The Kromer 8261-03 (legacy number 7261-03) is a zero-gravity tool balancer for tools weighing 441-496 lb - for example press tooling, handling frames or heavy assembly fixtures - and works equally with any other tool or fixture in that weight range. Constant retraction force means the tool floats weightless and stays exactly where the operator leaves it across the full 4.9 ft of cable travel, rather than being pulled back to a start position.

The 8261 is the heaviest balancer Kromer builds, reaching 661 lb. Chill-cast aluminium body, closed ball bearings on both sides, encapsulated suspension spring, patented freewheel against overrotation and a cable extension limit stop against cable overload. Cable travel is achieved with a deflection pulley, which is why reach is 4.9 ft rather than the longer travel of the lighter frames.

Specifications:

• Capacity: 441-496 lb (200.0-225.0 kg), infinitely adjustable
• Cable travel: 4.9 ft (1,500 mm)
• Unit weight: 95.9 lb (43.5 kg)
• Kromer item no. 8261 0000 03
• High-strength steel cable
• Infinitely variable load setting via endless screw
• Cable travel achieved with a deflection pulley
• Freely rotating and swivelling safety hook for suspension, adjustable
• Housing and housing cover of high-strength chill-cast aluminium
• Cable drum of high-strength chill-cast aluminium
• Closed ball bearings on both sides
• High-strength, encapsulated special suspension spring
• Infinitely adjustable cable stop buffer
• Cable wedge allows infinite adjustment of cable length
• Screw-type spring hook for load suspension
• Patented freewheel protects against overrotation when the spring is released

Safety:

• Closed unit; rigid, impact-resistant design
• Suspension via safety hook (freely rotating and swivelling)
• Includes safety expansion chain as fall protection
• Integrated mechanism for locking the cable drum
• Patented freewheel protects against overrotation when the spring is released
• Spring fracture safeguard standard
• Cable overload protection via cable extension limit stop
• Includes ferrule for securing the cable end
• GS-certified

Use only within the load range shown on the rating plate. Not for use as a crane or hoist.

Made in Germany by Kromer (Gottenheim), a manufacturer certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. CE and DIN 15112 compliant.

Lighter tool? 7261-02 (386-441 lb). Heavier? 7261-04 (496-551 lb). Washdown or food-industry line? See the rust-free Kromer balancers. Browse all zero-gravity balancers. Supported in the USA by Tool Balancers USA.