Knight single 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.
When selecting an air balancer, it is recommended that the working load use only 80% of the rated capacity to compensate for normal fluctuations in the plant air system. The working load includes the part weight and the weight of the handling tooling. Balancers are designed for 100 psi [6.8 bar].
Calculation: Plant air 60 psi, 350 lbs model, 80% factor → (0.60 × 350) × 0.80 = 168 lbs actual working capacity.
*Single cable models (KBA): KBA150-076, KBA225-073, KBA225-110, KBA350-073, KBA450-054 (NEW), KBA500-080 & KBA700-054.
*Single chain models (KBC): KBC150-070, KBC200-110, KBC225-067, KBC350-067, KBC450-052 (NEW), KBC500-080 & KBC700-052.
*Note: All KBA series models use high-quality stainless steel cable. Regular lubrication with Lubriplate® 1241 or equivalent is recommended to extend cable life.
| Model | Capacity | Travel | Product weight | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lbs | kg | in | mm | lbs | kg | |
| KBA150-076 | 150 | 68 | 76 | 1,930 | 49 | 22 |
| KBA225-073 | 225 | 102 | 73 | 1,854 | 61 | 28 |
| KBA225-110 | 225 | 102 | 110 | 2,794 | 88 | 40 |
| KBA350-073 | 350 | 159 | 73 | 1,854 | 76 | 34 |
| KBA450-054 NEW | 450 | 204 | 54 | 1,371 | 72 | 33 |
| KBA500-080 | 500 | 227 | 80 | 2,032 | 112 | 51 |
| KBA700-054 | 700 | 317 | 54 | 1,371 | 91 | 41 |
*Note: The KBC series uses dedicated Grade 80 chain. Regular lubrication with SAE 50÷90 EP oil or an equivalent gear or machine oil is recommended.
| Model | Capacity | Travel | Product weight | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lbs | kg | in | mm | lbs | kg | |
| KBC150-070 | 150 | 68 | 70 | 1,778 | 51 | 23 |
| KBC200-110 | 200 | 91 | 110 | 2,794 | 93 | 42 |
| KBC225-067 | 225 | 102 | 67 | 1,701 | 63 | 28 |
| KBC350-067 | 350 | 159 | 67 | 1,701 | 78 | 35 |
| KBC450-052 NEW | 450 | 204 | 52 | 1,320 | 77 | 35 |
| KBC500-080 | 500 | 227 | 80 | 2,032 | 115 | 52 |
| KBC700-052 | 700 | 318 | 52 | 1,320 | 95 | 43 |
12.4 lbs [5.64 kg]
100lbs
10 ft [3 m]
Standard
10.2 lbs [4.63 kg]
Dual
10 ft [3 m]
Tandem
2.2 lbs [0.99 kg]
150lbs
10 ft [3 m]
Heavy
0.87 lbs [0.39 kg]
Gauge
2.7 lbs [1.23 kg]
KBC
2.4 lbs [1.08 kg]
KBC
4.8 lbs [2.22 kg]
700lbs
2,000 lbs [907 kg]
KBA
4.4 lbs [2.0 kg]
Reeved
5 lbs [2.26 kg]
RAD4110
6 lbs [2.72 kg]
RAD6110
9 lbs [4.08 kg]
RAD7510
2 lbs [0.90 kg]
TR2000
23 lbs [10.4 kg]
W-Beam · I-Beam
22.1 lbs [10.2 kg]
S-Beam
6 ft [1.8 m] / 6mm
Standard
10 ft [3 m] / 6mm
Eye Bolt
2 lbs [0.91 kg]
Oval
FULL-SHARP AUTOMATIZED VN (FULLSHARP)
Authorized distributor of Knight Global air balancers and lifting equipment in Vietnam
For advice on the right KBA / KBC balancer configuration for your project, please contact a FULLSHARP representative for a quotation and detailed design drawings.