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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.

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Yale YBF / YSB-3108

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

YBF 03L (YBF-02 to YBF-05 and YBF-03L to YBF-15L) - No Load Indicator Wheel Yale YBF-09 (YBF-09 and above and YBF22L and above) - With Load Indicator rope guide load indicator spring assembly Adjustment of spring tension Easy exchange Tool Spring Balancer Examples Of Use
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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 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.

 Easy exchange
 

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.

 rope guide
 

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  

 

Part N° Type Capacity (kg) Lift (metres) Weight (kg) Sale Price (Ex. VAT) Quantity
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
( £94.24 )
£86.70
3108-T5108
YBF-03 		YBF-03 1.5 - 3 1.3 1.8
( £111.99 )
£103.03
3108-T5109
YBF-05 		YBF-05 2.5 - 5 1.3 1.9
( £116.08 )
£106.80
3108-T5110
YBF-09 		YBF-09 4.5 - 9 1.3 4.0
( £251.30 )
£231.19
3108-T5111
YBF-15 		YBF-15 9 - 15 1.3 4.0
( £267.68 )
£246.27
3108-T5112
YBF-22 		YBF-22 15 - 22 1.5 8.0
( £416.55 )
£383.22
3108-T5113
YBF-30 		YBF-30 22 - 30 1.5 9.0
( £557.22 )
£512.64
3108-T5114
YBF-40 		YBF-40 30 - 40 1.5 10.5
( £708.80 )
£652.10
3108-T5115
YBF-50 		YBF-50 40 - 50 1.5 11.0
( £726.57 )
£668.44
3108-T5116
YBF-60 		YBF-60 50 - 60 1.5 12.0
( £747.04 )
£687.28
3108-T5117
YBF-70 		YBF-70 60 - 70 1.5 12.5
( £792.12 )
£728.75
3108-T5118
YBF-85 		YBF-85 70 - 85 1.5 13.0
( £986.04 )
£907.16
3108-T5119
YBF-100 		YBF-100 85 - 100 1.5 13.5
( £1,007.89 )
£927.26
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
( £1,480.43 )
£1,362.00
3108-T5122
YBF-170 		YBF-170 140 - 170 1.5 35.0
( £1,729.14 )
£1,590.81
3108-T5123
YBF-200 		YBF-200 170 - 200 1.5 36.0
( £1,925.66 )
£1,771.61
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Description

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.
Advantages

Spring Balancer Features

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.

 Easy exchange
 

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.

 rope guide
 

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

        
Technical Specifications

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  

 

Downloads

yale-manual-up-to-ybf100.pdf

YBF 4.5kg to 100kg User Manual

(approx. 0.4Mb) Manual-balancer-120-200.pdf

YBF 120kg to 200kg User Manual

(approx. 1.9Mb) yale-spring-balancers-2010.pdf

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)
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