Balancers for outdoor workstations
Applications
Support tools and suspended components at workstations exposed to outdoor conditions. Temperature, moisture and corrosion requirements complement load and travel selection.
Describe actual operating conditions
Specify whether the installation is sheltered or exposed, temperatures, moisture and substances present. Check the version’s operating limits, exterior materials and maintenance conditions. An indoor workshop configuration cannot be assumed suitable for this exposure.
Measure travel and mounting height
Include tool weight, couplings and supported components. Record parked and working positions and the mounting height. Keep the cable within its specified operating range throughout the movement.
Review charging-cable applications
Supporting a charging cable requires its mobile weight, geometry and intended routing. Cable-management solutions and kits must be specified for the complete installation. Provide these details to GEDO for a dedicated review.
Materials suited to workstation exposure
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| Component | OD retractors | OD balancers |
|---|---|---|
| Material test temperatures | −40 °C / +60 °C | −40 °C / +60 °C |
| Housing | Aluminium with powder coating resistant to oxidation and chemical attack | Aluminium with powder coating resistant to oxidation and chemical attack |
| External materials | Rust-resistant materials and stainless steel | Rust-resistant materials and stainless steel |
| Internal materials | — | Rust-resistant materials and stainless steel |
| Cable | Synthetic fibre and stainless steel components | Stainless steel cable assembly |
| Catalogue ranges | 0.2–14 kg; strokes 1.600–2.500 mm | 4–180 kg; strokes 2.000–3.000 mm |
The stated temperatures concern material tests, not a guaranteed operating range for every installation. Specify exposure, substances present and maintenance conditions.
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
Does Outdoor cover every external exposure?
Check operating limits and the model’s configuration for actual exposure. Describe corrosive substances and any unusual conditions.
Can the Outdoor selection be used for a charging cable?
It helps compare versions. Charging-cable sizing also requires mobile weight, routing and review of the complete installation.
Prepare your project with GEDO
Save the relevant references and configurations in your selection to prepare a quotation request.