Tandem Cable/Chain Pneumatic Balancer Series
Knight’s Tandem Pneumatic Balancer Series is primarily designed for weights exceeding 700 lbs. [318kg]. Tandem pneumatic balancers are designed to provide the weight capacities of a reeved air balancer application, while simultaneously incorporating the extended travel benefits of a single pneumatic balancer.
Our tandem chain balancers use a custom grade 80 lifting chain specially treated to increase the life of the chain by up to 300% over standard grade 80 lifting chain.
When specifying a pneumatic balancer, it is recommended for working loads to use 80% of the operating capacity for lifting applications. This approach compensates for the normal fluctuations within the plant compressed air supply. Working loads include part weight and handling device weight. Balancers are rated at 100 psi [6.8bar] therefore use the following example to calculate exact operating capability.
Formula for pneumatic balancer sizing:
Example: plant air 60 psi, 350 air balancer, 80% load capability (0.60 air supply x 350 lbs. = 210 x .80 = 168 lbs. operating capability).
Tandem Cable Series Model Numbers:
TKBA700-073, TKBA1000-080 & TKBA1400-054
Tandem Chain Series Model Numbers:
TKBC700-067, TKBC1000-080 & TKBC1400-052
To see examples of custom Balancer applications designed by Knight, visit our Gallery.
General Information
+Features
- CE Compliant.
- Cable or Chain.
- Hands-Free Operation.
- Standard “Float” Mode.
- Internal Centrifugal Retract Control.
- Requires Non-Lubricated Clean/Dry Air.
- Max. Balancing Capacity: Up to 1400 lbs. [635kg].
- Standard Travel: Up to 80 in. [2032mm].
Benefits
- Optional External Retract Controls.
- Optional Limit Switches.
- Multiple Suspension Kits Available.
Tandem Cable/Chain Series Specifications
+Tandem Cable Pneumatic Balancers
Model Number | Rated Capacity lbs. [kg] | Maximum Travel in. [mm] |
---|---|---|
TKBA700-073 | 700 lbs [318kg] | 73 in [1854mm] |
TKBA1000-080 | 1000 lbs [454kg] | 80 in [2032mm] |
TKBA1400-054 | 1400 lbs [635kg] | 54 in [1371mm] |
Tandem Chain Pneumatic Balancers
Model Number | Rated Capacity lbs. [kg] | Maximum Travel in. [mm] |
---|---|---|
TKBC700-067 | 700 lbs [318kg] | 67 in [1701mm] |
TKBC1000-080 | 1000 lbs [454kg] | 80 in [2032mm] |
TKBC1400-052 | 1400 lbs [635kg] | 52 in [1320mm] |
Videos
+*Applications Compilation
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*BPA2113 Hook – Setting Pin into Chain Link
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*Pneumatic Rotary Union for Air Balancers
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*Standard Balancer VS. External Retract Balancer
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Air Balancer Cable Hook Installation
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Air Balancer Manifold & Control Handle Installation
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Air Balancer Safety Cable Kit Installation
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Air Balancer to Rail Installation
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Air Balancer Trolley Installation
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Accessories
General
+- Steel Construction
- Measures Knight 4mm & 5mm Galvanized Chain Wear.
- 360 degree rotation.
- Steel Construction.
- Connection for Safety Chain.
- Quick and Secure Connection.
- (Carbon Steel) Crosby® Bullard Hook w/ Self Closing Gate.
- Quick and Secure Connection
- 360 degree rotation.
- 360 degree rotation.
- Forged Alloy Steel – Quenched and Tempered.
- Connection for Safety Chain.
- Nylon Safety Cover.
- Quick and Secure Connection.
Load Trolley
+- Fiberglass filled High Impact Nylon Wheels.
- Side Guide Rollers with integrated bearings.
- Double-shielded wheel bearings keep dirt out, and do not require lubrication.
- Min/ Max Continuous Service Temp at 100% load: -20 degs. F to 248 degs. F.
- Fiberglass filled High Impact Nylon Wheels.
- Side Guide Rollers with integrated bearings.
- Double-shielded wheel bearings keep dirt out, and do not require lubrication.
- Min/ Max Continuous Service Temp at 100% load: -20 degs. F to 248 degs. F.
- Recommended for the optimum Balancer Load Trolley.
- Fiberglass filled High Impact Nylon Wheels.
- Side Guide Rollers with integrated bearings.
- Double-shielded wheel bearings keep dirt out, and do not require lubrication.
- Min/ Max Continuous Service Temp at 100% load: -20 degs. F to 248 degs. F.
- Double-shielded wheel bearings keep dirt out, and do not require lubrication.
- Prevents drag on the load trolley.
- Min/ Max Continuous Service Temp at 100% load: -20 degs. F to 248 degs. F.
- Travels on a W-Beam, I-Beam and Patented Track.
- Steel Wheels.
- Double-shielded wheel bearings keep dirt out, and do not require lubrication.
- Travels on a S-Beam.
- Steel Wheels.
- Double-shielded wheel bearings keep dirt out, and do not require lubrication.
Safety Cables
+- (4) Crosby® Saddle Clamps
- (2) Cable Thimbles
- (2) Eye Bolts
- (1) Safety Cable made of a carbon steel 7 (strand) x 19 (wires) Galvanized Wire Rope (GWR).
- (2) Copper Oval Sleeves
- (2) Cable Thimbles
- (1) Safety Cable made of a carbon steel 7 (strand) x 19 (wires) Galvanized Wire Rope (GWR).
- Used as Knight’s standard safety cable kit.
- (4) Crosby® Saddle Clamps
- (2) Cable Thimbles
- (1) Safety Cable made of a carbon steel 7 (strand) x 19 (wires) Galvanized Wire Rope (GWR).
Pneumatic Controls
+- Air logic box and bracket.
- Logic box to balancer air bracket connection hose fitting
- Manifold to Balancer Air Bracket Connection to Hose Fitting.
- Air Manifold and Control Handle.
- Supports a constant weight at zero gravity.
- Ideal for balancing fastening tools.
- Balances a single object without requiring the need for a separate pendant control.
- Allows for a hands free operation.
- Does not allow for variances in weights.
- Assists in increasing the air volume.
- Exhausts the air in a more efficient manner.
- BCS2090 – Loads under 250 lbs. [113kg].
- BCS2322 – Loads UP TO 500 lbs. [227kg].
- Eliminates the need for a separate pendant.
- Allows the operator to control the up and down movements close to the part.
- Horizontal handle (BCS2213)
- Vertical handle (BCS2214)
- Controls (2) different weights at zero gravity.
- Pendant buttons control which balance the operator desires.
- Primarily used in hands free applications where the operator picks up a part and sets it down.
- Dual balance creates a zero gravity for the end effector with or without a part.
- Ergonomic Handle Grip.
- Thumb Lever Guards to protect for inadvertent depressing of control levers.
- (1) BPA9050B Pneumatic Block.
- 2-way valves used for a single acting air balancer or lift assist that is used for up/ down movement.
- Ergonomic Handle Grip.
- Thumb Lever Guards to protect for inadvertent depressing of control levers.
- (1) BPA9050B Pneumatic Block.
- 2-way valves for up/ down movement.
- Ergonomic Handle Grip.
- Thumb Lever Guards.
- Manifold kit included.