{"product_id":"knight-global-single-ex-chain-external-retract-control-pneumatic-balancer-series-kbc-ex","title":"Knight Global Single EX Chain External Retract Control Pneumatic Balancer Series - KG KBC-EX","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKnight Global Single EX Chain External Retract Control Pneumatic Balancer Series - KG KBC-EX\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe external safety retract control is an adjustable safety feature that regulates the balancer's speed of vertical travel. If a load is lost, the cable or chain will slowly retract into the balancer versus suddenly accelerating upward. The hydraulic shocks from the external retract control put resistance on the thrust bearing allowing for a slow and controlled retraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe external retract control balancer series are typically used:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the fixture that is attached to the balancer is a light hook picking up a heavy part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf a part has the tendency to get stuck in the dunnage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn both these applications the retract will control the cable\/chain from suddenly accelerating up. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCE Compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands-Free Operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard \"Float\" Mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal Centrifugal Retract Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires Non-Lubricated Clean\/Dry Air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnight recommends the use of high performance, extreme pressure, anti-wear food grade penetrating oil (Lubriplate 1241 Recommended) that penetrates and lubricates cable. For chain (SAE 50 to 90 EP oil or equivalent machine\/gear oil) is Recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional Limit Switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional High Relieving and Feather touch Controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple Suspension Kits Available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cstyle\u003etable, th, td {border: 1px solid black; border-collapse: collapse;}td {text-align: center;}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:50%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated Capacity lbs. [kg]\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Travel in. [mm]\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKBC150-070-EX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 lbs [68kg]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 in [1778mm]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKBC200-110-EX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 lbs [91kg]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 in [2794mm]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKBC225-067-EX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e225 lbs [102kg]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67 in [1701mm]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKBC350-067-EX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350 lbs [159kg]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67 in [1701mm]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKBC500-080-EX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 lbs [227kg]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 in [2032mm]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKBC700-052-EX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 lbs [317kg]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52 in [1320mm]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDigital Assets:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knightglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/knight_balancers_brochure_20230801.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knightglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/knight_balancer_troubleshooting_guide_nl.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstallation Guide 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knightglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/knight_balancer_troubleshooting_guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstallation Guide 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knightglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Balancer-Troubleshooting-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstallation Guide 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knightglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/knight_balancer_controls_box-v2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstallation Guide 4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knightglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/knight_balancer_manifold-v2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstallation Guide 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knightglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/balancer_inspection_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstallation Guide 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knightglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/knight_global_air_balancer_retract_control-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstallation Guide 7\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knightglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/knight-global-eye-bolt-safety-cable-procedure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstallation Guide 8\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knightglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/knight_global_safety_cable_installation_instructions_hangers_end_trucks_trolleys.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstallation Guide 9\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knightglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Balancer-Operation-Manual_2019_print-pages.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eManual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Knight Global","offers":[{"title":"150 lbs\/76 in","offer_id":40322465235073,"sku":"KG KBC150-070-EX","price":8207.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 lbs\/110 in","offer_id":40322465267841,"sku":"KG KBC200-110-EX","price":8207.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"225 lbs\/67 in","offer_id":40322465300609,"sku":"KG KBC225-067-EX","price":8207.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"350 lbs\/67 in","offer_id":40322465333377,"sku":"KG KBC350-067-EX","price":8207.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 lbs\/80 in","offer_id":40322465366145,"sku":"KG KBC500-080-EX","price":8207.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"700 lbs\/52 in","offer_id":40322465398913,"sku":"KG KBC700-052-EX","price":8207.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/0572\/2241\/files\/kbc-ex__77359.png?v=1773208214","url":"https:\/\/palmac.net\/products\/knight-global-single-ex-chain-external-retract-control-pneumatic-balancer-series-kbc-ex","provider":"Palmac Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}