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Equip your workforce with Aero-Motive® tool supports for a safer and more efficient industrial environment — five product types, three duty classes and the features that set them apart.
Five product types, one goal
Learn more about the different product categories and their applications.
Balancers
Takes the weight off the tool — it hovers where you leave it.
Our balancers create a Zero Gravity effect for load across the cable’s range using finely-tuned spring tension and drum design – making attached tools feel weightless and improving operator efficiency and productivity.
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Positioners
Move it by hand — it stays where you put it.
Our positioners with friction brakes allow easy height adjustment of light loads and require no extra force to maintain position. Depending on the adjustment of the friction brake, the tool can be moved downward with very little effort. However, to move the tool upward, the full weight of the object must be lifted.
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Retractors
Pulls the tool back up the moment you let go.
Our retractors retract a tool or load when no force is applied. Constant downward force is needed in order to keep the suspended tool or load in position. The torque output of the rewind spring increases as the cable is pulled out of the unit, retracting the suspended tool/load to the uppermost adjusted position when released.
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Static Discharge Reels
Grounds equipment in hazardous areas with a retractable cable and clamp.
Our static discharge reels provide a ground path for eliminating static build-up by means of cable and ground clamp. Adjustable light constant tension on the cable is provided by the Main Power Spring which in turn provides means for Automatic Cable Retrieval. Units are also equipped with a Ratchet Lock for easy cable positioning with automatic retraction on a light pull.
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Torque Reels
Suspends pendant controls and locks them at any height.
Our torque reels suspend and position equipment up to 15 lb with a 15' [4.6 M] cable travel. A lock mechanism permits the operator to stop the pendant at a desired height, while a slight pull on the cable releases the lock and will retract the pendant to the upper suspended position.
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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 Light, Standard and Heavy duty mean
The duty class describes the application a series is built for — the tools it carries, how hard it is used and the environment it works in. That is why a compact retractor can still be heavy duty.
For small assembly tools and light loads from about 0.5 kg up to 11 kg. Compact units, mostly with plastic housings — a cost-effective way to keep light tools in reach and protect them from drops.
For common assembly tools in general assembly processes, from about 0.4 kg up to 27 kg. Aluminium or sheet-metal housings, many series with ratchet-lock and safety-lock variants.
For heavy industrial tools and the harshest environments — loads up to 136 kg, or units exposed to impacts on assembly rails. Robust housings; the heavy-duty balancers come with spring-fracture safeguard, manual lock and fall protection.
Setting up Aero-Motive® tool support
Stationary mounting
For maximum operator efficiency and unit life, mount tool support products directly over the workspace with the cable perpendicular to the floor when in use. Not doing so may cause fatigue and lead to excessive wear on the cable and drum.
Trolley & runway mounting
For applications that require continuous movement of tools, a system of trolleys and runways is used, and the tool support product must be properly mounted to a trolley using an upper mount.
Secondary support
A safety chain or cable attached as secondary support keeps the unit secured should its primary suspension fail.
Active cable travel
The cable available to be pulled out and retracted into the unit. It is used to place the load within the ergonomic zone.
Overhang cable
Any additional length of cable attached to or part of the active cable travel that is not retracted into the unit. Used with high ceilings to position loads properly within the ergonomic zone.
Load
The total system weight to consider when selecting a balancer or retractor: the tool, the cable or hose and fluids, plus any additional attachments.
Features & benefits
Aero-Motive® products are defined by a series of features that ensure the highest standards of industrial utility and ergonomic design.
Design features
Tension can be adjusted easily to match the weight of the load while controlling the retraction speed.
Cable and spring cassettes can be replaced easily while the balancer is still in service.
A special cam design locks the cable at the desired position; a simple tug on the cable unlocks the ratchet. The ratchet is always on by design.
Same as ratchet lock “ON”, but the ratchet function can be engaged or disengaged manually. In “OFF” mode the ratchet is disabled.
The drum is coated with WearGuard™ epoxy to extend cable and drum life in harsh environments.
A plug-and-play feature allows the cable to be replaced while the balancer is still in service.
Designed to extend cable life as cables are pulled at different angles for different tasks. The best cable guides use roller guides to eliminate friction between cable and guide.
Safety features
An internal mechanism that prevents a load from falling if the unit loses tension or a power spring breaks.
Allows quick and safe tool or load changeover without the risk of cable fly-back.
The manual lock is engaged or disengaged by a cam/lever arm, operated from a conveniently placed floor-level handle.
An added safety feature that eliminates cable fly-back caused by cable failure or accidental tool detachment.
Power springs are contained in cassettes for easy and safe handling.
Automatically prevents damage to the power spring in the event of reverse winding.
External tension adjustment
Each series uses one of these systems to set the spring tension to the weight of the load. The series page shows the system that applies to it.
Ergo knob
A spring-loaded knob with a positive manual ratchet. To add tension, turn the ergo knob clockwise or towards “+” until the desired tension is reached. To remove tension, pull and turn the knob counterclockwise one ratchet at a time.
Ergo knob and push cam
A spring-loaded knob with a spring-loaded ratchet cam. To add tension, turn the ergo knob clockwise or towards “+” until the desired tension is reached. To remove tension, hold the knob while pushing the cam — the knob turns counterclockwise one ratchet at a time.
Hex cam and lock lever
The cam locks in place at the desired position by means of a lock lever. To add tension, insert a hex key into the cam and turn it clockwise or towards “+”. Do not release the hex key until the cam is locked in place by the lock lever.
Worm gear vertical
Adds or removes tension easily, also for the heaviest loads, using nut runner tools. Add tension by turning the bolt clockwise or towards “+”; remove tension by turning it counterclockwise or towards “–”.
Shaft and spring friction clutch
Locks the main shaft by pressure spread evenly around its circumference. Add tension by turning the main shaft counterclockwise or towards “+”. To remove tension, hold the shaft with a manual key and press the spring clutch lever to let it rotate.
Shaft and push cam
Add tension by turning the main shaft counterclockwise or towards “+” until the desired tension is reached. To remove tension, hold the shaft with a manual key and push the cam lever so the shaft can rotate towards “–”.
Friction brake
Builds friction instead of tension as the cable is pulled out. Adjust with a flat screwdriver or a coin: turn the shaft towards “+” to add friction or towards “–” to remove it.
What the letters in a model name mean
Letters added to a series name stand for a version, a cable assembly or a mounting option — for example EBS = EB with a short cable of 1.5 m.
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.
Ready to optimize your workspace?
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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.
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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.