After positioning the load with the pendant control, the unit defaults into a balanced load condition that allows the operator up to 18 inches (457 mm) of travel to manually adjust the load for final positioning.

Features

DURABILITY: Balancers feature all-steel housing, engineered plastic, aircraft grade wire rope and self-closing cast safety hook.

RELIABILITY: Features include precise positioning, a pre-lubricated piston chamber, intuitive speed control, and continuous duty operation.

SAFETY:

Standard emergency cable retract brakes mean that if your load is accidentally lost, a spring-loaded centrifugal brake automatically stops the rapid upward cable travel.
If the air supply is ever interrupted, the unit will maintain the load in the suspended position.
The load being lifted can never exceed the unit’s maximum rated capacity at a given air pressure, providing intrinsic overload protection.
The optional Z-stop eliminates the down-drift of suspended loads within 6 inches (152 mm) if air supply is shut down.

PRODUCTIVITY: Gain flexibility, with ultra-low air consumption, clean oil free operation, and cable travels of up to 120 inches depending on model.

Suspension kits are available for virtually all enclosed track manufacturers, as well as I-beam, Patented/Hardened track, and Hook mounted configurations
Ergonomic Up/Down pendant control for variable speed and feathering of load position

Specifications

ModelName	Vertical Travel mm	Capacity at 100 psi kg	Vertical Travel in.	Net weight kg	Capacity at 100 psi lbs	Diameter of Balancer mm	Diameter of Balancer in.	Net weight lbs
ZAW015080	2032	68	80	23	150	165	6.5	50
ZAW020120	3048	90	120	28	200	254	10	62
ZAW020120S	3048	90	120	28	200	254	10	62
ZAW032080S	2032	147	80	28	325	254	10	62
ZAW035080	2032	158	80	28	350	254	10	62
ZAW040060	1524	181	60	30	400	254 (Reeved)	10 (Reeved)	67
ZAW040060S	1524	181	60	30	400	254 (Reeved)	10 (Reeved)	67
ZAW040120	3048	181	120	56	400	254 + 254 (Tandem)	10 + 10 (Tandem)	124
ZAW040120S	3048	181	120	56	400	254 + 254 (Tandem)	10 + 10 (Tandem)	124
ZAW050080	2032	227	80	50	500	254	10	110
ZAW050080S	2032	227	80	50	500	254	10	110
ZAW065040S	1016	294	40	30	650	254 (Reeved)	10 (Reeved)	67
ZAW065080S	2032	294	80	56	650	254 + 254 (Tandem)	10 + 10 (Tandem)	124
ZAW070040	1016	317	40	30	700	254 (Reeved)	10 (Reeved)	67
ZAW070080	2032	317	80	56	700	254 + 254 (Tandem)	10 + 10 (Tandem)	124
ZAW080060	1524	360	60	59	800	254 + 254 (Tandem Reeved)	10 + 10 (Tandem Reeved)	129
ZAW080060S	1524	360	60	59	800	254 + 254 (Tandem Reeved)	10 + 10 (Tandem Reeved)	129
ZAW100040	1016	453	40	52	1000	254 (Reeved)	10 (Reeved)	115
ZAW100040S	1016	453	40	52	1000	254 (Reeved)	10 (Reeved)	115
ZAW100080	2032	453	80	100	1000	254 + 254 (Tandem)	10 + 10 (Tandem)	220
ZAW100080S	2032	453	80	100	1000	254 + 254 (Tandem)	10 + 10 (Tandem)	220
ZAW130040S	1016	589	40	59	1300	254 + 254 (Tandem Reeved)	10 + 10 (Tandem Reeved)	129
ZAW140040	1016	620	40	59	1400	254 + 254 (Tandem Reeved)	10 + 10 (Tandem Reeved)	129
ZAW200040	1016	900	40	102	2000	254 + 254 (Tandem Reeved)	10 + 10 (Tandem Reeved)	225
ZAW200040S	1016	900	40	102	2000	254 + 254 (Tandem Reeved)	10 + 10 (Tandem Reeved)	225

ingersol rand spring balancer super-duty heavy cold in canada

Super-Duty Spring Balancers – 33 – 363 lb Capacity

Ingersoll Rand has 13 models in this super-duty line of spring balancers.

Features

Ribbed and sealed monobloc construction in aluminum alloy.
Stainless steel cable.
Safety device against load dropping due to the spring breakage (>3kg).
Upper rotary suspension with safety hook.
Locking device to block the load at any height.
Adjustable stroke limiting device.
Cable guide in anti-friction material.
Visible cable for inspection.

Specifications

ModelName	Weight of Balancer lb (net – kg)	Capacity, lbs (kg)	Lift ft (mm)
BSD-100	78.5 (35.6)	198 – 220 (90 – 100)	8.2 (2500)
BSD-120	85.3 (38.8)	220 – 265 (100 -120)	8.2 (2500)
BSD-140	92.2 (41.8)	265 – 309 (120 – 140)	8.2 (2500)
BSD-150	98.1 (44.5)	287 – 330 (130 – 150)	8.2 (2500)
BSD-165	106.3 (48.2)	330 – 363 (150 – 165)	8.2 (2500)
BSD-20	41.9 (19)	33 – 44 (15 – 20)	8.2 (2500)
BSD-30	43.7 (19.8)	44 – 66 (20 – 30)	8.2 (2500)
BSD-40	45.9 (20.8)	66 – 88 (30 – 40)	8.2 (2500)
BSD-50	52.7 (23.9)	88 – 110 (40 – 50)	8.2 (2500)
BSD-60	56 (25.4)	110 – 132 (50 – 60)	8.2 (2500)
BSD-70	59.1 (26.8)	132 – 154 (60 – 70)	8.2 (2500)
BSD-80	61.3 (27.8)	154 – 176 (70 – 80)	8.2 (2500)
BSD-90	63.5 (28.8)	176 – 198 (80 – 90)	8.2 (2500)

spring balancer intermediate duty from ingersol rand

Intermediate-Duty Balancers – 8.8 – 55 lb Capacity

Ingersoll Rand has 6models in this intermediate-duty line of spring balancers.

Features

- Ribbed and sealed monobloc construction in aluminum alloy.
- Stainless steel cable.
- Safety device against load dropping due to the spring breakage (>3kg).
- Locking device to block the load at any height.
- Upper rotary suspension with safety hook.
- Adjustable stroke limiting device.
- Cable guide in anti-friction material.

Specifications

ModelName	Weight of Balancer lb (net – kg)	Capacity, lbs (kg)	Lift ft (mm)
BIDS-10	5,5 (2.49)	15.4 – 22.0 (7 – 10)	6.5 (2000)
BIDS-14	5.5 (2.49)	22.0 – 30.8 (10 -14)	6.5 (2000)
BIDS-18	6.5 (2.95)	30.8 – 39.6 (14 – 18)	6.5 (2000)
BIDS-22	6.5 (2.95)	39.6 – 48.4 (18 – 22)	6.5 (2000)
BIDS-26	6.5 (2.95)	48.4 – 55.0 (22 – 25)	6.5 (2000)
BIDS-7	5 (2.26)	8.8 – 15.4 (4 – 7)	6.5 (2000)

ingersol rand spring balancer light duty

Light-Duty Balancers – 0.9 – 6.6 lb Capacity

Ingersoll Rand has 3 models in this intermediate-duty line of spring balancers.

Features

- - Rugged construction, cast aluminum body.
  - Stainless steel cable. Nylon cable option available for the 2.2 lb (1 kg) capacity model. Order BLD1/P for this option.
  - Adjustable capacity.
  - Adjustable stroke limiting device.
  - Cable guide in anti-friction material.

Specifications

ModelName	Weight of Balancer lb (net – kg)	Capacity, lbs (kg)	Lift ft (mm)
BLD1	1.3 (0.6)	0.9 – 2.2 (.4 -1)	5.2 (1600)
BLD2	1.3 (0.6)	2.2 – 4.4 (1.0 -2.0)	5.2 (1600)
BLD3	1.3 (0.7)	4.4 – 6.6 (2.0 – 3.0)	5.2 (1600)

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Balancers for Workstation Jib Cranes and Workstation Cranes

Balancers lighten the load during operations.

Checklist of Considerations

What is the difference between Air and Spring Balancers?

Basic (B) Series

Features

Specifications

Balance Air (BA) Series

Features

Specifications

Equal Air (EA) Series

Features

Specifications

Zim Air (ZA) Balancer

Features

Specifications

Super-Duty Spring Balancers – 33 – 363 lb Capacity

Features

Specifications

Intermediate-Duty Balancers – 8.8 – 55 lb Capacity

Features

Specifications

Light-Duty Balancers – 0.9 – 6.6 lb Capacity

Features

Specifications

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