{"title":"40.1 to 80 lb (18.2 to 36.6 kg)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTool balancers sized for tools in the 40 to 80 lb range - heavier nutrunners, welding guns, and drilling units. The balancer carries the tool's weight so the operator can guide it with little effort across the cable travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop adjacent weights: lighter tools to 40 lb, or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/80-1-to-150-lb-36-3-to-68-kg\"\u003e80-150 lb\u003c\/a\u003e for heavier units. Or browse by type - \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tool-balancers-1\"\u003etool balancers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers\"\u003ezero gravity\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/explosion-resistant-tool-balancers\"\u003eATEX\u003c\/a\u003e - and brands \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tecna\"\u003eTECNA\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/endo\"\u003eEndo\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kromer\"\u003eKromer\u003c\/a\u003e. Supported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9433","title":"Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9433 (55 to 77 lb, 9.8ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9433 is a zero-gravity tool balancer for loads weighing 55-77 lb. At this capacity the load is a heavy powered tool rather than anything an operator can hold for long, which is the whole reason for hanging it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 9.8 ft (3,000 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 55-77 lb (25-35 kg), set with a worm screw. The load is carried by a spring drum inside, which is why balancers like this are also called spring balancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock to hold the load at any height: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. For safety the shutter only releases when it lines up with the drum, so if it does not free straight away, move the load slightly up and down. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA centrifugal safety device locks the drum if it ever turns faster than the danger limit - a load coming unhooked, or a cable breaking. If it trips, discharge the drum spring immediately and completely and have the balancer inspected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the drum spring ever breaks, a safety device blocks the balancer so the load cannot fall. If it trips, do not try to free it - have the balancer serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the total hanging weight - the tool, its accessories and the length of hose or cable the balancer lifts - which has to sit inside the capacity range. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 55-77 lb (25-35 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 9.8 ft (3,000 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 46.54 lb (21.11 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentrifugal safety device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining-up upper hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible cable for inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the load needs to reach: 1.6 ft (500 mm, 72969\/0,5\/120), 3.3 ft (1,000 mm, 72969\/1\/120), 8.2 ft (2,500 mm, 72969\/2,5\/120), 9.8 ft (3,000 mm, 72969\/3\/120) and 16.4 ft (5,000 mm, 72969\/5\/120), stainless steel 5 mm cable with a 120 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions for this model: Option B, the lock and unlock control you work from floor level, is ordered as the TECNA 9433.B, and option B1, the reinforced version of it, as the TECNA 9433.B1. Both are built at the factory and have to be specified with the order. Option RI is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insolated-swivel-tecna-70477\"\u003eTECNA 70477\u003c\/a\u003e, the insulated rotary hook: it electrically insulates the hanging load - welding gear, for instance - and lets the tool turn without twisting the cable. TECNA also builds this model as the 9433G, with a rubber-covered aluminium body, to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. Always connect the safety suspension to a separate support, and set the stroke limiter so the load never comes to rest above the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same balancer is also built as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9433rl-55-to-77lb-9-8ft\"\u003e9433RL\u003c\/a\u003e for food processing and washdown areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9431-9433 series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9431\"\u003e9431 (33-44 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9432\"\u003e9432 (44-55 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is the working stroke - how far the tool itself has to travel through the job, not how high the balancer hangs. At 8.2 ft of travel the closest capacity is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9403\"\u003eTECNA 9403 (66-88 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e. If the balancer simply hangs high above the work, an extension cable is the cheaper answer - the travel you need is set by the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers\"\u003ezero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39756384665665,"sku":"9433","price":1587.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9401-9405-and-9431-9433.png?v=1645786316"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9359ax","title":"ATEX Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9359AX (48.5 to 55 lb, 6.6ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9359AX is an ATEX-certified zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 48.5-55 lb. Zero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is 6.6 ft (2,000 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 48.5-55 lb (22-25 kg) by worm screw. It carries two markings: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb for gas, and II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db for dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis balancer is rated for combustible dust as well as flammable gas. The dust marking covers Zone 21 and Zone 22, and group IIIC - the widest dust group, taking in conductive dusts as well as non-conductive dusts and combustible fibres. T85°C is the maximum surface temperature, so it can be used where dust deposits have an ignition or smouldering temperature above 85°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the two markings mean:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eII - for surface industry, not mining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2G \/ 2D - category 2. Zone 1 and Zone 2 for gas, Zone 21 and Zone 22 for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx h - protection by constructional safety, to EN ISO 80079-37 for non-electrical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIA \/ IIIC - the gas group and the dust group. Group IIA covers propane, butane, methane, acetone, ammonia, gasoline, toluene, xylene, methanol and iso-propyl alcohol among others. It does not cover ethylene, di-ethyl ether, acetylene or hydrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT6 \/ T85°C - temperature class for gas, maximum surface temperature for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGb \/ Db - equipment protection level: no effective ignition source in normal operation or expected malfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a manual lock, so you can lock the load in place when you need to - push and turn the pin 90 degrees to hold it, turn it back to release. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA friction brake device is available as option F, which controls the speed of drum rotation. It cannot be retrofitted - it has to be specified when the balancer is ordered, so if you want it, order the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9359ax-f\"\u003eTECNA 9359.FAX\u003c\/a\u003e instead of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer must be grounded at installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer is intended to be used indoors, at 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C). Outside that range there will be premature deterioration of the unit or its components. If it will meet chemically aggressive gas, liquid or powder, confirm compatibility with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour things that are easy to get wrong:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tool you hang on it must itself be ATEX certified to a hazard class equal to or higher than the balancer. An ATEX balancer does not make a non-ATEX tool acceptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatic electricity carried on people can be an ignition source. Ground every conductive object, not just the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not let the snap hook strike other metal nearby. That can throw a mechanical spark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the balancer if it is visibly damaged. Unintended friction is an ignition risk in its own right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 48.5-55 lb (22-25 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.6 ft (2,000 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, gas: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, dust: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 14.40 lb (6.53 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely conductive, grounded, spark-proof materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking device to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension, and upper rotary suspension with safety hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRC (7270000004) - conductive rotary hook group. It lets the tool turn freely without twisting the cable, while keeping the hook conductive rather than breaking the path a plain swivel would. Rated to 200 kg, and can be fitted at any time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF - the brake device described above. New order only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. And at every service, check the ground cable and the tightness of that marked screw, and clear away dust - no more than 5 mm of buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery production lot is sample-tested: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, to DIN 15112, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9354AX-9359AX series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9354ax\"\u003e9354AX (8.8-15.4 lb, IIB)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9355ax\"\u003e9355AX (15.4-22 lb, IIB)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9356ax\"\u003e9356AX (22-31 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9357ax\"\u003e9357AX (31-40 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9358ax\"\u003e9358AX (40-48.5 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX gas classification guide - zones, explosion groups IIA IIB IIC, temperature class and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex1_tecna.png?v=1715279561\" width=\"598\" height=\"857\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTECNA's guide to the ATEX gas classification system. The model summary in the diagram is generalised and does not match TECNA's per-model tables in every case; the gas marking that applies to this balancer is II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb, as listed in the specifications above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX dust classification guide - zones 20 21 22, dust groups IIIA IIIB IIIC, maximum surface temperature and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex2_tecna.png?v=1715279565\" width=\"593\" height=\"844\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the dust side, which applies to this balancer: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db, covering Zone 21 and Zone 22 and dust group IIIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39756938510401,"sku":"9359AX","price":791.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-ATEX-9354AX-9359AX.png?v=1645785718"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9359","title":"Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9359 (48.5 to 55 lb, 6.6ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9359 is a zero-gravity tool balancer for loads weighing 48.5-55 lb. At this capacity the load is usually a welding gun, a riveter or a stapler, and it works equally with any other tool in that weight range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 6.6 ft (2,000 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 48.5-55 lb (22-25 kg), set with a worm screw. The load is carried by a spring drum inside, which is why balancers like this are also called spring balancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock to hold the load at any height: push the pin and turn it 90 degrees to stop the drum, and turn it back for normal working. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the drum spring ever breaks, a safety device blocks the balancer so the load cannot fall. If it trips, do not try to free it - have the balancer serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the total hanging weight - the tool, its accessories and the length of hose or cable the balancer lifts - which has to sit inside the capacity range. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 48.5-55 lb (22-25 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.6 ft (2,000 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 14.40 lb (6.53 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the load needs to reach: 1.6 ft (500 mm, 72967\/0,5), 3.3 ft (1,000 mm, 72967\/1), 8.2 ft (2,500 mm, 72967\/2,5), 9.8 ft (3,000 mm, 72967\/3) and 16.4 ft (5,000 mm, 72967\/5), stainless steel 3 mm cable with a 80 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions for this model: Option F is the friction brake on the drum, fitted at the factory when the balancer is built - that is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9359-f\"\u003eTECNA 9359.F\u003c\/a\u003e. TECNA also builds this model as the 9359G, with a rubber-covered aluminium body, to order. Option 32952 is the flexible cable holder, for loads up to 55 lb (25 kg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. Always connect the safety suspension to a separate support, and set the stroke limiter so the load never comes to rest above the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same balancer is also built as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9359rl-48-5-to-55lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9359RL\u003c\/a\u003e for food processing and washdown areas, the 9359ES for ESD-protected areas and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9359ax\"\u003e9359AX\u003c\/a\u003e, ATEX-certified for explosive atmospheres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9354-9359 series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9354\"\u003e9354 (8.8-15.4 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9355\"\u003e9355 (15.4-22 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9356\"\u003e9356 (22-31 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/copy-of-balancer-tecna-9359-12\"\u003e9357 (31-40 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9358\"\u003e9358 (40-48.5 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers\"\u003ezero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39803027128385,"sku":"9359","price":464.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9350-9359_32fec1e5-1dfb-4012-89b9-2e8536572ec6.png?v=1647068735"},{"product_id":"copy-of-balancer-tecna-9359-12","title":"Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9357 (31 to 40 lb, 6.6ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9357 is a zero-gravity tool balancer for loads weighing 31-40 lb. At this capacity the load is usually a welding gun, a riveter or a stapler, and it works equally with any other tool in that weight range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 6.6 ft (2,000 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 31-40 lb (14-18 kg), set with a worm screw. The load is carried by a spring drum inside, which is why balancers like this are also called spring balancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock to hold the load at any height: push the pin and turn it 90 degrees to stop the drum, and turn it back for normal working. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the drum spring ever breaks, a safety device blocks the balancer so the load cannot fall. If it trips, do not try to free it - have the balancer serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the total hanging weight - the tool, its accessories and the length of hose or cable the balancer lifts - which has to sit inside the capacity range. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 31-40 lb (14-18 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.6 ft (2,000 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 13.80 lb (6.26 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the load needs to reach: 1.6 ft (500 mm, 72967\/0,5), 3.3 ft (1,000 mm, 72967\/1), 8.2 ft (2,500 mm, 72967\/2,5), 9.8 ft (3,000 mm, 72967\/3) and 16.4 ft (5,000 mm, 72967\/5), stainless steel 3 mm cable with a 80 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions for this model: Option F is the friction brake on the drum, fitted at the factory when the balancer is built - that is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9357-f\"\u003eTECNA 9357.F\u003c\/a\u003e. TECNA also builds this model as the 9357G, with a rubber-covered aluminium body, to order. Option 32952 is the flexible cable holder, for loads up to 55 lb (25 kg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. Always connect the safety suspension to a separate support, and set the stroke limiter so the load never comes to rest above the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same balancer is also built as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9357-31-to-40lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9357RL\u003c\/a\u003e for food processing and washdown areas, the 9357ES for ESD-protected areas and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9357ax\"\u003e9357AX\u003c\/a\u003e, ATEX-certified for explosive atmospheres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9354-9359 series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9354\"\u003e9354 (8.8-15.4 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9355\"\u003e9355 (15.4-22 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9356\"\u003e9356 (22-31 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9358\"\u003e9358 (40-48.5 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9359\"\u003e9359 (48.5-55 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers\"\u003ezero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39803028013121,"sku":"9357","price":439.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9350-9359_a212049a-fc83-45ac-8054-08ba216c1ae2.png?v=1647068839"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9358ax","title":"ATEX Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9358AX (40 to 48.5 lb, 6.6ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9358AX is an ATEX-certified zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 40-48.5 lb. Zero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is 6.6 ft (2,000 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 40-48.5 lb (18-22 kg) by worm screw. It carries two markings: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb for gas, and II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db for dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis balancer is rated for combustible dust as well as flammable gas. The dust marking covers Zone 21 and Zone 22, and group IIIC - the widest dust group, taking in conductive dusts as well as non-conductive dusts and combustible fibres. T85°C is the maximum surface temperature, so it can be used where dust deposits have an ignition or smouldering temperature above 85°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the two markings mean:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eII - for surface industry, not mining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2G \/ 2D - category 2. Zone 1 and Zone 2 for gas, Zone 21 and Zone 22 for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx h - protection by constructional safety, to EN ISO 80079-37 for non-electrical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIA \/ IIIC - the gas group and the dust group. Group IIA covers propane, butane, methane, acetone, ammonia, gasoline, toluene, xylene, methanol and iso-propyl alcohol among others. It does not cover ethylene, di-ethyl ether, acetylene or hydrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT6 \/ T85°C - temperature class for gas, maximum surface temperature for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGb \/ Db - equipment protection level: no effective ignition source in normal operation or expected malfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a manual lock, so you can lock the load in place when you need to - push and turn the pin 90 degrees to hold it, turn it back to release. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA friction brake device is available as option F, which controls the speed of drum rotation. It cannot be retrofitted - it has to be specified when the balancer is ordered, so if you want it, order the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9358ax-f\"\u003eTECNA 9358.FAX\u003c\/a\u003e instead of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer must be grounded at installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer is intended to be used indoors, at 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C). Outside that range there will be premature deterioration of the unit or its components. If it will meet chemically aggressive gas, liquid or powder, confirm compatibility with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour things that are easy to get wrong:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tool you hang on it must itself be ATEX certified to a hazard class equal to or higher than the balancer. An ATEX balancer does not make a non-ATEX tool acceptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatic electricity carried on people can be an ignition source. Ground every conductive object, not just the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not let the snap hook strike other metal nearby. That can throw a mechanical spark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the balancer if it is visibly damaged. Unintended friction is an ignition risk in its own right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 40-48.5 lb (18-22 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.6 ft (2,000 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, gas: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, dust: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 12.99 lb (5.89 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely conductive, grounded, spark-proof materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking device to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension, and upper rotary suspension with safety hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRC (7270000004) - conductive rotary hook group. It lets the tool turn freely without twisting the cable, while keeping the hook conductive rather than breaking the path a plain swivel would. Rated to 200 kg, and can be fitted at any time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF - the brake device described above. New order only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. And at every service, check the ground cable and the tightness of that marked screw, and clear away dust - no more than 5 mm of buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery production lot is sample-tested: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, to DIN 15112, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9354AX-9359AX series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9354ax\"\u003e9354AX (8.8-15.4 lb, IIB)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9355ax\"\u003e9355AX (15.4-22 lb, IIB)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9356ax\"\u003e9356AX (22-31 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9357ax\"\u003e9357AX (31-40 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9359ax\"\u003e9359AX (48.5-55 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX gas classification guide - zones, explosion groups IIA IIB IIC, temperature class and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex1_tecna.png?v=1715279561\" width=\"598\" height=\"857\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTECNA's guide to the ATEX gas classification system. The model summary in the diagram is generalised and does not match TECNA's per-model tables in every case; the gas marking that applies to this balancer is II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb, as listed in the specifications above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX dust classification guide - zones 20 21 22, dust groups IIIA IIIB IIIC, maximum surface temperature and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex2_tecna.png?v=1715279565\" width=\"593\" height=\"844\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the dust side, which applies to this balancer: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db, covering Zone 21 and Zone 22 and dust group IIIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39820087164993,"sku":"9358AX","price":782.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-ATEX-9354AX-9358AX.png?v=1647932442"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9358ax-f","title":"ATEX Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9358.FAX (40 to 48.5 lb, 6.6ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9358.FAX is an ATEX-certified zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 40-48.5 lb. Zero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is 6.6 ft (2,000 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 40-48.5 lb (18-22 kg) by worm screw. It carries two markings: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb for gas, and II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db for dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis balancer is rated for combustible dust as well as flammable gas. The dust marking covers Zone 21 and Zone 22, and group IIIC - the widest dust group, taking in conductive dusts as well as non-conductive dusts and combustible fibres. T85°C is the maximum surface temperature, so it can be used where dust deposits have an ignition or smouldering temperature above 85°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the two markings mean:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eII - for surface industry, not mining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2G \/ 2D - category 2. Zone 1 and Zone 2 for gas, Zone 21 and Zone 22 for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx h - protection by constructional safety, to EN ISO 80079-37 for non-electrical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIA \/ IIIC - the gas group and the dust group. Group IIA covers propane, butane, methane, acetone, ammonia, gasoline, toluene, xylene, methanol and iso-propyl alcohol among others. It does not cover ethylene, di-ethyl ether, acetylene or hydrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT6 \/ T85°C - temperature class for gas, maximum surface temperature for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGb \/ Db - equipment protection level: no effective ignition source in normal operation or expected malfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a manual lock, so you can lock the load in place when you need to - push and turn the pin 90 degrees to hold it, turn it back to release. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the .F version, supplied with the friction brake device already fitted, which controls the speed of drum rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brake cannot be retrofitted. It has to be specified when the balancer is ordered, so if you want it, order the .F version - a standard 9358AX cannot be converted later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer must be grounded at installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer is intended to be used indoors, at 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C). Outside that range there will be premature deterioration of the unit or its components. If it will meet chemically aggressive gas, liquid or powder, confirm compatibility with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour things that are easy to get wrong:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tool you hang on it must itself be ATEX certified to a hazard class equal to or higher than the balancer. An ATEX balancer does not make a non-ATEX tool acceptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatic electricity carried on people can be an ignition source. Ground every conductive object, not just the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not let the snap hook strike other metal nearby. That can throw a mechanical spark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the balancer if it is visibly damaged. Unintended friction is an ignition risk in its own right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 40-48.5 lb (18-22 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.6 ft (2,000 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, gas: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, dust: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 12.99 lb (5.89 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption F brake device, fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely conductive, grounded, spark-proof materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking device to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension, and upper rotary suspension with safety hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRC (7270000004) - conductive rotary hook group. It lets the tool turn freely without twisting the cable, while keeping the hook conductive rather than breaking the path a plain swivel would. Rated to 200 kg, and can be fitted at any time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. And at every service, check the ground cable and the tightness of that marked screw, and clear away dust - no more than 5 mm of buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery production lot is sample-tested: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, to DIN 15112, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9354.FAX-9359.FAX series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9354ax-f\"\u003e9354.FAX (8.8-15.4 lb, IIB)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9355ax-f\"\u003e9355.FAX (15.4-22 lb, IIB)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9356ax-f\"\u003e9356.FAX (22-31 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9357ax-f\"\u003e9357.FAX (31-40 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9359ax-f\"\u003e9359.FAX (48.5-55 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not need the brake? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9358ax\"\u003eTECNA 9358AX\u003c\/a\u003e is the same balancer without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX gas classification guide - zones, explosion groups IIA IIB IIC, temperature class and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex1_tecna.png?v=1715279561\" width=\"598\" height=\"857\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTECNA's guide to the ATEX gas classification system. The model summary in the diagram is generalised and does not match TECNA's per-model tables in every case; the gas marking that applies to this balancer is II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb, as listed in the specifications above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX dust classification guide - zones 20 21 22, dust groups IIIA IIIB IIIC, maximum surface temperature and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex2_tecna.png?v=1715279565\" width=\"593\" height=\"844\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the dust side, which applies to this balancer: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db, covering Zone 21 and Zone 22 and dust group IIIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39820119965761,"sku":"9358.FAX","price":782.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-ATEX-9354AX-9358AX_83e57734-34f7-4362-843d-670cc7290801.png?v=1647933047"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9359-f","title":"Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9359.F (48.5 to 55 lb, 6.6ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9359.F is a zero-gravity tool balancer for loads weighing 48.5-55 lb. At this capacity the load is usually a welding gun, a riveter or a stapler, and it works equally with any other tool in that weight range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 6.6 ft (2,000 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 48.5-55 lb (22-25 kg), set with a worm screw. The load is carried by a spring drum inside, which is why balancers like this are also called spring balancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the .F version, with the option F brake fitted. The brake is a friction device on the drum that controls how fast it turns, from a light slowing down to a complete stop, adjusted with an Allen key, so the load holds its position more firmly. It is fitted at the factory when the balancer is built and cannot be added to a balancer already installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not need the brake? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9359\"\u003eTECNA 9359\u003c\/a\u003e is this same balancer without it, at the same capacity and cable travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock to hold the load at any height: push the pin and turn it 90 degrees to stop the drum, and turn it back for normal working. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the drum spring ever breaks, a safety device blocks the balancer so the load cannot fall. If it trips, do not try to free it - have the balancer serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the total hanging weight - the tool, its accessories and the length of hose or cable the balancer lifts - which has to sit inside the capacity range. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 48.5-55 lb (22-25 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.6 ft (2,000 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 14.40 lb (6.53 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption F friction brake on the drum, factory-fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the load needs to reach: 1.6 ft (500 mm, 72967\/0,5), 3.3 ft (1,000 mm, 72967\/1), 8.2 ft (2,500 mm, 72967\/2,5), 9.8 ft (3,000 mm, 72967\/3) and 16.4 ft (5,000 mm, 72967\/5), stainless steel 3 mm cable with a 80 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions for this model: TECNA also builds this model as the 9359G, with a rubber-covered aluminium body, to order. Option 32952 is the flexible cable holder, for loads up to 55 lb (25 kg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. Always connect the safety suspension to a separate support, and set the stroke limiter so the load never comes to rest above the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same balancer is also built as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9359rl-48-5-to-55lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9359RL\u003c\/a\u003e for food processing and washdown areas, the 9359ES for ESD-protected areas and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9359ax-f\"\u003e9359.FAX\u003c\/a\u003e, ATEX-certified for explosive atmospheres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9354-9359 series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9354\"\u003e9354 (8.8-15.4 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9355\"\u003e9355 (15.4-22 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9356\"\u003e9356 (22-31 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/copy-of-balancer-tecna-9359-12\"\u003e9357 (31-40 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9358\"\u003e9358 (40-48.5 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers\"\u003ezero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39820467142721,"sku":"9359.F","price":479.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9350-9359.f.png?v=1647943967"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9359ax-f","title":"ATEX Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9359.FAX (48.5 to 55 lb, 6.6ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9359.FAX is an ATEX-certified zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 48.5-55 lb. Zero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is 6.6 ft (2,000 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 48.5-55 lb (22-25 kg) by worm screw. It carries two markings: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb for gas, and II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db for dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis balancer is rated for combustible dust as well as flammable gas. The dust marking covers Zone 21 and Zone 22, and group IIIC - the widest dust group, taking in conductive dusts as well as non-conductive dusts and combustible fibres. T85°C is the maximum surface temperature, so it can be used where dust deposits have an ignition or smouldering temperature above 85°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the two markings mean:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eII - for surface industry, not mining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2G \/ 2D - category 2. Zone 1 and Zone 2 for gas, Zone 21 and Zone 22 for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx h - protection by constructional safety, to EN ISO 80079-37 for non-electrical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIA \/ IIIC - the gas group and the dust group. Group IIA covers propane, butane, methane, acetone, ammonia, gasoline, toluene, xylene, methanol and iso-propyl alcohol among others. It does not cover ethylene, di-ethyl ether, acetylene or hydrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT6 \/ T85°C - temperature class for gas, maximum surface temperature for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGb \/ Db - equipment protection level: no effective ignition source in normal operation or expected malfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a manual lock, so you can lock the load in place when you need to - push and turn the pin 90 degrees to hold it, turn it back to release. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the .F version, supplied with the friction brake device already fitted, which controls the speed of drum rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brake cannot be retrofitted. It has to be specified when the balancer is ordered, so if you want it, order the .F version - a standard 9359AX cannot be converted later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer must be grounded at installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer is intended to be used indoors, at 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C). Outside that range there will be premature deterioration of the unit or its components. If it will meet chemically aggressive gas, liquid or powder, confirm compatibility with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour things that are easy to get wrong:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tool you hang on it must itself be ATEX certified to a hazard class equal to or higher than the balancer. An ATEX balancer does not make a non-ATEX tool acceptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatic electricity carried on people can be an ignition source. Ground every conductive object, not just the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not let the snap hook strike other metal nearby. That can throw a mechanical spark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the balancer if it is visibly damaged. Unintended friction is an ignition risk in its own right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 48.5-55 lb (22-25 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.6 ft (2,000 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, gas: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, dust: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 14.40 lb (6.53 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption F brake device, fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely conductive, grounded, spark-proof materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking device to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension, and upper rotary suspension with safety hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRC (7270000004) - conductive rotary hook group. It lets the tool turn freely without twisting the cable, while keeping the hook conductive rather than breaking the path a plain swivel would. Rated to 200 kg, and can be fitted at any time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. And at every service, check the ground cable and the tightness of that marked screw, and clear away dust - no more than 5 mm of buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery production lot is sample-tested: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, to DIN 15112, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9354.FAX-9359.FAX series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9354ax-f\"\u003e9354.FAX (8.8-15.4 lb, IIB)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9355ax-f\"\u003e9355.FAX (15.4-22 lb, IIB)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9356ax-f\"\u003e9356.FAX (22-31 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9357ax-f\"\u003e9357.FAX (31-40 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9358ax-f\"\u003e9358.FAX (40-48.5 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not need the brake? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9359ax\"\u003eTECNA 9359AX\u003c\/a\u003e is the same balancer without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX gas classification guide - zones, explosion groups IIA IIB IIC, temperature class and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex1_tecna.png?v=1715279561\" width=\"598\" height=\"857\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTECNA's guide to the ATEX gas classification system. The model summary in the diagram is generalised and does not match TECNA's per-model tables in every case; the gas marking that applies to this balancer is II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb, as listed in the specifications above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX dust classification guide - zones 20 21 22, dust groups IIIA IIIB IIIC, maximum surface temperature and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex2_tecna.png?v=1715279565\" width=\"593\" height=\"844\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the dust side, which applies to this balancer: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db, covering Zone 21 and Zone 22 and dust group IIIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39820497027137,"sku":"9359.FAX","price":802.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-ATEX-9354AX-9359AX.F.png?v=1647944998"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9362","title":"Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9362 (33 to 44 lb, 6.6ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9362 is a zero-gravity tool balancer for loads weighing 33-44 lb. At this capacity the load is usually a welding gun, a riveter or a stapler, and it works equally with any other tool in that weight range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 6.6 ft (2,000 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 33-44 lb (15-20 kg), set with a worm screw. The load is carried by a spring drum inside, which is why balancers like this are also called spring balancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock to hold the load at any height: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. For safety the shutter only releases when it lines up with the drum, so if it does not free straight away, move the load slightly up and down. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA centrifugal safety device locks the drum if it ever turns faster than the danger limit - a load coming unhooked, or a cable breaking. If it trips, discharge the drum spring immediately and completely and have the balancer inspected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the drum spring ever breaks, a safety device blocks the balancer so the load cannot fall. If it trips, do not try to free it - have the balancer serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the total hanging weight - the tool, its accessories and the length of hose or cable the balancer lifts - which has to sit inside the capacity range. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 33-44 lb (15-20 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.6 ft (2,000 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 22.49 lb (10.20 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentrifugal safety device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyamide thimble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the load needs to reach: 1.6 ft (500 mm, 72968\/0,5), 3.3 ft (1,000 mm, 72968\/1), 8.2 ft (2,500 mm, 72968\/2,5), 9.8 ft (3,000 mm, 72968\/3) and 16.4 ft (5,000 mm, 72968\/5), stainless steel 4 mm cable with a 100 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions for this model: Option B, the lock and unlock control you work from floor level, is ordered as the TECNA 9362.B - the balancer built with it. The handle and chain itself is also sold on its own as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tecna-70084-handle-with-chain-to-remotely-lock-unlock-balancer\"\u003eTECNA 70084\u003c\/a\u003e. Option RI is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insolated-swivel-tecna-70477\"\u003eTECNA 70477\u003c\/a\u003e, the insulated rotary hook: it electrically insulates the hanging load - welding gear, for instance - and lets the tool turn without twisting the cable. TECNA also builds this model as the 9362G, with a rubber-covered aluminium body, to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. Always connect the safety suspension to a separate support, and set the stroke limiter so the load never comes to rest above the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same balancer is also built as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9362rl-33-to-44lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9362RL\u003c\/a\u003e for food processing and washdown areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9361-9371 series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9361\"\u003e9361 (22-33 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9363\"\u003e9363 (44-55 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9364\"\u003e9364 (55-66 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9365\"\u003e9365 (66-77 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9366\"\u003e9366 (77-99 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9367\"\u003e9367 (99-121 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9368\"\u003e9368 (121-143 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9369\"\u003e9369 (143-165 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9371\"\u003e9370 (165-198 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9372\"\u003e9371 (198-231 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers\"\u003ezero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39820578586689,"sku":"9362","price":712.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9362.png?v=1647946734"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9363","title":"Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9363 (44 to 55 lb, 6.6ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9363 is a zero-gravity tool balancer for loads weighing 44-55 lb. At this capacity the load is usually a welding gun, a riveter or a stapler, and it works equally with any other tool in that weight range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 6.6 ft (2,000 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 44-55 lb (20-25 kg), set with a worm screw. The load is carried by a spring drum inside, which is why balancers like this are also called spring balancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock to hold the load at any height: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. For safety the shutter only releases when it lines up with the drum, so if it does not free straight away, move the load slightly up and down. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA centrifugal safety device locks the drum if it ever turns faster than the danger limit - a load coming unhooked, or a cable breaking. If it trips, discharge the drum spring immediately and completely and have the balancer inspected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the drum spring ever breaks, a safety device blocks the balancer so the load cannot fall. If it trips, do not try to free it - have the balancer serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the total hanging weight - the tool, its accessories and the length of hose or cable the balancer lifts - which has to sit inside the capacity range. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 44-55 lb (20-25 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.6 ft (2,000 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 23.10 lb (10.48 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentrifugal safety device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyamide thimble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the load needs to reach: 1.6 ft (500 mm, 72968\/0,5), 3.3 ft (1,000 mm, 72968\/1), 8.2 ft (2,500 mm, 72968\/2,5), 9.8 ft (3,000 mm, 72968\/3) and 16.4 ft (5,000 mm, 72968\/5), stainless steel 4 mm cable with a 100 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions for this model: Option B, the lock and unlock control you work from floor level, is ordered as the TECNA 9363.B - the balancer built with it. The handle and chain itself is also sold on its own as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tecna-70084-handle-with-chain-to-remotely-lock-unlock-balancer\"\u003eTECNA 70084\u003c\/a\u003e. Option RI is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insolated-swivel-tecna-70477\"\u003eTECNA 70477\u003c\/a\u003e, the insulated rotary hook: it electrically insulates the hanging load - welding gear, for instance - and lets the tool turn without twisting the cable. TECNA also builds this model as the 9363G, with a rubber-covered aluminium body, to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. Always connect the safety suspension to a separate support, and set the stroke limiter so the load never comes to rest above the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same balancer is also built as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9363rl-44-to-55lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9363RL\u003c\/a\u003e for food processing and washdown areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9361-9371 series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9361\"\u003e9361 (22-33 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9362\"\u003e9362 (33-44 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9364\"\u003e9364 (55-66 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9365\"\u003e9365 (66-77 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9366\"\u003e9366 (77-99 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9367\"\u003e9367 (99-121 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9368\"\u003e9368 (121-143 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9369\"\u003e9369 (143-165 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9371\"\u003e9370 (165-198 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9372\"\u003e9371 (198-231 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers\"\u003ezero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39820587237441,"sku":"9363","price":744.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9363.png?v=1647947314"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9364","title":"Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9364 (55 to 66 lb, 6.6ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9364 is a zero-gravity tool balancer for loads weighing 55-66 lb. At this capacity the load is a heavy powered tool rather than anything an operator can hold for long, which is the whole reason for hanging it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 6.6 ft (2,000 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 55-66 lb (25-30 kg), set with a worm screw. The load is carried by a spring drum inside, which is why balancers like this are also called spring balancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock to hold the load at any height: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. For safety the shutter only releases when it lines up with the drum, so if it does not free straight away, move the load slightly up and down. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA centrifugal safety device locks the drum if it ever turns faster than the danger limit - a load coming unhooked, or a cable breaking. If it trips, discharge the drum spring immediately and completely and have the balancer inspected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the drum spring ever breaks, a safety device blocks the balancer so the load cannot fall. If it trips, do not try to free it - have the balancer serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the total hanging weight - the tool, its accessories and the length of hose or cable the balancer lifts - which has to sit inside the capacity range. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 55-66 lb (25-30 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.6 ft (2,000 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 24.96 lb (11.32 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentrifugal safety device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyamide thimble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the load needs to reach: 1.6 ft (500 mm, 72968\/0,5), 3.3 ft (1,000 mm, 72968\/1), 8.2 ft (2,500 mm, 72968\/2,5), 9.8 ft (3,000 mm, 72968\/3) and 16.4 ft (5,000 mm, 72968\/5), stainless steel 4 mm cable with a 100 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions for this model: Option B, the lock and unlock control you work from floor level, is ordered as the TECNA 9364.B - the balancer built with it. The handle and chain itself is also sold on its own as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tecna-70084-handle-with-chain-to-remotely-lock-unlock-balancer\"\u003eTECNA 70084\u003c\/a\u003e. Option RI is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insolated-swivel-tecna-70477\"\u003eTECNA 70477\u003c\/a\u003e, the insulated rotary hook: it electrically insulates the hanging load - welding gear, for instance - and lets the tool turn without twisting the cable. TECNA also builds this model as the 9364G, with a rubber-covered aluminium body, to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. Always connect the safety suspension to a separate support, and set the stroke limiter so the load never comes to rest above the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same balancer is also built as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9364rl-55-to-66lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9364RL\u003c\/a\u003e for food processing and washdown areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9361-9371 series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9361\"\u003e9361 (22-33 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9362\"\u003e9362 (33-44 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9363\"\u003e9363 (44-55 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9365\"\u003e9365 (66-77 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9366\"\u003e9366 (77-99 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9367\"\u003e9367 (99-121 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9368\"\u003e9368 (121-143 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9369\"\u003e9369 (143-165 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9371\"\u003e9370 (165-198 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9372\"\u003e9371 (198-231 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers\"\u003ezero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39820597198913,"sku":"9364","price":766.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9364.png?v=1647948231"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9365","title":"Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9365 (66 to 77 lb, 6.6ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9365 is a zero-gravity tool balancer for loads weighing 66-77 lb. At this capacity the load is a heavy powered tool rather than anything an operator can hold for long, which is the whole reason for hanging it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 6.6 ft (2,000 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 66-77 lb (30-35 kg), set with a worm screw. The load is carried by a spring drum inside, which is why balancers like this are also called spring balancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock to hold the load at any height: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. For safety the shutter only releases when it lines up with the drum, so if it does not free straight away, move the load slightly up and down. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA centrifugal safety device locks the drum if it ever turns faster than the danger limit - a load coming unhooked, or a cable breaking. If it trips, discharge the drum spring immediately and completely and have the balancer inspected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the drum spring ever breaks, a safety device blocks the balancer so the load cannot fall. If it trips, do not try to free it - have the balancer serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the total hanging weight - the tool, its accessories and the length of hose or cable the balancer lifts - which has to sit inside the capacity range. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 66-77 lb (30-35 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.6 ft (2,000 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 24.96 lb (11.32 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentrifugal safety device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyamide thimble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the load needs to reach: 1.6 ft (500 mm, 72968\/0,5), 3.3 ft (1,000 mm, 72968\/1), 8.2 ft (2,500 mm, 72968\/2,5), 9.8 ft (3,000 mm, 72968\/3) and 16.4 ft (5,000 mm, 72968\/5), stainless steel 4 mm cable with a 100 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions for this model: Option B, the lock and unlock control you work from floor level, is ordered as the TECNA 9365.B - the balancer built with it. The handle and chain itself is also sold on its own as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tecna-70084-handle-with-chain-to-remotely-lock-unlock-balancer\"\u003eTECNA 70084\u003c\/a\u003e. Option RI is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insolated-swivel-tecna-70477\"\u003eTECNA 70477\u003c\/a\u003e, the insulated rotary hook: it electrically insulates the hanging load - welding gear, for instance - and lets the tool turn without twisting the cable. TECNA also builds this model as the 9365G, with a rubber-covered aluminium body, to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. Always connect the safety suspension to a separate support, and set the stroke limiter so the load never comes to rest above the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same balancer is also built as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9365rl-66-to-77lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9365RL\u003c\/a\u003e for food processing and washdown areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9361-9371 series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9361\"\u003e9361 (22-33 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9362\"\u003e9362 (33-44 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9363\"\u003e9363 (44-55 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9364\"\u003e9364 (55-66 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9366\"\u003e9366 (77-99 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9367\"\u003e9367 (99-121 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9368\"\u003e9368 (121-143 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9369\"\u003e9369 (143-165 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9371\"\u003e9370 (165-198 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9372\"\u003e9371 (198-231 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers\"\u003ezero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39820608798785,"sku":"9365","price":820.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9365.png?v=1647948600"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9366","title":"Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9366 (77 to 99 lb, 6.6ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9366 is a zero-gravity tool balancer for loads weighing 77-99 lb. At this capacity the load is a heavy powered tool rather than anything an operator can hold for long, which is the whole reason for hanging it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 6.6 ft (2,000 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 77-99 lb (35-45 kg), set with a worm screw. The load is carried by a spring drum inside, which is why balancers like this are also called spring balancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock to hold the load at any height: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. For safety the shutter only releases when it lines up with the drum, so if it does not free straight away, move the load slightly up and down. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA centrifugal safety device locks the drum if it ever turns faster than the danger limit - a load coming unhooked, or a cable breaking. If it trips, discharge the drum spring immediately and completely and have the balancer inspected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the drum spring ever breaks, a safety device blocks the balancer so the load cannot fall. If it trips, do not try to free it - have the balancer serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the total hanging weight - the tool, its accessories and the length of hose or cable the balancer lifts - which has to sit inside the capacity range. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 77-99 lb (35-45 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.6 ft (2,000 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 26.92 lb (12.21 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentrifugal safety device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyamide thimble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the load needs to reach: 1.6 ft (500 mm, 72968\/0,5), 3.3 ft (1,000 mm, 72968\/1), 8.2 ft (2,500 mm, 72968\/2,5), 9.8 ft (3,000 mm, 72968\/3) and 16.4 ft (5,000 mm, 72968\/5), stainless steel 4 mm cable with a 100 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions for this model: Option B, the lock and unlock control you work from floor level, is ordered as the TECNA 9366.B - the balancer built with it. The handle and chain itself is also sold on its own as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tecna-70084-handle-with-chain-to-remotely-lock-unlock-balancer\"\u003eTECNA 70084\u003c\/a\u003e. Option RI is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insolated-swivel-tecna-70477\"\u003eTECNA 70477\u003c\/a\u003e, the insulated rotary hook: it electrically insulates the hanging load - welding gear, for instance - and lets the tool turn without twisting the cable. TECNA also builds this model as the 9366G, with a rubber-covered aluminium body, to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. Always connect the safety suspension to a separate support, and set the stroke limiter so the load never comes to rest above the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same balancer is also built as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9366rl-77-to-99lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9366RL\u003c\/a\u003e for food processing and washdown areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9361-9371 series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9361\"\u003e9361 (22-33 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9362\"\u003e9362 (33-44 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9363\"\u003e9363 (44-55 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9364\"\u003e9364 (55-66 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9365\"\u003e9365 (66-77 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9367\"\u003e9367 (99-121 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9368\"\u003e9368 (121-143 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9369\"\u003e9369 (143-165 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9371\"\u003e9370 (165-198 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9372\"\u003e9371 (198-231 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers\"\u003ezero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39820724109377,"sku":"9366","price":899.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9365_1209a663-df8f-407c-a7c5-9bf87abec5af.png?v=1647952857"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9432","title":"Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9432 (44 to 55 lb, 9.8ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9432 is a zero-gravity tool balancer for loads weighing 44-55 lb. At this capacity the load is usually a welding gun, a riveter or a stapler, and it works equally with any other tool in that weight range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 9.8 ft (3,000 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 44-55 lb (20-25 kg), set with a worm screw. The load is carried by a spring drum inside, which is why balancers like this are also called spring balancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock to hold the load at any height: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. For safety the shutter only releases when it lines up with the drum, so if it does not free straight away, move the load slightly up and down. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA centrifugal safety device locks the drum if it ever turns faster than the danger limit - a load coming unhooked, or a cable breaking. If it trips, discharge the drum spring immediately and completely and have the balancer inspected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the drum spring ever breaks, a safety device blocks the balancer so the load cannot fall. If it trips, do not try to free it - have the balancer serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the total hanging weight - the tool, its accessories and the length of hose or cable the balancer lifts - which has to sit inside the capacity range. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 44-55 lb (20-25 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 9.8 ft (3,000 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 43.36 lb (19.67 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentrifugal safety device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining-up upper hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible cable for inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the load needs to reach: 1.6 ft (500 mm, 72969\/0,5\/120), 3.3 ft (1,000 mm, 72969\/1\/120), 8.2 ft (2,500 mm, 72969\/2,5\/120), 9.8 ft (3,000 mm, 72969\/3\/120) and 16.4 ft (5,000 mm, 72969\/5\/120), stainless steel 5 mm cable with a 120 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions for this model: Option B, the lock and unlock control you work from floor level, is ordered as the TECNA 9432.B, and option B1, the reinforced version of it, as the TECNA 9432.B1. Both are built at the factory and have to be specified with the order. Option RI is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insolated-swivel-tecna-70477\"\u003eTECNA 70477\u003c\/a\u003e, the insulated rotary hook: it electrically insulates the hanging load - welding gear, for instance - and lets the tool turn without twisting the cable. TECNA also builds this model as the 9432G, with a rubber-covered aluminium body, to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. Always connect the safety suspension to a separate support, and set the stroke limiter so the load never comes to rest above the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same balancer is also built as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9432rl-44-to-55lb-9-8ft\"\u003e9432RL\u003c\/a\u003e for food processing and washdown areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9431-9433 series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9431\"\u003e9431 (33-44 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9433\"\u003e9433 (55-77 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is the working stroke - how far the tool itself has to travel through the job, not how high the balancer hangs. At 8.2 ft of travel the closest capacity is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9402\"\u003eTECNA 9402 (44-66 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e. If the balancer simply hangs high above the work, an extension cable is the cheaper answer - the travel you need is set by the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers\"\u003ezero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39823067119681,"sku":"9432","price":1544.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9401-9405-and-9431-9433_e120338f-d8e1-4c37-97e3-cb0a638ef56b.png?v=1662038915"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9435","title":"Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9434 (77 to 99 lb, 9.8ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9434 is a zero-gravity tool balancer for loads weighing 77-99 lb. At this capacity the load is a heavy powered tool rather than anything an operator can hold for long, which is the whole reason for hanging it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 9.8 ft (3,000 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 77-99 lb (35-45 kg), set with a worm screw. The load is carried by a spring drum inside, which is why balancers like this are also called spring balancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock to hold the load at any height: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. For safety the shutter only releases when it lines up with the drum, so if it does not free straight away, move the load slightly up and down. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA centrifugal safety device locks the drum if it ever turns faster than the danger limit - a load coming unhooked, or a cable breaking. If it trips, discharge the drum spring immediately and completely and have the balancer inspected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the drum spring ever breaks, a safety device blocks the balancer so the load cannot fall. If it trips, do not try to free it - have the balancer serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the total hanging weight - the tool, its accessories and the length of hose or cable the balancer lifts - which has to sit inside the capacity range. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 77-99 lb (35-45 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 9.8 ft (3,000 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 53.93 lb (24.46 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentrifugal safety device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining-up upper hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible cable for inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the load needs to reach: 1.6 ft (500 mm, 72969\/0,5\/120), 3.3 ft (1,000 mm, 72969\/1\/120), 8.2 ft (2,500 mm, 72969\/2,5\/120), 9.8 ft (3,000 mm, 72969\/3\/120) and 16.4 ft (5,000 mm, 72969\/5\/120), stainless steel 5 mm cable with a 120 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions for this model: Option B, the lock and unlock control you work from floor level, is ordered as the TECNA 9434.B, and option B1, the reinforced version of it, as the TECNA 9434.B1. Both are built at the factory and have to be specified with the order. Option RI is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insolated-swivel-tecna-70477\"\u003eTECNA 70477\u003c\/a\u003e, the insulated rotary hook: it electrically insulates the hanging load - welding gear, for instance - and lets the tool turn without twisting the cable. TECNA also builds this model as the 9434G, with a rubber-covered aluminium body, to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. Always connect the safety suspension to a separate support, and set the stroke limiter so the load never comes to rest above the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same balancer is also built as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9434rl-77-to-99lb-9-8ft\"\u003e9434RL\u003c\/a\u003e for food processing and washdown areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9434-9444 series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9436\"\u003e9435 (88-110 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9437\"\u003e9436 (110-132 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9441\"\u003e9441 (132-154 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9442\"\u003e9442 (154-176 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9443\"\u003e9443 (176-198 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9444\"\u003e9444 (176-220 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is the working stroke - how far the tool itself has to travel through the job, not how high the balancer hangs. At 8.2 ft of travel the closest capacity is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9403\"\u003eTECNA 9403 (66-88 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e. If the balancer simply hangs high above the work, an extension cable is the cheaper answer - the travel you need is set by the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers\"\u003ezero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39823097397313,"sku":"9434","price":1634.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9411-9414-and-9435_d57f52ee-44db-42bf-9836-2760126abe34.png?v=1662039011"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9502","title":"Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9502 (44 to 66 lb, 6.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9502 is a zero-gravity tool balancer for loads weighing 44-66 lb. At this capacity the load is usually a welding gun, a riveter or a stapler, and it works equally with any other tool in that weight range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 6.9 ft (2,100 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 44-66 lb (20-30 kg), set with a worm screw. The load is carried by a spring drum inside, which is why balancers like this are also called spring balancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock to hold the load at any height: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. For safety the shutter only releases when it lines up with the drum, so if it does not free straight away, move the load slightly up and down. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the drum spring ever breaks, a safety device blocks the balancer so the load cannot fall. If it trips, do not try to free it - have the balancer serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the total hanging weight - the tool, its accessories and the length of hose or cable the balancer lifts - which has to sit inside the capacity range. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 44-66 lb (20-30 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.9 ft (2,100 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 27.78 lb (12.60 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the load needs to reach: 1.6 ft (500 mm, 72969\/0,5), 3.3 ft (1,000 mm, 72969\/1), 8.2 ft (2,500 mm, 72969\/2,5), 9.8 ft (3,000 mm, 72969\/3) and 16.4 ft (5,000 mm, 72969\/5), stainless steel 5 mm cable with a 100 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions for this model: Option B (7190000007) is the lock and unlock control you work from floor level, for a balancer mounted out of reach. On this series it is a separate part and can be added at any time. Option RI is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insolated-swivel-tecna-70477\"\u003eTECNA 70477\u003c\/a\u003e, the insulated rotary hook: it electrically insulates the hanging load - welding gear, for instance - and lets the tool turn without twisting the cable. Option F is the friction brake on the drum, fitted at the factory when the balancer is built - that is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9502-f\"\u003eTECNA 9502.F\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. Always connect the safety suspension to a separate support, and set the stroke limiter so the load never comes to rest above the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same balancer is also built as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9502rl-44-to-66lb-6-9ft\"\u003e9502RL\u003c\/a\u003e for food processing and washdown areas, the 9502ES for ESD-protected areas and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9502ax\"\u003e9502AX\u003c\/a\u003e, ATEX-certified for explosive atmospheres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9502-9509 series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9503\"\u003e9503 (66-88 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9504\"\u003e9504 (88-110 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9505\"\u003e9505 (110-132 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9506\"\u003e9506 (132-154 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9507\"\u003e9507 (154-176 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9508\"\u003e9508 (176-198 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9509\"\u003e9509 (198-220 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is the working stroke - how far the tool itself has to travel through the job, not how high the balancer hangs. If you need more of it at this capacity, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9521\"\u003eTECNA 9521\u003c\/a\u003e is the same capacity with 8.9 ft of travel. If the balancer simply hangs high above the work, an extension cable is the cheaper answer - the travel you need is set by the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers\"\u003ezero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39827647692865,"sku":"9502","price":1022.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9502.png?v=1648203879"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9502-f","title":"Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9502.F (44 to 66 lb, 6.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9502.F is a zero-gravity tool balancer for loads weighing 44-66 lb. At this capacity the load is usually a welding gun, a riveter or a stapler, and it works equally with any other tool in that weight range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 6.9 ft (2,100 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 44-66 lb (20-30 kg), set with a worm screw. The load is carried by a spring drum inside, which is why balancers like this are also called spring balancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the .F version, with the option F brake fitted. The brake is a friction device on the drum that controls how fast it turns, from a light slowing down to a complete stop, adjusted with an Allen key, so the load holds its position more firmly. It is fitted at the factory when the balancer is built and cannot be added to a balancer already installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not need the brake? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9502\"\u003eTECNA 9502\u003c\/a\u003e is this same balancer without it, at the same capacity and cable travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock to hold the load at any height: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. For safety the shutter only releases when it lines up with the drum, so if it does not free straight away, move the load slightly up and down. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the drum spring ever breaks, a safety device blocks the balancer so the load cannot fall. If it trips, do not try to free it - have the balancer serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the total hanging weight - the tool, its accessories and the length of hose or cable the balancer lifts - which has to sit inside the capacity range. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 44-66 lb (20-30 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.9 ft (2,100 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 27.78 lb (12.60 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption F friction brake on the drum, factory-fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the load needs to reach: 1.6 ft (500 mm, 72969\/0,5), 3.3 ft (1,000 mm, 72969\/1), 8.2 ft (2,500 mm, 72969\/2,5), 9.8 ft (3,000 mm, 72969\/3) and 16.4 ft (5,000 mm, 72969\/5), stainless steel 5 mm cable with a 100 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions for this model: Option B (7190000007) is the lock and unlock control you work from floor level, for a balancer mounted out of reach. On this series it is a separate part and can be added at any time. Option RI is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insolated-swivel-tecna-70477\"\u003eTECNA 70477\u003c\/a\u003e, the insulated rotary hook: it electrically insulates the hanging load - welding gear, for instance - and lets the tool turn without twisting the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. Always connect the safety suspension to a separate support, and set the stroke limiter so the load never comes to rest above the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same balancer is also built as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9502rl-44-to-66lb-6-9ft\"\u003e9502RL\u003c\/a\u003e for food processing and washdown areas, the 9502ES for ESD-protected areas and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9502ax-f\"\u003e9502.FAX\u003c\/a\u003e, ATEX-certified for explosive atmospheres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9502-9509 series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9503\"\u003e9503 (66-88 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9504\"\u003e9504 (88-110 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9505\"\u003e9505 (110-132 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9506\"\u003e9506 (132-154 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9507\"\u003e9507 (154-176 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9508\"\u003e9508 (176-198 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9509\"\u003e9509 (198-220 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers\"\u003ezero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39827655983169,"sku":"9502.F","price":1022.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9502_0874849e-1c85-4d96-b37d-01b815c4065a.png?v=1648204406"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9503","title":"Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9503 (66 to 88 lb, 6.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9503 is a zero-gravity tool balancer for loads weighing 66-88 lb. At this capacity the load is a heavy powered tool rather than anything an operator can hold for long, which is the whole reason for hanging it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 6.9 ft (2,100 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 66-88 lb (30-40 kg), set with a worm screw. The load is carried by a spring drum inside, which is why balancers like this are also called spring balancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock to hold the load at any height: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. For safety the shutter only releases when it lines up with the drum, so if it does not free straight away, move the load slightly up and down. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the drum spring ever breaks, a safety device blocks the balancer so the load cannot fall. If it trips, do not try to free it - have the balancer serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the total hanging weight - the tool, its accessories and the length of hose or cable the balancer lifts - which has to sit inside the capacity range. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 66-88 lb (30-40 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.9 ft (2,100 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 33.51 lb (15.20 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the load needs to reach: 1.6 ft (500 mm, 72969\/0,5), 3.3 ft (1,000 mm, 72969\/1), 8.2 ft (2,500 mm, 72969\/2,5), 9.8 ft (3,000 mm, 72969\/3) and 16.4 ft (5,000 mm, 72969\/5), stainless steel 5 mm cable with a 100 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions for this model: Option B (7190000007) is the lock and unlock control you work from floor level, for a balancer mounted out of reach. On this series it is a separate part and can be added at any time. Option RI is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insolated-swivel-tecna-70477\"\u003eTECNA 70477\u003c\/a\u003e, the insulated rotary hook: it electrically insulates the hanging load - welding gear, for instance - and lets the tool turn without twisting the cable. Option F is the friction brake on the drum, fitted at the factory when the balancer is built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. Always connect the safety suspension to a separate support, and set the stroke limiter so the load never comes to rest above the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same balancer is also built as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9503rl-66-to-88lb-6-9ft\"\u003e9503RL\u003c\/a\u003e for food processing and washdown areas, the 9503ES for ESD-protected areas and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9503ax\"\u003e9503AX\u003c\/a\u003e, ATEX-certified for explosive atmospheres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9502-9509 series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9502\"\u003e9502 (44-66 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9504\"\u003e9504 (88-110 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9505\"\u003e9505 (110-132 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9506\"\u003e9506 (132-154 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9507\"\u003e9507 (154-176 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9508\"\u003e9508 (176-198 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9509\"\u003e9509 (198-220 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is the working stroke - how far the tool itself has to travel through the job, not how high the balancer hangs. If you need more of it at this capacity, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9522\"\u003eTECNA 9522\u003c\/a\u003e is the same capacity with 8.9 ft of travel. If the balancer simply hangs high above the work, an extension cable is the cheaper answer - the travel you need is set by the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers\"\u003ezero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39827662471233,"sku":"9503","price":1088.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9502-9503.png?v=1648205248"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9402","title":"Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9402 (44 to 66 lb, 8.2ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9402 is a zero-gravity tool balancer for loads weighing 44-66 lb. At this capacity the load is usually a welding gun, a riveter or a stapler, and it works equally with any other tool in that weight range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 8.2 ft (2,500 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 44-66 lb (20-30 kg), set with a worm screw. The load is carried by a spring drum inside, which is why balancers like this are also called spring balancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock to hold the load at any height: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. For safety the shutter only releases when it lines up with the drum, so if it does not free straight away, move the load slightly up and down. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA centrifugal safety device locks the drum if it ever turns faster than the danger limit - a load coming unhooked, or a cable breaking. If it trips, discharge the drum spring immediately and completely and have the balancer inspected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the drum spring ever breaks, a safety device blocks the balancer so the load cannot fall. If it trips, do not try to free it - have the balancer serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the total hanging weight - the tool, its accessories and the length of hose or cable the balancer lifts - which has to sit inside the capacity range. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 44-66 lb (20-30 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 8.2 ft (2,500 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 46.54 lb (21.11 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentrifugal safety device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining-up upper hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible cable for inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the load needs to reach: 1.6 ft (500 mm, 72969\/0,5\/120), 3.3 ft (1,000 mm, 72969\/1\/120), 8.2 ft (2,500 mm, 72969\/2,5\/120), 9.8 ft (3,000 mm, 72969\/3\/120) and 16.4 ft (5,000 mm, 72969\/5\/120), stainless steel 5 mm cable with a 120 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions for this model: Option B, the lock and unlock control you work from floor level, is ordered as the TECNA 9402.B, and option B1, the reinforced version of it, as the TECNA 9402.B1. Both are built at the factory and have to be specified with the order. Option RI is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insolated-swivel-tecna-70477\"\u003eTECNA 70477\u003c\/a\u003e, the insulated rotary hook: it electrically insulates the hanging load - welding gear, for instance - and lets the tool turn without twisting the cable. TECNA also builds this model as the 9402G, with a rubber-covered aluminium body, to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. Always connect the safety suspension to a separate support, and set the stroke limiter so the load never comes to rest above the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same balancer is also built as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9402rl-44-to-66lb-8-2ft\"\u003e9402RL\u003c\/a\u003e for food processing and washdown areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9401-9405 series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9401\"\u003e9401 (33-44 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9403\"\u003e9403 (66-88 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9404\"\u003e9404 (88-110 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9405\"\u003e9405 (110-132 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is the working stroke - how far the tool itself has to travel through the job, not how high the balancer hangs. At 9.8 ft of travel the closest capacity is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9432\"\u003eTECNA 9432 (44-55 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e. If the balancer simply hangs high above the work, an extension cable is the cheaper answer - the travel you need is set by the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers\"\u003ezero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39842562867265,"sku":"9402","price":1446.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9401-9402.png?v=1648804905"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9509-f","title":"Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9509.F (198 to 220 lb, 6.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9509.F is a zero-gravity tool balancer for loads weighing 198-220 lb. At this capacity the balancer is carrying the entire weight of a heavy powered tool, so the operator is only guiding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 6.9 ft (2,100 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 198-220 lb (80-100 kg), set with a worm screw. The load is carried by a spring drum inside, which is why balancers like this are also called spring balancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the .F version, with the option F brake fitted. The brake is a friction device on the drum that controls how fast it turns, from a light slowing down to a complete stop, adjusted with an Allen key, so the load holds its position more firmly. It is fitted at the factory when the balancer is built and cannot be added to a balancer already installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not need the brake? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9509\"\u003eTECNA 9509\u003c\/a\u003e is this same balancer without it, at the same capacity and cable travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock to hold the load at any height: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. For safety the shutter only releases when it lines up with the drum, so if it does not free straight away, move the load slightly up and down. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the drum spring ever breaks, a safety device blocks the balancer so the load cannot fall. If it trips, do not try to free it - have the balancer serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the total hanging weight - the tool, its accessories and the length of hose or cable the balancer lifts - which has to sit inside the capacity range. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 198-220 lb (80-100 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.9 ft (2,100 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 37.04 lb (16.80 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption F friction brake on the drum, factory-fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the load needs to reach: 1.6 ft (500 mm, 72969\/0,5), 3.3 ft (1,000 mm, 72969\/1), 8.2 ft (2,500 mm, 72969\/2,5), 9.8 ft (3,000 mm, 72969\/3) and 16.4 ft (5,000 mm, 72969\/5), stainless steel 5 mm cable with a 100 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions for this model: Option B (7190000007) is the lock and unlock control you work from floor level, for a balancer mounted out of reach. On this series it is a separate part and can be added at any time. Option RI is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insolated-swivel-tecna-70477\"\u003eTECNA 70477\u003c\/a\u003e, the insulated rotary hook: it electrically insulates the hanging load - welding gear, for instance - and lets the tool turn without twisting the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. Always connect the safety suspension to a separate support, and set the stroke limiter so the load never comes to rest above the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same balancer is also built as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9509rl-198-to-220lb-6-9ft\"\u003e9509RL\u003c\/a\u003e for food processing and washdown areas, the 9509ES for ESD-protected areas and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9509ax-f\"\u003e9509.FAX\u003c\/a\u003e, ATEX-certified for explosive atmospheres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9502-9509 series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9502\"\u003e9502 (44-66 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9503\"\u003e9503 (66-88 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9504\"\u003e9504 (88-110 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9505\"\u003e9505 (110-132 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9506\"\u003e9506 (132-154 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9507\"\u003e9507 (154-176 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9508\"\u003e9508 (176-198 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers\"\u003ezero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39847706034241,"sku":"9509.F","price":1220.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9509.F.png?v=1649144724"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9509ax","title":"ATEX Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9509AX (198 to 220 lb, 6.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9509AX is an ATEX-certified zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 198-220 lb. Zero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is 6.9 ft (2,100 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 198-220 lb (90-100 kg) by worm screw. It carries two markings: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb for gas, and II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db for dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis balancer is rated for combustible dust as well as flammable gas. The dust marking covers Zone 21 and Zone 22, and group IIIC - the widest dust group, taking in conductive dusts as well as non-conductive dusts and combustible fibres. T85°C is the maximum surface temperature, so it can be used where dust deposits have an ignition or smouldering temperature above 85°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the two markings mean:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eII - for surface industry, not mining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2G \/ 2D - category 2. Zone 1 and Zone 2 for gas, Zone 21 and Zone 22 for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx h - protection by constructional safety, to EN ISO 80079-37 for non-electrical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIA \/ IIIC - the gas group and the dust group. Group IIA covers propane, butane, methane, acetone, ammonia, gasoline, toluene, xylene, methanol and iso-propyl alcohol among others. It does not cover ethylene, di-ethyl ether, acetylene or hydrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT6 \/ T85°C - temperature class for gas, maximum surface temperature for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGb \/ Db - equipment protection level: no effective ignition source in normal operation or expected malfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a manual lock, so you can lock the load in place when you need to - push and turn the pin 90 degrees to hold it, turn it back to release. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA friction brake device is available as option F, which controls the speed of drum rotation. It cannot be retrofitted - it has to be specified when the balancer is ordered, so if you want it, order the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9509ax-f\"\u003eTECNA 9509.FAX\u003c\/a\u003e instead of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer must be grounded at installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer is intended to be used indoors, at 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C). Outside that range there will be premature deterioration of the unit or its components. If it will meet chemically aggressive gas, liquid or powder, confirm compatibility with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour things that are easy to get wrong:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tool you hang on it must itself be ATEX certified to a hazard class equal to or higher than the balancer. An ATEX balancer does not make a non-ATEX tool acceptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatic electricity carried on people can be an ignition source. Ground every conductive object, not just the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not let the snap hook strike other metal nearby. That can throw a mechanical spark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the balancer if it is visibly damaged. Unintended friction is an ignition risk in its own right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 198-220 lb (90-100 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.9 ft (2,100 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, gas: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, dust: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 37.04 lb (16.80 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely conductive, grounded, spark-proof materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking device to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension, and upper rotary suspension with safety hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRC (7270000004) - conductive rotary hook group. It lets the tool turn freely without twisting the cable, while keeping the hook conductive rather than breaking the path a plain swivel would. Rated to 200 kg, and can be fitted at any time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBC (7190000004) - a locking and unlocking device operated from floor level. The balancer already has a manual lock on the unit itself; this puts the control within reach at ground level, so you can lock and release the load without going up to the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF - the brake device described above. New order only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. And at every service, check the ground cable and the tightness of that marked screw, and clear away dust - no more than 5 mm of buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery production lot is sample-tested: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, to DIN 15112, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9502AX-9509AX series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9502ax\"\u003e9502AX (44-66 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9503ax\"\u003e9503AX (66-88 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9504ax\"\u003e9504AX (88-110 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9505ax\"\u003e9505AX (110-132 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9506ax\"\u003e9506AX (132-154 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9507ax\"\u003e9507AX (154-176 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9508ax\"\u003e9508AX (176-198 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX gas classification guide - zones, explosion groups IIA IIB IIC, temperature class and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex1_tecna.png?v=1715279561\" width=\"598\" height=\"857\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTECNA's guide to the ATEX gas classification system. The model summary in the diagram is generalised and does not match TECNA's per-model tables in every case; the gas marking that applies to this balancer is II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb, as listed in the specifications above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX dust classification guide - zones 20 21 22, dust groups IIIA IIIB IIIC, maximum surface temperature and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex2_tecna.png?v=1715279565\" width=\"593\" height=\"844\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the dust side, which applies to this balancer: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db, covering Zone 21 and Zone 22 and dust group IIIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39847864369217,"sku":"9509AX","price":1826.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-ATEX-9502AX-9509AX-and-9520AX-9525AX_5c9362e5-108b-4161-9c1f-03de798dcb10.jpg?v=1649238523"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9509ax-f","title":"ATEX Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9509.FAX (198 to 220 lb, 6.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9509.FAX is an ATEX-certified zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 198-220 lb. Zero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is 6.9 ft (2,100 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 198-220 lb (90-100 kg) by worm screw. It carries two markings: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb for gas, and II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db for dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis balancer is rated for combustible dust as well as flammable gas. The dust marking covers Zone 21 and Zone 22, and group IIIC - the widest dust group, taking in conductive dusts as well as non-conductive dusts and combustible fibres. T85°C is the maximum surface temperature, so it can be used where dust deposits have an ignition or smouldering temperature above 85°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the two markings mean:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eII - for surface industry, not mining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2G \/ 2D - category 2. Zone 1 and Zone 2 for gas, Zone 21 and Zone 22 for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx h - protection by constructional safety, to EN ISO 80079-37 for non-electrical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIA \/ IIIC - the gas group and the dust group. Group IIA covers propane, butane, methane, acetone, ammonia, gasoline, toluene, xylene, methanol and iso-propyl alcohol among others. It does not cover ethylene, di-ethyl ether, acetylene or hydrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT6 \/ T85°C - temperature class for gas, maximum surface temperature for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGb \/ Db - equipment protection level: no effective ignition source in normal operation or expected malfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a manual lock, so you can lock the load in place when you need to - push and turn the pin 90 degrees to hold it, turn it back to release. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the .F version, supplied with the friction brake device already fitted, which controls the speed of drum rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brake cannot be retrofitted. It has to be specified when the balancer is ordered, so if you want it, order the .F version - a standard 9509AX cannot be converted later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer must be grounded at installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer is intended to be used indoors, at 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C). Outside that range there will be premature deterioration of the unit or its components. If it will meet chemically aggressive gas, liquid or powder, confirm compatibility with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour things that are easy to get wrong:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tool you hang on it must itself be ATEX certified to a hazard class equal to or higher than the balancer. An ATEX balancer does not make a non-ATEX tool acceptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatic electricity carried on people can be an ignition source. Ground every conductive object, not just the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not let the snap hook strike other metal nearby. That can throw a mechanical spark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the balancer if it is visibly damaged. Unintended friction is an ignition risk in its own right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 198-220 lb (90-100 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.9 ft (2,100 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, gas: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, dust: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 37.04 lb (16.80 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption F brake device, fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely conductive, grounded, spark-proof materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking device to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension, and upper rotary suspension with safety hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRC (7270000004) - conductive rotary hook group. It lets the tool turn freely without twisting the cable, while keeping the hook conductive rather than breaking the path a plain swivel would. Rated to 200 kg, and can be fitted at any time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBC (7190000004) - a locking and unlocking device operated from floor level. The balancer already has a manual lock on the unit itself; this puts the control within reach at ground level, so you can lock and release the load without going up to the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. And at every service, check the ground cable and the tightness of that marked screw, and clear away dust - no more than 5 mm of buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery production lot is sample-tested: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, to DIN 15112, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9502.FAX-9509.FAX series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9502ax-f\"\u003e9502.FAX (44-66 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9503ax-f\"\u003e9503.FAX (66-88 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9504ax-f\"\u003e9504.FAX (88-110 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9505ax-f\"\u003e9505.FAX (110-132 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9506ax-f\"\u003e9506.FAX (132-154 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9507ax-f\"\u003e9507.FAX (154-176 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9508ax-f\"\u003e9508.FAX (176-198 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not need the brake? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9509ax\"\u003eTECNA 9509AX\u003c\/a\u003e is the same balancer without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX gas classification guide - zones, explosion groups IIA IIB IIC, temperature class and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex1_tecna.png?v=1715279561\" width=\"598\" height=\"857\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTECNA's guide to the ATEX gas classification system. The model summary in the diagram is generalised and does not match TECNA's per-model tables in every case; the gas marking that applies to this balancer is II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb, as listed in the specifications above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX dust classification guide - zones 20 21 22, dust groups IIIA IIIB IIIC, maximum surface temperature and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex2_tecna.png?v=1715279565\" width=\"593\" height=\"844\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the dust side, which applies to this balancer: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db, covering Zone 21 and Zone 22 and dust group IIIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39847889731649,"sku":"9509.FAX","price":1826.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-ATEX-9502AX-9509AX-and-9520AX-9525AX.jpg?v=1649238445"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9520","title":"Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9520 (26.5 to 44 lb, 8.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9520 is a zero-gravity tool balancer for loads weighing 26.5-44 lb. At this capacity the load is usually a welding gun, a riveter or a stapler, and it works equally with any other tool in that weight range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 8.9 ft (2,700 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 26.5-44 lb (12-20 kg), set with a worm screw. The load is carried by a spring drum inside, which is why balancers like this are also called spring balancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock to hold the load at any height: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. For safety the shutter only releases when it lines up with the drum, so if it does not free straight away, move the load slightly up and down. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the drum spring ever breaks, a safety device blocks the balancer so the load cannot fall. If it trips, do not try to free it - have the balancer serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the total hanging weight - the tool, its accessories and the length of hose or cable the balancer lifts - which has to sit inside the capacity range. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 26.5-44 lb (12-20 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 8.9 ft (2,700 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 28.22 lb (12.80 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the load needs to reach: 1.6 ft (500 mm, 72968\/0,5), 3.3 ft (1,000 mm, 72968\/1), 8.2 ft (2,500 mm, 72968\/2,5), 9.8 ft (3,000 mm, 72968\/3) and 16.4 ft (5,000 mm, 72968\/5), stainless steel 4 mm cable with a 100 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions for this model: Option B (7190000007) is the lock and unlock control you work from floor level, for a balancer mounted out of reach. On this series it is a separate part and can be added at any time. Option F is the friction brake on the drum, fitted at the factory when the balancer is built - that is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9520-f\"\u003eTECNA 9520.F\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. Always connect the safety suspension to a separate support, and set the stroke limiter so the load never comes to rest above the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same balancer is also built as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tool-balancer-tecna-9520-26-5-to-44lb-8-9ft\"\u003e9520RL\u003c\/a\u003e for food processing and washdown areas, the 9520ES for ESD-protected areas and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9520ax\"\u003e9520AX\u003c\/a\u003e, ATEX-certified for explosive atmospheres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9520-9525 series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9521\"\u003e9521 (44-66 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9522\"\u003e9522 (66-88 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9523\"\u003e9523 (88-110 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9524\"\u003e9524 (110-132 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9525\"\u003e9525 (132-154 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers\"\u003ezero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39847900708929,"sku":"9520","price":1027.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9520.png?v=1649155941"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9520-f","title":"Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9520.F (26.5 to 44 lb, 8.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9520.F is a zero-gravity tool balancer for loads weighing 26.5-44 lb. At this capacity the load is usually a welding gun, a riveter or a stapler, and it works equally with any other tool in that weight range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 8.9 ft (2,700 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 26.5-44 lb (12-20 kg), set with a worm screw. The load is carried by a spring drum inside, which is why balancers like this are also called spring balancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the .F version, with the option F brake fitted. The brake is a friction device on the drum that controls how fast it turns, from a light slowing down to a complete stop, adjusted with an Allen key, so the load holds its position more firmly. It is fitted at the factory when the balancer is built and cannot be added to a balancer already installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not need the brake? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9520\"\u003eTECNA 9520\u003c\/a\u003e is this same balancer without it, at the same capacity and cable travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock to hold the load at any height: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. For safety the shutter only releases when it lines up with the drum, so if it does not free straight away, move the load slightly up and down. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the drum spring ever breaks, a safety device blocks the balancer so the load cannot fall. If it trips, do not try to free it - have the balancer serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the total hanging weight - the tool, its accessories and the length of hose or cable the balancer lifts - which has to sit inside the capacity range. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 26.5-44 lb (12-20 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 8.9 ft (2,700 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 28.22 lb (12.80 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption F friction brake on the drum, factory-fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the load needs to reach: 1.6 ft (500 mm, 72968\/0,5), 3.3 ft (1,000 mm, 72968\/1), 8.2 ft (2,500 mm, 72968\/2,5), 9.8 ft (3,000 mm, 72968\/3) and 16.4 ft (5,000 mm, 72968\/5), stainless steel 4 mm cable with a 100 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions for this model: Option B (7190000007) is the lock and unlock control you work from floor level, for a balancer mounted out of reach. On this series it is a separate part and can be added at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. Always connect the safety suspension to a separate support, and set the stroke limiter so the load never comes to rest above the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same balancer is also built as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tool-balancer-tecna-9520-26-5-to-44lb-8-9ft\"\u003e9520RL\u003c\/a\u003e for food processing and washdown areas, the 9520ES for ESD-protected areas and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9520ax-f\"\u003e9520.FAX\u003c\/a\u003e, ATEX-certified for explosive atmospheres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9520-9525 series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9521\"\u003e9521 (44-66 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9522\"\u003e9522 (66-88 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9523\"\u003e9523 (88-110 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9524\"\u003e9524 (110-132 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9525\"\u003e9525 (132-154 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers\"\u003ezero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39847911161921,"sku":"9520.F","price":1028.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9520.F.png?v=1649158454"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9520ax","title":"ATEX Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9520AX (26.5 to 44 lb, 8.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9520AX is an ATEX-certified zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 26.5-44 lb. Zero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is 8.9 ft (2,700 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 26.5-44 lb (12-20 kg) by worm screw. It carries two markings: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb for gas, and II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db for dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis balancer is rated for combustible dust as well as flammable gas. The dust marking covers Zone 21 and Zone 22, and group IIIC - the widest dust group, taking in conductive dusts as well as non-conductive dusts and combustible fibres. T85°C is the maximum surface temperature, so it can be used where dust deposits have an ignition or smouldering temperature above 85°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the two markings mean:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eII - for surface industry, not mining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2G \/ 2D - category 2. Zone 1 and Zone 2 for gas, Zone 21 and Zone 22 for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx h - protection by constructional safety, to EN ISO 80079-37 for non-electrical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIA \/ IIIC - the gas group and the dust group. Group IIA covers propane, butane, methane, acetone, ammonia, gasoline, toluene, xylene, methanol and iso-propyl alcohol among others. It does not cover ethylene, di-ethyl ether, acetylene or hydrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT6 \/ T85°C - temperature class for gas, maximum surface temperature for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGb \/ Db - equipment protection level: no effective ignition source in normal operation or expected malfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a manual lock, so you can lock the load in place when you need to - push and turn the pin 90 degrees to hold it, turn it back to release. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA friction brake device is available as option F, which controls the speed of drum rotation. It cannot be retrofitted - it has to be specified when the balancer is ordered, so if you want it, order the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9520ax-f\"\u003eTECNA 9520.FAX\u003c\/a\u003e instead of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer must be grounded at installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer is intended to be used indoors, at 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C). Outside that range there will be premature deterioration of the unit or its components. If it will meet chemically aggressive gas, liquid or powder, confirm compatibility with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour things that are easy to get wrong:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tool you hang on it must itself be ATEX certified to a hazard class equal to or higher than the balancer. An ATEX balancer does not make a non-ATEX tool acceptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatic electricity carried on people can be an ignition source. Ground every conductive object, not just the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not let the snap hook strike other metal nearby. That can throw a mechanical spark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the balancer if it is visibly damaged. Unintended friction is an ignition risk in its own right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 26.5-44 lb (12-20 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 8.9 ft (2,700 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, gas: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, dust: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 28.22 lb (12.80 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely conductive, grounded, spark-proof materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking device to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension, and upper rotary suspension with safety hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRC (7270000004) - conductive rotary hook group. It lets the tool turn freely without twisting the cable, while keeping the hook conductive rather than breaking the path a plain swivel would. Rated to 200 kg, and can be fitted at any time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBC (7190000004) - a locking and unlocking device operated from floor level. The balancer already has a manual lock on the unit itself; this puts the control within reach at ground level, so you can lock and release the load without going up to the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF - the brake device described above. New order only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. And at every service, check the ground cable and the tightness of that marked screw, and clear away dust - no more than 5 mm of buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery production lot is sample-tested: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, to DIN 15112, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9520AX-9525AX series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9521ax\"\u003e9521AX (44-66 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9522ax\"\u003e9522AX (66-88 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9523ax\"\u003e9523AX (88-110 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9524ax\"\u003e9524AX (110-132 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/copy-of-balancer-tecna-9359ax\"\u003e9525AX (132-154 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the tool to spring back up to a rest position when you let go, rather than stay where you leave it, then a retractor is the tool for that job. The ATEX retractors cover 0.9 to 31 lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX gas classification guide - zones, explosion groups IIA IIB IIC, temperature class and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex1_tecna.png?v=1715279561\" width=\"598\" height=\"857\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTECNA's guide to the ATEX gas classification system. The model summary in the diagram is generalised and does not match TECNA's per-model tables in every case; the gas marking that applies to this balancer is II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb, as listed in the specifications above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX dust classification guide - zones 20 21 22, dust groups IIIA IIIB IIIC, maximum surface temperature and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex2_tecna.png?v=1715279565\" width=\"593\" height=\"844\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the dust side, which applies to this balancer: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db, covering Zone 21 and Zone 22 and dust group IIIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39847955497025,"sku":"9520AX","price":1615.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9520_3dd0740a-7de5-4b5c-82c5-ee9d11fffcf9.png?v=1649160084"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9520ax-f","title":"ATEX Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9520.FAX (26.5 to 44 lb, 8.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9520.FAX is an ATEX-certified zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 26.5-44 lb. Zero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is 8.9 ft (2,700 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 26.5-44 lb (12-20 kg) by worm screw. It carries two markings: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb for gas, and II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db for dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis balancer is rated for combustible dust as well as flammable gas. The dust marking covers Zone 21 and Zone 22, and group IIIC - the widest dust group, taking in conductive dusts as well as non-conductive dusts and combustible fibres. T85°C is the maximum surface temperature, so it can be used where dust deposits have an ignition or smouldering temperature above 85°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the two markings mean:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eII - for surface industry, not mining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2G \/ 2D - category 2. Zone 1 and Zone 2 for gas, Zone 21 and Zone 22 for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx h - protection by constructional safety, to EN ISO 80079-37 for non-electrical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIA \/ IIIC - the gas group and the dust group. Group IIA covers propane, butane, methane, acetone, ammonia, gasoline, toluene, xylene, methanol and iso-propyl alcohol among others. It does not cover ethylene, di-ethyl ether, acetylene or hydrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT6 \/ T85°C - temperature class for gas, maximum surface temperature for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGb \/ Db - equipment protection level: no effective ignition source in normal operation or expected malfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a manual lock, so you can lock the load in place when you need to - push and turn the pin 90 degrees to hold it, turn it back to release. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the .F version, supplied with the friction brake device already fitted, which controls the speed of drum rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brake cannot be retrofitted. It has to be specified when the balancer is ordered, so if you want it, order the .F version - a standard 9520AX cannot be converted later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer must be grounded at installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer is intended to be used indoors, at 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C). Outside that range there will be premature deterioration of the unit or its components. If it will meet chemically aggressive gas, liquid or powder, confirm compatibility with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour things that are easy to get wrong:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tool you hang on it must itself be ATEX certified to a hazard class equal to or higher than the balancer. An ATEX balancer does not make a non-ATEX tool acceptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatic electricity carried on people can be an ignition source. Ground every conductive object, not just the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not let the snap hook strike other metal nearby. That can throw a mechanical spark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the balancer if it is visibly damaged. Unintended friction is an ignition risk in its own right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 26.5-44 lb (12-20 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 8.9 ft (2,700 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, gas: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, dust: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 28.22 lb (12.80 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption F brake device, fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely conductive, grounded, spark-proof materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking device to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension, and upper rotary suspension with safety hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRC (7270000004) - conductive rotary hook group. It lets the tool turn freely without twisting the cable, while keeping the hook conductive rather than breaking the path a plain swivel would. Rated to 200 kg, and can be fitted at any time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBC (7190000004) - a locking and unlocking device operated from floor level. The balancer already has a manual lock on the unit itself; this puts the control within reach at ground level, so you can lock and release the load without going up to the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. And at every service, check the ground cable and the tightness of that marked screw, and clear away dust - no more than 5 mm of buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery production lot is sample-tested: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, to DIN 15112, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9520.FAX-9525.FAX series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9521ax-f\"\u003e9521.FAX (44-66 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9522ax-f\"\u003e9522.FAX (66-88 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9523ax-f\"\u003e9523.FAX (88-110 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9524ax-f\"\u003e9524.FAX (110-132 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9525ax-f\"\u003e9525.FAX (132-154 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not need the brake? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9520ax\"\u003eTECNA 9520AX\u003c\/a\u003e is the same balancer without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the tool to spring back up to a rest position when you let go, rather than stay where you leave it, then a retractor is the tool for that job. The ATEX retractors cover 0.9 to 31 lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX gas classification guide - zones, explosion groups IIA IIB IIC, temperature class and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex1_tecna.png?v=1715279561\" width=\"598\" height=\"857\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTECNA's guide to the ATEX gas classification system. The model summary in the diagram is generalised and does not match TECNA's per-model tables in every case; the gas marking that applies to this balancer is II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb, as listed in the specifications above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX dust classification guide - zones 20 21 22, dust groups IIIA IIIB IIIC, maximum surface temperature and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex2_tecna.png?v=1715279565\" width=\"593\" height=\"844\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the dust side, which applies to this balancer: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db, covering Zone 21 and Zone 22 and dust group IIIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39847977844801,"sku":"9520.FAX","price":1615.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9520AX.F.png?v=1649161001"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9521-f","title":"Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9521.F (44 to 66 lb, 8.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9521.F is a zero-gravity tool balancer for loads weighing 44-66 lb. At this capacity the load is usually a welding gun, a riveter or a stapler, and it works equally with any other tool in that weight range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 8.9 ft (2,700 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 44-66 lb (20-30 kg), set with a worm screw. The load is carried by a spring drum inside, which is why balancers like this are also called spring balancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the .F version, with the option F brake fitted. The brake is a friction device on the drum that controls how fast it turns, from a light slowing down to a complete stop, adjusted with an Allen key, so the load holds its position more firmly. It is fitted at the factory when the balancer is built and cannot be added to a balancer already installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not need the brake? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9521\"\u003eTECNA 9521\u003c\/a\u003e is this same balancer without it, at the same capacity and cable travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock to hold the load at any height: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. For safety the shutter only releases when it lines up with the drum, so if it does not free straight away, move the load slightly up and down. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the drum spring ever breaks, a safety device blocks the balancer so the load cannot fall. If it trips, do not try to free it - have the balancer serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the total hanging weight - the tool, its accessories and the length of hose or cable the balancer lifts - which has to sit inside the capacity range. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 44-66 lb (20-30 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 8.9 ft (2,700 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 27.78 lb (12.60 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption F friction brake on the drum, factory-fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the load needs to reach: 1.6 ft (500 mm, 72968\/0,5), 3.3 ft (1,000 mm, 72968\/1), 8.2 ft (2,500 mm, 72968\/2,5), 9.8 ft (3,000 mm, 72968\/3) and 16.4 ft (5,000 mm, 72968\/5), stainless steel 4 mm cable with a 100 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions for this model: Option B (7190000007) is the lock and unlock control you work from floor level, for a balancer mounted out of reach. On this series it is a separate part and can be added at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. Always connect the safety suspension to a separate support, and set the stroke limiter so the load never comes to rest above the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same balancer is also built as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9521rl-44-to-66lb-8-9ft\"\u003e9521RL\u003c\/a\u003e for food processing and washdown areas, the 9521ES for ESD-protected areas and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9521ax-f\"\u003e9521.FAX\u003c\/a\u003e, ATEX-certified for explosive atmospheres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9520-9525 series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9520\"\u003e9520 (26.5-44 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9522\"\u003e9522 (66-88 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9523\"\u003e9523 (88-110 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9524\"\u003e9524 (110-132 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9525\"\u003e9525 (132-154 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers\"\u003ezero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39848022147137,"sku":"9521.F","price":1055.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9521AX.F.png?v=1649162845"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9502ax","title":"ATEX Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9502AX (44 to 66 lb, 6.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9502AX is an ATEX-certified zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 44-66 lb. Zero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is 6.9 ft (2,100 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 44-66 lb (20-30 kg) by worm screw. It carries two markings: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb for gas, and II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db for dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis balancer is rated for combustible dust as well as flammable gas. The dust marking covers Zone 21 and Zone 22, and group IIIC - the widest dust group, taking in conductive dusts as well as non-conductive dusts and combustible fibres. T85°C is the maximum surface temperature, so it can be used where dust deposits have an ignition or smouldering temperature above 85°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the two markings mean:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eII - for surface industry, not mining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2G \/ 2D - category 2. Zone 1 and Zone 2 for gas, Zone 21 and Zone 22 for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx h - protection by constructional safety, to EN ISO 80079-37 for non-electrical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIA \/ IIIC - the gas group and the dust group. Group IIA covers propane, butane, methane, acetone, ammonia, gasoline, toluene, xylene, methanol and iso-propyl alcohol among others. It does not cover ethylene, di-ethyl ether, acetylene or hydrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT6 \/ T85°C - temperature class for gas, maximum surface temperature for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGb \/ Db - equipment protection level: no effective ignition source in normal operation or expected malfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a manual lock, so you can lock the load in place when you need to - push and turn the pin 90 degrees to hold it, turn it back to release. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA friction brake device is available as option F, which controls the speed of drum rotation. It cannot be retrofitted - it has to be specified when the balancer is ordered, so if you want it, order the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9502ax-f\"\u003eTECNA 9502.FAX\u003c\/a\u003e instead of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer must be grounded at installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer is intended to be used indoors, at 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C). Outside that range there will be premature deterioration of the unit or its components. If it will meet chemically aggressive gas, liquid or powder, confirm compatibility with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour things that are easy to get wrong:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tool you hang on it must itself be ATEX certified to a hazard class equal to or higher than the balancer. An ATEX balancer does not make a non-ATEX tool acceptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatic electricity carried on people can be an ignition source. Ground every conductive object, not just the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not let the snap hook strike other metal nearby. That can throw a mechanical spark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the balancer if it is visibly damaged. Unintended friction is an ignition risk in its own right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 44-66 lb (20-30 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.9 ft (2,100 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, gas: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, dust: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 27.78 lb (12.60 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely conductive, grounded, spark-proof materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking device to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension, and upper rotary suspension with safety hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRC (7270000004) - conductive rotary hook group. It lets the tool turn freely without twisting the cable, while keeping the hook conductive rather than breaking the path a plain swivel would. Rated to 200 kg, and can be fitted at any time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBC (7190000004) - a locking and unlocking device operated from floor level. The balancer already has a manual lock on the unit itself; this puts the control within reach at ground level, so you can lock and release the load without going up to the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF - the brake device described above. New order only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. And at every service, check the ground cable and the tightness of that marked screw, and clear away dust - no more than 5 mm of buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery production lot is sample-tested: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, to DIN 15112, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9502AX-9509AX series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9503ax\"\u003e9503AX (66-88 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9504ax\"\u003e9504AX (88-110 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9505ax\"\u003e9505AX (110-132 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9506ax\"\u003e9506AX (132-154 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9507ax\"\u003e9507AX (154-176 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9508ax\"\u003e9508AX (176-198 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9509ax\"\u003e9509AX (198-220 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX gas classification guide - zones, explosion groups IIA IIB IIC, temperature class and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex1_tecna.png?v=1715279561\" width=\"598\" height=\"857\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTECNA's guide to the ATEX gas classification system. The model summary in the diagram is generalised and does not match TECNA's per-model tables in every case; the gas marking that applies to this balancer is II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb, as listed in the specifications above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX dust classification guide - zones 20 21 22, dust groups IIIA IIIB IIIC, maximum surface temperature and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex2_tecna.png?v=1715279565\" width=\"593\" height=\"844\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the dust side, which applies to this balancer: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db, covering Zone 21 and Zone 22 and dust group IIIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39849887432769,"sku":"9502AX","price":1609.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-ATEX-9502AX.jpg?v=1649245129"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9502ax-f","title":"ATEX Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9502.FAX (44 to 66 lb, 6.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9502.FAX is an ATEX-certified zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 44-66 lb. Zero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is 6.9 ft (2,100 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 44-66 lb (20-30 kg) by worm screw. It carries two markings: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb for gas, and II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db for dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis balancer is rated for combustible dust as well as flammable gas. The dust marking covers Zone 21 and Zone 22, and group IIIC - the widest dust group, taking in conductive dusts as well as non-conductive dusts and combustible fibres. T85°C is the maximum surface temperature, so it can be used where dust deposits have an ignition or smouldering temperature above 85°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the two markings mean:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eII - for surface industry, not mining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2G \/ 2D - category 2. Zone 1 and Zone 2 for gas, Zone 21 and Zone 22 for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx h - protection by constructional safety, to EN ISO 80079-37 for non-electrical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIA \/ IIIC - the gas group and the dust group. Group IIA covers propane, butane, methane, acetone, ammonia, gasoline, toluene, xylene, methanol and iso-propyl alcohol among others. It does not cover ethylene, di-ethyl ether, acetylene or hydrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT6 \/ T85°C - temperature class for gas, maximum surface temperature for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGb \/ Db - equipment protection level: no effective ignition source in normal operation or expected malfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a manual lock, so you can lock the load in place when you need to - push and turn the pin 90 degrees to hold it, turn it back to release. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the .F version, supplied with the friction brake device already fitted, which controls the speed of drum rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brake cannot be retrofitted. It has to be specified when the balancer is ordered, so if you want it, order the .F version - a standard 9502AX cannot be converted later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer must be grounded at installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer is intended to be used indoors, at 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C). Outside that range there will be premature deterioration of the unit or its components. If it will meet chemically aggressive gas, liquid or powder, confirm compatibility with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour things that are easy to get wrong:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tool you hang on it must itself be ATEX certified to a hazard class equal to or higher than the balancer. An ATEX balancer does not make a non-ATEX tool acceptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatic electricity carried on people can be an ignition source. Ground every conductive object, not just the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not let the snap hook strike other metal nearby. That can throw a mechanical spark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the balancer if it is visibly damaged. Unintended friction is an ignition risk in its own right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 44-66 lb (20-30 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.9 ft (2,100 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, gas: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, dust: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 27.78 lb (12.60 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption F brake device, fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely conductive, grounded, spark-proof materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking device to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension, and upper rotary suspension with safety hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRC (7270000004) - conductive rotary hook group. It lets the tool turn freely without twisting the cable, while keeping the hook conductive rather than breaking the path a plain swivel would. Rated to 200 kg, and can be fitted at any time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBC (7190000004) - a locking and unlocking device operated from floor level. The balancer already has a manual lock on the unit itself; this puts the control within reach at ground level, so you can lock and release the load without going up to the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. And at every service, check the ground cable and the tightness of that marked screw, and clear away dust - no more than 5 mm of buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery production lot is sample-tested: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, to DIN 15112, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9502.FAX-9509.FAX series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9503ax-f\"\u003e9503.FAX (66-88 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9504ax-f\"\u003e9504.FAX (88-110 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9505ax-f\"\u003e9505.FAX (110-132 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9506ax-f\"\u003e9506.FAX (132-154 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9507ax-f\"\u003e9507.FAX (154-176 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9508ax-f\"\u003e9508.FAX (176-198 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9509ax-f\"\u003e9509.FAX (198-220 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not need the brake? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9502ax\"\u003eTECNA 9502AX\u003c\/a\u003e is the same balancer without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX gas classification guide - zones, explosion groups IIA IIB IIC, temperature class and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex1_tecna.png?v=1715279561\" width=\"598\" height=\"857\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTECNA's guide to the ATEX gas classification system. The model summary in the diagram is generalised and does not match TECNA's per-model tables in every case; the gas marking that applies to this balancer is II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb, as listed in the specifications above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX dust classification guide - zones 20 21 22, dust groups IIIA IIIB IIIC, maximum surface temperature and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex2_tecna.png?v=1715279565\" width=\"593\" height=\"844\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the dust side, which applies to this balancer: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db, covering Zone 21 and Zone 22 and dust group IIIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39850013720641,"sku":"9502.FAX","price":1609.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-ATEX-9502AX.F.jpg?v=1649245404"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9503ax","title":"ATEX Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9503AX (66 to 88 lb, 6.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9503AX is an ATEX-certified zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 66-88 lb. Zero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is 6.9 ft (2,100 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 66-88 lb (30-40 kg) by worm screw. It carries two markings: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb for gas, and II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db for dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis balancer is rated for combustible dust as well as flammable gas. The dust marking covers Zone 21 and Zone 22, and group IIIC - the widest dust group, taking in conductive dusts as well as non-conductive dusts and combustible fibres. T85°C is the maximum surface temperature, so it can be used where dust deposits have an ignition or smouldering temperature above 85°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the two markings mean:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eII - for surface industry, not mining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2G \/ 2D - category 2. Zone 1 and Zone 2 for gas, Zone 21 and Zone 22 for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx h - protection by constructional safety, to EN ISO 80079-37 for non-electrical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIA \/ IIIC - the gas group and the dust group. Group IIA covers propane, butane, methane, acetone, ammonia, gasoline, toluene, xylene, methanol and iso-propyl alcohol among others. It does not cover ethylene, di-ethyl ether, acetylene or hydrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT6 \/ T85°C - temperature class for gas, maximum surface temperature for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGb \/ Db - equipment protection level: no effective ignition source in normal operation or expected malfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a manual lock, so you can lock the load in place when you need to - push and turn the pin 90 degrees to hold it, turn it back to release. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA friction brake device is available as option F, which controls the speed of drum rotation. It cannot be retrofitted - it has to be specified when the balancer is ordered, so if you want it, order the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9503ax-f\"\u003eTECNA 9503.FAX\u003c\/a\u003e instead of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer must be grounded at installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer is intended to be used indoors, at 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C). Outside that range there will be premature deterioration of the unit or its components. If it will meet chemically aggressive gas, liquid or powder, confirm compatibility with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour things that are easy to get wrong:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tool you hang on it must itself be ATEX certified to a hazard class equal to or higher than the balancer. An ATEX balancer does not make a non-ATEX tool acceptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatic electricity carried on people can be an ignition source. Ground every conductive object, not just the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not let the snap hook strike other metal nearby. That can throw a mechanical spark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the balancer if it is visibly damaged. Unintended friction is an ignition risk in its own right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 66-88 lb (30-40 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.9 ft (2,100 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, gas: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, dust: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 33.51 lb (15.20 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely conductive, grounded, spark-proof materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking device to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension, and upper rotary suspension with safety hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRC (7270000004) - conductive rotary hook group. It lets the tool turn freely without twisting the cable, while keeping the hook conductive rather than breaking the path a plain swivel would. Rated to 200 kg, and can be fitted at any time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBC (7190000004) - a locking and unlocking device operated from floor level. The balancer already has a manual lock on the unit itself; this puts the control within reach at ground level, so you can lock and release the load without going up to the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF - the brake device described above. New order only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. And at every service, check the ground cable and the tightness of that marked screw, and clear away dust - no more than 5 mm of buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery production lot is sample-tested: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, to DIN 15112, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9502AX-9509AX series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9502ax\"\u003e9502AX (44-66 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9504ax\"\u003e9504AX (88-110 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9505ax\"\u003e9505AX (110-132 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9506ax\"\u003e9506AX (132-154 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9507ax\"\u003e9507AX (154-176 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9508ax\"\u003e9508AX (176-198 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9509ax\"\u003e9509AX (198-220 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX gas classification guide - zones, explosion groups IIA IIB IIC, temperature class and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex1_tecna.png?v=1715279561\" width=\"598\" height=\"857\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTECNA's guide to the ATEX gas classification system. The model summary in the diagram is generalised and does not match TECNA's per-model tables in every case; the gas marking that applies to this balancer is II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb, as listed in the specifications above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX dust classification guide - zones 20 21 22, dust groups IIIA IIIB IIIC, maximum surface temperature and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex2_tecna.png?v=1715279565\" width=\"593\" height=\"844\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the dust side, which applies to this balancer: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db, covering Zone 21 and Zone 22 and dust group IIIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39850029940801,"sku":"9503AX","price":1683.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-ATEX-9502AX-9503AX.jpg?v=1649246297"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9503ax-f","title":"ATEX Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9503.FAX (66 to 88 lb, 6.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9503.FAX is an ATEX-certified zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 66-88 lb. Zero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is 6.9 ft (2,100 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 66-88 lb (30-40 kg) by worm screw. It carries two markings: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb for gas, and II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db for dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis balancer is rated for combustible dust as well as flammable gas. The dust marking covers Zone 21 and Zone 22, and group IIIC - the widest dust group, taking in conductive dusts as well as non-conductive dusts and combustible fibres. T85°C is the maximum surface temperature, so it can be used where dust deposits have an ignition or smouldering temperature above 85°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the two markings mean:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eII - for surface industry, not mining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2G \/ 2D - category 2. Zone 1 and Zone 2 for gas, Zone 21 and Zone 22 for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx h - protection by constructional safety, to EN ISO 80079-37 for non-electrical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIA \/ IIIC - the gas group and the dust group. Group IIA covers propane, butane, methane, acetone, ammonia, gasoline, toluene, xylene, methanol and iso-propyl alcohol among others. It does not cover ethylene, di-ethyl ether, acetylene or hydrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT6 \/ T85°C - temperature class for gas, maximum surface temperature for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGb \/ Db - equipment protection level: no effective ignition source in normal operation or expected malfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a manual lock, so you can lock the load in place when you need to - push and turn the pin 90 degrees to hold it, turn it back to release. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the .F version, supplied with the friction brake device already fitted, which controls the speed of drum rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brake cannot be retrofitted. It has to be specified when the balancer is ordered, so if you want it, order the .F version - a standard 9503AX cannot be converted later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer must be grounded at installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer is intended to be used indoors, at 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C). Outside that range there will be premature deterioration of the unit or its components. If it will meet chemically aggressive gas, liquid or powder, confirm compatibility with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour things that are easy to get wrong:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tool you hang on it must itself be ATEX certified to a hazard class equal to or higher than the balancer. An ATEX balancer does not make a non-ATEX tool acceptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatic electricity carried on people can be an ignition source. Ground every conductive object, not just the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not let the snap hook strike other metal nearby. That can throw a mechanical spark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the balancer if it is visibly damaged. Unintended friction is an ignition risk in its own right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 66-88 lb (30-40 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.9 ft (2,100 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, gas: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, dust: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 33.51 lb (15.20 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption F brake device, fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely conductive, grounded, spark-proof materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking device to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension, and upper rotary suspension with safety hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRC (7270000004) - conductive rotary hook group. It lets the tool turn freely without twisting the cable, while keeping the hook conductive rather than breaking the path a plain swivel would. Rated to 200 kg, and can be fitted at any time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBC (7190000004) - a locking and unlocking device operated from floor level. The balancer already has a manual lock on the unit itself; this puts the control within reach at ground level, so you can lock and release the load without going up to the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. And at every service, check the ground cable and the tightness of that marked screw, and clear away dust - no more than 5 mm of buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery production lot is sample-tested: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, to DIN 15112, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9502.FAX-9509.FAX series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9502ax-f\"\u003e9502.FAX (44-66 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9504ax-f\"\u003e9504.FAX (88-110 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9505ax-f\"\u003e9505.FAX (110-132 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9506ax-f\"\u003e9506.FAX (132-154 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9507ax-f\"\u003e9507.FAX (154-176 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9508ax-f\"\u003e9508.FAX (176-198 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9509ax-f\"\u003e9509.FAX (198-220 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not need the brake? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9503ax\"\u003eTECNA 9503AX\u003c\/a\u003e is the same balancer without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX gas classification guide - zones, explosion groups IIA IIB IIC, temperature class and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex1_tecna.png?v=1715279561\" width=\"598\" height=\"857\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTECNA's guide to the ATEX gas classification system. The model summary in the diagram is generalised and does not match TECNA's per-model tables in every case; the gas marking that applies to this balancer is II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb, as listed in the specifications above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX dust classification guide - zones 20 21 22, dust groups IIIA IIIB IIIC, maximum surface temperature and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex2_tecna.png?v=1715279565\" width=\"593\" height=\"844\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the dust side, which applies to this balancer: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db, covering Zone 21 and Zone 22 and dust group IIIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39850054156353,"sku":"9503.FAX","price":1683.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-ATEX-9502AX-9503AX.F.jpg?v=1649246984"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9521ax","title":"ATEX Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9521AX (44 to 66 lb, 8.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9521AX is an ATEX-certified zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 44-66 lb. Zero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is 8.9 ft (2,700 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 44-66 lb (20-30 kg) by worm screw. It carries two markings: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb for gas, and II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db for dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis balancer is rated for combustible dust as well as flammable gas. The dust marking covers Zone 21 and Zone 22, and group IIIC - the widest dust group, taking in conductive dusts as well as non-conductive dusts and combustible fibres. T85°C is the maximum surface temperature, so it can be used where dust deposits have an ignition or smouldering temperature above 85°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the two markings mean:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eII - for surface industry, not mining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2G \/ 2D - category 2. Zone 1 and Zone 2 for gas, Zone 21 and Zone 22 for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx h - protection by constructional safety, to EN ISO 80079-37 for non-electrical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIA \/ IIIC - the gas group and the dust group. Group IIA covers propane, butane, methane, acetone, ammonia, gasoline, toluene, xylene, methanol and iso-propyl alcohol among others. It does not cover ethylene, di-ethyl ether, acetylene or hydrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT6 \/ T85°C - temperature class for gas, maximum surface temperature for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGb \/ Db - equipment protection level: no effective ignition source in normal operation or expected malfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a manual lock, so you can lock the load in place when you need to - push and turn the pin 90 degrees to hold it, turn it back to release. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA friction brake device is available as option F, which controls the speed of drum rotation. It cannot be retrofitted - it has to be specified when the balancer is ordered, so if you want it, order the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9521ax-f\"\u003eTECNA 9521.FAX\u003c\/a\u003e instead of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer must be grounded at installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer is intended to be used indoors, at 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C). Outside that range there will be premature deterioration of the unit or its components. If it will meet chemically aggressive gas, liquid or powder, confirm compatibility with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour things that are easy to get wrong:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tool you hang on it must itself be ATEX certified to a hazard class equal to or higher than the balancer. An ATEX balancer does not make a non-ATEX tool acceptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatic electricity carried on people can be an ignition source. Ground every conductive object, not just the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not let the snap hook strike other metal nearby. That can throw a mechanical spark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the balancer if it is visibly damaged. Unintended friction is an ignition risk in its own right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 44-66 lb (20-30 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 8.9 ft (2,700 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, gas: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, dust: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 27.78 lb (12.60 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely conductive, grounded, spark-proof materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking device to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension, and upper rotary suspension with safety hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRC (7270000004) - conductive rotary hook group. It lets the tool turn freely without twisting the cable, while keeping the hook conductive rather than breaking the path a plain swivel would. Rated to 200 kg, and can be fitted at any time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBC (7190000004) - a locking and unlocking device operated from floor level. The balancer already has a manual lock on the unit itself; this puts the control within reach at ground level, so you can lock and release the load without going up to the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF - the brake device described above. New order only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. And at every service, check the ground cable and the tightness of that marked screw, and clear away dust - no more than 5 mm of buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery production lot is sample-tested: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, to DIN 15112, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9520AX-9525AX series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9520ax\"\u003e9520AX (26.5-44 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9522ax\"\u003e9522AX (66-88 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9523ax\"\u003e9523AX (88-110 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9524ax\"\u003e9524AX (110-132 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/copy-of-balancer-tecna-9359ax\"\u003e9525AX (132-154 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX gas classification guide - zones, explosion groups IIA IIB IIC, temperature class and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex1_tecna.png?v=1715279561\" width=\"598\" height=\"857\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTECNA's guide to the ATEX gas classification system. The model summary in the diagram is generalised and does not match TECNA's per-model tables in every case; the gas marking that applies to this balancer is II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb, as listed in the specifications above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX dust classification guide - zones 20 21 22, dust groups IIIA IIIB IIIC, maximum surface temperature and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex2_tecna.png?v=1715279565\" width=\"593\" height=\"844\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the dust side, which applies to this balancer: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db, covering Zone 21 and Zone 22 and dust group IIIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39860023590977,"sku":"9521AX","price":1634.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9525AX_d903b795-8ea4-4d46-9314-2d28ea9daa9e.png?v=1649650826"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9521ax-f","title":"ATEX Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9521.FAX (44 to 66 lb, 8.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9521.FAX is an ATEX-certified zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 44-66 lb. Zero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is 8.9 ft (2,700 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 44-66 lb (20-30 kg) by worm screw. It carries two markings: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb for gas, and II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db for dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis balancer is rated for combustible dust as well as flammable gas. The dust marking covers Zone 21 and Zone 22, and group IIIC - the widest dust group, taking in conductive dusts as well as non-conductive dusts and combustible fibres. T85°C is the maximum surface temperature, so it can be used where dust deposits have an ignition or smouldering temperature above 85°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the two markings mean:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eII - for surface industry, not mining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2G \/ 2D - category 2. Zone 1 and Zone 2 for gas, Zone 21 and Zone 22 for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx h - protection by constructional safety, to EN ISO 80079-37 for non-electrical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIA \/ IIIC - the gas group and the dust group. Group IIA covers propane, butane, methane, acetone, ammonia, gasoline, toluene, xylene, methanol and iso-propyl alcohol among others. It does not cover ethylene, di-ethyl ether, acetylene or hydrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT6 \/ T85°C - temperature class for gas, maximum surface temperature for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGb \/ Db - equipment protection level: no effective ignition source in normal operation or expected malfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a manual lock, so you can lock the load in place when you need to - push and turn the pin 90 degrees to hold it, turn it back to release. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the .F version, supplied with the friction brake device already fitted, which controls the speed of drum rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brake cannot be retrofitted. It has to be specified when the balancer is ordered, so if you want it, order the .F version - a standard 9521AX cannot be converted later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer must be grounded at installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer is intended to be used indoors, at 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C). Outside that range there will be premature deterioration of the unit or its components. If it will meet chemically aggressive gas, liquid or powder, confirm compatibility with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour things that are easy to get wrong:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tool you hang on it must itself be ATEX certified to a hazard class equal to or higher than the balancer. An ATEX balancer does not make a non-ATEX tool acceptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatic electricity carried on people can be an ignition source. Ground every conductive object, not just the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not let the snap hook strike other metal nearby. That can throw a mechanical spark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the balancer if it is visibly damaged. Unintended friction is an ignition risk in its own right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 44-66 lb (20-30 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 8.9 ft (2,700 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, gas: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, dust: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 27.78 lb (12.60 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption F brake device, fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely conductive, grounded, spark-proof materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking device to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension, and upper rotary suspension with safety hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRC (7270000004) - conductive rotary hook group. It lets the tool turn freely without twisting the cable, while keeping the hook conductive rather than breaking the path a plain swivel would. Rated to 200 kg, and can be fitted at any time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBC (7190000004) - a locking and unlocking device operated from floor level. The balancer already has a manual lock on the unit itself; this puts the control within reach at ground level, so you can lock and release the load without going up to the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. And at every service, check the ground cable and the tightness of that marked screw, and clear away dust - no more than 5 mm of buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery production lot is sample-tested: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, to DIN 15112, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9520.FAX-9525.FAX series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9520ax-f\"\u003e9520.FAX (26.5-44 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9522ax-f\"\u003e9522.FAX (66-88 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9523ax-f\"\u003e9523.FAX (88-110 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9524ax-f\"\u003e9524.FAX (110-132 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9525ax-f\"\u003e9525.FAX (132-154 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not need the brake? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9521ax\"\u003eTECNA 9521AX\u003c\/a\u003e is the same balancer without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX gas classification guide - zones, explosion groups IIA IIB IIC, temperature class and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex1_tecna.png?v=1715279561\" width=\"598\" height=\"857\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTECNA's guide to the ATEX gas classification system. The model summary in the diagram is generalised and does not match TECNA's per-model tables in every case; the gas marking that applies to this balancer is II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb, as listed in the specifications above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX dust classification guide - zones 20 21 22, dust groups IIIA IIIB IIIC, maximum surface temperature and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex2_tecna.png?v=1715279565\" width=\"593\" height=\"844\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the dust side, which applies to this balancer: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db, covering Zone 21 and Zone 22 and dust group IIIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39860028112961,"sku":"9521.FAX","price":1634.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9521AX.F_05c21383-5a53-49f1-8eff-be91c45ac3b9.png?v=1649651906"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9522","title":"Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9522 (66 to 88 lb, 8.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9522 is a zero-gravity tool balancer for loads weighing 66-88 lb. At this capacity the load is a heavy powered tool rather than anything an operator can hold for long, which is the whole reason for hanging it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 8.9 ft (2,700 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 66-88 lb (30-40 kg), set with a worm screw. The load is carried by a spring drum inside, which is why balancers like this are also called spring balancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock to hold the load at any height: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. For safety the shutter only releases when it lines up with the drum, so if it does not free straight away, move the load slightly up and down. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the drum spring ever breaks, a safety device blocks the balancer so the load cannot fall. If it trips, do not try to free it - have the balancer serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the total hanging weight - the tool, its accessories and the length of hose or cable the balancer lifts - which has to sit inside the capacity range. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 66-88 lb (30-40 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 8.9 ft (2,700 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 34.83 lb (15.80 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the load needs to reach: 1.6 ft (500 mm, 72968\/0,5), 3.3 ft (1,000 mm, 72968\/1), 8.2 ft (2,500 mm, 72968\/2,5), 9.8 ft (3,000 mm, 72968\/3) and 16.4 ft (5,000 mm, 72968\/5), stainless steel 4 mm cable with a 100 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions for this model: Option B (7190000007) is the lock and unlock control you work from floor level, for a balancer mounted out of reach. On this series it is a separate part and can be added at any time. Option F is the friction brake on the drum, fitted at the factory when the balancer is built - that is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9522-f\"\u003eTECNA 9522.F\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. Always connect the safety suspension to a separate support, and set the stroke limiter so the load never comes to rest above the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same balancer is also built as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9522rl-66-to-88lb-8-9ft\"\u003e9522RL\u003c\/a\u003e for food processing and washdown areas, the 9522ES for ESD-protected areas and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9522ax\"\u003e9522AX\u003c\/a\u003e, ATEX-certified for explosive atmospheres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9520-9525 series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9520\"\u003e9520 (26.5-44 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9521\"\u003e9521 (44-66 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9523\"\u003e9523 (88-110 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9524\"\u003e9524 (110-132 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9525\"\u003e9525 (132-154 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is the working stroke - how far the tool itself has to travel through the job, not how high the balancer hangs. If you need more of it at this capacity, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9503\"\u003eTECNA 9503\u003c\/a\u003e is the same capacity with 6.9 ft of travel. If the balancer simply hangs high above the work, an extension cable is the cheaper answer - the travel you need is set by the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers\"\u003ezero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39860049182785,"sku":"9522","price":1110.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9502-9509-and-9520-9522.png?v=1649653001"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9522-f","title":"Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9522.F (66 to 88 lb, 8.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9522.F is a zero-gravity tool balancer for loads weighing 66-88 lb. At this capacity the load is a heavy powered tool rather than anything an operator can hold for long, which is the whole reason for hanging it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 8.9 ft (2,700 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 66-88 lb (30-40 kg), set with a worm screw. The load is carried by a spring drum inside, which is why balancers like this are also called spring balancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the .F version, with the option F brake fitted. The brake is a friction device on the drum that controls how fast it turns, from a light slowing down to a complete stop, adjusted with an Allen key, so the load holds its position more firmly. It is fitted at the factory when the balancer is built and cannot be added to a balancer already installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not need the brake? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9522\"\u003eTECNA 9522\u003c\/a\u003e is this same balancer without it, at the same capacity and cable travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock to hold the load at any height: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. For safety the shutter only releases when it lines up with the drum, so if it does not free straight away, move the load slightly up and down. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the drum spring ever breaks, a safety device blocks the balancer so the load cannot fall. If it trips, do not try to free it - have the balancer serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the total hanging weight - the tool, its accessories and the length of hose or cable the balancer lifts - which has to sit inside the capacity range. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 66-88 lb (30-40 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 8.9 ft (2,700 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 34.83 lb (15.80 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption F friction brake on the drum, factory-fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the load needs to reach: 1.6 ft (500 mm, 72968\/0,5), 3.3 ft (1,000 mm, 72968\/1), 8.2 ft (2,500 mm, 72968\/2,5), 9.8 ft (3,000 mm, 72968\/3) and 16.4 ft (5,000 mm, 72968\/5), stainless steel 4 mm cable with a 100 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions for this model: Option B (7190000007) is the lock and unlock control you work from floor level, for a balancer mounted out of reach. On this series it is a separate part and can be added at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. Always connect the safety suspension to a separate support, and set the stroke limiter so the load never comes to rest above the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same balancer is also built as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9522rl-66-to-88lb-8-9ft\"\u003e9522RL\u003c\/a\u003e for food processing and washdown areas, the 9522ES for ESD-protected areas and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9522ax-f\"\u003e9522.FAX\u003c\/a\u003e, ATEX-certified for explosive atmospheres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9520-9525 series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9520\"\u003e9520 (26.5-44 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9521\"\u003e9521 (44-66 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9523\"\u003e9523 (88-110 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9524\"\u003e9524 (110-132 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9525\"\u003e9525 (132-154 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers\"\u003ezero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39860065173569,"sku":"9522.F","price":1110.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9502-9509-and-9520-9522.F.png?v=1649655920"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9522ax","title":"ATEX Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9522AX (66 to 88 lb, 8.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9522AX is an ATEX-certified zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 66-88 lb. Zero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is 8.9 ft (2,700 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 66-88 lb (30-40 kg) by worm screw. It carries two markings: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb for gas, and II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db for dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis balancer is rated for combustible dust as well as flammable gas. The dust marking covers Zone 21 and Zone 22, and group IIIC - the widest dust group, taking in conductive dusts as well as non-conductive dusts and combustible fibres. T85°C is the maximum surface temperature, so it can be used where dust deposits have an ignition or smouldering temperature above 85°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the two markings mean:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eII - for surface industry, not mining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2G \/ 2D - category 2. Zone 1 and Zone 2 for gas, Zone 21 and Zone 22 for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx h - protection by constructional safety, to EN ISO 80079-37 for non-electrical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIA \/ IIIC - the gas group and the dust group. Group IIA covers propane, butane, methane, acetone, ammonia, gasoline, toluene, xylene, methanol and iso-propyl alcohol among others. It does not cover ethylene, di-ethyl ether, acetylene or hydrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT6 \/ T85°C - temperature class for gas, maximum surface temperature for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGb \/ Db - equipment protection level: no effective ignition source in normal operation or expected malfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a manual lock, so you can lock the load in place when you need to - push and turn the pin 90 degrees to hold it, turn it back to release. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA friction brake device is available as option F, which controls the speed of drum rotation. It cannot be retrofitted - it has to be specified when the balancer is ordered, so if you want it, order the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9522ax-f\"\u003eTECNA 9522.FAX\u003c\/a\u003e instead of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer must be grounded at installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer is intended to be used indoors, at 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C). Outside that range there will be premature deterioration of the unit or its components. If it will meet chemically aggressive gas, liquid or powder, confirm compatibility with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour things that are easy to get wrong:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tool you hang on it must itself be ATEX certified to a hazard class equal to or higher than the balancer. An ATEX balancer does not make a non-ATEX tool acceptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatic electricity carried on people can be an ignition source. Ground every conductive object, not just the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not let the snap hook strike other metal nearby. That can throw a mechanical spark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the balancer if it is visibly damaged. Unintended friction is an ignition risk in its own right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 66-88 lb (30-40 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 8.9 ft (2,700 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, gas: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, dust: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 34.83 lb (15.80 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely conductive, grounded, spark-proof materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking device to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension, and upper rotary suspension with safety hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRC (7270000004) - conductive rotary hook group. It lets the tool turn freely without twisting the cable, while keeping the hook conductive rather than breaking the path a plain swivel would. Rated to 200 kg, and can be fitted at any time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBC (7190000004) - a locking and unlocking device operated from floor level. The balancer already has a manual lock on the unit itself; this puts the control within reach at ground level, so you can lock and release the load without going up to the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF - the brake device described above. New order only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. And at every service, check the ground cable and the tightness of that marked screw, and clear away dust - no more than 5 mm of buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery production lot is sample-tested: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, to DIN 15112, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9520AX-9525AX series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9520ax\"\u003e9520AX (26.5-44 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9521ax\"\u003e9521AX (44-66 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9523ax\"\u003e9523AX (88-110 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9524ax\"\u003e9524AX (110-132 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/copy-of-balancer-tecna-9359ax\"\u003e9525AX (132-154 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX gas classification guide - zones, explosion groups IIA IIB IIC, temperature class and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex1_tecna.png?v=1715279561\" width=\"598\" height=\"857\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTECNA's guide to the ATEX gas classification system. The model summary in the diagram is generalised and does not match TECNA's per-model tables in every case; the gas marking that applies to this balancer is II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb, as listed in the specifications above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX dust classification guide - zones 20 21 22, dust groups IIIA IIIB IIIC, maximum surface temperature and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex2_tecna.png?v=1715279565\" width=\"593\" height=\"844\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the dust side, which applies to this balancer: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db, covering Zone 21 and Zone 22 and dust group IIIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39860179861569,"sku":"9522AX","price":1707.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-9522AX.png?v=1649656557"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9522ax-f","title":"ATEX Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9522.FAX (66 to 88 lb, 8.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9522.FAX is an ATEX-certified zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 66-88 lb. Zero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is 8.9 ft (2,700 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 66-88 lb (30-40 kg) by worm screw. It carries two markings: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb for gas, and II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db for dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis balancer is rated for combustible dust as well as flammable gas. The dust marking covers Zone 21 and Zone 22, and group IIIC - the widest dust group, taking in conductive dusts as well as non-conductive dusts and combustible fibres. T85°C is the maximum surface temperature, so it can be used where dust deposits have an ignition or smouldering temperature above 85°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the two markings mean:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eII - for surface industry, not mining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2G \/ 2D - category 2. Zone 1 and Zone 2 for gas, Zone 21 and Zone 22 for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx h - protection by constructional safety, to EN ISO 80079-37 for non-electrical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIA \/ IIIC - the gas group and the dust group. Group IIA covers propane, butane, methane, acetone, ammonia, gasoline, toluene, xylene, methanol and iso-propyl alcohol among others. It does not cover ethylene, di-ethyl ether, acetylene or hydrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT6 \/ T85°C - temperature class for gas, maximum surface temperature for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGb \/ Db - equipment protection level: no effective ignition source in normal operation or expected malfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a manual lock, so you can lock the load in place when you need to - push and turn the pin 90 degrees to hold it, turn it back to release. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the .F version, supplied with the friction brake device already fitted, which controls the speed of drum rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brake cannot be retrofitted. It has to be specified when the balancer is ordered, so if you want it, order the .F version - a standard 9522AX cannot be converted later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer must be grounded at installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer is intended to be used indoors, at 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C). Outside that range there will be premature deterioration of the unit or its components. If it will meet chemically aggressive gas, liquid or powder, confirm compatibility with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour things that are easy to get wrong:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tool you hang on it must itself be ATEX certified to a hazard class equal to or higher than the balancer. An ATEX balancer does not make a non-ATEX tool acceptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatic electricity carried on people can be an ignition source. Ground every conductive object, not just the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not let the snap hook strike other metal nearby. That can throw a mechanical spark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the balancer if it is visibly damaged. Unintended friction is an ignition risk in its own right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 66-88 lb (30-40 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 8.9 ft (2,700 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, gas: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, dust: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 34.83 lb (15.80 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption F brake device, fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely conductive, grounded, spark-proof materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking device to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension, and upper rotary suspension with safety hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRC (7270000004) - conductive rotary hook group. It lets the tool turn freely without twisting the cable, while keeping the hook conductive rather than breaking the path a plain swivel would. Rated to 200 kg, and can be fitted at any time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBC (7190000004) - a locking and unlocking device operated from floor level. The balancer already has a manual lock on the unit itself; this puts the control within reach at ground level, so you can lock and release the load without going up to the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. And at every service, check the ground cable and the tightness of that marked screw, and clear away dust - no more than 5 mm of buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery production lot is sample-tested: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, to DIN 15112, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9520.FAX-9525.FAX series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9520ax-f\"\u003e9520.FAX (26.5-44 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9521ax-f\"\u003e9521.FAX (44-66 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9523ax-f\"\u003e9523.FAX (88-110 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9524ax-f\"\u003e9524.FAX (110-132 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9525ax-f\"\u003e9525.FAX (132-154 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not need the brake? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9522ax\"\u003eTECNA 9522AX\u003c\/a\u003e is the same balancer without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX gas classification guide - zones, explosion groups IIA IIB IIC, temperature class and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex1_tecna.png?v=1715279561\" width=\"598\" height=\"857\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTECNA's guide to the ATEX gas classification system. The model summary in the diagram is generalised and does not match TECNA's per-model tables in every case; the gas marking that applies to this balancer is II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb, as listed in the specifications above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX dust classification guide - zones 20 21 22, dust groups IIIA IIIB IIIC, maximum surface temperature and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex2_tecna.png?v=1715279565\" width=\"593\" height=\"844\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the dust side, which applies to this balancer: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db, covering Zone 21 and Zone 22 and dust group IIIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39860270465089,"sku":"9522.FAX","price":1707.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/BalancerTECNA9522AX.F.png?v=1649658797"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9506ax","title":"ATEX Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9506AX (132 to 154 lb, 6.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9506AX is an ATEX-certified zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 132-154 lb. Zero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is 6.9 ft (2,100 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 132-154 lb (60-70 kg) by worm screw. It carries two markings: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb for gas, and II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db for dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis balancer is rated for combustible dust as well as flammable gas. The dust marking covers Zone 21 and Zone 22, and group IIIC - the widest dust group, taking in conductive dusts as well as non-conductive dusts and combustible fibres. T85°C is the maximum surface temperature, so it can be used where dust deposits have an ignition or smouldering temperature above 85°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the two markings mean:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eII - for surface industry, not mining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2G \/ 2D - category 2. Zone 1 and Zone 2 for gas, Zone 21 and Zone 22 for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx h - protection by constructional safety, to EN ISO 80079-37 for non-electrical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIA \/ IIIC - the gas group and the dust group. Group IIA covers propane, butane, methane, acetone, ammonia, gasoline, toluene, xylene, methanol and iso-propyl alcohol among others. It does not cover ethylene, di-ethyl ether, acetylene or hydrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT6 \/ T85°C - temperature class for gas, maximum surface temperature for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGb \/ Db - equipment protection level: no effective ignition source in normal operation or expected malfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a manual lock, so you can lock the load in place when you need to - push and turn the pin 90 degrees to hold it, turn it back to release. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA friction brake device is available as option F, which controls the speed of drum rotation. It cannot be retrofitted - it has to be specified when the balancer is ordered, so if you want it, order the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9506ax-f\"\u003eTECNA 9506.FAX\u003c\/a\u003e instead of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer must be grounded at installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer is intended to be used indoors, at 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C). Outside that range there will be premature deterioration of the unit or its components. If it will meet chemically aggressive gas, liquid or powder, confirm compatibility with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour things that are easy to get wrong:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tool you hang on it must itself be ATEX certified to a hazard class equal to or higher than the balancer. An ATEX balancer does not make a non-ATEX tool acceptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatic electricity carried on people can be an ignition source. Ground every conductive object, not just the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not let the snap hook strike other metal nearby. That can throw a mechanical spark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the balancer if it is visibly damaged. Unintended friction is an ignition risk in its own right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 132-154 lb (60-70 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.9 ft (2,100 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, gas: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, dust: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 34.17 lb (15.50 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely conductive, grounded, spark-proof materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking device to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension, and upper rotary suspension with safety hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRC (7270000004) - conductive rotary hook group. It lets the tool turn freely without twisting the cable, while keeping the hook conductive rather than breaking the path a plain swivel would. Rated to 200 kg, and can be fitted at any time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBC (7190000004) - a locking and unlocking device operated from floor level. The balancer already has a manual lock on the unit itself; this puts the control within reach at ground level, so you can lock and release the load without going up to the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF - the brake device described above. New order only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. And at every service, check the ground cable and the tightness of that marked screw, and clear away dust - no more than 5 mm of buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery production lot is sample-tested: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, to DIN 15112, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9502AX-9509AX series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9502ax\"\u003e9502AX (44-66 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9503ax\"\u003e9503AX (66-88 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9504ax\"\u003e9504AX (88-110 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9505ax\"\u003e9505AX (110-132 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9507ax\"\u003e9507AX (154-176 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9508ax\"\u003e9508AX (176-198 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9509ax\"\u003e9509AX (198-220 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX gas classification guide - zones, explosion groups IIA IIB IIC, temperature class and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex1_tecna.png?v=1715279561\" width=\"598\" height=\"857\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTECNA's guide to the ATEX gas classification system. The model summary in the diagram is generalised and does not match TECNA's per-model tables in every case; the gas marking that applies to this balancer is II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb, as listed in the specifications above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX dust classification guide - zones 20 21 22, dust groups IIIA IIIB IIIC, maximum surface temperature and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex2_tecna.png?v=1715279565\" width=\"593\" height=\"844\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the dust side, which applies to this balancer: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db, covering Zone 21 and Zone 22 and dust group IIIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39860537131073,"sku":"9506AX","price":1736.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-ATEX-9506AX.jpg?v=1649669559"},{"product_id":"balancer-tecna-9506ax-f","title":"ATEX Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9506.FAX (132 to 154 lb, 6.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9506.FAX is an ATEX-certified zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 132-154 lb. Zero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable travel is 6.9 ft (2,100 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 132-154 lb (60-70 kg) by worm screw. It carries two markings: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb for gas, and II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db for dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis balancer is rated for combustible dust as well as flammable gas. The dust marking covers Zone 21 and Zone 22, and group IIIC - the widest dust group, taking in conductive dusts as well as non-conductive dusts and combustible fibres. T85°C is the maximum surface temperature, so it can be used where dust deposits have an ignition or smouldering temperature above 85°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the two markings mean:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eII - for surface industry, not mining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2G \/ 2D - category 2. Zone 1 and Zone 2 for gas, Zone 21 and Zone 22 for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx h - protection by constructional safety, to EN ISO 80079-37 for non-electrical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIA \/ IIIC - the gas group and the dust group. Group IIA covers propane, butane, methane, acetone, ammonia, gasoline, toluene, xylene, methanol and iso-propyl alcohol among others. It does not cover ethylene, di-ethyl ether, acetylene or hydrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT6 \/ T85°C - temperature class for gas, maximum surface temperature for dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGb \/ Db - equipment protection level: no effective ignition source in normal operation or expected malfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a manual lock, so you can lock the load in place when you need to - push and turn the pin 90 degrees to hold it, turn it back to release. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the .F version, supplied with the friction brake device already fitted, which controls the speed of drum rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brake cannot be retrofitted. It has to be specified when the balancer is ordered, so if you want it, order the .F version - a standard 9506AX cannot be converted later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer must be grounded at installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balancer is intended to be used indoors, at 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C). Outside that range there will be premature deterioration of the unit or its components. If it will meet chemically aggressive gas, liquid or powder, confirm compatibility with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour things that are easy to get wrong:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tool you hang on it must itself be ATEX certified to a hazard class equal to or higher than the balancer. An ATEX balancer does not make a non-ATEX tool acceptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatic electricity carried on people can be an ignition source. Ground every conductive object, not just the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not let the snap hook strike other metal nearby. That can throw a mechanical spark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the balancer if it is visibly damaged. Unintended friction is an ignition risk in its own right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 132-154 lb (60-70 kg), adjustable by worm screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.9 ft (2,100 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, gas: II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATEX marking, dust: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 34.17 lb (15.50 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption F brake device, fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed and sealed aluminium alloy construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely conductive, grounded, spark-proof materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking device to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety suspension, and upper rotary suspension with safety hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaper drum rotating on ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary upper hook with ball bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable guide in antifriction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRC (7270000004) - conductive rotary hook group. It lets the tool turn freely without twisting the cable, while keeping the hook conductive rather than breaking the path a plain swivel would. Rated to 200 kg, and can be fitted at any time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBC (7190000004) - a locking and unlocking device operated from floor level. The balancer already has a manual lock on the unit itself; this puts the control within reach at ground level, so you can lock and release the load without going up to the balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point. And at every service, check the ground cable and the tightness of that marked screw, and clear away dust - no more than 5 mm of buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery production lot is sample-tested: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, to DIN 15112, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9502.FAX-9509.FAX series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9502ax-f\"\u003e9502.FAX (44-66 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9503ax-f\"\u003e9503.FAX (66-88 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9504ax-f\"\u003e9504.FAX (88-110 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9505ax-f\"\u003e9505.FAX (110-132 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9507ax-f\"\u003e9507.FAX (154-176 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9508ax-f\"\u003e9508.FAX (176-198 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9509ax-f\"\u003e9509.FAX (198-220 lb, IIA)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not need the brake? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balancer-tecna-9506ax\"\u003eTECNA 9506AX\u003c\/a\u003e is the same balancer without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX gas classification guide - zones, explosion groups IIA IIB IIC, temperature class and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex1_tecna.png?v=1715279561\" width=\"598\" height=\"857\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTECNA's guide to the ATEX gas classification system. The model summary in the diagram is generalised and does not match TECNA's per-model tables in every case; the gas marking that applies to this balancer is II 2G Ex h IIA T6 Gb, as listed in the specifications above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TECNA ATEX dust classification guide - zones 20 21 22, dust groups IIIA IIIB IIIC, maximum surface temperature and equipment protection level\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/atex2_tecna.png?v=1715279565\" width=\"593\" height=\"844\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the dust side, which applies to this balancer: II 2D Ex h IIIC T85°C Db, covering Zone 21 and Zone 22 and dust group IIIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39860679966785,"sku":"9506.FAX","price":1736.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/products\/Tecna-Spring-Tool-Balancer-ATEX-9506AX_fb9ba4a4-e171-4bf3-8c44-f1bc8b70da8b.jpg?v=1649675727"},{"product_id":"food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9357-31-to-40lb-6-6ft","title":"Food Industry Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9357RL (31 to 40 lb, 6.6ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9357RL is a food-industry zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 31-40 lb, built for washdown areas - food and beverage, dairy, meat and poultry processing, bakery, and anywhere the equipment is cleaned and sanitised as part of the shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 6.6 ft (2,000 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 31-40 lb (14-18 kg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes it the food version is rust-free materials throughout, inside and out. The aluminium housing carries a Rilsan treatment with a low surface roughness that makes it easier to clean down, the cable is stainless steel, and the loop and hook are stainless with added wear resistance. The grease is NSF-H1 food grade, and so are the cable guide, the shock absorber and the wire cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same rust-free build gets specified for clean rooms and other controlled environments, where corrosion and shedding matter as much as washdown does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock: push and turn the pin 90 degrees to lock the drum, and turn it back for normal working. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis capacity covers most of the powered hand tools on a food line - larger shears, trimming and dehiding tools, and powered knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the tool's actual weight including hoses and fittings. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 31-40 lb (14-18 kg), adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.6 ft (2,000 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRust-free materials throughout, inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium housing with Rilsan treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSF-H1 certified food grade grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 13.80 lb (6.26 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood grade cable guide, shock absorber and wire cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel loop and hook with increased wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the tool needs to reach: 500 mm (7260000458) and 1,000 mm (7260000460), stainless steel, with a 80 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9354RL-9359RL series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9354rl-8-8-to-15-4lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9354RL (8.8-15.4 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9355-15-4-to-22lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9355RL (15.4-22 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9356-22-to-31lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9356RL (22-31 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9358-40-to-48-5lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9358RL (40-48.5 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9359rl-48-5-to-55lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9359RL (48.5-55 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the tool to return to a rest position when you let go instead of staying put, that is a retractor rather than a zero-gravity balancer. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/food-industry-balancers\"\u003efood industry range\u003c\/a\u003e covers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot working in a food environment? The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers?pf_m_%3A%3Amy_fields%3A%3Acategory=Standard+Balancers\"\u003estandard zero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e are the same units without the food build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41773862256705,"sku":"9357RL","price":647.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/FoodGradeToolBalancerTECNA_9354RL-9359RL_1cd305a3-9c0c-46a2-a7d7-64c6bd6ce590.jpg?v=1728498134"},{"product_id":"food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9359rl-48-5-to-55lb-6-6ft","title":"Food Industry Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9359RL (48.5 to 55 lb, 6.6ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9359RL is a food-industry zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 48.5-55 lb, built for washdown areas - food and beverage, dairy, meat and poultry processing, bakery, and anywhere the equipment is cleaned and sanitised as part of the shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 6.6 ft (2,000 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 48.5-55 lb (22-25 kg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes it the food version is rust-free materials throughout, inside and out. The aluminium housing carries a Rilsan treatment with a low surface roughness that makes it easier to clean down, the cable is stainless steel, and the loop and hook are stainless with added wear resistance. The grease is NSF-H1 food grade, and so are the cable guide, the shock absorber and the wire cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same rust-free build gets specified for clean rooms and other controlled environments, where corrosion and shedding matter as much as washdown does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock: push and turn the pin 90 degrees to lock the drum, and turn it back for normal working. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis capacity covers most of the powered hand tools on a food line - larger shears, trimming and dehiding tools, and powered knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the tool's actual weight including hoses and fittings. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 48.5-55 lb (22-25 kg), adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.6 ft (2,000 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRust-free materials throughout, inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium housing with Rilsan treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSF-H1 certified food grade grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 14.40 lb (6.53 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood grade cable guide, shock absorber and wire cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel loop and hook with increased wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the tool needs to reach: 500 mm (7260000458) and 1,000 mm (7260000460), stainless steel, with a 80 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9354RL-9359RL series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9354rl-8-8-to-15-4lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9354RL (8.8-15.4 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9355-15-4-to-22lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9355RL (15.4-22 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9356-22-to-31lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9356RL (22-31 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9357-31-to-40lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9357RL (31-40 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9358-40-to-48-5lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9358RL (40-48.5 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the tool to return to a rest position when you let go instead of staying put, that is a retractor rather than a zero-gravity balancer. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/food-industry-balancers\"\u003efood industry range\u003c\/a\u003e covers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot working in a food environment? The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers?pf_m_%3A%3Amy_fields%3A%3Acategory=Standard+Balancers\"\u003estandard zero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e are the same units without the food build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41773864550465,"sku":"9359RL","price":680.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/FoodGradeToolBalancerTECNA_9354RL-9359RL_2986a5e4-e567-41ef-88d5-6be42ac2b893.jpg?v=1728498183"},{"product_id":"food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9502rl-44-to-66lb-6-9ft","title":"Food Industry Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9502RL (44 to 66 lb, 6.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9502RL is a food-industry zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 44-66 lb, built for washdown areas - food and beverage, dairy, meat and poultry processing, bakery, and anywhere the equipment is cleaned and sanitised as part of the shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 6.9 ft (2,100 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 44-66 lb (20-30 kg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes it the food version is rust-free materials throughout, inside and out. The aluminium housing carries a Rilsan treatment with a low surface roughness that makes it easier to clean down, the cable is stainless steel, and the loop and hook are stainless with added wear resistance. The grease is NSF-H1 food grade, and so are the cable guide, the shock absorber and the wire cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same rust-free build gets specified for clean rooms and other controlled environments, where corrosion and shedding matter as much as washdown does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOption B1 (7190000010) adds a reinforced locking and unlocking device you operate from floor level, so you can lock and release the load without reaching up to the balancer. It has to be specified when the balancer is ordered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this capacity the load is a heavy powered tool rather than anything an operator can hold for long, which is the whole reason for hanging it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the tool's actual weight including hoses and fittings. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 44-66 lb (20-30 kg), adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.9 ft (2,100 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRust-free materials throughout, inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium housing with Rilsan treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSF-H1 certified food grade grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 27.78 lb (12.60 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood grade cable guide, shock absorber and wire cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel loop and hook with increased wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the tool needs to reach: 500 mm (7260000466) and 1,000 mm (7260000468), stainless steel, with a 100 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9502RL-9509RL series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9503rl-66-to-88lb-6-9ft\"\u003e9503RL (66-88 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9504-88-to-110lb-6-9ft\"\u003e9504RL (88-110 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9505-110-to-132lb-6-9ft\"\u003e9505RL (110-132 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9506-132-to-154lb-6-9ft\"\u003e9506RL (132-154 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9507-154-to-176lb-6-9ft\"\u003e9507RL (154-176 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9508-176-to-198lb-6-9ft\"\u003e9508RL (176-198 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9509rl-198-to-220lb-6-9ft\"\u003e9509RL (198-220 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the tool to return to a rest position when you let go instead of staying put, that is a retractor rather than a zero-gravity balancer. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/food-industry-balancers\"\u003efood industry range\u003c\/a\u003e covers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot working in a food environment? The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers?pf_m_%3A%3Amy_fields%3A%3Acategory=Standard+Balancers\"\u003estandard zero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e are the same units without the food build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41773931954241,"sku":"9502RL","price":1498.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/FoodGradeToolBalancerTECNA_9502RL-9525RL.jpg?v=1728499156"},{"product_id":"food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9503rl-66-to-88lb-6-9ft","title":"Food Industry Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9503RL (66 to 88 lb, 6.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9503RL is a food-industry zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 66-88 lb, built for washdown areas - food and beverage, dairy, meat and poultry processing, bakery, and anywhere the equipment is cleaned and sanitised as part of the shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 6.9 ft (2,100 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 66-88 lb (30-40 kg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes it the food version is rust-free materials throughout, inside and out. The aluminium housing carries a Rilsan treatment with a low surface roughness that makes it easier to clean down, the cable is stainless steel, and the loop and hook are stainless with added wear resistance. The grease is NSF-H1 food grade, and so are the cable guide, the shock absorber and the wire cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same rust-free build gets specified for clean rooms and other controlled environments, where corrosion and shedding matter as much as washdown does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOption B1 (7190000010) adds a reinforced locking and unlocking device you operate from floor level, so you can lock and release the load without reaching up to the balancer. It has to be specified when the balancer is ordered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this capacity the load is a heavy powered tool rather than anything an operator can hold for long, which is the whole reason for hanging it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the tool's actual weight including hoses and fittings. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 66-88 lb (30-40 kg), adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.9 ft (2,100 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRust-free materials throughout, inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium housing with Rilsan treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSF-H1 certified food grade grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 33.51 lb (15.20 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood grade cable guide, shock absorber and wire cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel loop and hook with increased wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the tool needs to reach: 500 mm (7260000466) and 1,000 mm (7260000468), stainless steel, with a 100 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9502RL-9509RL series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9502rl-44-to-66lb-6-9ft\"\u003e9502RL (44-66 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9504-88-to-110lb-6-9ft\"\u003e9504RL (88-110 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9505-110-to-132lb-6-9ft\"\u003e9505RL (110-132 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9506-132-to-154lb-6-9ft\"\u003e9506RL (132-154 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9507-154-to-176lb-6-9ft\"\u003e9507RL (154-176 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9508-176-to-198lb-6-9ft\"\u003e9508RL (176-198 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9509rl-198-to-220lb-6-9ft\"\u003e9509RL (198-220 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the tool to return to a rest position when you let go instead of staying put, that is a retractor rather than a zero-gravity balancer. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/food-industry-balancers\"\u003efood industry range\u003c\/a\u003e covers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot working in a food environment? The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers?pf_m_%3A%3Amy_fields%3A%3Acategory=Standard+Balancers\"\u003estandard zero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e are the same units without the food build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41773934280769,"sku":"9503RL","price":1593.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/FoodGradeToolBalancerTECNA_9502RL-9525RL_a6d039d2-2dc4-4330-847c-c1211e16be9f.jpg?v=1728499188"},{"product_id":"tool-balancer-tecna-9520-26-5-to-44lb-8-9ft","title":"Food Industry Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9520RL (26.5 to 44 lb, 8.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9520RL is a food-industry zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 26.5-44 lb, built for washdown areas - food and beverage, dairy, meat and poultry processing, bakery, and anywhere the equipment is cleaned and sanitised as part of the shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 8.9 ft (2,700 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 26.5-44 lb (12-20 kg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes it the food version is rust-free materials throughout, inside and out. The aluminium housing carries a Rilsan treatment with a low surface roughness that makes it easier to clean down, the cable is stainless steel, and the loop and hook are stainless with added wear resistance. The grease is NSF-H1 food grade, and so are the cable guide, the shock absorber and the wire cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same rust-free build gets specified for clean rooms and other controlled environments, where corrosion and shedding matter as much as washdown does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOption B1 (7190000010) adds a reinforced locking and unlocking device you operate from floor level, so you can lock and release the load without reaching up to the balancer. It has to be specified when the balancer is ordered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis capacity covers most of the powered hand tools on a food line - larger shears, trimming and dehiding tools, and powered knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the tool's actual weight including hoses and fittings. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 26.5-44 lb (12-20 kg), adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 8.9 ft (2,700 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRust-free materials throughout, inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium housing with Rilsan treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSF-H1 certified food grade grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 28.22 lb (12.80 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood grade cable guide, shock absorber and wire cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel loop and hook with increased wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the tool needs to reach: 500 mm (7260000462) and 1,000 mm (7260000464), stainless steel, with a 100 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9520RL-9525RL series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9521rl-44-to-66lb-8-9ft\"\u003e9521RL (44-66 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9522rl-66-to-88lb-8-9ft\"\u003e9522RL (66-88 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9523rl-88-to-110lb-8-9ft\"\u003e9523RL (88-110 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9524rl-110-to-132lb-8-9ft\"\u003e9524RL (110-132 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9525rl-132-to-154lb-8-9ft\"\u003e9525RL (132-154 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the tool to return to a rest position when you let go instead of staying put, that is a retractor rather than a zero-gravity balancer. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/food-industry-balancers\"\u003efood industry range\u003c\/a\u003e covers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot working in a food environment? The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers?pf_m_%3A%3Amy_fields%3A%3Acategory=Standard+Balancers\"\u003estandard zero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e are the same units without the food build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41774067777601,"sku":"9520RL","price":1508.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/FoodGradeToolBalancerTECNA_9502RL-9525RL_20876b51-1098-4c81-aa85-08eb81afba59.jpg?v=1728501683"},{"product_id":"food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9521rl-44-to-66lb-8-9ft","title":"Food Industry Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9521RL (44 to 66 lb, 8.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9521RL is a food-industry zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 44-66 lb, built for washdown areas - food and beverage, dairy, meat and poultry processing, bakery, and anywhere the equipment is cleaned and sanitised as part of the shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 8.9 ft (2,700 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 44-66 lb (20-30 kg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes it the food version is rust-free materials throughout, inside and out. The aluminium housing carries a Rilsan treatment with a low surface roughness that makes it easier to clean down, the cable is stainless steel, and the loop and hook are stainless with added wear resistance. The grease is NSF-H1 food grade, and so are the cable guide, the shock absorber and the wire cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same rust-free build gets specified for clean rooms and other controlled environments, where corrosion and shedding matter as much as washdown does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOption B1 (7190000010) adds a reinforced locking and unlocking device you operate from floor level, so you can lock and release the load without reaching up to the balancer. It has to be specified when the balancer is ordered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this capacity the load is a heavy powered tool rather than anything an operator can hold for long, which is the whole reason for hanging it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the tool's actual weight including hoses and fittings. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 44-66 lb (20-30 kg), adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 8.9 ft (2,700 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRust-free materials throughout, inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium housing with Rilsan treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSF-H1 certified food grade grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 27.78 lb (12.60 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood grade cable guide, shock absorber and wire cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel loop and hook with increased wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the tool needs to reach: 500 mm (7260000462) and 1,000 mm (7260000464), stainless steel, with a 100 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9520RL-9525RL series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tool-balancer-tecna-9520-26-5-to-44lb-8-9ft\"\u003e9520RL (26.5-44 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9522rl-66-to-88lb-8-9ft\"\u003e9522RL (66-88 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9523rl-88-to-110lb-8-9ft\"\u003e9523RL (88-110 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9524rl-110-to-132lb-8-9ft\"\u003e9524RL (110-132 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9525rl-132-to-154lb-8-9ft\"\u003e9525RL (132-154 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the tool to return to a rest position when you let go instead of staying put, that is a retractor rather than a zero-gravity balancer. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/food-industry-balancers\"\u003efood industry range\u003c\/a\u003e covers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot working in a food environment? The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers?pf_m_%3A%3Amy_fields%3A%3Acategory=Standard+Balancers\"\u003estandard zero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e are the same units without the food build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41774076461121,"sku":"9521RL","price":1546.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/FoodGradeToolBalancerTECNA_9502RL-9525RL.jpg?v=1728499156"},{"product_id":"food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9522rl-66-to-88lb-8-9ft","title":"Food Industry Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9522RL (66 to 88 lb, 8.9ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9522RL is a food-industry zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 66-88 lb, built for washdown areas - food and beverage, dairy, meat and poultry processing, bakery, and anywhere the equipment is cleaned and sanitised as part of the shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 8.9 ft (2,700 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 66-88 lb (30-40 kg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes it the food version is rust-free materials throughout, inside and out. The aluminium housing carries a Rilsan treatment with a low surface roughness that makes it easier to clean down, the cable is stainless steel, and the loop and hook are stainless with added wear resistance. The grease is NSF-H1 food grade, and so are the cable guide, the shock absorber and the wire cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same rust-free build gets specified for clean rooms and other controlled environments, where corrosion and shedding matter as much as washdown does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOption B1 (7190000010) adds a reinforced locking and unlocking device you operate from floor level, so you can lock and release the load without reaching up to the balancer. It has to be specified when the balancer is ordered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this capacity the load is a heavy powered tool rather than anything an operator can hold for long, which is the whole reason for hanging it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the tool's actual weight including hoses and fittings. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 66-88 lb (30-40 kg), adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 8.9 ft (2,700 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRust-free materials throughout, inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium housing with Rilsan treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSF-H1 certified food grade grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 34.83 lb (15.80 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood grade cable guide, shock absorber and wire cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel loop and hook with increased wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the tool needs to reach: 500 mm (7260000462) and 1,000 mm (7260000464), stainless steel, with a 100 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9520RL-9525RL series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tool-balancer-tecna-9520-26-5-to-44lb-8-9ft\"\u003e9520RL (26.5-44 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9521rl-44-to-66lb-8-9ft\"\u003e9521RL (44-66 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9523rl-88-to-110lb-8-9ft\"\u003e9523RL (88-110 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9524rl-110-to-132lb-8-9ft\"\u003e9524RL (110-132 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9525rl-132-to-154lb-8-9ft\"\u003e9525RL (132-154 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the tool to return to a rest position when you let go instead of staying put, that is a retractor rather than a zero-gravity balancer. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/food-industry-balancers\"\u003efood industry range\u003c\/a\u003e covers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot working in a food environment? The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers?pf_m_%3A%3Amy_fields%3A%3Acategory=Standard+Balancers\"\u003estandard zero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e are the same units without the food build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41774089601089,"sku":"9522RL","price":1625.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/FoodGradeToolBalancerTECNA_9502RL-9525RL_a6d039d2-2dc4-4330-847c-c1211e16be9f.jpg?v=1728499188"},{"product_id":"food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9366rl-77-to-99lb-6-6ft","title":"Food Industry Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9366RL (77 to 99 lb, 6.6ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9366RL is a food-industry zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 77-99 lb, built for washdown areas - food and beverage, dairy, meat and poultry processing, bakery, and anywhere the equipment is cleaned and sanitised as part of the shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 6.6 ft (2,000 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 77-99 lb (35-45 kg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes it the food version is rust-free materials throughout, inside and out. The aluminium housing carries a Rilsan treatment with a low surface roughness that makes it easier to clean down, the cable is stainless steel, and the loop and hook are stainless with added wear resistance. The grease is NSF-H1 food grade, and so are the cable guide, the shock absorber and the wire cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same rust-free build gets specified for clean rooms and other controlled environments, where corrosion and shedding matter as much as washdown does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also has a centrifugal speed limiter. If the drum ever turns faster than the safe limit - a load coming unhooked, a cable letting go - the limiter locks the drum. If it ever trips, take the balancer out of service and have it inspected before using it again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOption B1 (7190000010) adds a reinforced locking and unlocking device you operate from floor level, so you can lock and release the load without reaching up to the balancer. It has to be specified when the balancer is ordered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this capacity the load is a heavy powered tool rather than anything an operator can hold for long, which is the whole reason for hanging it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the tool's actual weight including hoses and fittings. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 77-99 lb (35-45 kg), adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.6 ft (2,000 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRust-free materials throughout, inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium housing with Rilsan treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSF-H1 certified food grade grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 26.92 lb (12.21 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood grade cable guide, shock absorber and wire cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel loop and hook with increased wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentrifugal speed limiter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the tool needs to reach: 500 mm (7260000462) and 1,000 mm (7260000464), stainless steel, with a 100 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9361RL-9369RL series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9361rl-22-to-33lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9361RL (22-33 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9362rl-33-to-44lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9362RL (33-44 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9363rl-44-to-55lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9363RL (44-55 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9364rl-55-to-66lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9364RL (55-66 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9365rl-66-to-77lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9365RL (66-77 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9367rl-99-to-121lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9367RL (99-121 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9368rl-121-to-143lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9368RL (121-143 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9369rl-143-to-165lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9369RL (143-165 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the tool to return to a rest position when you let go instead of staying put, that is a retractor rather than a zero-gravity balancer. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/food-industry-balancers\"\u003efood industry range\u003c\/a\u003e covers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot working in a food environment? The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers?pf_m_%3A%3Amy_fields%3A%3Acategory=Standard+Balancers\"\u003estandard zero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e are the same units without the food build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41775572582465,"sku":"9366RL","price":1318.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/FoodGradeToolBalancer_TECNA_9361RL-9369RL_e1633bab-805b-4d2f-8e76-a013607d984d.jpg?v=1728569757"},{"product_id":"food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9365rl-66-to-77lb-6-6ft","title":"Food Industry Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9365RL (66 to 77 lb, 6.6ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9365RL is a food-industry zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 66-77 lb, built for washdown areas - food and beverage, dairy, meat and poultry processing, bakery, and anywhere the equipment is cleaned and sanitised as part of the shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 6.6 ft (2,000 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 66-77 lb (30-35 kg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes it the food version is rust-free materials throughout, inside and out. The aluminium housing carries a Rilsan treatment with a low surface roughness that makes it easier to clean down, the cable is stainless steel, and the loop and hook are stainless with added wear resistance. The grease is NSF-H1 food grade, and so are the cable guide, the shock absorber and the wire cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same rust-free build gets specified for clean rooms and other controlled environments, where corrosion and shedding matter as much as washdown does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also has a centrifugal speed limiter. If the drum ever turns faster than the safe limit - a load coming unhooked, a cable letting go - the limiter locks the drum. If it ever trips, take the balancer out of service and have it inspected before using it again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOption B1 (7190000010) adds a reinforced locking and unlocking device you operate from floor level, so you can lock and release the load without reaching up to the balancer. It has to be specified when the balancer is ordered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this capacity the load is a heavy powered tool rather than anything an operator can hold for long, which is the whole reason for hanging it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the tool's actual weight including hoses and fittings. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 66-77 lb (30-35 kg), adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.6 ft (2,000 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRust-free materials throughout, inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium housing with Rilsan treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSF-H1 certified food grade grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 24.96 lb (11.32 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood grade cable guide, shock absorber and wire cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel loop and hook with increased wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentrifugal speed limiter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the tool needs to reach: 500 mm (7260000462) and 1,000 mm (7260000464), stainless steel, with a 100 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9361RL-9369RL series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9361rl-22-to-33lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9361RL (22-33 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9362rl-33-to-44lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9362RL (33-44 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9363rl-44-to-55lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9363RL (44-55 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9364rl-55-to-66lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9364RL (55-66 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9366rl-77-to-99lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9366RL (77-99 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9367rl-99-to-121lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9367RL (99-121 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9368rl-121-to-143lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9368RL (121-143 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9369rl-143-to-165lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9369RL (143-165 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the tool to return to a rest position when you let go instead of staying put, that is a retractor rather than a zero-gravity balancer. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/food-industry-balancers\"\u003efood industry range\u003c\/a\u003e covers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot working in a food environment? The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers?pf_m_%3A%3Amy_fields%3A%3Acategory=Standard+Balancers\"\u003estandard zero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e are the same units without the food build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41775572811841,"sku":"9365RL","price":1203.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/FoodGradeToolBalancer_TECNA_9361RL-9369RL_39d89a5e-0d19-4f19-97ad-911484e3c805.jpg?v=1728569737"},{"product_id":"food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9364rl-55-to-66lb-6-6ft","title":"Food Industry Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9364RL (55 to 66 lb, 6.6ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9364RL is a food-industry zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 55-66 lb, built for washdown areas - food and beverage, dairy, meat and poultry processing, bakery, and anywhere the equipment is cleaned and sanitised as part of the shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 6.6 ft (2,000 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 55-66 lb (25-30 kg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes it the food version is rust-free materials throughout, inside and out. The aluminium housing carries a Rilsan treatment with a low surface roughness that makes it easier to clean down, the cable is stainless steel, and the loop and hook are stainless with added wear resistance. The grease is NSF-H1 food grade, and so are the cable guide, the shock absorber and the wire cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same rust-free build gets specified for clean rooms and other controlled environments, where corrosion and shedding matter as much as washdown does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also has a centrifugal speed limiter. If the drum ever turns faster than the safe limit - a load coming unhooked, a cable letting go - the limiter locks the drum. If it ever trips, take the balancer out of service and have it inspected before using it again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOption B1 (7190000010) adds a reinforced locking and unlocking device you operate from floor level, so you can lock and release the load without reaching up to the balancer. It has to be specified when the balancer is ordered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this capacity the load is a heavy powered tool rather than anything an operator can hold for long, which is the whole reason for hanging it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the tool's actual weight including hoses and fittings. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 55-66 lb (25-30 kg), adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.6 ft (2,000 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRust-free materials throughout, inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium housing with Rilsan treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSF-H1 certified food grade grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 24.96 lb (11.32 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood grade cable guide, shock absorber and wire cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel loop and hook with increased wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentrifugal speed limiter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the tool needs to reach: 500 mm (7260000462) and 1,000 mm (7260000464), stainless steel, with a 100 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9361RL-9369RL series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9361rl-22-to-33lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9361RL (22-33 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9362rl-33-to-44lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9362RL (33-44 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9363rl-44-to-55lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9363RL (44-55 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9365rl-66-to-77lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9365RL (66-77 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9366rl-77-to-99lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9366RL (77-99 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9367rl-99-to-121lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9367RL (99-121 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9368rl-121-to-143lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9368RL (121-143 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9369rl-143-to-165lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9369RL (143-165 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the tool to return to a rest position when you let go instead of staying put, that is a retractor rather than a zero-gravity balancer. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/food-industry-balancers\"\u003efood industry range\u003c\/a\u003e covers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot working in a food environment? The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers?pf_m_%3A%3Amy_fields%3A%3Acategory=Standard+Balancers\"\u003estandard zero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e are the same units without the food build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41775572942913,"sku":"9364RL","price":1121.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/FoodGradeToolBalancer_TECNA_9361RL-9369RL_ea960156-6470-4d65-8747-e71e72daed54.jpg?v=1728569716"},{"product_id":"food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9363rl-44-to-55lb-6-6ft","title":"Food Industry Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer TECNA 9363RL (44 to 55 lb, 6.6ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TECNA 9363RL is a food-industry zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 44-55 lb, built for washdown areas - food and beverage, dairy, meat and poultry processing, bakery, and anywhere the equipment is cleaned and sanitised as part of the shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-gravity means the load stays wherever you leave it instead of returning to a rest position - let go at mid-height and the tool simply hangs there, weightless to the operator. Cable travel is 6.6 ft (2,000 mm) and capacity is adjustable across 44-55 lb (20-25 kg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes it the food version is rust-free materials throughout, inside and out. The aluminium housing carries a Rilsan treatment with a low surface roughness that makes it easier to clean down, the cable is stainless steel, and the loop and hook are stainless with added wear resistance. The grease is NSF-H1 food grade, and so are the cable guide, the shock absorber and the wire cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same rust-free build gets specified for clean rooms and other controlled environments, where corrosion and shedding matter as much as washdown does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a manual lock: turn the knob to the locked position to stop the drum, and back for normal working. Only operate the lock with the load hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also has a centrifugal speed limiter. If the drum ever turns faster than the safe limit - a load coming unhooked, a cable letting go - the limiter locks the drum. If it ever trips, take the balancer out of service and have it inspected before using it again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOption B1 (7190000010) adds a reinforced locking and unlocking device you operate from floor level, so you can lock and release the load without reaching up to the balancer. It has to be specified when the balancer is ordered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis capacity covers most of the powered hand tools on a food line - larger shears, trimming and dehiding tools, and powered knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize it on the tool's actual weight including hoses and fittings. Electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools all suspend the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 44-55 lb (20-25 kg), adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable travel: 6.6 ft (2,000 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRust-free materials throughout, inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium housing with Rilsan treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSF-H1 certified food grade grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient temperature: 41 to 140 F (5 to 60 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit weight: 23.10 lb (10.48 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood grade cable guide, shock absorber and wire cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel loop and hook with increased wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual lock to hold the load at any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety device against load dropping due to spring breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentrifugal speed limiter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable stroke limiting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert spring drum assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension cables are available if the balancer has to hang higher than the tool needs to reach: 500 mm (7260000462) and 1,000 mm (7260000464), stainless steel, with a 100 mm carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure you hang it from has to be stronger than five times the balancer weight plus the maximum load - and if several balancers share one structure, five times the total of all of them, each on its own independent connection point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, to DIN 15112. Breaking load is guaranteed at a minimum of five times the declared maximum load on every sensitive part. Every production lot is sample-tested too: a static test at 1.25 times the maximum rated load held for ten minutes at full stroke, and a dynamic test at 1.1 times maximum load run for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther capacities in the 9361RL-9369RL series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9361rl-22-to-33lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9361RL (22-33 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9362rl-33-to-44lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9362RL (33-44 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9364rl-55-to-66lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9364RL (55-66 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9365rl-66-to-77lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9365RL (66-77 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9366rl-77-to-99lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9366RL (77-99 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9367rl-99-to-121lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9367RL (99-121 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9368rl-121-to-143lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9368RL (121-143 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/food-industry-tool-balancer-tecna-9369rl-143-to-165lb-6-6ft\"\u003e9369RL (143-165 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the tool to return to a rest position when you let go instead of staying put, that is a retractor rather than a zero-gravity balancer. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/food-industry-balancers\"\u003efood industry range\u003c\/a\u003e covers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot working in a food environment? The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zero-gravity-balancers?pf_m_%3A%3Amy_fields%3A%3Acategory=Standard+Balancers\"\u003estandard zero-gravity balancers\u003c\/a\u003e are the same units without the food build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41775573172289,"sku":"9363RL","price":1094.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8374\/3809\/files\/FoodGradeToolBalancer_TECNA_9361RL-9369RL_84bef153-42dd-40da-a205-e507e7ad2a56.jpg?v=1728569702"}],"url":"https:\/\/toolbalancersusa.com\/collections\/40-1-to-80-lb-18-2-to-36-6-kg.oembed?page=2","provider":"www.toolbalancersusa.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}