TECNA Food & Washdown Tool Retractors
TECNA Food & Washdown Tool Retractors - 4.4–8.8 lb (2–4 kg) / 79 in (2000 mm) / Standard is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Use the complete suspended load, then confirm travel and configuration.
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TECNA Food & Washdown Tool Retractors
Description
Description
TECNA Food & Washdown tool retractors are designed for processing, sanitation and humid production environments where a standard industrial spring balancer may not be the right fit.
What they do
The retractor supports the suspended tool during use and returns it toward a rest position afterward, helping keep the workstation clear between cycles.
How to select
Choose by complete suspended load, required stroke and stop-device configuration where applicable. Cleaning chemistry and site-specific sanitation requirements should also be reviewed.
Technical reference: TECNA manufacturer data. Final selection must match the complete suspended load, stroke, environment and required configuration.
Representative tools and uses
- 2–4 kg: small processing tools, pneumatic tools, washdown handles and light sanitation equipment.
- 4–8 kg: heavier processing tools, cutters, production tools and hose/handle assemblies.
- 8–14 kg: large washdown tools, heavier food-processing equipment and suspended sanitation assemblies.
Choose this family when
You need automatic return in a wet, sanitary or chemically aggressive environment. TECNA's Food Industry line is designed around corrosion resistance, stainless materials and food-grade lubrication.
Selection support
Choose by load, travel and environment
A spring balancer is selected by its rated working range, not simply the largest number in the product name. Use the complete suspended load, then confirm stroke, environment, rope or hose type, mounting geometry and any application-specific requirements before choosing the exact model.
Canadian ergonomics reference: CCOHS recommends tool balancers to reduce the effort of holding and operating tools, and Government of Canada guidance notes that frequently used heavy tools can be suspended to help support and counterbalance their weight. CCOHS ↗ Canada.ca ↗
Include the tool, accessory, hanger and any supported hose or cable contribution.
Match stroke to the real vertical working area so the tool stays usable throughout the task.
Confirm standard, washdown, ESD, ATEX-family or outdoor/cold-weather requirements.
Picture the load
What could this balancer family support?
These are representative application examples, not model approvals. Actual tools vary widely in weight, battery, socket, hose and accessory configuration. Always weigh the complete suspended assembly and match it to the manufacturer's published working range.
TECNA identifies tools, fixtures, welding guns, hoses, pipes, charging connectors, cables and suspended equipment among spring-balancer applications. Manufacturer application overview ↗
Compare every model in this family12 configurations
Compare rated range, travel/configuration, SKU and price in one place. The variant title contains the load range and configuration exactly as it is sold.
| Rated range / travel / configuration | SKU | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4–8.8 lb (2–4 kg) / 79 in (2000 mm) / Standard | TE9321IL | $267.96 CAD |
| 8.8–13.2 lb (4–6 kg) / 79 in (2000 mm) / Standard | TE9322IL | $311.08 CAD |
| 13.2–17.6 lb (6–8 kg) / 79 in (2000 mm) / Standard | TE9323IL | $352.66 CAD |
| 4.4–8.8 lb (2–4 kg) / 98 in (2500 mm) / Standard | TE9336IL | $334.18 CAD |
| 1.1–4.4 lb (0.5–2 kg) / 98 in (2500 mm) / Standard | TE9336LIL | $328.02 CAD |
| 17.6–22.0 lb (8–10 kg) / 98 in (2500 mm) / Standard | TE9339IL | $417.34 CAD |
| 4.4–8.8 lb (2–4 kg) / 98 in (2500 mm) / Stop device | TE9346IL | $406.56 CAD |
| 1.1–4.4 lb (0.5–2 kg) / 98 in (2500 mm) / Stop device | TE9346LIL | $398.86 CAD |
| 8.8–13.2 lb (4–6 kg) / 98 in (2500 mm) / Stop device | TE9347IL | $469.70 CAD |
| 13.2–17.6 lb (6–8 kg) / 98 in (2500 mm) / Stop device | TE9348IL | $482.02 CAD |
| 17.6–22.0 lb (8–10 kg) / 98 in (2500 mm) / Stop device | TE9349IL | $525.14 CAD |
| 22.0–30.9 lb (10–14 kg) / 98 in (2500 mm) / Stop device | TE9350IL | $580.58 CAD |
Documentation, parts & fleet support
Buying the balancer is only the first step.
TECNA publishes current user manuals by model family and specifies original TECNA spare parts for maintenance. If you are replacing or maintaining an installed unit, send us the model and identification-plate information so the request can be tied to the correct family.
More than one workstation?
Do not quote the shop one balancer at a time.
Send the full tool list and quantities. We can consolidate the selection by station, identify where models can be standardized, and review current project pricing and lead times as one package.
Tell us the exact tool or load.
Send the tool make/model, complete suspended weight, required travel and environment. We can confirm which rated range and configuration actually fits.
