Kromer balancers

Balancers · GEDO selection

Balancers, retractors, positioners and hose versions: Kromer ranges support different ways of working. First choose how the tool should behave, then select load and stroke.

Operator at an industrial site equipped with Kromer suspension systems
Operator at an industrial site equipped with Kromer suspension systems

The brand and its applications

The Kromer range distinguishes a retractor, which returns the tool towards its resting position, from a balancer intended to offset its weight within the working area. Positioners address a holding-position requirement. ATEX, ESD and Rust-free versions are selected separately.

The thirteen Kromer types

Identify a series, then check the exact product page before ordering.

The thirteen Kromer types
Type Function Load Stroke Versions by model
5200 Retractor 0.5–2 kg 2 000 mm Industrial
7200 Retractor 0–2.5 kg 1 600 mm Industrial, Rust-free
7211 / 7212 Retractor 0.5–5.5 kg 2 500 / 1 400 mm Industrial, Rust-free, air hose
7221 / 7222 Retractor 2–14 kg 3 000 mm Industrial, Rust-free, air hose
5250 Positioner with adjustable brake 0.5–7 kg 1 500 mm Industrial
8223 Air-hose balancer 0.4–3 kg 800 mm Air-Hose
8228 Zero-gravity balancer 0.4–6.5 kg 1 600 mm Industrial
8230 / 8231 Zero-gravity balancer 3–21 kg 2 000 mm Industrial, Rust-free; ATEX and ESD on 8230
8235 / 8236 Zero-gravity balancer 15–55 kg 2 000 mm Industrial, Rust-free; ATEX and ESD on 8235
8241 Zero-gravity balancer 12–100 kg 2 000 mm Industrial, Rust-free
8248 Twin-cable balancer 12–100 kg 2 000 mm Industrial
8251 Zero-gravity balancer 15–200 kg 3 000 mm Industrial, Rust-free
8261 Zero-gravity balancer 150–300 kg 1 500 mm Industrial

Current balancers use 82 item numbers; retractors 7200, 7211/7212 and 7221/7222 retain their numbers. Old 72 balancers remain searchable to find their replacements. ATEX, ESD and Rust-free are separate versions selected by the full item number.

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Ranges to compare

Kromer 5200, 7200, 7211 and 7221 retractors

Retractors

To clear the workstation after tool use. Compare return behaviour and stroke for each version.

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Kromer balancer types 8223 to 8261

82 series balancers

To offset tool weight during work, with different capacities and strokes. Check relationships with 72-series versions using the full reference.

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Kromer balancer 8223020001

Pneumatic hose versions

Combined suspension and air supply. Hose dimensions and pressure are part of the selection criteria.

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Kromer 8230 and 8235, ATEX versions

ATEX balancers

For explosive atmospheres, according to the exact marking and selected configuration.

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Kromer balancer 8235010001

Rust-free versions

For workstations with specific material requirements. Check suitability for your cleaning process.

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Kromer 8230 and 8235, ESD versions

ESD versions

For electrostatic discharge control at the workstation, separately from any ATEX requirement.

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Kromer type 5250 positioner

5250 positioners

An adjustable brake holds the load at the selected height.

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Choose for your workstation

For repeated tasks, specify whether the tool should remain within reach or retract after use. Total load includes couplings and the suspended hose. For a cleanroom, provide the required class, cleaning and materials: Rust-free and Cleanroom are not interchangeable designations.

Match the operating principle to the task

Kromer suspension equipment above industrial workstations
Kromer suspension equipment above industrial workstations

Retractor

Returns the tool to its rest position after use.

Zero-gravity balancer

Compensates the tool weight in the working area.

5250 positioner

An adjustable brake holds the load at the selected height, including when its weight varies within the model’s range.

Kromer application examples

Operator using a suspended pneumatic tool
Operator using a suspended pneumatic tool

Frequently asked questions

Balancer or retractor?

Choose a balancer to offset weight in the working area, or a retractor to return the tool after use. Check this behaviour on the product page, beyond the capacity in kilograms.

How do I select a cleanroom model?

Specify the required class, cleaning agents, permitted materials, load and stroke. A Rust-free designation alone does not establish suitability for a cleanroom class.

What is needed to replace an older Kromer?

Provide the complete nameplate reference, load range, stroke and fitted devices. Do not infer equivalence from the 72 or 82 reference prefix alone.

Tell GEDO what you need

Specify total suspended weight, working stroke, environment and mounting requirements. Compare references, choose compatible accessories and prepare your selection for purchase or a quote request.

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