Counterbalancing Springs | McMaster-Carr

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25 lb. to 49.9 lb.

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100 lb. to 199.9 lb.

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1 lb. to 4.99 lb.

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1.75 lb. to 3.30 lb.

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Power Transmission

Strip Springs

Wrap around a shaft and extend to pull objects in a linear direction

Rotor Springs

Wind to store power, then release to create rotary motion—similar to winding a wristwatch

Constant-Force Retractors

Constant-Force Retractors

Attach an object and the spring controls tension as the object is slowly pulled out and back

Material Handling

Tool Balancers

Minimize user fatigue by suspending tools to offset their weight

Tool Retractors

Tool Retractors

Hang tools and pull them down as needed; let go, and the cable pulls them up and out of the way

Hoists

Lift and position heavy loads using manual, electric, or air power

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