Load balancer applications
Start with the task, then select the weight range, travel and functions suited to the workstation. Each guide explains the checks, illustrates relevant constructions and links to the selector.
Choose your application
Positioners — height positioning
Keep a suspended power supply, scanner or equipment at the required height with an adjustable brake.
Assembly and screwdriving
Keep screwdrivers, riveting tools and assembly equipment within reach during repeated operations.
Pneumatic tools
Support and supply compressed air to screwdrivers, impact tools and pneumatic assembly equipment.
Heavy tools and welding
Support a welding gun, assembly fixture or industrial tool as it moves around the workstation.
Food processing
Support cutting, preparation and packaging tools while accounting for workstation hygiene.
Electronics and ESD
At workstations handling components sensitive to electrostatic discharge, tool suspension is part of the overall setup.
ATEX atmospheres
Select tool suspension from your area requirements and the marking of the complete reference.
Outdoor work and charging
Support tools and suspended components at workstations exposed to outdoor conditions.
Understand the suspension behaviour
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| Type | When released | Operating principle | Typical application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retractor | Returns the tool to its resting position | Return force increases over the stroke | Light tool picked up and returned during each cycle |
| Zero-gravity balancer | The tool remains in its working area after load adjustment | Weight compensation with a substantially constant force | Tool guided throughout the operation |
| Positioner | Holds the equipment at the chosen height with a brake | The brake holds the load; the spring retracts the cable | Power supply, scanner or equipment with varying weight |
The adjustment and load range of the selected version must be respected.
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| Pneumatic tools | Electric tools | Hydraulic tools | Other applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screwdrivers and screwdriving tools | Welding guns | Riveting tools | Electric vehicle charging cables |
| Drills, grinders and sanders | Screwdrivers and drills | Clinching tools | Fuel dispensing nozzles |
| Staplers and nailers | Riveting tools and staplers | Hydraulic wrenches | Meat cutting and processing |
| Marking and strapping tools | Saws and strapping tools | — | Cable guidance, robotics and logistics |
Application examples: total weight, movements and environment determine the appropriate suspension.
Plan your workstation with GEDO
For a precise selection, provide GEDO with the complete suspended weight, required travel, environment and mounting constraints.