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Yale "YBF" Quality Tool Spring Balancer - Adjustable Range from 0.5kg to 200kg, Cable Lengths Up To 2500mm (32 Options)

Yale "YBF" Quality Tool Spring Balancer - Adjustable Range from 0.5kg to 200kg, Cable Lengths Up To 2500mm (32 Options)

Yale tool spring balancers with anti wear feature protecting aluminium housing.

Model:

Yale YBF / YSB-3108

The Yale YBF series spring balancer incorporate and enclosed body design which ensures operator safety; no trapped fingers or hands.

The YBF has an anti-wear feature that prevents damage to the aluminum housing and can be replaced without dismantling the housing. Wire replacement can be done without dismantling the body. The containerised spring cartridge enables safe and simple servicing.

The Yale YBF range are available with a choice of cable lengths ranging from 1 to 2.5mtr long for capacities from 1kg up to 200kg.

Tool balancers / Spring balancers allow the worker to move the suspended tool or object up or down with very little effort. Depending on the spring adjustment, the object will remain in position or retract when no force is applied (let go of). Set the tool balancer to the same weight as the tool and the weight will be balanced; add a little more tension to the spring and the load will retract when you let go, the more tension applied the quicker it will retract and therefore the more effort will be required by the user to pull down the tool when next required. Simple to set-up, adjust and to use, increases productivity and reduced fatigue and the risk / potential if injury.

With a spiral groove on a tapered drum, the winding radius is increased to match the torque build-up of the spring, thus neutralising it and achieving a balanced condition. This is the main difference between spring balancers and retractors.

Retractors are designed to retract the cable when no force is applied. An amount of downward force must be continually applied to keep the suspended object at its extended position. The torque output of the rewind spring increases as the cable is extended, and retracting the suspended object to the uppermost adjusted position when released.

YBF series, 0.5 - 200kgs (standard type)

Enclosed body design ensures operator safety; no trapped fingers or hands.

Possible Applications include

Resistance spot welding machines.
Measuring machines.
Compressed air equipment.
X-Ray apparatus.
Power tools (electric driven).
Welding machines.
Welding templates.
Paint spraying apparatus.
Cages.

Spring Balancer Features

Spring balancers are used to relieve the operator from the weight of hand-tools. By using a tapered rope drum the weight of the attached load is compensated, loads up to 200 kg can be moved effortlessly in vertical axis. Common applications are spot-welding guns, riveting-machines, slaughterhouse equipment and multiple nut-runners etc.

Features

Spring balancers model YBF are designed in accordance with DIN 15112.
The housing is manufactured from high-tensile aluminium pressure die casting for maximum resistance to impact.
The special spring-assembly inside the balancer guarantees a consistent counterbalance throughout the complete working range.

Spring Assembly

Spring assemblies as separate units in a closed steel housing for better handling during maintenance. This design avoids accidents during the replacement of springs.

spring assembly

Easy Echange of Wire Rope

A small slot in the body facilitates the removal and re-installation of the wire rope without any need to disassemble the unit. Down times during maintenance can be reduced significantly.

Adjustment of Spring Tension, Manual Drum-lock

For easy adjustment of the spring tension, the gearbox has been turned 90°. The operator is no longer forced to carry out adjustments at balancer level but can now work comfortably from below.

The rope-drum can be locked manually for an easy exchange of the rope.

Adjustment of spring tension

Rope Guide

Rope guide made of wear-resistant nylon for reduced wear of rope and body.

Lifetime of the balancer is increased. The rope guide can be removed and installed on site without disassembling the rope.

Load Indicator

A dial gauge has been attached to the front of the spring balancer allowing easy reading of the capacity set.

Advantage: Adjustments of the spring-tension below or above the working load limits are avoided.

Only on YBF-09 up to YBF-70 and YBF-22L up to YBF-70L. YBF models under 9kg and YBF-L models under 22kg do not have this feature.

load indicator

Standard length

Model	Part no.	Capacity (kg)	lift (metres)	Weight (kg)	Availability Note
YBF-01	08300001	0.5-1.5	1.0	1.0	Model No Longer Available
YBF-02	08300002	1-2	1.0	1.0
YPF-03	08300003	1.5-3	1.3	1.8
YBF-05	08300004	2.5-5	1.3	1.9
YBF-09	08300007	4.5-9	1.3	4.0
YBF-15	08300008	9-15	1.3	4.0
YBF-22	08300009	15-22	1.5	8.0
YBF-30	08300010	22-30	1.5	9.0
YBF-40	08300011	30-40	1.5	10.5
YBF-50	08300012	40-50	1.5	11.0
YBF-60	08300013	50-60	1.5	12.0
YBF-70	08300014	60-70	1.5	12.5
YBF-85	08300015	70-85	1.5	13.0
YBF-100	08300016	85-100	1.5	13.5
YBF-120	08300017	100-120	1.5	29.0	Model No Longer Available
YBF-140	08300018	120-140	1.5	31.0
YBF-170	08300019	140-170	1.5	35.0
YBF-200	08300001	170-200	1.5	36.0

Extended length

Model	Part no.	Capacity (kg)	Lift (metres)	Weight (kg)	Availability Note
YBF-03L	08300005	1.5-3	2.5	4.6
YBF-05L	08300006	2.5-5	2.5	4.8
YBF-09L	08300021	4.5-9	2.3	8.0
YBF-15L	08300022	9-15	2.3	8.0
YBF-22L	08300023	15-22	2.3	8.5
YBF-30L	08300024	22-30	2.3	9.5
YBF-40L	08300025	30-40	2.3	11.0
YBF-50L	08300026	40-50	2.3	12.0
YBF-60L	08300027	50-60	2.3	13.0
YBF-70L	08300028	60-70	2.3	13.5	Model No Longer Available
YBF-85L	08300029	70-85	2.5	26.0	Model No Longer Available
YBF-100L	08300030	85-100	2.5	27.0
YBF-120L	08300031	100-120	2.5	29.0
YBF-130L	08300032	110-130	2.5	31.0

YBF 4.5kg to 100kg User Manual

(approx. 0.4Mb)

YBF 120kg to 200kg User Manual

(approx. 1.9Mb)

Technical Information

Get all the information on the Yale YBF spring balance loader, this guide contains all the technical information including all dimensions.
(approx. 0.8Mb)

Spring Balancer Options

Part N°	Type	Capacity (kg)	Lift (metres)	Weight (kg)	Guide Price
3108-T5106 YBF-01 Obsolete	YBF-01	0.5 - 1.5	1.0	1.0	Quote Required
3108-T5107 YBF-02	YBF-02	1 - 2	1.0	1.0	£ 91.49
3108-T5108 YBF-03	YBF-03	1.5 - 3	1.3	1.8	£ 108.73
3108-T5109 YBF-05	YBF-05	2.5 - 5	1.3	1.9	£ 112.70
3108-T5110 YBF-09	YBF-09	4.5 - 9	1.3	4.0	£ 243.97
3108-T5111 YBF-15	YBF-15	9 - 15	1.3	4.0	£ 259.88
3108-T5112 YBF-22	YBF-22	15 - 22	1.5	8.0	£ 404.41
3108-T5113 YBF-30	YBF-30	22 - 30	1.5	9.0	£ 540.98
3108-T5114 YBF-40	YBF-40	30 - 40	1.5	10.5	£ 688.16
3108-T5115 YBF-50	YBF-50	40 - 50	1.5	11.0	£ 705.40
3108-T5116 YBF-60	YBF-60	50 - 60	1.5	12.0	£ 725.28
3108-T5117 YBF-70	YBF-70	60 - 70	1.5	12.5	£ 769.05
3108-T5118 YBF-85	YBF-85	70 - 85	1.5	13.0	£ 957.32
3108-T5119 YBF-100	YBF-100	85 - 100	1.5	13.5	£ 978.53
3108-T5120 YBF-120 Obsolete	YBF-120	100 - 120	1.5	29.0	Quote Required
3108-T5121 YBF-140	YBF-140	120 - 140	1.5	31.0	£ 1437.31
3108-T5122 YBF-170	YBF-170	140 - 170	1.5	35.0	£ 1678.77
3108-T5123 YBF-200	YBF-200	170 - 200	1.5	36.0	£ 1869.57
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The Yale YBF series spring balancer incorporate and enclosed body design which ensures operator safety; no trapped fingers or hands.

The Yale YBF range are available with a choice of cable lengths ranging from 1 to 2.5mtr long for capacities from 1kg up to 200kg.