Tag: balancer

An industrial balancer is an excellent choice on packaging lines where workers handle uniform, balanced loads under 200 pounds. These powerful pneumatic devices are designed and optimized to execute repetitive vertical movements with ease. Operators using them can move materials quickly and efficiently with less physical effort and a lower risk of strains and other repetitive-use injuries. By using industrial balancers, manufacturers can eliminate manual lifting, prevent workplace injuries, and maintain a smooth, steady production flow.

The drive for efficiency in manufacturing and warehousing often collides with the physical limitations of the human body. You want to move products quickly, but manual lifting leads to fatigue, inconsistency, and costly workplace injuries. To solve this, many facility managers turn to lift-assist technology. However, navigating the terminology can be confusing. Two terms often used interchangeably — but incorrectly — are "industrial manipulator" and "industrial balancer."