Reliable tool support for harsh industrial environments
Aero-Motive® balancers and retractors make tools almost weightless in the operator's hands — for more safety, better ergonomics and higher productivity. Designed and manufactured for 85 years.
Start with your application
Not sure which product type you need? See what each type does, which series fit and which duty class covers your tool weight.
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Filter every balancer, retractor and reel by load range, duty class and cable travel — add the models to your inquiry and receive a quote from Aero-Motive®.
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Manuals, spec sheets, spare parts and service for Aero-Motive® products already in use.
Go to Technical SupportWhich series carries your tool?
Start with the total weight of the tool — including hoses, cables and fluids. Choose a series whose range places that weight around the middle of its capacity: that is where a balancer or retractor works best.
What do you need to move?
Five product types, each built for a different task. Every series shows its load range, duty class and number of models — open one to compare models and add them to your inquiry.
Balancers
Takes the weight off the tool — it hovers where you leave it.
Positioners
Move it by hand — it stays where you put it.
Retractors
Pulls the tool back up the moment you let go.
Static Discharge Reels
Grounds equipment in hazardous areas with a retractable cable and clamp.
Torque Reels
Suspends pendant controls and locks them at any height.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the questions we hear most often — from choosing the right duty class to installation and service.
More in Technical SupportWhat is the difference between a balancer, a retractor and a positioner?
Balancers create a zero-gravity effect: the tool feels weightless anywhere along the cable travel and stays where you leave it. Retractors pull the tool back up as soon as you let go, so you hold it down while working and it returns to the top position afterwards. Positioners use a friction brake: you move the tool by hand and it stays put without any spring tension.
What do the letters at the end of a model name mean (L, R, RL, S)?
L, R and RL stand for a ratchet lock: the unit can hold the tool at any height along the cable travel (for example BF → BFL, EB → EBR, AB → ABRL).
S depends on the series. In the EB series it stands for a short cable of 1.5 m (for example 60EBS) – every EB balancer already comes with an automatic safety lock. In the F series, FLS stands for the version with automatic safety lock. EBSR combines the short cable with a ratchet lock.
What do Light, Standard and Heavy Industrial Duty mean?
The duty class describes the environment and cycle rate a unit is built for, not only the weight it carries. Light Duty units have plastic housings and suit low-cycle assembly work. Standard Duty units use sheet-metal or aluminium housings for general assembly lines. Heavy Duty units are built for high cycle rates, harsh environments and the heaviest tools, and ship with the full safety set. Pick the duty class first, then the load range.
How do I choose the right load capacity?
Weigh the complete tool as it hangs: the tool itself plus hose, cable, fittings and any attachments. Then choose a model whose load range contains that weight, ideally towards the middle of the range so the spring tension can be fine-tuned in both directions. If the weight sits at the edge of two ranges, the higher-capacity model is usually the better choice.
How do I request a quote?
Add the products you are interested in to your inquiry list from any product table, choose add-ons and quantities, and leave a note per item if you have questions or need a modification. Then send the inquiry or export it as a PDF. Our team will get back to you with a quote and answers to your questions.
Where do I find spec sheets, manuals and maintenance information?
All documents are collected on the Technical Support page – search by model or series and download what you need. If a document is missing, contact us and we will send it to you.
Weightless work — proven for 85 years
For 85 years Aero-Motive® has designed and manufactured tool support products for harsh industrial environments. Balancers, retractors and positioners make tools almost weightless in the operator's hands — so your team can perform at its best without sacrificing safety.
The right unit for every workstation
Select models, add-ons and quantities and send the inquiry — the Aero-Motive® team replies with a quote and answers to any questions.
Browse productsMore safety for your team
Heavy loads are moved easily and safely, and tools are always secured against falling.
Better ergonomics
Workstations with Aero-Motive® products protect backs and joints. Ergonomic working prevents long-term health consequences and absences.
Higher efficiency & productivity
Fatigue-free lifting raises productivity and quality of work. Production errors are avoided and employees can concentrate fully on their tasks.
Lasting value
Manufactured to the highest quality guidelines and built for a long service life — sustainable helpers at work.
Built for the harshest industrial environments
Every Aero-Motive® unit is designed and manufactured with a long service life in mind: external tension adjustment, automatic safety locks on selected series and a safety chain or cable as secondary support. From general factory-floor assembly and automotive body shops to food & beverage, medical and heavy-equipment manufacturing — the right solution for the right application.
Resources for continued performance
Own an Aero-Motive® product? Our technical documentation and support services keep your units as effective as the day they were installed.
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Whether you need a single balancer for a home workshop or a custom solution for a global manufacturing facility, our engineers are ready to help.
Browse Products & Get QuoteCustomized Solutions for your applications
We offer you the option of customizing our products to meet your individual requirements. This includes, for example, a different housing color and labeling according to your specifications.
Contact us and we will discuss your modification request with you.