Catalogue - Tool Balancers - Gleason Reel

tool balancers

MAKE TOOLS WEIGHTLESS

RELIABLE & ECONOMICAL SERIES "BD"

ACCESSORIES

HEAVY DUTY SERIES "BG"

SERIES "BG" reels feature rugged steel construction with black polyester baked finish, reinforced hanging bracket with forged clevis for

ceiling mounting and extra holes for safety chain attachment. Spring is permanently lubricated and provides constant tension, adjustable for balancing tool in normal working zone (6 - 18 in. [152457mm]). Cable is 920 lb.(414kg) test 0.09"(2.3mm) dia. 7x7 strand galvanized steel aircraft cable nylon covered to 0.12"(3.0mm) O.D. Includes safety tool clip and adjustable cable stop.

LOCKING MODELS include all features listed above plus a positive ratchet lock mechanism to allow locking of the cable at a specific height. A slight pull on the cable releases the lock which functions like a window shade. Lock feature may be disengaged externally when constant tension

SERIES "BD" TOOL BALANCERS are the economical choice for balancing tools weighing up to 5 lbs(2.3kg). Molded ABS housing has a smooth exterior with rounded edges designed for maximum ergonomic appeal. Series "BD" balancers are the most modern, easiest to adjust, and reliable available. Each balancer incorporates all of the important functions expected of a world class product.

SEVEN WAYS BETTER:

1- Hand-windable spring tension adjustment knob is flush with the housing.

2- Push-button tension release simplifies decrease of spring tension.

3- Rugged steel upper swivel hook with secondary safety cable provision.

4- Over-sized cable opening with direct in-line pull to reduce cable wear.

5- 270 lb(121.5kg) test 0.047"(1.2mm) dia. 7x7 strand galvanized steel aircraft cable nylon covered to 0.063"(1.6mm) O.D.

6- Adjustable cable stop and lower safety hook.

7- Matte black finish to minimize reflected light and reduce eye strain.

SERIES "BD"DIMENSIONS

is required.

SERIES "BG" DIMENSIONS

ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES(mm)

0.406 dia. (4 holes)

. 8.8 _\_

(218)

ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES(mm) 4.00

PUSH BUTTON TO DECREASE TENSION

3.35-(85)

SAFETY CABLE PROVISION

2.25 *" ⁽⁵⁷⁾ a

⁵)

7.9

(200)

DRAG BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

SNAP HOOK

SELECTION CHART

ROTATE CLOCKWISE TO INCREASE TENSION

RIGID MOUNTING OPTION FOR

TQ REELS ONLY

Add suffix "-R"

to model numbers.

SELECTION CHART


	CABLE LENGTH*	RATCHET LOCK	REEL WEIGHT lbs. (kg.)	MODEL NUMBER
BALANCERS (constant pull reels) May be adjusted to balance through 6-18 in. (152-457mm) range.
3 - 7 (1.4 - 3.2)	8 (2.4)	No	6 (2.7)	BG-03
5 - 10 (2.3 - 4.5)	8 (2.4)	No	6 (2.7)	BG-07
8 - 12 (3.6 - 5.4)	8 (2.4)	No	7 (3.2)	BG-10
10 - 15 (4.5 - 6.8)	8 (2.4)	No	8 (3.6)	BG-15
16 - 23 (7.2 - 10.4)	8 (2.4)	No	8 (3.6)	BG-20
16 - 23 (7.2 - 10.4)	8 (2.4)	No	8 (3.6)	BG-20SH**
22 - 27 (9.9 - 12.2)	8 (2.4)	No	8 (3.6)	BG-25
RETRACTORS (ratchet lock) Retract tool upward when manually released
3 - 7 (1.4 - 3.2)	8 (2.4)	Yes	6 (2.7)	BG-03-L
5 - 10 (2.3 - 4.5)	8 (2.4)	Yes	6 (2.7)	BG-07-L
8 - 12 (3.6 - 5.4)	8 (2.4)	Yes	7 (3.2)	BG-10-L
10 - 15 (4.5 - 6.8)	8 (2.4)	Yes	8 (3.6)	BG-15-L
16 - 23 (7.2 - 10.4)	8 (2.4)	Yes	8 (3.6)	BG-20-L
16 - 23 (7.2 - 10.4)	8 (2.4)	Yes	8 (3.6)	BG-20-LSH**
22 - 27 (9.9 - 12.2)	8 (2.4)	Yes	8 (3.6)	BG-25-L
TORQUE REELS (ratchet lock and longer cable)
3 - 7 (1.4 - 3.2)	15.O (4.5)	Yes	8 (3.6)	TQ1507***
5 - 10 (2.3 - 4.5)	15.O (4.5)	Yes	1O (4.5)	TQ1510***
10 - 15 (4.5 - 6.8)	15.O (4.5)	Yes	12 (5.4)	TQ1515***

CAB, LENG

CS - I.B (0.2 -I.B - 3.O (O.B - 1.4) 3.O - 5.O (i.4 - 2.3)

6 (LS) 6 (LS) 6 (LB)

*Cable lengths listed are for "active" or "working cable. Includes cable stop and safety hook.

BALANCER ACCESSORIES

#STC-01 SAFETY CLIP

Bright zinc plated steel safety latch for tool attachment and other uses. Measures 2.375"(60mm) long. One included with each BG reel. Rated capacity-70 lbs.

SAFETY CABLE/CHAIN

Strongly recommended, secondary steel cable or steel link chain. Prevents balancer from accidental fall. Balancers have extra holes for cable or chain.


	ft. (m) 1.O (0.3) 1.O (0.3)	NO. sc-bdi* sc-bgi**
	3.O (0.9)	SC-BG2 SC-BG3

*Nylon covered

steel cable. **Steel link chain.

CLEVIS HANGERS

Galvanized forged steel hangers for mounting balancers, torque reels, etc. Measure 0.50" (13mm) between jaws. One #CVF-01 straight clevis included with each "BG" & 'TQ" reel. #CVF-11 swivel clevis is optional extra. Pins included. Rated capacity-500 lbs.

*Cable lengths listed are "active" or "working" cable.

"Includes BG-SH "Shock Stop". See Below.

***Clevis mount. For rigid mount add "-R" to model number.

#CVF-01 CLEVIS

SWIVEL CLEVIS



LENGTH	MODEL
ft. (m)	NO.
3 (0.9))	OC-03		■ Length
5 (1.5)	OC-05
1O (3.0)	OC-IO	/
15 (4.6)	OC-15	/
/

"SHOCK STOP" SHOCK ABSORBER

ADJUSTABLE CABLE SADDLE

Hangs from balancer cable above tool to provide strain relief for electrical cable or air hose. Available in three sizes. Includes safety clip.


O.3 -	O.59 (7	14)	cs-fi
O.6 -	O.94 (IB	23)	CS-F2
O.95	- 1.25 (24	31)	CS-F3

OVERHANG CABLE

Nylon covered steel cable with safety clip. Brings tool closer to work area without unwinding cable from reel or mounting reel at a lower height.


	I	Minimize cable damage often caused by overtensloning tool balancers. "Shock Stop" kit Is easily Installed. Can be used on any Series BG balancer. Kit Includes spring, cable stops, all hardware.
	Y	1 BM'U
		1 BM'U
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OVERHANG CABLE

Gleason Reel Corp. • 600 S. Clark St. • P.O. Box 26 • Mayville, WI 53050 • Phone: 920-387-4120 • Fax: 920-387^189

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