Controls for Balancers
Bal-Trol® Controls by Tri-Motion™ Industries are engineered to provide reliable and safe control of pneumatic balancing hoists. Controls are available in three different configurations to provide varying degrees of operator proximity to hoist or balance applications.
Sensi-Touch® (S) (SL) Controls- Load hook is directly under control providing close observation
- Range of FLOAT (or balance) is 4 to 6 inches
- Allows for variable speed
- Speed adjustments require NO tools
- Loss of air pressure will NOT result in load dropping
- Original Sensi-Touch® (S) features:
- Large grip diameter
- Convenient down speed control
- Compatible with all Bal-Trol® models and sizes
- Uniquely designed for either vertical or horizontal hoists
- Small Sensi-Touch® Control - 5-375 pound hoist capacity
- Large Sensi-Touch® Control - 400-1200 pound hoist capacity
- Slim-Line Sensi-Touch® (SL) features:
- Small comfortable size
- Same load and speed as Original Sensi-Touch®
- Convenient UP & DOWN speed adjustment locations
- Compatible with all Bal-Trol® models and sizes
- Minimum 45 psi
- Uniquely designed for either vertical or horizontal hoists
- Small Slim-Line Sensi-Touch® Control - 5-375 pound hoist capacity
- Large Slim-Line Sensi-Touch® Control - 400-1200 pound hoist capacity
- Manufacture's Specifications
Speed Handle (H) Controls
- Control is remote from load allowing for safe worker condition
- Range of FLOAT (or balance) is 2 to 4 inches
- Allows for variable speed
- Speed adjustments require NO tools
- Loss of air pressure will NOT result in load dropping
- Compatible with Bal-Trol® FV, FH, MV, and MH models, see chart on manufactures specs
- Uniquely designed for either vertical or horizontal hoists
- Small Speed Handle Control - 5-375 pound hoist capacity
- Large Speed Handle Control - 400-1200 pound hoist capacity
- Manufacture's Specifications
Pro Handle (PH) and Slim Handle (SH) Controls
Additional Speed Handle model control packages available, but not shown here, See Control Packages, Accessories
- Pro Handle (PH) Control
- Slim Handle (SH) Control
Balance (B) Control
- For constant weight balance applications
- True balance over entire travel
- No maintenance - Easy installation
- Nominal air consumption required for lifting load only
- No spring fatigue
- Balance can be either Constant, Bias UP, or Bias DOWN
- Available models:
- Balancer with High Relief Regulator - 5-100 pound hoist capacity
- Balancer with Small Servo Relief Valve - 125-375 pound hoist capacity
- Balancer with Large Servo Relief Valve - 400-800 pound hoist capacity
- Manufacture's Specifications
HINT: See our web page Balancers / Tri-Motion Balancers / Control Packages, Accessories for additional control package features, options, and accessories.
Video Tutorial #1 - Bal-Trol Float Capabilities Video Tutorial #2 - Bal-Trol Lifting Products