Workshops machining round bar stock usually need two workers to carry and roll each piece from the pallet to the machine table. Round stock rolls easily and offers no grip point, so it is both tiring and prone to scratching the surface.

FullSharp installs a 200 kg 5T overhead rail running along the machine area, carrying a FullSharp air balancer and a pneumatic gripper tool that hugs the bar's body. The clamp grips both sides, and once lifted, the stock holds still at the height the worker needs, with a light turn to bring it into position.

5T Overhead Rail, 200 kg, FullSharp Air Balancer for Round Bar Clamping

5T overhead rail with a FullSharp air balancer and round bar gripper tool at the machining area.

Equipment Installed

  • 200 kg 5T rail: hung from the ceiling by threaded rods, the trolley runs smoothly and covers the full rail length with a hand pull.
  • FullSharp air balancer: holds the load suspended by air pressure, the worker pushes vertically without pressing any up/down button.
  • Pneumatic round bar gripper: two clamp jaws hug the bar's body, with a lock valve holding clamp force even if pressure drops.
  • Air filter and hose: removes moisture before the air reaches the balancer, with a coiled hose that follows the trolley without blocking the aisle.

Key Specifications

  • Rail load capacity200 kg
  • Rail type5T overhead rail
  • Mounting typeCeiling-mounted

Benefits for the Factory

Light-handed all shift

The air balancer carries the stock's weight while the worker only guides it, keeping productivity up until the end of the shift.

No slipping

The gripper hugs the bar's body and locks the clamp force, so the stock does not roll out of the jaws while lifted.

Keeps the floor clear

Since the rail is ceiling-mounted, the workshop floor stays open for carts and pallets to move normally.

Actual Installation Photos

5T Overhead Rail, 200 kg, FullSharp Air Balancer for Round Bar Clamping - photo 1 5T Overhead Rail, 200 kg, FullSharp Air Balancer for Round Bar Clamping - photo 2

Click a photo to enlarge. Album of 2 photos taken on site.

Suitable Applications

  • Machining shafts and round bars in mechanical workshops
  • Feeding stock for lathes and milling machines
  • Assembling tube-shaped part clusters
  • Metal semi-finished goods storage

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Installation Consultation for Your Factory

FullSharp carries out a site survey to measure the ceiling span, check the hanging structure and the available air supply. We then finalize the rail length, trolley position and clamp jaw type to match your stock diameter.