Yale balancers

Balancers · GEDO selection

Yale ranges include balancers to offset tool weight and retractors to return tools to rest. Compare YBF, YBA and YFS by task, load and stroke.

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The brand and its applications

Yale is part of the Columbus McKinnon material-handling portfolio. Balancing and retracting models are selected by their actual function. Different adjustment ranges allow suspension to be matched to the tool and suspended components.

Compare YFS, YBF and YBA

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

Compare YFS, YBF and YBA
Range	Function	Load	Stroke by model	Key points
YFS	Retractor	0.5–10 kg	1 500–2 400 mm	Sheet steel housing; adjustable cable stop
YFS-A	Retractor with lock	2–10 kg	2 400 mm	Disengageable safety system
YBF	Zero-gravity balancer	0.5–200 kg	1 000–1 500 mm	Conical drum; aluminium housing
YBF-L	Long-stroke balancer	1.5–130 kg	2 300 / 2 500 mm	Longer cable than the standard YBF versions
YBA / YBA-L	Balancer with safety restraint	9–70 kg	1 300–2 300 mm	Restraint device for loss of load or cable breakage

Devices and adjustments vary by model: consult the exact product page and manual. A maintenance lock is not a positioning control for use during work.

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Ranges to compare

YBF and YBF-L balancers

A balancing range with different strokes and capacities, up to 200 kg depending on the reference.

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YBA and YBA-L balancers

For workstations requiring the specific functions of the YBA range. Check the stroke and safety devices of the version.

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YFS and YFS-A retractors

To retract the tool towards its resting position after use. Distinct from balancing within the working area.

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Choose for your workstation

YBF models cover a broad range of loads; relevant YBA versions feature a cable-break arrest device. A maintenance lock is not an operating position lock. Check the required function on the product page.

Suspension, mechanism and adjustments

Yale balancer suspended from a rail

Internal mechanism of a Yale YBF balancer

Frequently asked questions

Which load should I use?

Add the weight of the tool, couplings and suspended accessories. Total load must remain within the chosen reference’s adjustment range.

Does a cable arrest device replace safety suspension?

These functions must not be treated as equivalent. Follow the model’s instructions for fixing points, secondary suspension and installation.

How do I order a spare part?

Provide the complete reference and nameplate details. Maintenance must follow the instructions and be carried out by a competent person.

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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