Tool Balancer and Retractor Usage and Applications
What are tool balancers and tool retractors?
Tool balancers hold a hand-operated tool in a pre-set position to minimize operator effort during the use of the tool. They can be used for a variety of industrial applications where operators and workers frequently use heavy hand tools in the same position.
Tool retractors return tools to a preset position after use, usually out of the way of the work area. The tool is often affixed to a cable, which is wound onto a spring-loaded reel to perform the retraction.
Tool balancers and retractors make tools nearly weightless, reducing operator fatigue and improving safety and ergonomics. Sometimes referred to as load or spring balancers, TECNA tool balancers and retractors are an ideal way to balance a constant load. As a result, when properly balanced using spring tension, tool balancers free the operator from weight and can be moved with very little effort. This helps prevent tools from being accidentally dropped, reducing tool damage.
Features and benefits of ergonomic tool balancers and retractors include:
- Balance tool weight, making them nearly weightless
- Suspend tools for easy access
- Help workers with repetitive tasks
- Hold fixtures, tools, welding guns, and other equipment
- Keep equipment off of the floor eliminating trip hazards
- Used as a festoon system, can reduce wear on cable and hoses
- Improve production efficiency
- Stabilize tool position
- Improve accuracy
- Reduce operator motion
- Reduce worker fatigue
- Useful for tools of various sizes
- Reduce tool damage
- Improve safety and workstation ergonomics
Selecting a tool balancer or retractor:
When choosing the right tool balancer, you need to know the weight you need to control. This is determined by the load capacity that the tool balancer can carry. The maximum capacity of the tool balancer should be close to the weight of the equipment hanging. Additionally, selection depends on the travel or reach of the tool balancer (the movement away from the balancer’s zero position). Explosion-resistant (ATEX-rated) tool balancers are also available for installation in potentially hazardous environments. Most important explosive areas containing flammable gases or combustible dust.
Common tool balancer and retractor uses and application:
Here is a list of common tool balancer uses and applications. If you don’t see your application on this list, please give us a call at 844-44-TECNA to discuss TECNA tool balancer options.
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Suspended Tools Air Tools Pneumatic Tools Screwguns Screwdrivers Drills Chipping Hammers Jackhammers Hammer Drills Air Hammers Die Grinders Belt Sanders Planers Clinchers Riveters Huck Bolters Rivet Guns Huck Riveters Dot Peen Markers Marking Tools Strapping Tools Cable Tie Machines Pallet Wrap Machines Nail Guns Staple Guns Saws Electric Tools Weld Guns > Internal Transguns > External Transguns > Cable Weld Guns |
Electric Saws Slaughterhouses Meat-Processing Plants Dairies Meat Saws Bone Cutters Bone Saws Eyelet Applicator Ham Peeler Skin Remover Deboning Machines Band Saws Washdown nozzles Commercial Laundries Industrial Laundries Steam Irons Commercial Ironing Equipment Door Closers Cable Guides Festooning Hose Festooning Water Hose Suspension Power Cable Festooning Power Cable Suspension Fuel Hose Suspension Cable Festooning Cable Suspension Vacuum Hose Suspension Vacuum Lifter Assembly workstations Assembly tools |
Drum fillers Pallet fillers Bag fillers Drum dispensers Crimping Tool Pneumatic Crimper Hydraulic Crimper Suction Pumps Bottling Tools Power Washing Equipment Pressure Washing Equipment Weaving machines Shoemaking equipment Bootmaking equipment Cobbler equipment Heating tools Spray Paint Guns Powder Coat Guns Bottle Capping Equipment Bottle Capper Multi-Shape Capper Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations |
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- Stainless steel cable balancers
- Explosion-resistant (ATEX-rated) balancers
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Stainless Steel Cable Balancers | Explosion Resistant Balancers | Nylon Cable Balancers |
Zero Gravity Balancers |
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