Balancers for food-processing workstations
Applications
Support cutting, preparation and packaging tools while accounting for workstation hygiene. Food-industry versions use specific materials and construction details that must be checked for each unit.
Describe cleaning and material requirements
Specify cleaning products, frequency and exposed parts. Housing, cable and hook materials, along with lubricants, are part of the selection. A Food or Rust-free designation alone does not define the complete cleaning procedure.
Select load range and travel
Include the tool, couplings and all suspended components. Measure travel between the pickup point and working positions. The suspension must allow access to the work area within the specified cable travel.
Adapt the suspension to the task
Small retractors and load-compensating balancers provide different movements. For heavier tools, consider floor-level locking where available. Check attachment points and access for maintenance.
Materials, movements and workstation cleaning
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| Component | IL retractors | RL balancers |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Hard-anodised aluminium | Aluminium with Rilsan treatment and low surface roughness |
| External parts | Rust-resistant materials and stainless steel | Rust-resistant materials and stainless steel |
| Internal parts | — | Rust-resistant materials and stainless steel |
| Cable | Stainless steel cable assembly | Stainless steel cable assembly |
| Lubrication | NSF H1 food-grade grease | NSF H1 food-grade grease |
| Cable guide, buffer and cable cover | Components suitable for food contact | Components suitable for food contact |
Check the version together with the cleaning method. “—” means the information is not detailed in this overview.
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| Series | Type | Capacity | Stroke |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9310IL–9313IL | Retractor | 0.2–3 kg | 1 600 mm |
| 9320IL–9323IL | Retractor | 1–8 kg | 2 000 mm |
| 9336LIL–9340IL | Retractor | 0.5–14 kg | 2 500 mm |
| 9346LIL–9350IL | Retractor with STOP device | 0.5–14 kg | 2 500 mm |
| 9354RL–9359RL | Zero-gravity balancer | 4–25 kg | 2 000 mm |
| 9361RL–9369RL | Zero-gravity balancer | 10–75 kg | 2 000 mm |
| 9502RL–9525RL | Zero-gravity balancer | 12–100 kg | 2 100 / 2 700 mm |
| 9401RL–9456RL | Zero-gravity balancer | 15–180 kg | 2 500 / 3 000 mm |
The ranges cover several references. Check the exact capacity, stroke and configuration on the selected product page.
References illustrating different designs
These examples cover different capacities and movement behaviours. Enter your load and travel in the selector before choosing a configuration.
Questions to help you choose
Are Rust-free and cleanroom requirements equivalent?
Corrosion resistance, cleaning and cleanliness requirements must be specified separately. Describe your process and workstation requirements.
How can GEDO help select a version?
Provide weight, travel, cleaning method and mounting constraints. GEDO can help compare documented versions for the task.
Prepare your project with GEDO
Save the relevant references and configurations in your selection to prepare a quotation request.