Tool balancer buying guide
ATEX-Family Tool Balancers
Specialty hazardous-area equipment
ATEX-family balancers are specialty products for applications where ATEX-rated equipment is specified. They are not a substitute for a hazardous-location review, and the installation requirement should be confirmed before model selection.
ATEX Tool Retractors
Automatic-return support for applicable specialty industrial environments where an ATEX-family retractor is required.
Best for
Applications with a documented hazardous-area equipment requirement and a need for automatic tool return.
Main benefit
Retractor functionality within the ATEX-family range.
Select by
Load, stroke, configuration and the site's hazardous-location requirements.
ATEX Zero-Gravity Balancers
Counterbalanced support for applicable specialty environments where the load needs controlled movement through the work area.
Best for
Hazardous-area applications where reduced operator effort and controlled suspended-load movement are required.
Main benefit
Zero-gravity handling within the ATEX-family range.
Select by
Exact load range, configuration and installation requirements.
Technical basis
Sources for this guide
Product-family details are based on current TECNA manufacturer information. Canadian ergonomic context is referenced to CCOHS and Government of Canada guidance. Final model selection still depends on the complete suspended load, travel, environment, mounting and application.
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