TANDEM CABLE/ CHAIN BALANCER

Knight Global tandem balancers reach 635 kg while keeping the full 2,032 mm stroke — no pulley block, no lost lift height. Cable or chain, CE compliant.

Description

Tandem Cable / Chain Pneumatic Balancer Series

Tandem Pneumatic Balancers (Cable / Chain)

Series: TKBA700 / 1000 / 1400  |  TKBC700 / 1000 / 1400

The Knight tandem balancer series is built primarily for loads above 700 lbs [318 kg]. The tandem construction reaches the same capacity as a reeved balancer while keeping the long stroke of a standard single unit – there is no pulley block halving the lift height.

The chain version uses a special grade 80 load chain with a proprietary surface treatment that extends chain life by up to 300% compared with standard grade 80 chain.

Size the working load at 80% of the rated capacity to allow for normal fluctuation in the plant air system. Units are rated at 100 psi [6.8 bar].

Example: plant air at 60 psi, a 350 lbs balancer → 0.60 × 350 = 210 × 0.80 = 168 lbs of actual working capacity.

Tandem vs Reeved

Tandem – Full Stroke

Two cylinders work in series inside one unit, so capacity rises to 1,400 lbs [635 kg] with no loss of stroke – up to 80 in [2,032 mm]. Choose tandem when the part has to travel a long vertical distance.

Reeved – Half Stroke

A pulley block doubles the capacity to the same 1,400 lbs, but the load rises only half as far as the cable travels – 26 to 55 in [685 to 1,397 mm]. Choose reeved when headroom is tight and lift height is modest.

Both ranges reach the same maximum capacity. The deciding factor is lift height, not weight.

Features & Benefits

Features

  • CE compliant.
  • Two versions: cable (TKBA) or chain (TKBC).
  • Hands-free operation.
  • Float mode as standard.
  • Internal centrifugal retract control built in.
  • Requires clean, dry, non-lubricated compressed air.
  • Maximum balancing capacity: 1,400 lbs [635 kg].
  • Standard stroke: up to 80 in [2,032 mm].

Benefits & Options

  • Full stroke retained at reeved-level capacity.
  • Optional external retract control (EX).
  • Optional travel limit switch (LS1 / LS2).
  • A range of suspension kits to suit the installation.
  • Integrates with Knight aluminium rail (RAD4110 / 6110 / 7510).
  • Special grade 80 chain – up to 300% longer life.
  • Suited to heavy, continuous-duty industrial use.

Capacity & Stroke

Tandem Cable – TKBA Series

Model Rated Capacity Maximum Stroke
lbs kg in mm
TKBA700-073 700 318 73 1,854
TKBA1000-080 1,000 454 80 2,032
TKBA1400-054 1,400 635 54 1,371

Tandem Chain – TKBC Series

Model Rated Capacity Maximum Stroke
lbs kg in mm
TKBC700-067 700 318 67 1,701
TKBC1000-080 1,000 454 80 2,032
TKBC1400-052 1,400 635 52 1,320

Videos & Installation Guides
*Knight Global application compilation
*BPA2113 hook – fitting the chain pin
*Pneumatic rotary union
*Standard vs external retract balancer
Cable hook installation
Manifold & control handle installation
Safety cable kit installation
Installing a balancer onto the rail
Load trolley installation
* Videos marked with an asterisk are general application or component videos, not specific to the tandem series.

Compatible Accessories

Load Attachments & Measurement

KSAA1003 chain wear gauge
KSAA1003
Precision chain wear gauge
For 4 mm and 5 mm chain
0.87 lbs [0.39 kg]

Gauge
BPA2410 swivel safety chain shackle
BPA2410
Swivel safety chain shackle
360° rotation, connects the safety cable
2.7 lbs [1.23 kg]

360°
BPA2113 balancer chain hook
BPA2113
Balancer chain hook
Self-closing Crosby® Bullard
2.4 lbs [1.08 kg]

Hook
BPA2035 quick connect coupling
BPA2035
Quick connect coupling
360° rotation, with safety chain pin
4.8 lbs [2.22 kg]

700 lbs

Load Trolleys

MRTA7706 load trolley for RAD7510 rail
MRTA7706
Load trolley – RAD7510 rail
9 lbs [4.08 kg]

RAD7510
MRTA6106 load trolley for RAD6110 rail
MRTA6106
Load trolley – RAD6110 rail
6 lbs [2.72 kg]

RAD6110
MRTA4442 load trolley for RAD4110 rail
MRTA4442
Load trolley – RAD4110 rail
5 lbs [2.26 kg]

RAD4110
TRT2001 load trolley for TR2000 rail
TRT2001
Load trolley – TR2000 rail
2 lbs [0.90 kg]

TR2000
RTA2013 W-beam and I-beam load trolley
RTA2013
Load trolley – W-beam / I-beam
23 lbs [10.4 kg]

W-BeamI-Beam
RTA2014 S-beam load trolley
RTA2014
Load trolley – S-beam
22.1 lbs [10.2 kg]

S-Beam

Pneumatic Controls

BCS2326 and BCS3330 tandem up/down pendant
BCS2326 / BCS3330
Tandem Up/Down pendant
Purpose-built for tandem balancers
Coiled or straight hose

Tandem
BCS3017 and BCS3320 up/down pendant with manifold kit
BCS3017 / BCS3320
Up/Down pendant + manifold kit
Straight or coiled hose, 10 ft [3 m]
Two-button

Standard
BCS2213 and BCS2214 feather-touch control handles
BCS2213 / BCS2214
Feather-touch control handle
Horizontal or vertical grip
12.4 lbs [5.64 kg]

100 lbs
BCS2215 and BCS2323 dual balance control handles
BCS2215 / BCS2323
Dual balance control handle
Two zero-gravity load settings
10.2 lbs [4.63 kg]

Dual
BCS2090 and BCS2322 high relieving modules
BCS2090 / BCS2322
High relieving module
2090: up to 250 lbs / 2322: up to 500 lbs
10 ft [3 m] straight hose

Heavy
BCS2018 single balance control module
BCS2018
Single balance control module
Ideal for tightening tools
2.2 lbs [0.99 kg]

150 lbs

Safety Cable Kits

RWA4133 standard safety cable kit
RWA4133
Standard safety cable kit
4 Crosby® clamps + 2 thimbles
6 ft [1.8 m] / 6 mm

Standard
FDA4133 eye bolt safety cable kit
FDA4133
Eye bolt safety cable kit
With eye bolts for structural anchoring
10 ft [3 m] / 6 mm

Eye Bolt
NICORWA4133 safety cable kit with oval sleeves
NICORWA4133
Safety cable kit with oval sleeves
2 copper oval sleeves + 2 thimbles
2 lbs [0.91 kg]

Oval

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