Knight Global reeved air balancers are built for loads above 450 lbs [204 kg], in cable (RKBA) and chain (RKBC) versions. FullSharp represents Knight Global and helps select the model by load and plant air pressure.
Knight’s Reeved Pneumatic Balancer Series is primarily designed for weights exceeding 450 lbs. [204 kg]. Reeving a pneumatic balancer increases the mechanical advantage of the product, and the stroke length is half the length of a standard balancer.
Our reeved pneumatic balancers come standard with a Knight swiveling shackle on a pulley.
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).
Reeved Cable Series Model Numbers:
RKBA450-036, RKBA450-055, RKBA700-036, RKBA1000-040 & RKBA1400-027
Reeved Chain Series Model Numbers:
RKBC400-055, RKBC450-033, RKBC700-033, RKBC1000-040 & RKBC1400-026
| Model Number | Rated Capacity lbs. [kg] | Maximum Travel in. [mm] |
|---|---|---|
| RKBA450-036 | 450 lbs [204kg] | 36 in [914mm] |
| RKBA450-55 | 450 lbs [204kg] | 55 in [1397mm] |
| RKBA700-036 | 700 lbs [318kg] | 36 in [914mm] |
| RKBA1000-040 | 1000 lbs [454kg] | 40 in [1016mm] |
| RKBA1400-027 | 1400 lbs [635kg] | 27 in [685mm] |
| Model Number | Rated Capacity lbs. [kg] | Maximum Travel in. [mm] |
|---|---|---|
| RKBC400-055 | 400 lbs [181kg] | 55 in [1397mm] |
| RKBC450-33 | 450 lbs [204kg] | 33 in [818mm] |
| RKBC700-033 | 700 lbs [318kg] | 33 in [818mm] |
| RKBC1000-040 | 1000 lbs [454kg] | 40 in [1016mm] |
| RKBC1400-026 | 1400 lbs [635kg] | 26 in [685mm] |
| Model | (A) in. [mm] | (B) (min.) in. [mm] | (C) in. [mm] | (D) in. [mm] | Product Weight lbs [kg] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RKBA450-036 | 8 1/2 [216] | 23 [584] | 6 1/2 [165] | 15 1/2 [394] | 63.6 [29] |
| RKBA450-055 | 10 3/4 [273] | 28 [711] | 10 3/4 [273] | 16 1/2 [419] | 94.4 [43] |
| RKBA700-036 | 8 3/4 [222] | 28 [711] | 8 3/4 [222] | 16 3/4 [426] | 77.8 [35] |
| RKBA1000-040 | 9 3/4 [248] | 28 [711] | 10 3/4 [273] | 16 1/2 [419] | 115.8 [53] |
| RKBA1400-027 | 9 3/4 [248] | 28 [711] | 10 3/4 [273] | 21 13/16 [554] | 92.8 [42] |
| Model | (A) in. [mm] | (B) (min.) in. [mm] | (C) in. [mm] | (D) in. [mm] | Product Weight lbs [kg] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RKBC400-055 | 8 1/2 [216] | 16 1/2 [419] | 6 1/2 [165] | 15 1/2 [394] | 98.8 [45] |
| RKBC450-033 | 10 3/4 [273] | 20 1/2 [521] | 10 3/4 [273] | 16 1/2 [419] | 68.4 [31] |
| RKBC700-033 | 8 3/4 [222] | 18 1/2 [470] | 8 3/4 [222] | 16 3/4 [426] | 83.4 [38] |
| RKBC1000-040 | 9 3/4 [248] | 20 1/2 [521] | 10 3/4 [273] | 16 1/2 [419] | 123.4 [56] |
| RKBC1400-026 | 9 3/4 [248] | 20 1/2 [521] | 10 3/4 [273] | 21 13/16 [554] | 98.8 [45] |
*Applications Compilation
*Pneumatic Rotary Union for Air Balancers
*Reeved Cable / Chain Air Balancers
*Standard Balancer VS. External Retract Balancer
Air Balancer Cable Hook Installation
Air Balancer Manifold & Control Handle Installation
Air Balancer Safety Cable Kit Installation
Air Balancer to Rail Installation
Air Balancer Trolley Installation
Suspension Lift Assist
The BPA2035 Quick Connect/Disconnect allows for fast connections and disconnections of fixtures and end effectors. Easily disengages by the simple push and twist of the release pin. Each quick disconnect comes with two pins, and can be quickly connected to the load chain.
The BCS2213 and BCS2214 Feather-Touch Air Balancer Control handle is typically used for lightweight applications. This control handle is activated by an up or down movement of the control handle. Knight's Feather-Touch Control handles are available in a Horizontal handle (BCS2213) or Vertical handle (BCS2214) with standard hose lengths of up to 10 ft. [3m] (Straight Hose only).
The BCS2215 and BCS2323 Dual Air Balance Control unit will support (2) different weights at Zero Gravity. For Lift Assist Devices (LAD) the first weight category is the unloaded assist with no part engaged. The second weight category is the assist with the part secured that it is intended to lift/move.
The weight of the part cannot vary more than +/- 2.5 lbs from the setting point of the regulator or there will be drifting either in the UP or DOWN direction depending on if the weight is more or less of the original set point.
Knights Dual Air Balance Control units are available in a straight (BCS2323) or coiled (BCS2215) hose that comes in standard length of 10 ft. [3Meter].
The Tandem Up/Down Pendant Control is most commonly used to control Tandem Pneumatic/Air Balancers, Knight Global Up/ Down Pendant Control handles. Available in a coiled (BCS2326) or straight (BCS3330) hose that comes in standard lengths up to 10 ft. [3m].
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