TECNA 9444 Stainless Steel Cable Zero-Gravity Balancer — 176.37–220.46 lbs Capacity (Lock/Unlock)

Description

The TECNA 9444 is a stainless steel cable zero-gravity balancer with a floor-controlled lock/unlock device. Unlike a retractor, a zero-gravity balancer holds the suspended load at whatever height the operator leaves it — once set, the load remains stationary at the released position rather than returning to a rest height. The integrated locking-unlocking device lets the operator lock the balancer or release it for free movement directly from floor level, without reaching the unit itself. The 9444 carries a load capacity of 176.37–220.46 lbs (80–100 kg) over a working stroke of 118.11 in. (3000 mm), with a stainless steel rope and ribbed cast aluminum body running on a tapered drum and ball bearings. Capacity is adjustable by means of a worm screw, and an adjustable stroke limiting device sets the working range to the application. The 9444 is available as version .B with the standard floor-controlled lock/unlock device, or as version .B1 with a reinforced lock/unlock device that uses a stainless steel chain and handle. Both versions are configured at time of order and cannot be retrofitted to installed units.

Features

• Ribbed and sealed construction in cast aluminum alloy.
• Stainless steel rope.
• Load capacity of 176.37–220.46 lbs (80–100 kg); working stroke of 118.11 in. (3000 mm).
• Floor-controlled locking/unlocking device — lets the operator lock or release the balancer from floor level.
• Adjustable capacity by means of a worm screw.
• Safety suspension.
• Safety device blocks the load if the spring fails (standard on capacities >3 kg).
• Upper rotary suspension with safety hook.
• Adjustable stroke limiting device.
• Tapered drum rotating on ball bearings.
• Cable guide in antifriction material.
• Rotary upper hook with ball bearing.
• Inert spring drum assembly.
• Available as version .B (standard lock/unlock) or version .B1 (reinforced lock/unlock with stainless steel chain and handle) — configured at time of order; cannot be retrofitted.
• Optional accessory: rotary insulating device (Option RI, art. 70477) — swivel hook providing 360° rotation and electrical isolation of the hook area.
• Optional accessory: protective rubber guard — prolongs balancer service life by protecting against bumps and dings.