In many manufacturing facilities, plants, and other industrial settings, lifting tools and other heavy objects is a daily task. Thus, to make this repetitive job easier and more convenient, various types of devices are used. Some examples of these devices are tool balancers or tool retractors. Tool balancers and tool retractors are both specialized pieces of equipment designed to maximize workspace efficiency. Tool balancers utilize load capacity as well as spring tension along a cable to suspend tools in predetermined locations. Conversely, tool retractors draw back tools to a predetermined position once they're done being used, often away from the workspace. The instrument is usually connected to a cable that's wound in on a spring-loaded coil for maximum retraction power. There are many similarities between these two devices, but there are also some important differences. In this article, we will take a closer look at these differences to help you...