Tool Balancers | McMaster-Carr

	Maximum Capacity Maximum Capacity

Less than 25 lbs.

25 to 49.9 lbs.

50 to 99.9 lbs.

100 to 199.9 lbs.

200 lbs. or greater

	Minimum Capacity Minimum Capacity

Less than 10 lbs.

10 to 24.9 lbs.

25 to 49.9 lbs.

50 to 99.9 lbs.

100 lbs. or greater

	Cable Travel Cable Travel

Less than 5 ft.

10 ft. or greater

	Weight Weight

Less than 5 lbs.

10 to 19.9 lbs.

20 to 49.9 lbs.

50 lbs. or greater

	Cable Tension Adjustability Cable Tension Adjustability

	With Cable Lock With Cable Lock

	Mount Type Mount Type


Hanging	Bolt On

Press Fit	Slide In

	Retraction Method Retraction Method

	Housing Material Housing Material

Stainless Steel

	Cable Material Cable Material

Stainless Steel

	Hanger Type Hanger Type

Swiveling Snap-Style Clip

Swiveling Screw-Lock Clip

	Reel Type Reel Type

	Cable Diameter Cable Diameter

	Housing Width Housing Width

	Tool Attachment Type Tool Attachment Type

Spring-Latch
Clip

Screw-
Locking Clip

	Height When Retracted Height When Retracted

	Cable Finish Cable Finish

	Housing Depth Housing Depth

	Hanger Opening Size Hanger Opening Size

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Maximum Load Capacity Maximum Load Capacity

	Mounting Location Mounting Location

	Maximum Projection Maximum Projection

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Lifting and Pulling

Counterbalancers

A spring controls the tension.

Air-Controlled Counterbalancers

Cable tension is controlled by an air regulator for precise, constant tool positioning.

Counterbalancers with Air Hose

Support the weight of your tool with air hose instead of a separate cable.

Automatic-Return Hanging Retractors

Let go of your tool and the cable pulls it back up.

Manual-Return Hanging Retractors

Lift your tool until the cable retracts into the housing.

Bolt-Mount Retractors

Housings have predrilled holes for mounting.

Bolt-Mount Retractors with Stem

Drill through the stem to mount.

Shaft-Mount Retractors

Shaft-Mount Retractors

Secure to a square arbor.

Portable Retractors

Attach to your belt or belt loop.

Support Arms

Support Arms

Suspend tools to keep them out of the way but still within reach.

Multi-Position Support Arms

Multiple joints allow up/down and in/out movement in addition to 360° rotation. These arms are often used to hold exhaust hose in place.

Counterbalancing Positioning Arms

Counterbalancing Positioning Arms

Counterbalancing Positioning Arms

Reduce hand fatigue in continuous fastening and grinding applications. Arms are counterbalanced to support the full weight of the tool as well as absorb torque.

Constant-Force Retractors

Constant-Force Retractors

For controlled extension and retraction, these retractors provide the same amount of force no matter how far you extend them. The flexible attachment cable allows a wider range of movement than standard constant-force springs.

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