The Knight Global Safety Drop Stop "SDS" air balancer is the world's safest balancer, thanks to its ability to prevent the load from dropping if the main chain breaks. The "SDS" design provides complete protection and prevents operator injury.
Air balancers are used in applications that require "float" mode – allowing final positioning of the load hands-free. Lifting and lowering are faster than with a conventional hoist, allowing fine adjustment ("feathering") when positioning the load. The ergonomic control handle has color-coded thumb levers.
Knight balancer chains use special Grade 80 chain with a proprietary surface treatment that extends chain life by up to 300% compared with standard Grade 80 chain.
*Note: The SDS series includes models KBC250S-054, KBC450S-052 (NEW), KBC500S-084 and KBC700S-052. All feature a redundant dual-chain design and are CE compliant upon request.
Features & benefits
Features
CE compliant upon request
Redundant dual-chain design for maximum operating safety
Load chain: carries the main load
Safety chain: backup if the main chain breaks
Hands-free operation
Standard "Float" mode
Internal centrifugal retract control
Requires clean, dry, non-lubricated air
Maximum balancing capacity: 700 lbs [318 kg]
Standard travel: up to 84 in [2,133 mm]
Benefits & options
Optional external retract control
Optional travel limit switch
Optional High Relieving & Feathertouch controls
Wide choice of suspension kits
Easy integration with Knight aluminum rails (RAD4110/6110/7510)
Supports pneumatic rotary union connection
Special Grade 80 chain – up to 300% longer life
High operator safety – load drop protection
SDS series specifications
*Note: The specifications below apply to the standard configuration. FULLSHARP can advise on custom configurations for specific applications (rail mounting, multi-axis motion, vacuum gripper integration, etc.).
FULL-SHARP AUTOMATIZED VN (FULLSHARP) Authorized distributor of Knight Global air balancers and lifting equipment in Vietnam For advice on the right SDS balancer configuration for your project, please contact a FULLSHARP representative for a quotation and detailed design drawings.