OUTDOOR LINE

Spring balancers designed for outdoor applications, cable management and demanding environmental conditions

TECNA Outdoor Balancers are designed for applications where equipment is exposed to changing weather conditions, humidity, temperature variations and demanding working environments. They support the ergonomic handling of tools, charging connectors, cables, hoses and suspended equipment, helping keep work areas clear, organised and easier to manage.

The Outdoor Balancers line has been developed with materials selected for use in exposed environments. The range features rustproof and stainless-steel exterior materials, synthetic fibre rope, stainless-steel components within the rope assembly and a powder-coated aluminium housing designed to resist oxidation and chemical aggression.

Tested for operating temperatures from -40°C to +60°C, TECNA Outdoor Balancers are available in a wide selection of load capacities and stroke configurations. The range covers capacities from 0.2 to 14 kg, with custom stroke options available upon request and selected models available with a STOP device.

Outdoor Balancers are suitable for applications across industrial logistics, public and commercial EV charging, heavy-duty e-mobility, airport and ground support equipment, and car wash and cleaning facilities.

Typical applications include electric pallet truck and forklift fleet charging, HPC EV charging, commercial parking charging, eBus and eTruck charging, airport ground support equipment charging, electric baggage handling systems, and hose management systems for car wash facilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Spring Balancer?

TECNA Spring Balancers are innovative mechanical tools designed to simplify your work, increase efficiency, and enhance safety.

These remarkable devices are perfect for technicians, engineers, and production managers seeking a more streamlined approach to handling suspended loads, making their team’s job the safest and most efficient, or help lifting loads in automation.

How does a Spring Balancer work?

TECNA Spring Balancers employ a spring motor and a specialized drum (zero gravity balancers or retractor balancers) to maintain constant tension on the cable.

The spring motor is tuned within its working range to provide a constant responsive pull that will balance the weight. This ensures that your suspended tools or equipment move with ease, following your precise commands.

How do I choose the right balancer for my job?

Selecting your TECNA Balancer is crucial for maximising the benefits. With more than 300 models, you can be sure you have the best range of opportunities with us.

Consider the following factors:

  • Load Capacity: Determine the weight your balancer needs to support.
  • Cable Stroke: Calculate how much you need to move your load, and whether or not you need an extension to your cable to match your application height.
  • Cable rope Material: Opt for Dyneema/Polypropylene cables for delicate surfaces, as alternative to the standard stainless steel or galvanized steel ropes.
  • Environmental Conditions: Tecna is the one manufacturer with diversified product lines to answer specific environmental requirements. Explosion-proof situations with gases, gasoline, fumes, etc. will require our dedicated TECNA BALANCER of the ATEX family. In case of particularly aggressive chemical environments or outdoor, TECNA FOOD INDUSTRY BALANCERS provide a super resistant solution. If you are handling electronics or electrical elements or work in a ESD PROTECTED AREA (EPA), our TECNA ESD PROTECTED BALANCERS will be your best friends.

Application: is it manual or is it automated? Is it straightforward or do you have geometries to tackle? A classic TECNA BALANCER will be a good solution, however you might find yourself in need for a tailored solution, or our new patented BOWDEN RETRACTORS, especially made for automation and diffucult tasks.

How long will a balancer last?

This is a master question, and the answer cannot be quantitative. The lifespan of a balancer depends strongly on the application: the stroke used, the load supported, the way it is used. TECNA BALANCERS are notoriously among the longest-lasting on the market. In our test labs we range from hundreds of thousands up to millions of cycles without maintenance, depending on model, load, stress, stroke.

Cheap makes will likely last a lot less. When you buy a balancer, you need to think ahead: a more durable balancer, like a TECNA BALANCER, will require less maintenance and will make your production more efficient on the long term.

At TECNA, we have specific products for specific applications, like Food, Outdoor, Bowden, etc. which will offer the best solution, without compromise. With TECNA, you are always in good hands.

Where can I use a Spring Balancer?

TECNA Spring Balancers can be used almost anywhere in your everyday work -or home- life. Their applications grow by the day, in all working situations and environments.

General benefits or a TECNA Spring Balancer:

Safety: Enhance working safety and reduce the risk of accidents.

Ergonomics: Promote proper ergonomics in daily tasks, reducing worker strain, and thus making your team enjoy their job.

Efficiency: Improve production efficiency by making tools nearly weightless.

Automation: Simplify and lighten automatic movements.

Tool handling: Suspend tools for easy access and prevent damage.

Repetitive Tasks: Assist workers with repetitive tasks, enhancing productivity.

Versatility: Hold fixtures, tools, welding guns, hoses, pipes, etc.

Clean Workspace: Keep equipment, cables, plugs, and sockets off the floor to eliminate trip hazards and damage risks.

Reduce Effort: Minimize worker effort when sliding or opening/closing barriers, doors, and hatches.

Cable and Hose Management: Use as a festoon system to reduce wear on cables and hoses.

Precision: Stabilize tool position, improve accuracy, and reduce operator motion.

Fatigue Reduction: Minimize worker fatigue, particularly during extended tasks.

Multiple Tool Sizes: Suitable for tools of various sizes, ensuring versatility.

Tool Protection: Reduce the risk of tool damage or falls.