Cleco BL-5C BL Series Spring Balancer | 7.9' Cable Length | 0.1" Cable Diameter | Steel Housing

For assembly stations using mid-weight production tools, the Cleco BL-5C BL Series Spring Balancer helps keep the tool suspended, controlled, and ready between work cycles. Rated for a 1.8–4.5 kg / 4.0–9.9 lb load range, this balancer is a practical fit for screwdrivers, nutrunners, and similar handheld tools that are too heavy to leave unsupported through repeated shifts.

The BL-5C provides a 2.4 m / 7.9 ft cable length for vertical reach at benches, rails, and overhead workstation setups, while its 2.5 mm / 0.1" cable diameter supports the specified tool weight range. A spring balancer counteracts tool weight with internal spring tension, helping the operator guide the tool without carrying its full mass. The steel housing adds protection for the balancer mechanism in production, repair, and line-side assembly environments.

Type: Spring Balancer | Series: BL Series | Model: BL-5C | Load Capacity: 1.8–4.5 kg / 4.0–9.9 lb | Cable Length: 2.4 m / 7.9 ft | Cable Diameter: 2.5 mm / 0.1" | Housing: Steel | Weight: 3.8 kg / 8.4 lb

Features:

• Supports tools in the 4.0–9.9 lb range to help reduce repeated lifting during assembly and maintenance tasks.
• Spring break protection helps control the balancer mechanism in the event of spring failure.
• Adjustable cable stop permits adjustment of the suspended tool to the required operating height.
• Carabiner hook can be rotated 360° for improved tool positioning at the workstation.
• 2.4 m / 7.9 ft cable length provides vertical travel for bench, rail, and overhead suspension layouts.
• 2.5 mm / 0.1" cable diameter supports the specified capacity range while maintaining a compact tool connection.
• Steel housing helps protect the internal spring mechanism in assembly-line and shop-floor environments.

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Applications:

• Production assembly — suspending mid-weight screwdrivers and nutrunners for repeated fastening cycles.
• Automotive and off-road equipment assembly — supporting handheld tools used on brackets, panels, subassemblies, and component installation.
• Appliance and industrial manufacturing — keeping frequently used tools positioned above the work surface for faster pickup and return.
• MRO and repair benches — reducing bench clutter while keeping service tools accessible during inspection and repair work.
• Tool rail and overhead workstation setups — matching 4.0–9.9 lb tools to a balancer that provides controlled vertical travel.

FAQs:

• Q: What tool weight should be used with the Cleco BL-5C?
  A: The BL-5C is specified for tools weighing 1.8–4.5 kg / 4.0–9.9 lb. Include the tool, suspension hardware, hose, cable, and any attached accessory when checking the total suspended weight.
• Q: What is the benefit of using a spring balancer?
  A: A spring balancer offsets the weight of the tool, so the operator can guide it with less lifting effort. It also helps keep the tool parked above the work area when not in use.
• Q: How much cable travel does the BL-5C provide?
  A: The BL-5C has a 2.4 m / 7.9 ft cable length, giving the tool vertical travel for common bench, rail, and overhead workstation layouts.
• Q: Does the BL-5C allow tool height adjustment?
  A: Yes. The adjustable cable stop lets the user set the suspended tool position to match the workstation and operating height.
• Q: Can the hook rotate while the tool is being used?
  A: Yes. The carabiner hook can be rotated 360°, which helps the suspended tool follow the operator’s working position instead of pulling against the work angle.

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