Ingersoll Rand BMDS-8 Medium Duty Spring Balancer | 6.5' Lift | 13.2 - 17.6 lbs Load Capacity | Short Cable

Designed for repetitive vertical movement of fixed loads in assembly, production, and service environments, the Ingersoll Rand BMDS-8 Medium Duty Spring Balancer provides an adjustable 13.2–17.6 lbs load capacity and 6.5 ft lift. Its short-cable configuration is intended for workstations where supported tools or manufacturing equipment need controlled vertical movement through a defined travel range. The spring-balancer design compensates for the weight of the supported load, allowing operators to raise or lower equipment with minimal effort.

The BMDS-8 features a cast aluminum body, stainless-steel cable, adjustable capacity, an adjustable stroke-limiting device, and an anti-friction cable guide. An upper suspension shackle is included for installation. The BMDS-8 also incorporates a safety device designed to prevent load dropping in the event of spring breakage. Its 6.5 ft lift and 5.5 lb balancer weight make it a suitable short-cable option within the BMD Series for loads from 13.2 to 17.6 lbs.

Type: Medium Duty Spring Balancer | Series: BMD Series | Model: BMDS-8 | Configuration: Short Cable | Load Capacity: 13.2–17.6 lbs | Lift: 6.5 ft | Balancer Weight: 5.5 lbs | Housing Material: Cast Aluminum | Cable Material: Stainless Steel

Features:

• Medium-duty spring-balancer design compensates for the weight of supported tools and manufacturing equipment during vertical movement.
• Adjustable capacity accommodates supported loads within the specified 13.2–17.6 lbs range.
• 6.5 ft lift provides controlled vertical travel for supported equipment.
• Short-cable configuration is suited to workstations requiring a defined vertical operating range.
• Cast aluminum body provides the specified housing construction.
• Stainless-steel cable provides the specified cable construction.
• Anti-friction cable guide helps guide the cable during extension and retraction.
• Adjustable stroke-limiting device allows the available cable travel to be controlled.
• Safety device helps prevent the load from dropping in the event of spring breakage.
• Upper suspension shackle is included for ease of installation.

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Applications:

• Assembly stations where medium-weight pneumatic tools are used repeatedly within a defined area of movement.
• Production workstations requiring single-load balancing for compatible tools, fixtures, or manufacturing equipment.
• Automotive and equipment service applications using supported equipment within the 13.2–17.6 lbs capacity range.
• Maintenance workstations where controlled vertical movement can reduce the effort required to reposition equipment.
• Manufacturing applications requiring overhead balancing for compatible tools and equipment with a short vertical travel requirement.

FAQs:

• Q: What is the load capacity of the BMDS-8?
  A: The BMDS-8 has an adjustable load capacity of 13.2–17.6 lbs.
• Q: How much lift does the BMDS-8 provide?
  A: The BMDS-8 provides 6.5 ft of vertical cable travel.
• Q: What does short cable mean on the BMDS-8?
  A: Short cable identifies the BMDS-8 configuration within the BMD Series. This model provides 6.5 ft of lift for applications requiring a defined vertical operating range.
• Q: What materials are used in the BMDS-8?
  A: The balancer uses a cast aluminum body and stainless-steel cable.
• Q: Is the BMDS-8 load capacity adjustable?
  A: Yes. The BMDS-8 has adjustable capacity within its specified 13.2–17.6 lbs operating range.
• Q: Does the BMDS-8 include a safety device?
  A: Yes. The manufacturer specifies a safety device against load dropping due to spring breakage for the BMD Series, with the BMDS-2 identified as the exception.

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