TECNA ESD Tool Balancers and Retractors
Buy ESD-certified balancers for electronics assembly and electrostatic discharge applications
ESD-protected spring tool balancers and retractors
An ESD-protected zone (EPA) is an area in which electrostatic charges, which are often caused by static electricity, are prevented by using appropriate ESD products. This protects against electrostatic discharge (ESD), which can damage or destroy sensitive electronic components.
Electrostatic-protected areas and single ESD workstations with the tools and equipment ESD-Safe are required in nearly all electronics and semiconductor production.
TECNA offers a line of ESD-safe retractors and zero-gravity tool balancers. ESD tool retractors are typically installed above a workstation for convenient user access, and can easily be pulled down to complete a task. After completing the work, the tool is released and the retractor automatically returns to the original or starting position. TECNA ESD zero-gravity balancers use a conical drum, calibrated to provide constant upward tension that counterbalances the weight of the suspended tool or load. This achieves a floating neutral support where gravity is essentially negated, allowing near-effortless positioning, while maintaining the the operator’s last position.
Capacity: 0.44 to 30.87 lbs. (0.2 – 14 kg) | Stroke: up to 98.43 in (2500 mm)
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| Model: | 9310ES – 9313ES | 9336LES – 9340ES | 9346LES – 9350ES | 9320ES – 9323ES |
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| Body material: | Cast aluminum | Cast aluminum | Cast aluminum | Cast aluminum |
| Capacity: | 0.44 – 6.61 lbs. (0.2 – 3.0 kg) |
1.10 – 30.87 lbs. (0.5 – 14 kg) |
1.10 – 30.87 lbs. (0.5 – 14 kg) |
2.21 – 17.64 lbs. (1.0 – 8.0 kg) |
| Stroke: | 62.99 in. (1600 mm) | 98.43 in. (2500 mm) | 98.43 in. (2500 mm) | 78.74 in. (2000 mm) |
| Cable type: | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| TECNA ESD Zero-Gravity Tool Balancers | |||
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| Model: | 9520ES – 9525ES | 9502ES – 9509ES | 9354ES – 9359ES |
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| Body material: | Cast aluminum | Cast aluminum | Cast aluminum |
| Capacity: | 26.46 – 154.32 lbs. (12.0 – 70.0 kg) | 44.09 – 220.46 lbs. (20.0 – 100.0 kg) | 8.82 – 55.12 lbs. (4.0 – 25.0 kg) |
| Stroke: | 106.30 in. (2700 mm) | 82.68 in. (2100 mm) | 78.74 in. (2000 mm) |
| Cable type: | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
ESD Retractor Standard Features
- Certification for ESD-PROTECTED AREAS (EPA)
- Anti-electrostatic materials
- Grounded
- Rugged construction cast aluminum body
- Stainless steel rope
- Adjustable capacity
- Safety suspension
- Adjustable stroke limiting device
- Cable guide in antifriction material
- Inert spring drum assembly
- Polyamides thimble
- Operating temperature between + 5°C to + 60°C
Balancer models 9346LES – 9346ES – 9347ES – 9348ES – 9349ES – 9350ES are equipped with a new device enabling to stop the stroke by carrying out a simple operation on the load.
ESD Zero-Gravity Tool Balancer Standard Features
- Certification for ESD-PROTECTED AREAS (EPA)
- Anti-electrostatic materials
- Grounded
- Ribbed and sealed monobloc construction in aluminum alloy
- Stainless steel rope
- Adjustable capacity using a worm screw
- Safety suspension.
- Safety device against load dropping due to the spring breakage (>3kg)
- Centrifugal safety device
- Upper rotary suspension with safety hook
- Locking device to block the load at any height
- Adjustable stroke limiting device
- Taper drum rotating on ball bearings
- Cable guide in antifriction material
- Rotary upper hook with ball bearing
- Lining up upper hook
- Inert spring drum assembly
- Operating temperature between + 5°C to + 60°C
TECNA offers both RETRACTOR and ZERO-GRAVITY ESD-Protected balancer models.
TECNA ESD retractor balancers are designated “ES” and “LES” (example: TECNA 9336ES and 9336LES Retractor Balancers).
TECNA ESD retractor balancers models 9346LES – 9350ES are equipped with a stop device allowing to stop the load in intermediate positions of the stroke, about every 3.94 in. (100 mm). The stop device can be activated and deactivated at the operator’s choice.
TECNA ESD zero-gravity balancers are designated “ES” and “.FES” (example: TECNA 9354ES and 9354.FES Zero-Gravity Balancers).
OPTION “.FES” version is equipped with a friction / brake that controls the rotation speed of the drum (example: TECNA 9354.FES Zero-Gravity Balancer). It’s not possible to assemble such a device on balancers already installed.
TECNA recommends OPTIONAL ACCESSORY “RC” – Rotary and insulating device for ESD zero-gravity balancer models 9502ES (9502.FES) – 9505ES (9502.FES) and 9520ES (9520.FES) – 9525ES (9525.FES).
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY “BC” – Locking-unlocking device with improved control from the floor. Available for ESD zero-gravity balancer models 9502ES (9502.FES) – 9505ES (9502.FES) and 9520ES (9520.FES) – 9525ES (9525.FES).
If you have questions or would like help selecting the right ESD retractor or zero-gravity balancers for your application please contact a customer service representative at 844-44-TECNA or 216-475-5629. or sales@tecnadirect.com.
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