Ingersoll Rand BIDS-18 Intermediate Duty Spring Balancer with Safety Hook is designed to support compatible tools and equipment during repetitive assembly, production, service, and maintenance operations. It provides a 30.8–39.6 lbs load capacity and 6.5 ft lift, helping counter the weight of the suspended load so operators can reposition supported equipment with less effort throughout the available vertical travel.
The BIDS-18 is part of the BIDS Series of intermediate-duty spring balancers and has a listed 6.5 lbs balancer weight. The series uses a stainless-steel cable with an anti-friction cable guide and features ribbed, sealed monobloc construction in aluminum alloy. A locking device can block the load at any height, while the adjustable stroke-limiting device allows the available cable travel to be controlled. The upper rotary suspension incorporates a safety hook and auxiliary safety suspension, and the series includes a safety device designed to prevent load dropping due to spring breakage.
Type: Intermediate-Duty Spring Balancer | Series: BIDS Series | Model: BIDS-18 | Load Capacity: 30.8–39.6 lbs | Lift: 6.5 ft | Balancer Weight: 6.5 lbs | Housing Material: Aluminum | Cable Material: Stainless Steel
Features:
- Intermediate-duty spring-balancer design provides gravity-free suspension capability for compatible tools and equipment.
- 30.8–39.6 lbs load capacity accommodates supported equipment within the specified operating range.
- 6.5 ft lift provides controlled vertical cable travel.
- Ribbed and sealed monobloc construction in aluminum alloy provides the specified housing construction.
- Stainless-steel cable provides the specified cable construction.
- Anti-friction cable guide helps guide the cable during operation.
- Locking device allows the supported load to be blocked at any height.
- Adjustable stroke-limiting device allows the available cable travel to be controlled.
- Upper rotary suspension with safety hook provides the specified overhead suspension arrangement.
- Auxiliary safety suspension provides an additional suspension point within the BIDS Series design.
- Safety device helps prevent the load from dropping in the event of spring breakage.
Made in Italy: 
Applications:
- Assembly workstations requiring overhead support for tools weighing within the 30.8–39.6 lbs capacity range.
- Production environments where supported tools are repeatedly raised, lowered, and repositioned.
- Automotive service and maintenance stations requiring controlled vertical tool movement.
- Industrial MRO workstations using compatible equipment within the balancer's rated capacity.
- Repetitive tool-use applications where spring-assisted support can help counter the weight of suspended equipment.
FAQs:
- Q: What is the load capacity of the BIDS-18?
A: The BIDS-18 is rated for loads from 30.8 to 39.6 lbs. - Q: How much lift does the BIDS-18 provide?
A: The BIDS-18 provides 6.5 ft of vertical cable travel. - Q: What is the purpose of the safety hook?
A: The BIDS-18 uses an upper rotary suspension with a safety hook for the specified overhead suspension arrangement. - Q: Can the BIDS-18 hold a load at a selected height?
A: Yes. The BIDS Series includes a locking device designed to block the supported load at any height. - Q: What type of cable does the BIDS-18 use?
A: The BIDS-18 uses a stainless-steel cable with an anti-friction cable guide. - Q: What is the weight of the BIDS-18 balancer?
A: The manufacturer lists the BIDS-18 balancer weight as 6.5 lbs. - Q: Can the BIDS-18 support more than 39.6 lbs?
A: No. The specified load capacity is 30.8–39.6 lbs, so the complete supported load should remain within that range.
| SKU | Capacity lb (kg) |
Weight lb (kg) |
Lift ft (mm) |
NPT in |
CFM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Duty | |||||
| BIDS-7 | 8.8 - 15.4 (4 - 7) | 5 (2.3) | 6.5 (2,000) | - | - |
| BIDS-10 | 15.4 - 22 (7 - 10) | 5.5 (2.5) | 6.5 (2,000) | - | - |
| BIDS-14 | 22 - 30.8 (10 - 14) | 5.5 (2.5) | 6.5 (2,000) | - | - |
| BIDS-18 | 30.8 - 39.6 (14 - 18) | 6.5 (2.9) | 6.5 (2,000) | - | - |
| BIDS-22 | 39.6 - 48.4 (18 - 22) | 6.5 (2.9) | 6.5 (2,000) | - | - |
| BIDS-26 | 48.4 - 55 (22 - 25) | 6.5 (2.9) | 6.5 (2,000) | - | - |
| BHD-15 | 22 - 33 (10 - 15) | 22.7 (10.3) | 6.5 (2,000) | - | - |
| BHD-20 | 33 - 44 (15 - 20) | 23.4 (10.6) | 6.5 (2,000) | - | - |
| BHD-25 | 44 - 55 (20 - 25) | 24.7 (11.2) | 6.5 (2,000) | - | - |
| BHD-30 | 55 - 66 (25 - 30) | 25.4 (11.5) | 6.5 (2,000) | - | - |
| BHD-35 | 66 - 77 (30 - 35) | 26 (11.8) | 6.5 (2,000) | - | - |
| BHD-45 | 77 - 99 (35 - 45) | 27.3 (12.4) | 6.5 (2,000) | - | - |
| BHD-55 | 99 - 121 (45 - 55) | 27.6 (12.5) | 6.5 (2,000) | - | - |
| BHD-65 | 121 - 143 (55 - 65) | 30 (13.6) | 6.5 (2,000) | - | - |
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